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Mountain Bikes and Gear Reviews

Our team of mountain bike and gear testers have decades of mountain biking experience. We recognize mountain bikes and gear can be expensive and as mountain bikers ourselves, we aim to help you make informed purchase decisions.

Close-up of a bicycle frame featuring the word "STRAGGLER" emblazoned in a playful font on a teal-colored metal surface, with a blurred natural background.
Gravel Bikes
Surly Straggler review: Still the 'mountain biker's road bike'?
Close-up view of a metal detector's search coil, with a focus on its underside. The coil is black, showing some signs of wear and dirt, and features attachment points for a shaft. A blurred, green and natural background suggests an outdoor setting.
Tools
The GÜP Industries tire plug tool finds a surprisingly secure stash spot on the saddle
Close-up of a Shimano XTR bicycle pedal, featuring a sleek metal and black design with a prominent XTR logo, mounted on a crank arm. The background shows a blurred outdoor setting.
Clipless Pedals
Shimano XTR M9220 Enduro Pedal Review
A person wearing a blue rain jacket and a helmet, smiling amidst a rain shower. In the background, a river flows through a lush, green landscape with tall trees. Rain droplets are visible in the air, adding to the outdoor, adventurous atmosphere.
Rain Jackets
GOREWEAR Lupra 2.0 rain jacket review
A black mountain bike with a modern frame design, featuring large tires and a prominent suspension system, is parked in a grassy field with wildflowers. In the background, rolling hills and a cloudy sky create a serene outdoor setting.
Mountain bikes
The Amflow PL Carbon Pro electric mountain bike sets a new standard [Review]
A gray GPS smartwatch displaying a topographical map with a highlighted hiking trail labeled "Hickory Connector." The watch is resting on a bed of gray gravel and small rocks, surrounded by a few dried leaves.
Electronics
The Coros Nomad GPS watch is designed for outdoor adventures [Review]
A close-up of a Garmin smartwatch displaying a detailed map of Atlanta on a rocky surface, surrounded by small pieces of gray stone and some dried leaves. The watch shows distance information and is positioned at an angle to highlight its features.
GPS
The Garmin Forerunner 970 multi-sport GPS smartwatch is the best I've tested [Review]
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A close-up view of a black bike dropper seat post with an attached remote lever, set against a background of dry, tangled branches. The seat post features the brand name "ONE" along with the model designation "TWENTY."
Dropper Posts
OneUp V3 Dropper Post drops weight and gets a lighter touch too [Review]
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A person standing outdoors with their back to the camera, wearing a green shirt and dark pants. They have a black bag secured at their waist with a buckle, featuring a label that reads "HIGH ABOVE." The background shows a blurred forest landscape with sunlight filtering through the trees.
Hip Packs
The High Above Venture 3D hip pack is waterproof, durable, and made in the USA [Review]
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A close-up image of a blue valve cap sitting on a bicycle wheel, filled with soapy water, with part of the wheel visible in the foreground and a wooden surface in the background.
Tire Sealants
The Straz Sealant Funnel makes adding tubeless tire sealant simple
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Close-up view of a mountain bike's drivetrain, featuring a chain, crankset, and pedals. The frame is a light color, and there's a visible suspension component. The background shows rocky terrain, suggesting an outdoor setting.
Cranksets
Race Face Era mountain bike crankset review
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A close-up image of a bright blue bicycle pedal resting on a dirt path, surrounded by blurred greenery. The pedal features a textured surface and is marked with the brand name "WAVE ONE."
Flat Pedals
The OneUp Wave Pedals force proper foot placement [Review]
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Close-up of a WTB Peacemaker mountain bike tire, showcasing knobby tread patterns and dirt accumulated on the surface, set against a blurred green background.
Tires
WTB Peacekeeper trail bike tire [Review]
Close-up image of a metallic bicycle frame featuring a bright orange clip attached to it. The clip has a black padded section and the word "LARGANITE" is visible on the orange part. In the background, there are trees suggesting an outdoor setting.
Accessories
4 bike tool mounts for your MTB frame
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Close-up of a Garmin device displaying a detailed map titled "Riding on Ekg," with marked trails and points of interest. The device is mounted on a bicycle, which is primarily red in color.
GPS
Finally, a GPS designed for mountain biking: The Garmin Edge MTB
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A black drone with a protective cage hovering in a green, blurred outdoor setting. The drone features a compact design with a camera and control buttons visible on its surface.
Electronics
HOVERAir X1 PROMAX 8K drone review
Close-up of a mountain bike with a turquoise frame on rocky terrain. A foot wearing a gray shoe is positioned on the pedal, and a water bottle is secured in the frame. The bike features tires with a rugged tread, suitable for trail riding.
Drivetrain
Shimano XTR Di2 wireless drivetrain review
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A man in a blue shirt and black shorts rides a mountain bike on a dirt trail in a rocky desert landscape, wearing a light-colored helmet and sunglasses. He is focused on navigating the terrain, surrounded by sparse vegetation and boulders in the background.
Brakes
Shimano XTR mountain bike brake review
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A mountain biker navigating a rocky trail, maneuvering down a slope with focus and determination. The rider is wearing a helmet and sunglasses, and the bike features a teal frame and knobby tires, set against a backdrop of dry, rugged terrain and a cloudy sky.
Wheels
Shimano XTR M9220 trail/enduro mountain bike wheelset review
Close-up view of a bicycle rear shock and suspension components, featuring a Cane Creek shock coil with labels visible. The background shows a blurred forest setting, illuminated by warm sunlight filtering through the trees.
Rear Shocks
Cane Creek Tigon mountain bike shock review
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Two shot glasses filled with vibrant green liquid sit on a dark blue outdoor table, surrounded by lush greenery. One glass contains a slightly thicker green mixture with small flecks, while the other holds a lighter, smooth green liquid. The glasses are branded with a logo that reads "DeCatur Beer Festival."
Tire Sealants
Is Slime Tubeless Bicycle Tire Sealant any good? We put it to the test.
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A campsite featuring a green and red tent set up on a wooden platform, with a person sitting nearby, engaged in outdoor activity. Lush trees and foliage provide a natural backdrop, with a pathway visible in the background. Camping gear is scattered around the scene.
Bikepacking Gear
MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack tent review
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A close-up view of several mountain bikes secured in the back of a blue pickup truck, showing their muddy tires and gear bags. The bikes are lined up, showcasing various colors and styles against a backdrop of trees and vehicles.
Bike Racks
Fox Tailgate Cover Review
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A collection of various bike frame bags arranged on a wooden surface, featuring a variety of colors and designs, including black, orange, and blue. The bags are positioned in a way that displays their unique shapes and attachment straps, set against a natural background with dry foliage.
Bike Bags
5 MTB frame bags that will actually fit (most) full-suspension bikes
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Close-up of a mountain bike tire showing tread patterns and dirt accumulation, with part of the bike frame and chain visible in the background. The ground appears rocky and textured.
Wheels
ENVE M8 29" carbon enduro mountain bike wheel review
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A close-up of a person's hands using a digital tire pressure gauge to check the pressure of a bicycle tire. The bike's tire is resting on a gravelly surface, and the gauge is connected to the valve stem. The tire features a yellow logo, and dirt is visible on the hands, indicating an outdoor cycling environment.
Pumps
Flextail Tiny Tire Pump ACS is a compact electric bike tire inflator with an integrated light
A person riding a mountain bike on a dirt trail through a lush green forest, carrying an EVOC Trail Builder 35 chainsaw backpack . The scene features dense trees, foliage, and a winding pathway, suggesting an adventurous outdoor atmosphere.
Hydration Packs
EVOC Trail Builder 35 backpack is designed to carry a chainsaw [Review]
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A panoramic view of a forest landscape, featuring tall trees surrounding a green clearing. In the foreground, a person wearing a helmet and a red jacket is visible, holding a bicycle. The scene is bathed in soft natural light, creating a serene atmosphere.
Electronics
Insta360 X5 action camera review
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A black athletic shoe designed for outdoor activities, suspended in mid-air against a blurred green forest background. The shoe features a sleek design with a snug fit, a dial for securing the laces, and includes branding on the side.
Flat Pedal Shoes
Five Ten Freerider Pro BOA flat pedal MTB shoe review
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A man wearing a black bicycle helmet and sunglasses stands in profile against a backdrop of mountains and a clear blue sky. He is dressed in a blue and teal athletic shirt, with sparse vegetation and dry grass visible in the foreground.
Half Shell Helmets
POC Cularis mountain bike helmet review
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A person wearing a blue and black long-sleeve shirt and a helmet stands in a grassy field, facing away from the camera. They are carrying a black and green backpack. In the background, mountains with snow-capped peaks are visible under a clear blue sky.
Hydration Packs
Dakine Seeker 10L MTB hydration backpack review
Cranksets
FSA Gradient MTB crankset review
Close-up of a mountain bike wheel featuring a partially visible chain and a distinctive tan-colored tire sidewall, set against a background of leaves and earth.
Tires
Teravail Drawpoint downcountry tire review