This overview of mountain bike frame suspension kinematics will clean up some misconceptions so we can all understand a piece of MTB physics.
The Praep ProPilot turns a 31.8 or 35mm mountain bike handlebar into a pushup device, which rocks and rolls, calling on extra muscle fibers to help stabilize the user.
Keegan Wright is a 24-year-old professional mountain biker. Born with a foot and ankle development disorder, he's defied the odds to become on of the world's fastest.
The new Insta360 GO 2 is said to be the size of a human thumb, with a 120° view from its f/2.2 lens, and 1440p recording capabilities.
There's a new Rocky Mountain Instinct on the market today, and it follows in the Altitude's tread marks, consolidating two bikes and adding future-proof frame features and even more adjustability.
Ampt Biking brings together adaptive athletes and offers new riders the opportunity to give mountain biking a try. This year, the group is expanding its events roster.
Stock up for spring with these deals on mountain bikes and gear.
Do mountain bikers tend to bother animals more than other trail users? We ask Douglas Carchrie, a trail consultant at Big Mountain Scotland, who has studied how communicating conservation info can change behavior.
To celebrate International Women's Day, we spoke to five seriously badass women about the events that earned them a spot in MTB history, and opened the door for more women in mountain biking in the process.
In short, yes. Trail bikes have continued to get longer, lower, and slacker over the five years we've been tracking averages. But the changes haven't exactly been linear over time.
Brendog says, "With all the bike parks closed we have had to get creative here haha."
Mountain bike brake pad choice can depend on a number of factors including weather conditions, riding style, and even the makeup of the local dirt. And sometimes, pad selection just comes down to personal preference.
The Elite Prism Carbon bottle cage and Jet bottle add mere grams to your bike.
Expresso and John Deer are two of North Vancouver's most popular trails. But these blue flow lines are far from its gnarliest.
Eric Unger's Salsa Mukluk fat bike is built to haul a modified trailer full of heavy building tools and equipment.
The Ride Concepts Vice Mid mountain bike shoe adds ankle protection and was developed with pro rider Andreu Lacondeguy.
The non-electric Canyon Spectral was one of my favorite bikes tested in 2020. Does that same balanced and dialed ride feel come across when a little juice (and weight) is added in? I'm about to find out.
Trickstuff Piccola brakes are among the lightest available and offer as much stopping power with two pistons as other brakes offer with four.
The Onza Porcupine RC offers gravity riders good grip, even in wet conditions.
Five Ten and their parent company, Adidas, are working to replace all virgin polyester with recycled materials for their product lineups by 2024. They're kicking off that commitment by using recycled materials in every flat-peddaler's favorites, the Freeride and Freeride Pro shoes.
The latest Alchemy Arktos can be configured with 120, 135, or 150mm of rear travel, and the longer-travel versions are available in mixed-wheel builds.
The POC Kortal Race MIPS helmet and Devour Sunglasses are arguably the burliest half-shell helmet and widest sunglasses in the MTB market.
Why does one seat post clamp have a 4mm head, and the other a 6mm? We ask the experts all your questions about mountain bike fasteners.
Carbon gravel bike wheels from Hunt, tested.
Storm Warning, starring Quinn Hanley, showcases the Sea to Sky corridor's variable riding conditions.
Mountain bikers have an opportunity to be known as stewards of the environment and to protect and enhance the places we ride.
The Cotic Jeht is a steel, full suspension mountain bike with 140mm of rear travel that is more rabbit than rhino.
A selection of the lubes and greases you need to keep your mountain bikes spinning smoothly.
Everyone has been forced to make life adjustments big and small over the past year. So where does that leave our mountain bike fitness?
The new EVOC Trail Pro backpack comes in 10-, 16-, and 26-liter sizes with integrated spine protection.
When the days are short and the temperatures below freezing, it takes a lot of motivation—and gear—to get out for a bike ride. But here’s a little secret: the woods are always warmer than the temperature displayed on your phone.
Is it just us, or do mountain bike gloves get real gross, real quick?
In the northern hemisphere trail construction and grand openings tend to slow down a bit, but we learned about at least three new mountain bike trails that managed to open or expand this month.
Check out favorite mountain bike reads and features from February including advocacy, trail report, and opinion stories.
Today Trek adds a new electric mountain bike to their line: the E-Caliber. Based on the design of the Supercaliber cross-country race bike, the E-Caliber adds slightly more aggressive touches while keeping the bike to a reasonable weight.
The Colorado High School Cycling League (Colorado League), which recently parted ways with NICA, has announced that they are partnering with USA Cycling (USAC). USAC's sponsorship will run through 2023.
The Salsa Timberjack can run up to 150mm of fork travel and features the option to go single-speed.
I want to swap out my pedals but the old ones feel like they are welded in place. Any tips for removing a stuck bike pedal?
More progressive suspension, longer travel, and extended chainstays. Cascade Components links make it a new bike.
21-year-old Johny Salido fulfilled his year-long dream of creating the biggest freeride track in Mexico by building the Freeride Fiesta course. It took him over five months to build the track and finally organize and host the event with the help of friends and sponsors.
The Deviate Highlander all-mountain bike sports 140mm of rear travel with the speed capability of a much longer travel bike. .
The new Specialized 2FO Roost clipless mountain bike shoes are a great pair for most trail days.
The Lost Sierra Route in California will be a trail for all to use that will link mountain communities together for recreational adventure and economic sustainability.
The Trail Agents program in Colorado enables volunteers with the right training to carry out trail maintenance on their own, when they're out for a ride or whenever they feel like getting some trail work done on their own.
This alloy, single pivot Mullet Peacemaker keeps maintenance as simple as possible.
Pivot Cycles has a new generation of the Trail 429, and it takes design and inspiration cues from Pivot's longer-travel trail bikes, like the Switchblade and Mach 6.
The Club Ride Detour is a lightweight button-up, western-inspired mountain bike jersey that's perfect for Dirt Church.
Mavic is now offering a full lifetime warranty with all sets of carbon-rimmed mountain bike and road wheels.
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