Plus a single speed conversion kit for microspline driver bodies, a hanging hitch rack that carries up to six bikes, and news from Club Ride and Chumba.
Our modern lives have removed most of the challenge that we evolved to endure, and this lack of challenge is killing us all. We can combat the comfort crisis by learning to embrace our wild side.
NNOXX-One is a wearable device designed to measure SNO which could be a helpful bio marker for improving fitness.
Riding singletrack from your front door is a dream for every mountain biker. For riders in Morganton, NC, that dream is quickly becoming a reality thanks to new trails in Catawba Meadows Park.
A proposal backed by a mysterious group to develop golf courses, pickleball courts, and hotels in nine Florida State Parks is facing widespread bi-partisan opposition from locals, including mountain bikers.
An area known for pro-level renegade trails in Idaho Springs, Colorado, has been re-built from the ground up as a sanctioned network of blue to double black trails, with a gondola on the way.
Electronic drivetrains for mountain bikes are becoming more widely available, but the change isn't for everyone.
The portable Flextail battery-powered bike pump is compact enough to carry on the trail and can inflate 3-4 mountain bike tires to 40psi.
Labor Day sales are on! If you've held out all summer on a new bike or gear, now is a good time to take advantage of these big discounts on products you can use this fall and all year long.
We tested tailgate pads from BomberStrap, Dakine, Kuat, and Nadive for hauling bikes to the trailhead.
This is the lowest price we've seen for a mountain bike with SRAM GX Eagle Transmission so far.
Mountain biking really is the new golf! The former Little Traverse Bay Golf Club near Harbor Springs, Michigan, has been transformed into a nature preserve, complete with 5.2 miles of MTB flow trails.
The latest bikes from BMC and Kona plus components and accessories from Wolf Tooth, Crankbrothers, and Dragon.
Cacapon Resort State Park in West Virginia is building 35 miles of new mountain bike trails to the tune of $3.5 million.
Wes Holland makes quality frame bags and hip packs for biking at his shop in Summerville, Massachusetts.
The Santa Cruz Bronson gets its biggest makeover in years, with an updated aesthetic and reduced anti-squat.
Upgrade to SRAM G2 Ultimate brakes or splurge on tech like the Quarq TyreWiz air pressure sensor during the Competitive Cyclist Semi-annual sale.
Gerow pedals deep into the Chilcotin Mountains of British Columbia in search of a respite from the distractions of the modern world.
For some, a five mile ride is just the right amount. For others, it's more like 500.
The Trail One Hell's Gate mountain bike grip molds sticky rubber into multiple patterns for a fat-diameter grip that delivers comfortable control.
Founded in 2016, Archer Components is shutting down citing market dynamics.
I tested 10 of the best tubeless tire tools and one emerged as a favorite. All proved effective at sealing leaks and punctures, but some are easier to pack and use than others.
2024 marks a big year for women's freeride competition, including the first-ever women's Red Bull Joyride event.
Following a pilot program from 2019 to 2021, the Alberta Ministry of Forestry and Parks has opened all bike trails in their 460+ provincial parks, provincial recreation areas, and wildland provincial parks to class 1 e-bikes.
These are the latest mountain bikes and gear from Marin, Redshift, Trek, and Forge + Bond.
A proposal from the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit would open over 100 miles of singletrack in the Lake Tahoe basin to e-bikes.
If your bike grips are stuck, these tips and tricks will help you get them off your handlebars.
The 1,200-mile trail system surrounding Salmon, Idaho, can feel overwhelming. Start your exploration in Salmon with these five trail systems.
These MTB components can give you additional travel, more progressive geometry, or a whole new ride feel.
Will mountain bike trail ratings always be regional? The men behind the International Trail Rating System have devised a better way to tackle the problem.
These days there are countless options for converting your mountain bike from one type of bike to another.
The new Specialized Recon 3.0 mountain bike slash gravel shoe is a high performance shoe that offers a good value for the price.
1UP USA has been designing and manufacturing premium bike racks in Wisconsin since 2001. We took a tour inside their new factory and experienced the riding nearby.
The top men and women in freeride mountain biking will be competing in Virgin, UT at the 2024 Red Bull Rampage.
The Applecross Trail System now offers 35 miles of purpose-built mountain bike trails on the east side of Zion National Park.
The plusses outweigh the minuses for the author when it comes to electronic mountain bike components.
The new SRAM Red XPLR AXS gravel bike drivetrain features a 13-speed cassette and wireless shifting. Also, check out Marin's first DH bike in more than a decade and Chumba's slackest hardtail yet.
The new Oak Hill Community Park and Forest in Morganton, NC, now protects 656 acres of pristine land and is home to a brand-new mountain bike trail system.
A proposed update to the Norwegian Motor Traffic Act would implement a blanket ban on e-bikes on singletrack in Norway. European MTB advocates worry the ban could spill over into other European countries.
New for 2024, Cascade Components branches out into derailleur cages and brake lever parts
These are the prices you've been waiting for all summer.
Fishers Peak State Park in Trinidad, CO, is home to 16+ miles of brand-new singletrack, with up to 100 miles planned.
Mountain bike racing can be fun, but it isn't for everyone.
With a comfortable and stable design, the EVOC Hip Pack Pro 3 was my go-to for carrying hydration and emergency items during the BC Bike Race.
The new Service Singletrack trail in Anchorage, Alaska offers jump lines for all skill levels, and it is set to open sometime this summer.
The popular Post Canyon trail system near Hood River, OR, has closed most of its trails due to wildfire suppression efforts. More trail closures could be imminent.
The MRP Ribbon LT Coil mountain bike fork brings off-the-top sensitivity and full-stroke support to all-mountain and enduro bikes.
The Velomont Trail will eventually span the entire state of Vermont, and a new 38-mile segment has just opened.
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