Chris Schieffer is an experienced mountain bike product reviewer and skills instructor based in Colorado. She's also known as "that RAD woman you met on the trail that one time."
The 2024 Liv Pique Advanced XC mountain bike adds travel, drops weight, and improves performance. After a long-term test in Colorado, this is our review.
The Liv Rail Mips helmet is the brand's premium off-road helmet designed specifically for women, featuring Mips Air Node rotational impact technology and standout features like a Fidlock chin buckle and three-position visor.
The Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro enduro bike offers outstanding performance, unmatched versatility, and the latest tech that will impress even the toughest critics.
The all new Fox Union mountain bike shoes are designed for durability and performance on the trail.
Bikes and their parts come and go faster than a new wheel size, but some savvy folks have taken the recycling of bike bits to another level, and many make great gifts.
Arapahoe Basin added more mountain bike trail mileage this year. The new Beavers Loop is more approachable than Lenawee, but still ain't easy.
We tested a jacket and tights with built-in protective pads at the bike park this summer.
The Liv Embolden is a well-priced, entry-level trail bike that is fun to ride.
The Alpinestars Vector Tech MIPS helmet is a great trail helmet that provides excellent protection, specifically for those who wear goggles or are venturing into the enduro scene.
The Scott Argo Plus is lightweight, stylish, well vented, and has rotational impact protection at a bargain price.
We tested the Crankbrothers Mallet E clipless pedals and shoes to see how well they work together, and how they get along with others too.
Personal trainer and fitness instructor Chris shows three moves (plus a bonus!) to strengthen your body for smooth, crisp cornering on the trail.
First impressions of the new Revel Rail 29 enduro bike, tested in Sedona.
The REEB SST feels like a combination of an XC, trail, and hardtail all in one, and there’s something intriguing about that.
In this video Chris demonstrates exercises for strengthening leg muscles and knees too for more power, less fatigue, and quicker recovery.
If you decide to jump on the electric mountain bike bandwagon, there are a few things to consider as far as handling and fitness are concerned.
Yeti has created an electric enduro bike that's capable of racing, yet also enjoyable for the normal riders in the crowd.
The SixSixOne Recon D3O knee pads are a good choice for almost any mountain bike ride.
The LIV Path MIPS is an inexpensive women's mountain bike helmet that despite its price, doesn't quite hit the mark.
Mountain bikers can do these four exercises at home without weights to maintain some semblance of strength during the off season and not fall completely off the fitness wagon.
The Ergon SMC women's mountain bike saddle is designed by women for women.
A look at the Yeti 160E specs ahead of testing this new electric mountain bike.
The Leatt MTB 3.0 All Mountain half-shell mountain bike helmet fits great and offers rotational impact protection at a reasonable price.
Pack anything and everything with these cylindrical adventure bags strapped to your bike frame.
Ride Concepts Women’s Traverse clipless pedal mountain bike shoes are designed for all-mountain/trail/enduro riding.
The ION Rascal Select Boa mountain bike shoes are extremely well constructed and unbelievably comfortable right out of the gate.
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