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.

Hip Packs

The $90 Camelbak MULE hip pack kicks ass

The Camelbak MULE is one of the few $90 mountain bike hip packs that's actually worth the price.

Electronics

Insta360 Ace Pro 2: Great stabilization and low-light performance for MTB [Review]

The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 action camera shoots at up to 8K and delivers excellent video stabilization and low-light performance on the trail.

Enduro Bikes

The Rocky Mountain Altitude is a true enduro race bike that climbs better than you'd think

The Rocky Mountain Altitude enduro bike has a totally new suspension layout, and we put it to the test with a full season of riding.

Stems

PNW Loam: Finally, a mountain bike stem worthy of the name

The all-new PNW Loam mountain bike stem is CNC machined from 6061 aluminum alloy for a premium look and feel.

Tires

The WTB Verdict SG1 tire rolls tough in rain, and all other conditions too [Review]

The WTB Verdict SG1 is a durable mountain bike tire with a sticky rubber compound designed to grip the trail in the toughest conditions.

Trail Bikes

The Knolly Fugitive 140mm offers a plush ride downhill, and uphill too

The new Knolly Fugitive blends mid-travel and a solid build spec for all-around trail bike fun, but how does it perform?

Eyewear

Do you wear Rx sunglasses for mountain biking? We tested 6 options to see which ones are best.

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All-Mountain bikes

The new Transition Sentinel is like a BMX bike's bigger brother — powerful, fun, and ready for action

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Tires

For a fast-rolling gravel tire, the Teravail Washburn is durable and confident [Review]

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Tires

The new Maxxis High Roller gravity tire is so tough you don't need to carry an emergency tube

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Electronics

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera: 3 stand-out features for mountain bikers

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Cross Country Bikes

The Trek Top Fuel relies heavily on its climb switch for a ride that's more XC than DC [Review]

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Brakes

Hope XCR Pro E4 brakes combine the best XC and enduro features [Review]

Sunglasses

I can read my GPS on the trail again! EVinfinity lenses work like magic

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Dropper Posts

The new Fox Transfer dropper: Now with more travel and user serviceability [Review]

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Flat Pedal Shoes

Fox Union flat pedal MTB shoes [Review]

Brakes

The SRAM Maven Ultimate Brakes are the new standard by which all MTB brakes will be measured [Review]

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Flat Pedals

Race Face Chester MTB pedal review

Rear Shocks

Fox Live Valve Neo delivers ultra-fast wireless suspension switching [First ride review]

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Clipless Pedal Shoes

Pearl Izumi Expedition Pro Off-Road Shoe Review

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Dropper Posts

Fox Transfer Neo wireless dropper seatpost review

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Wheels

Lightweight Industry Nine Solix M Trail 285 wheels boast 0.59° engagement angle [Review]

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Knee Pads

The Dakine Slayer Bike Knee Pad is durable, but the sizing is suspect [Review]

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Trail Bikes

The Cannondale Habit suits just about anyone looking for a great trail bike [Review]

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Grips

Ritchey WCS Truegrip HD grips deliver a natural feel [Review]

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Half Shell Helmets

The Specialized Search helmet has 5-star safety rating, feels good too [Review]

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Flat Pedals

$49 Trail One Vortex pedals are grippy and rebuild kits are free for life* [Review]

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Hardtail bikes

Riding the Priority 600HXT, a gearbox MTB with electronic shifting [Review]

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Pumps

This tiny electric pump inflates two flat MTB tires on a single charge

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Bike Racks

4 Tailgate pads to fit your compact pickup truck, tested

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Grips

Trail One combines bits and pieces of the best MTB grips to make their Hell's Gate grip

Tools

I tested 10 tubeless tire plugs and tools, and one stands out as my favorite.

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Clipless Pedal Shoes

Updated Specialized Recon 3.0 MTB/gravel shoe is stiff and light to go the distance