Summertime means dry trails and post-ride parking lot hangs, and WE ARE HERE FOR IT. Here are some of the MTB shorts and jerseys we've been checking out ahead of the season.
The Shimano SLX 4-piston brakes offer nearly identical features and performance to more expensive models.
In mountain bike trail news this week, a sinkhole finally got covered up in North Carolina, 4 new trails opened from Nebraska to BC, and a bike parks in Pennsylvania and Michigan are opening for the season.
Tremp, Spain, has a dedicated trail building association that is uniting a whole community around mountain biking.
The new Esker Hayduke Ti, Muc-off tag holder, TRP Slate EVO brakes, and Orbea Urrun e-hardtail.
History has been made. Red Bull Formation 2022 was a huge stepping stone for the continuing progression of women's freeride.
We've added seven pairs of flat pedal mountain bike shoes to our review lineup to help riders make the right choice for their feet.
A mountain bike helmet is a must for any ride and additional protection can help us face more advanced trails and features.
We speak with the Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship executive director about the group's recent name change, professional trail building, and the science behind the MTB impact on trails.
Retül is using bike fit data to help Specialized design kids bikes that are easier and more comfortable to ride. This 6-year-old put the process to the test.
The Kenda Gran Mudda and Hellkat Pro mountain bike tires feature burly casings and work well best in loose but dry conditions.
The latest smartwatches and fitness trackers are pretty amazing. While the most basic can track our steps during the day, more advanced devices can watch our heart rate, track speed and distances, and even prevent us from getting lost.
I've been wearing the Ride Concepts Tallac shoes for a few months now and have been completely satisfied with the shoe, which is intended for trail and gravity riders.
Something is wrong with my bike. It feels sluggish.
The mountain bike community in Austin, Texas put on a throwback klunker bike race in memory of Kyle Sterling.
Blake Steinecke started noticing vision loss during his sophomore year of high school but that hasn't prevented him from riding and racing his mountain bike.
Dig days photo essay from the upcoming women's freeride event, Red Bull Formation, taking place in Virgin, Utah.
The Light Bicycle AM930S wheels are confidence-inspiring, lightweight, and are value priced.
Bikepacking Roots unveils new connectors between the GDMBR and Western Wildlands routes while new trails and upgrades are coming to Canada, New Zealand, and across the US.
Trail usage spiked in the early days of the pandemic, and data shows traffic hasn't slowed much since. And in some destinations, visits continue to grow even as bike sales slow.
We tested the Crankbrothers Mallet E clipless pedals and shoes to see how well they work together, and how they get along with others too.
A new Race Face Aeffect pedal model, a modular hitch rack, a shield for your bike, and updated Prime Thunderflash builds.
The operators of Mt. Hood Skibowl in Oregon have decided to suspend bike park operations following an $11.4M verdict against them in an injury lawsuit.
The new POC Lamina hip pack is as compact as they come, while still offering a bit of protection from any sharp bits inside.
For Danny MacAskill his first wheelie would be the start of an incredible career.
Get a jump on the summer mountain bike season and save 20% off one full-price item at Competitive Cyclist.
Dale Boyd and Drew Hall are mountain bikers and trail builders living in Mobile, Alabama. They’re part of a group called Ride the Rebellion that posts videos and podcasts about their efforts to build and ride trails in a part of the US that isn’t traditionally known for mountain biking.
A new bike park in St. Joseph, Missouri is set to open at the end of May, fitting in with a rapid growth of trails in the Midwest.
If you don't have time to read on and you've got the $219 price tag covered just go buy it. The Lazer Jackal is really well designed.
One of our favorite things about mountain biking is traveling to ride great trails all over the world. Tell us where you're heading to ride bikes this year, or where you've already been!
While there is nothing remarkable about the LEM Spyne helmet, it's comfortable, fits solidly, vents well, and is priced reasonably.
What are all of those little ramps and divots for on the cassette, and why are some bike chains directional? We chatted with Nick Murdick from Shimano to learn more.
The Specialized 2FO Cliplite mountain bike shoe has a stiff sole with a flexible toe.
See which dropper posts we've reviewed and recommend, including the best value and best performing droppers for mountain biking.
Mountain bikes are BACK baby! We found every type of bike from hardtail to MEGA squish, that are currently available right now.
New mountain bike trails are under construction from Texas to New Zealand this spring.
To learn the ins and outs, and ups and downs of bike cleat position, we got in touch with Charles Van Atta of the Denver Fit Loft.
Lael Wilcox recently clocked the fastest known time on the Arizona Trail, though there's a controversy regarding the record.
Depending on your trail temperament, the Öhlins RXF34 m.2 trail fork may wok better than a Fox 34.
Check out a new bikepacking tent, bleeding edge saddle tech, and a tiny tailgate pad.
We compare a few gravel bikes with suspension that can tackle (some) singletrack — and that go a long way toward smoothing your ride.
We spoke with representatives from the USFS and IMBA to better understand new e-bike trail access directives.
We hope you're getting more time and more miles in on your bike this month. Save up to 40% on this mountain bike gear.
Wende Cragg has been a part of mountain biking since the beginning of the sport in California in the 1970s, racing and photographing the early Repack races down Mt. Tam.
Mountain bikers have been targeted by bike thieves in the San Francisco bay area. We spoke with victims to find out what happened, and how they're changing their habits to avoid a repeat.
Twenty five hundred dollars is a lot of money but let's face it, that amount of cash doesn't go as far as we would like, especially when it comes to buying a new mountain bike.
For quick trips to the trailhead, the Evoc tailgate pad is a great way to transport multiple bikes by truck.
Working on bikes at home involves failure and frustration, and eventually for most, satisfaction.
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