This weeks' News Mix includes a lot of product that we might have seen at the Sea Otter Classic.
POC has a new mountain bike helmet designed for everyday trail riding at a reasonable price. Introducing the POC Axion Spin.
The YT Izzo is a 29er trail bike with 130mm of travel front and rear, with carbon builds starting at $2,999.
Imagine the possibilities! Depending on your perspective, this could be a good thing... or a bad thing.
The Vee Snap Trail tires are clearly designed for mountain bikers looking to the more aggressive end of the trail riding spectrum in terms of performance and strength.
For Italian Olympian, Marco Aurelio Fontana, variation and creativity have been more the focus than the exception throughout his career.
Does your old frame geo need a refresh? An angle-adjust headset will lean your fork back by a full degree or two.
What once was “that crummy fire road” or “that boring bike path” are now lifelines for mountain bikers, nuggets of normalcy to be treasured and appreciated.
ENVE drops the AM30 mountain bike wheelset, for $500 less than their other offerings.
After introducing their massive 38mm stanchion mountain bike fork last week, Fox made sure to spice things up on their lighter trail offerings as well.
Unlike some other teams, the Gehrig twins have dug in deep to share cultural narratives from around the world that they entwine with mountain biking.
A government official in Scotland says mountain biking is not a valid form of exercise under stay-at-home guidance, while a mountain biker near Los Angeles is rescued after sustaining an injury on a remote trail.
We talk about how SBTS trail work is impacting the local economy. Founder Greg Williams shares some of the strategies the group has used to bring various trail user groups together that are applicable in other communities facing similar challenges.
American mountain bike brand Guerrilla Gravity adds an even bigger bike to the lineup today. We got a chance to ride it.
Mountain bike racers and organizers from the Southern Enduro Tour talk about racing electric mountain bikes.
While it's still unclear when things will get back to "normal," clearly we'll be much happier when we can enjoy our favorite aspect of mountain biking once again.
Norwegian brand Norrona has a rock solid option for a mountain bike hydration pack with the Skibotn 15L.
This was set to be the 12th season for the pro-level mountain bike event series, with races taking place across the north of Italy. Unfortunately, it's now canceled.
A rider is fined for "unnecessary travel" on the way to the trail, another is rescued in Pisgah, and a Dutch study suggests riding 20 meters apart to avoid germs.
This week's Megavalanche MTB trainer challenge is brought to you by Ines Thoma and Kilian Bron. We also added some strength training ideas to get the rest of your muscles ready to shred.
A 6-pack of beer can be an appropriate tip for your bike mechanic, but timing is everything.
Unsure about what to do when you encounter a dog on the trail? Read these tips to stay safe.
Mountain bike events continue to be rescheduled, Trek and Giant launch free home delivery this month, and the Dirty Kanza will be held this fall. Plus, Cotic Rocket updates, new Teravail tire, and a gravel shoe from Giro.
Ines Thoma knows the definition of tough fun. Her list of mountain bike race wins proves she's an enduro athlete who never gives up.
BC Parks has issued a provincial wide closure to its parks, many of which include mountain bike trails.
We recently had the pleasure of chatting with pro mountain biker Jesse Melamed about some of his favorite haunts and hollers in his hometown of Whistler, British Columbia.
The Cane Creek Helm Works 130 is a burly trail fork for mountain biking that is easily tunable.
Should mountain bike trailheads and even trails shut down for public safety in response to overcrowding?
Fox finally drops the ultra-stiff 38 mountain bike fork with three versions and updates the X2 and DHX2 rear shocks.
A mountain biker had to be rescued from the trail in New Zealand over the weekend, while the nation's health minister was shamed for driving to go for a ride.
The differences between European and North American singletrack styles have historical and cultural connections. Check out what Miranda Miller, Jesse Melamed, and other have to say about mountain bike trail variations between the two continents.
The new Fox Speedframe Pro mountain bike helmet fits like a glove... on your head. The fit is dialed and diable.
Chris Cocalis is the founder and president of Pivot Cycles based in Tempe, Arizona. Pivot is known for creating cutting-edge, high performance mountain bikes and also for sponsoring many talented athletes over the years while giving back to the community.
No one likes to go our for a mountain bike ride unprepared. But some items are more critical than others.
We aim to test these new mountain bike tires, wheels, inserts, and sealant as thoroughly as the most brutish customer will.
This mountain biker's indoor trainer workout has riders intensely focused on maintaining a heads up position while pegging their heart rate for nearly 20 minutes.
The work being done on Rocky Point road outside Portland, Oregon are a sign of hope for a mountain bike trail deprived city.
Close the trails because they're too crowded? Seems like a better solution is to just build more mountain bike trails!
Trust Performance, the minds behind unique mountain bike linkage forks the Message and Shout, are suspending operations due to coronavirus.
Making sure your mountain bike is rust- and corrosion-free will keep it running in top condition and will help it last a long time.
Canyon revises the aluminum version of the Neuron trail bike, following the carbon fiber changes last year, making "size-specific" builds and geo a priority.
First impressions of the big wheeled, long-travel mountain bike by Denver-based Guerrilla Gravity.
Where is the party? We don't know. You'll have to check with Joe over at Starling Cycles.
Tired of expensive mountain bike reviews? We tried out the affordable $50 Gary Fisher Tassajara.
We reviewed a ton of mountain bike gear in March.
If you're feeling slower on your mountain bike this spring, don't be too hard on yourself.
Mountain bike trail grand openings have been put on hold indefinitely, and even trail building efforts have slowed considerably over the past few weeks, but we expect a surge of news this spring and summer.
Maurice Tierney, co-founder of Dirt Rag magazine, talks about how mountain bike gear and culture has evolved over the past three decades, and his recent decision to cease operations at the iconic publication.
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