We find out how bike helmets are constructed, why mountain bike helmets have visors and extended rear coverage, and how to get the best helmet fit.
There have to be a few agreed-upon standards so that the mountain bike puzzle can all click together, and few are as hotly debated as Boost and Super Boost axle spacing.
High pivot mountain bikes have been kicking around for years, but recently a number of gravity-oriented bikes have given the concept a fresh look.
No bottle cage mount, no problem. The Topeak Versa Mounts make adding a bottle cage to almost any bike frame safe and easy.
Fezzari has a new 24" kids version of their Lone Peak hardtail for young riders that includes geometry and components that will give them a good start, and it all sells for $999.
Finish Line added Kevlar fibers to the latex that they claim will provide a stronger and longer-lasting seal to mountain bike tire punctures.
Muc-Off has a new bike cleaning product called Punk Powder to fill your reusable spray bottle with suds, and it includes zero plastic material in the packaging or the powder.
The Verde Valley Cyclist Coalition (VVCC) is one of the main groups supporting mountain bike trails in Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek, Arizona and they could use your help securing additional funding for youth MTB programs.
Hannah, Drew, Oliver and Skye rip trails in Oregon.
A group of mountain bikers in New Zealand is being blamed for the death of three pregnant cows after spooking the animals along a narrow gravel road.
The story of how Wahoo is supporting athletes from East Africa with the opportunity to race against the top gravel riders in the World.
Spontaneity just might be the most convenient variable for adding a dose of adventure to a stale mountain bike routine.
Bontrager's Rally shoe is burly, affordable, and comfortable enough to wear on all day epic rides.
The luckiest teams in the Enduro World Series have a physical therapist who accompanies them at all the races, helping them maintain and gain mobility and strength with warm ups, cool downs, and overall better training. It's like having a world-class mechanic, for your body.
New rim technology from We Are One takes all of the carbon material of its taller predecessor and packs it into a smaller package for better impact management in a more tunable rim layup.
The Impossible Route: Trans Appalachia is a 3-day gravel bikepacking adventure that follows the first attempt of the Lost Roads Route.
We try using an Apple Air Tag to track a stolen bike. Finding a place to mount the tracker on a mountain bike is just the first hurdle to overcome.
The Ibis Ripley AF is the next mid-travel trail bike that’s in for testing as a part of our upcoming Mid-Travel Mountain Bike Mashup which drops this fall.
The Trek Roscoe hardtail trail bike sees big updates for the 2022 model year with new geometry and improved features.
Batteries on some Specialized electric mountain bikes sold between 2016-2021 may allow moisture to get inside, leading to a fire or burn hazard.
Japanese trials bike Ninja rider Tomomi Nishikubo takes up on a challenge to compete for 110m hurdles, long jump, 3000m steeplechase, high jump and 100m sprint on two wheels.
Jon Yazzie and Nadine Johnson own Dzil Ta’ah Adventures, an adventure travel company based in Arizona offer bike trips on Navajo land, and use the proceeds to help fund a local youth cycling program.
The Canyon Spectral:ON features 150mm of mixed wheel travel front and rear. We put this bike to the test over four months of hard riding.
The IXS Trigger AM helmet features 19 vents, MIPS protection, and weighs 360g. Our tester recommends it for cross country and trail riding.
Mountain bikers have been known to wear tight lycra shorts, cut off jorts, polyester baggies, khaki work pants, mesh basketball shorts, and just about anything else that's been available.
Wearing a pair of mountain bike jorts transforms the ride for this reviewer.
Our best reads of the month include grappling with what's worth buying in this tight bike market, checking out trips and trails in the southern US and the southern hemisphere, and learning about Italian trail development.
Who better recognizes the apparel needs of women mountain bikers better than women? Four looks from four brands.
This month sees some truly impressive mountain bike trail openings, many of which have been years in the making.
XC is still the most spectate-able discipline and the Olympics again proved to be a great international playing ground for mountain biking.
It's patently clear that there are some mountain bikers behind this new gear from Rapha, and the Trail Hip Pack is a sweet option any time you need to carry more than your pockets can manage.
Dropper post problems? Here are a few fixes you can try at home.
A unique public-private partnership at Coal Basin Ranch in Pitkin County, Colorado leads to new trails and environmental restoration.
Some people spend their entire life discovering who they really are, and what they're meant to do. Blake Hansen knew early on.
Ibis is making the carbon fiber Exie XC mountain bike in California. Complete builds start at $8,000.
The MX Rally is a limited edition Guerilla Gravity build with mixed wheels for the Megatrail and Shred Dogg enduro and trail bikes.
The Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper is the next mid-travel trail bike that’s in for testing as a part of our upcoming Mid-Travel Mountain Bike Mashup which drops this fall.
Swiss mountain bikers take the top three spots in the women's Olympic race.
Stock may be limited but there are some amazing deals on MTB upgrades and extras to ride through the rest of summer.
Results from mens mountain bike racing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
The Lapierre Spicy mountain bike excels on tighter trails, where a massive wheelbase and slacker head tube would feel cumbersome.
How does tubeless mountain bike tire sealant work? We find out from Mike Bush, President of Stans.
With a chair lift ride to the top, mountain bikers don't need to earn their turns.
The Rapha Lightweight Trail Jacket comes with a nylon strap so riders can stuff the shell in its breast pocket and strap the bundle to the bike frame.
The Starling Spur enduro bike features a 9-speed gearbox and a steel frame.
If speed = fun, this mountain bike fork might be worth a squish.
Here are a few of the mountain bikes we can expect to see at the Olympic starting line on July 26.
The new Öhlins RXF38 m.2 single crown mountain bike fork is said to offer a similar ride feel to the dual crown version, with a lighter weight and wider turning radius.
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