Since there are loads of newer riders getting into the sport we wanted to share a few of the mechanic-friendly elements worth considering when purchasing a new mountain bike.
Episode four of a five part short film series with Aaron Gwin.
Full-size, full-capability folding mountain bikes have been around for a while. But how do they ride? Two models, tested.
Ali Jamieson, who put on the first-ever enduro stage race back in the day, is planning to bring the Trans-Savoie back as soon as possible.
Jumping a mountain bike isn't for everyone, though most of us agree it looks pretty dang rad.
This spring we tried a number of different lubes, bike storage tools, service kits, and a few other things which hopefully make maintenance easier, or at least more fun.
The X-Fusion Manic isn't necessarily a mountain bike dropper post that stands out from the crowd, and in its case, that's mostly a good thing.
We're often confused by sizing too.
Guerrilla Gravity has updated the 120mm Trail Pistol 29er, now with a carbon fiber rear triangle that's said to drop 300g from the previous version and is 50% stiffer.
The Specialized the 2FO DH mountain bike shoe aims to keep your feet safe even if the riding is not.
Is that a bird or a cricket chirping? Nope, it's my brake rotor.
For the past few years, POC has been using its own proprietary system, Shearing Pad INside (SPIN), but their new Kortal helmet sports the MIPS logo.
This latest iteration of the aluminum YT Capra enduro bike will sell for $/€3,499 with their Pro build, or $/€2,699 with the Base build kit.
Santa Cruz Bicycles has informed their distributors that they will be increasing their prices by 10% on average across bikes for model years 2021 and 2022.
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.
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