Absolute Bikes in Salida, Colorado is a mainstay in the mountain bike destination town and one of the most distinct shops in the country, all under the careful guidance of owner Shawn Gillis.
The Yeti ASR cross-country mountain bike is back after a nearly 10 year hiatus and ready to race.
We learn how coil shocks work and talk advantages and disadvantages for mountain bikes.
The 2024 Norco Optic 125mm trail bike gets a high pivot and idler pulley from its big siblings and makes a case for the suspension system on shorter-travel bikes.
REI Co-op Members can take advantage of their member rewards now, plus use their coupon to save 20% on one full-price item and one REI outlet item.
Reach measurements on modern mountain bikes have grown, and it may be bad for our backs. Here's what to consider now on a new bike and to solve a current fit issue.
Have we reached peak reach or more, more?
The Marin Oso nylon flat pedals are a solid value with a big, grippy platform mountain bikers can appreciate.
The Mullet Peacemaker is a mixed-wheel, 160/150mm all-mountain bike with a simple, well-executed design.
Mountain bike mechanicals are becoming a thing of the past. That's great! But will we miss them?
WheelsUp in Albany, New York is steering kids away from trouble and onto singletrack to show them the joys of mountain biking.
The newest mountain bike gear from Ritchey, Transition, WTB, RockShox, and Crankbrothers.
The Specialized Epic and Epic EVO XC and light-duty trail bikes were just updated. Here's everything you need to know about the changes.
We rode the all-new Norco Sight on some of Sedona's best trails for a day. Here's what to expect from the new high-pivot bike in its mixed-wheel form.
A new mountain bike program for elementary school students called Trail Rangers is set to launch in 2025.
We found some killer deals on mountain bikes for any budget or style of riding, from the $2,000 Giant Trance trail bike to the $6,899 (normally $8,899) Santa Cruz Bullit electric enduro bike. Bring on spring!
The 2024 Liv Pique Advanced XC mountain bike adds travel, drops weight, and improves performance.
The Velomont trail will stretch nearly 500 miles from south to north. Here's how the massive singletrack project is coming together.
The local bike shop can be a nice place to hang out, especially if there is coffee and/or beer involved.
The Outdoor Research Freewheel mountain bike hip pack is packed with well thought-out features and is stable on the trail.
Mountain biking is great for fitness. But it shouldn't be our only modality.
The Loam Pass gives mountain bikers access to 30 bike parks (and counting) around the US for one low price.
Jarrod's Place is a shuttle-served bike park with flowy, jump-style trails and steep, natural trails that's open year 'round, rain or shine.
The latest Rocky Mountain Instinct trail bike is a versatile, do-everything bike and technical trail smashers will love it most.
Check out a new tailgate pad from Fox/Race Face plus lighter Michelin enduro tires, improved Panaracer GravelKings, and e-bikes from Salsa and Canyon.
The brand formerly known as Fezzari will be known as Ari. They've got a brand new lightweight e-bike too.
Sean Leader and his company Southern Gravity provide bike parks with the things they need from ramps and shuttle vehicles to (possibly, one day) US-made DH bikes.
Mountain biker Dylan Johnson shares a few tips about racing and descending trails with a drop bar bike.
The Roval Traverse SL II is a carbon MTB wheelset that's "engineered to be ridden recklessly." We literally put that claim to the test.
The Schwalbe Hans Dampf is one of the brand's top selling tires thanks to its performance in a variety of challenging conditions for trail and enduro bikes.
The Revel Rascal got a lot right with the first release, and V2 nearly perfects this winning trail bike formula.
Once an employee village for the world's largest blanket manufacturer, Beacon Village near Asheville, NC will transform into a bike park surrounded by new businesses.
The latest mountain bike gear news from Intend BC, Scott, Crankbrothers, YT, and Stans.
Quentin Septer finds a light, after battling through bad stomachs, harrowing drivers, and a nearly shelterlessness night riding through Guatemala.
Almost three-quarters of a million dollars will go to these 11 projects across the U.S. this year to build, rehab, and improve trails around watersheds.
So jealous of pro bike mechanics right now.
Tire inserts might still be a useful tool for some, but why spend thousands of dollars on mountain bike wheels only to change their handling?
Tell us what your go-to snack is for mountain bike trail rides.
The Bontrager SE4 Team Issue mountain bike tire is designed for trail and enduro riding. We put one to the test to see how it performs.
We try out the new Vivo F3 shifter. At $300 it's not for everyone, but it may be perfect for the boutique bike nerd.
The stealthy, sexy Specialized Epic World Cup Pro full-suspension, cross-country bike is on sale and comes with SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission and RockShox ultimate suspension.
The SRAM Maven is the newest, most powerful mountain bike brake the brand has ever made.
The 2024 Canyon Spectral CF gets in-frame storage, a chainstay flip chip for mixed wheels, and makes the K.I.S. steering stabilizer standard.
The Wheel Mill indoor bike park in Pittsburgh announces a probable closure in March due to economic pressures.
You're a strong, fit mountain biker. So why does running still hurt so much? We ask an exercise physiologist.
The latest mountain bikes and gear from Cannondale, Canyon, Mc-off, Hope, Limar, Teravail, and others.
Red Bull Hardline goes south for the first time. Here are some clips of athletes in practice that are too good not to watch.
We speak with two mountain bike wheel experts from Reserve, a Santa Cruz, California brand that sells high-end carbon and aluminum wheels.
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