With new geometry, suspension updates, and endless traction, the new Salsa Spearfish is more than just an XC 29er mountain bike.
Here are half a dozen new mountain bike trails that opened in the past 30 days.
Not everyone wants baggies all the time. Matt looks at four modern lycra kits for gravel and XC riding.
A lot has changed in the world of mountain bike tires over the past couple of years. We talk tire widths, sealants, inserts and more.
All certified back protectors will help prevent spinal injuries, but Shred's Flexi Back Protector adds ample space to carry gear and snacks.
Whether you feel "so enduro" or "so moto," the Fastline mountain bike pants from Fasthouse will work well on either saddle.
We wanted to share a few details of Shimano's hotrod XTR mountain bike group before they're packed them with loam.
The Fezzari Signal Peak is an upsized cross-country bike and Matt will put it to the test at BC Bike Race.
We taste test 7 craft session beers with low ABVs to discover the tastiest ones.
The Methanol CV FS is a full squish race bike designed for modern XC and marathon mountain bike courses.
The 50th edition of the Enduro World Series this past weekend brought riders deep into the Italian Dolomites, to the stone-surrounded mountain hamlet of Canazei.
Santa Cruz updates the Hightower, slackening the head angle almost two degrees, and adds a Juliana version of this popular trail bike..
Enhanced helmet protection has grown dramatically and many brands are taking their own unique approach to reducing rotational impact.
Simon Lawton, founder of Fluidride, shares his approach to mountain bike skills instruction and offers specific tips for riders of all ages and experience levels.
We would like to hear your thoughts on whether singletrack in Wilderness areas should be opened up to bikes, or if they should preserve their current "hikers- and equestrians-only" status.
The Syncline 12L is a solid choice for short- to mid-length mountain bike rides, with quality storage, well thought out features, and usable storage space.
This week marks a hard week for EWS racer Martin Maes. We have new flat pedals from e*thirteen, and the 2020 BC Bike Race registration opens today.
More than a dozen riders set out at sunset with the goal of riding mountain bikes until sunrise on the shortest night of the year.
A new housing development in St. George, UT preserves existing MTB trails and incorporates them into the community.
G-Form has updated the Pro-X knee pad to be even lighter and lower profile. We test to see how they stack up against the previous version.
We spend a day in Palisade, Colorado and check out the best riding and local amenities.
The new RockShox dropper post has return speed adjustability, a new "Vent Valve" feature, and travel lengths up to 200mm.
Medication administered by an emergency doctor for a life-threatening infection will cost Maes the rest of his season, as its inclusion on the UCI banned substances list carries a 90-day suspension from competition.
Soil Searching is a trail advocacy movement within Specialized, aimed at building singletrack, promoting and supporting builders, and making building mountain bike trails more fun.
ENVE has extended its parts replacement warranty to the lifetime of the original owner, no questions asked, and added a more affordable wheelset.
Mullet Cycles has designed their new Ti Honeymaker with mixed wheels in mind from the start. It's not a frankenbike, but a mullet machine.
The latest Pivot Vault drop-bar bike is made for any kind of surface.
This tubeless mountain bike tire insert mounting tutorial is a culmination of tips from folks who busted their knuckles before us.
Gary Fisher recounts the early days of mountain biking and weighs in on where our sport is headed today.
What do you do when your local mountain bike trails are wet?
The Vee Rail Escape mountain bike tire resembles the shape and pattern of a Maxxis Ardent, but costs quite a bit less. How does it perform?
Orbea is known for designing baller bikes, loading up carbon frames with top-shelf dream builds. The recently re-released Occam alloy, and newly updated Laufey, give riders on a budget the chance to experience what the Spanish brand has to offer.
Gill Barnes started riding mountain bikes at age 60, lined up for her first race soon after, and in just five years time she has earned a gold and silver medal at the XC World Championships in the Master's 60+ age category.
We check out the new Pivot Mach 4 SL mountain bike on the trails in Fruita, Colorado in this video review.
This week's News Mix includes more aggressive 29+ tires from WTB, updated flat pedals by Race Face, pocket-packable PB and J, and news from the inaugural Red Bull qualifying event.
The Yeti SB130 pushes the envelope when it comes to 29er trail bike geometry. Here's what we learned from riding this bike hard for two days in Bellingham, WA.
What is power and why is it important for mountain biking? Pro mountain biker Jeremiah Bishop shares his tips for getting stronger.
The SDG Components Junior Pro kit upgrades key mountain bike components to make kids' bikes lighter, more comfortable, and easier to maintain.
6 tips for successful mountain bike stage racing learned at the Pisgah Stage Race.
Gerow spent two days aboard the latest Orbea Occam 29er trail bike. With 140mm of rear travel, this is a mountain bike that can pretty much do it all.
Professional mountain bike racer Payson McElveen talks about his drive to set the fastest known times for iconic routes like the White Rim Trail and also shares his training tips.
Since we all have different tastes in tunes, sharing your tonal-fuel with fellow mountain bikers might ignite fresh inspiration for some of us.
The Israeli government has a trail master plan that truly includes something for everyone.
A Washington mountain biker struggling with chronic illness finds the bike of his dreams, and buys from two of the sport's best.
The Trail Patrol at Trysil Bike Arena works seven days a week to keep the slopes safe, serving a similar function ski patrollers.
Fasthouse will customize a mountain bike jersey with your name with their Jersey ID Kit.
Bruni and Hannah take the win in Leogang, 2019 MTB Hall of Fame nominees are announced, new Evoc photo bags, updated shades from SHRED. and bike park openings.
Over the past three years, researchers from Napier University have been conducting a massive research project with Enduro World Series participants to collect information about where, when, and how mountain biking injuries occur.
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