Indonesian bike maker Polygon offers direct-to-consumer trail bikes like the $4,499 Collosus T8, featuring carbon frame, XT components, and pedal-efficient FS3 suspension.
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**Durango Bike Company's custom titanium Pucker singlespeed impressed our tester with its slack geometry, 140mm fork, and responsive handling on Moab's technical terrain.**
FITS socks feature ergonomic design and merino wool blends that excel in cold weather cycling, offering superior comfort and circulation without breaking the bank.
The 2015 New Mexico Enduro Cup expands to seven stops including a backcountry race at Angelfire, with the first event kicking off March 28th.
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"With over 200 quality submissions, choosing winners for our Pisgah Stage Race photo contest proved challenging—check out the stunning top three shots."
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The Scott Spark 710 bridges the gap between XC speed and trail capability with 120mm travel and adjustable geometry for technical terrain.
Fezzari's direct-to-consumer Timp Peak blends 150mm carbon enduro capability with climb-focused geometry, though upcoming redesign promises slacker angles for gravity enthusiasts.
The Marin Mount Vision C-XM9 is a capable carbon trail bike with excellent climbing prowess, though the Fox 32 fork feels undergunned for aggressive descending.
The Blackjack is Durango Bike Company's first 29er: a handbuilt USA aluminum frame featuring innovative downtube suspension design and new SRAM Boost 148 compatibility.
Portland mountain bikers speak out against the River View Park trail ban in this passionate video from frustrated local riders.
SRAM and RockShox introduce Boost 148 drivetrain system with wider hubs for improved frame clearance, stiffer wheels, and compatibility with 27.5+ tires.
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Demo dozens of bikes on epic terrain, score free swag and beer, and make new friends at Outerbike—even if you're not buying.
The Framed Minnesota 2.0 is an impressive sub-$900 alloy fat bike with 4-inch tires, solid components, and eye-catching looks for snow riding.
Pivot's versatile LES Fat features an innovative Swinger dropout system that accommodates multiple wheel sizes, chainstay adjustments, and singlespeed compatibility in a premium carbon package.
We tested the EVOC FR Track hydration pack at Outerbike, evaluating its integrated back protector, 10L storage capacity, and women-specific fit on desert trails.
The Ibis Mojo HD3 impressed our tester with phenomenal small bump compliance and plush suspension that elevates this all-mountain ripper above the competition.
Three hundred Portland mountain bikers protest the city's sudden ban on riding at River View Natural Area, a decision made without scientific justification.
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**Don't let winter keep you indoors—raid your ski and hiking gear closet to build a budget-friendly layering system for cold-weather riding.**
Rocky Mountain National Park will open a two-mile East Shore Trail section to mountain biking, connecting Grand Lake to Granby and unlocking hundreds of Fraser Valley trail miles.
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The Pivot Phoenix DH Carbon devoured a semi-legal shuttle trail in Moab, proving 27.5" wheels and 204mm of travel make gnarly descents feel like butter.
A survey of 1,400 mountain bikers reveals travel patterns, spending habits, and popular destinations, with most trips being regionally-focused beyond a few iconic locations.
45NRTH's Merino wool Lung Cookie balaclava and Aerogel-insulated Sturmfist 5 gloves provide exceptional warmth for brutal winter riding conditions.
Learn how pumping the trail can help you carry speed through obstacles without pedaling, transforming gnarly features into flow-worthy opportunities.
Florida's legendary Ididaride draws 400+ riders annually to White Springs for 50 miles of challenging terrain—this year featuring unexpected knee-deep water crossings.
NAHBS 2015 showcased more than just handmade bikes, with component makers like Reynolds, Industry Nine, and Rohloff displaying innovative wheels, hubs, and drivetrains.
Cape Cod offers surprisingly diverse intermediate mountain biking with accessible trails, mild weather, strong community support, and year-round riding from beaches to technical singletrack.
SUGOI offers a bold 60-day money-back guarantee on 2015 cycling shorts—ride them hard, return them if unsatisfied, no questions asked.
Fox announces a 27.5+ specific fork with 110-150mm travel, suggesting purpose-built trail/enduro bikes are coming soon rather than just 29er conversions.
The Mavic Crossmax XL wheels are bombproof, fast, and confidence-inspiring, but skip the system—the Quest tires wear out way too quickly.
Minneapolis's Theodore Wirth Park offers surprisingly fun, machine-cut flow trails that transform into perfect snow-flow singletrack for fat bikers during winter months.
After crashing twice on dusty, technical terrain outside Salida, a solo rider learns valuable lessons about preparation, tire selection, and knowing when to dial it back.
This $25 "5000 lumen" Chinese bike light delivers closer to 800 lumens with safety concerns including exposed battery contacts and potential fire hazards.
The NiteRider Lumina 700 mountain bike light is a high-quality, dependable choice for riding at night.
Custom mountain bike builders showcased steel, titanium, bamboo, and wood frames at NAHBS 2015 in Louisville, with fat bikes dominating the floor.
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**From Hood River's hidden 250-mile network to Wyoming-Idaho border shredding, here's where we're planning to make loamy dreams become ripping reality in 2015.**
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PRO Components' new Tharsis XC line features integrated channels and creative battery placement solutions for clean Shimano Di2 electronic shifting wire routing.
Will Ross edges out defending champion Ned Overend by 20 seconds to win the US National Fat Bike Championships at Wisconsin's 2015 Fat Bike Birkie.
Portland's River View Natural Area is banning bikes from 146 acres, ignoring stakeholder input and offering only a cramped interstate-side "bike haven" as compensation.
Introducing your significant other to mountain biking can strengthen your relationship or destroy it—here's why many attempts fail spectacularly.
Eagle, Colorado is emerging as a serious mountain biking destination with buff singletrack, innovative trail design, and a grassroots vibe that locals hope to preserve.
Ritchey's new Trail Carbon bar and WCS stem bring the legendary pioneer's lightweight innovation to trail riders seeking wider bars and shorter stems.
After years of dreaming about leaving Pennsylvania, this college grad discovered world-class mountain biking was hiding in her own backyard all along.
The Scott Genius 930 is a capable 130mm trail bike with Fox suspension, adjustable geometry, and quality XT components at an attainable $3,500 price point.
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**A five-day epic loop through central Colorado hits legendary trails from Salida's Monarch Crest to Crested Butte's wildflower-lined climbs and Fruita's desert singletrack.**
Desert Trails Park in Mesa, Arizona offers flow trails, pump tracks, and skills areas perfect for after-work sessions and building confidence on berms and drops.
Mountain biker maps out 15 ambitious bucket-list trails for 2015, from local Colorado gems to remote adventures in Montana, Alabama, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
When Pennsylvania's temperatures plummeted below zero, frozen Standing Stone Creek became a rare rideable corridor, offering five miles of surreal ice biking upstream.
From multi-day Incan trails to 10,000-foot descents in the Andes, South America offers affordable, accessible adventure riding that's still off the beaten path.
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