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Wheels
Carbon MTB Wheel Upgrades Under $1,500
Dropper Posts
The Best Dropper Posts You Can Buy in 2025
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Tires
The Best Mountain Bike Tires for Every Type of Riding
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Saddles
Mountain Bike Saddles for all Butt Shapes and Sizes
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Pedals
The Best Mountain Bike Pedals for Every Type of Riding
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Brakes
How to Choose the Best Mountain Bike Brakes in 2025: A Buyer's Guide

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Close-up of a mountain bike tire with visible tread patterns, labeled "Dissector." The tire is slightly dirty and set against a blurred background of green foliage and trees, indicating an outdoor setting.
Tires
Is the Maxxis Dissector an upgrade over the Minion DHR II? [Review]
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Tires
Vee RAD-Core radial MTB tire first ride review: Testing the Attack FSX and Snap WCE MK2
Close-up view of a mountain bike tire, showing its rugged tread pattern and texture, with dirt and debris visible on the surface. The background features a blurred natural setting with green grass and blurred foliage.
Tires
Specialized Butcher and Eliminator radial mountain bike tires review: 30% more grip with little downside
Close-up view of a mountain bike seat post, showcasing a turquoise frame and a black adjustable seat post clamp. The bike is positioned near a tree in a blurred outdoor setting, highlighting natural surroundings.
Dropper Posts
Teravail Telec dropper post review: Fast return speed and adjustable travel at $229
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Flat Pedals
Crankbrothers Stamp Evo review: Large platform flat pedals with replaceable bashguards
Close-up of a Wolf Tooth bicycle pedal resting on a moss-covered log, with part of a bike frame and wheel partially visible in the background, emphasizing the pedal's design and detailing.
Clipless Pedals
Wolf Tooth SHIFT downhill clipless pedal review: Adjustable Q-factor and 8 traction pins
A cyclist kneeling beside a mountain bike, inspecting the rear tire, which is covered in white foam likely from a sealant for puncture repair. The background features a dirt path surrounded by greenery, indicating an outdoor biking environment. The cyclist is wearing a helmet and a blue shirt.
Tire Sealants
How to use a GÜP tire sealant inflator for mountain bike flats without the mess
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Drivetrain
Shimano Deore Di2 brings wireless electronic shifting to older bikes on a budget [Review]
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Pedals
Redshift Mousetrap Pedal Adapters turn clipless pedals into flats for riding around town [Review]
Close-up view of a mountain bike's handlebars, featuring black grips and a bicycle computer, set on a trail covered with fallen leaves. The bike is positioned with a turquoise frame partially visible, indicating an outdoor cycling environment.
Cockpit
Teravail Lytho handlebar, stem, and grips provide a smart new option for bikepacking and MTB too
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Grips
Are cork grips any good for mountain biking? I put the PDW Lisbon cork grips to the test.
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Close-up of a bicycle's rear derailleur, featuring a silver and black Shimano XTR component, with a background of a metallic bike cassette and gravel surface.
Brakes
Shimano XTR Di2 long-term review: One year of wireless MTB drivetrain testing
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Close-up image of a bicycle seat post featuring a black and silver adjustment mechanism. The top of the post shows markings for maximum height and measurement indicators, with a visible brand logo on the attachment point. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting.
Dropper Posts
BikeYoke Divine 2.0 dropper post review: Affordable, adjustable, and rebuildable
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Close-up of a mountain bike's pedal and crank, featuring a red pedal resting on a bed of pine needles and grass. The bike frame is silver, and the tire shows signs of off-road use.
Flat Pedals
8 Degree pedals are flats with float, and Singletracks put them to the test [Review]
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Brakes
Shimano DEORE XT M8200 mountain bike brake review
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Close-up of a bicycle's rear drivetrain, featuring a cluster of gears and a derailleur. The derailleur is marked with "Deore XT" and is mounted on a light-colored bicycle frame. The background includes greenery, suggesting an outdoor setting.
Drivetrain
Shimano DEORE XT M8200 Di2 wireless drivetrain review
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Close-up of a mountain bike tire featuring the tread pattern and branding of the Scorpion XC model. The tire shows signs of dirt, indicating recent use in outdoor conditions. In the background, a blurred natural setting with greenery suggests the tire is designed for trail riding.
Tires
Pirelli Scorpion XC M mountain bike tire review: Surprisingly rugged performance for XC riding
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A close-up view of a black bicycle pedal, featuring a platform design with a clip mechanism. The pedal shows signs of use with dirt and scratches, and is positioned against a blurred, earthy background.
Clipless Pedals
Are one-sided clipless pedals any good? A Funn Ripper2 pedal review
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A close-up view of a purple bicycle pedal attached to the sole of a cycling shoe, resting on a textured surface with visible dirt. The pedal features a silver mechanism and has "CTRL" inscribed on it. The shoe sole has a honeycomb pattern, indicating grip for cycling.
Clipless Pedals
Wolf Tooth CTRL clipless pedals deliver less weight, more contact [Review]
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Close-up view of a bicycle tire tread, showing a textured surface with distinct patterns designed for traction. The tire has visible dirt and debris, indicating it has been used on rugged terrain. The background is slightly blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting.
Tires
Teravail Clifty mountain bike tire review
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
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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 close-up image of a wooden plank displaying a row of various metal and anodized components, including black and orange parts in different shapes and sizes. The items consist of screws, bolts, and fittings, highlighting their intricate designs and finishes against a blurred wooden background.
Tires All
Tubeless tire valves for mountain bikes, tested and compared
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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 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
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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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Wheels
ENVE M8 29" carbon enduro mountain bike wheel review
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Cranksets
FSA Gradient MTB crankset review
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Tires
Teravail Drawpoint downcountry tire review
A close-up view of a black bicycle seat, featuring a streamlined design with perforated patterns for added grip and comfort. The word "ROCKET" is embossed on the side of the seat. In the background, green ivy leaves create a natural setting.
Saddles
WTB Rocket mountain bike saddle review
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Five exercise resistance bands of various colors (brown, pink, orange, yellow, and teal) are neatly arranged on a white slatted surface, surrounded by green grass and fallen leaves. Each band is coiled at one end.
Tires All
6 TPU inner tubes, trail tested
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Close-up view of a bicycle saddle mounted on a seat post, with raindrops visible on the wet surface. The background features a blurred tree and green grass, indicating an outdoor setting.
Dropper Posts
RockShox Reverb AXS wireless electronic dropper post review
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A close-up image of a tool labeled "crankbrothers" nestled among budding green leaves and thin branches in a natural setting.
Cockpit
Crankbrothers Guardian mountain bike hand guard review
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Tires
Schwalbe Albert radial MTB tires boast "30% more contact area than conventional tires" [Review]
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Clipless Pedals
OneUp Clip Pedals claim slimmest clipless MTB pedal on the market [Review]
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A close-up view of a bicycle wheel rim on a textured surface, featuring a pink valve tool and several spokes attached to the rim. Sunlight casts shadows across the surface.
Tire Sealants
This tire sealant dipstick isn't quite as dumb as it sounds
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Close-up shot of a WTB Judge SG1 bicycle tire with a rugged tread pattern, showing dirt and debris, alongside a blurred bicycle chain in the background.
Tires
The WTB Judge SG1 is a fantastic rear tire for enduro [Review]
Close-up view of a bicycle tire with a knobby tread pattern, showcasing dirt and debris, set against a blurred background of greenery and wood.
Tires
Teravail Rutland gravel bike tire is basically a mini MTB tire
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Close-up of a bicycle seat with an electric control device on top. The device has a button and a red indicator light, with a wire connecting it to the bike. The background shows a blurred view of the bicycle frame.
Saddles
Heat-moldable Reform Tantalus bike saddle promises a comfortable, custom fit