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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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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
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]
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
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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Tires All
Tubeless tire valves for mountain bikes, tested and compared
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Tire Sealants
The Straz Sealant Funnel makes adding tubeless tire sealant simple
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Cranksets
Race Face Era mountain bike crankset review
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]
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
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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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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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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Cockpit
Crankbrothers Guardian mountain bike hand guard review
Close-up image of a mountain bike tire resting on grassy ground, with the text "Schwalbe Albert Gravity Pro TLR 29x2.50 Soft Radial" visible on the sidewall. The background is blurred, emphasizing the tire and the surrounding grass.
Tires
Schwalbe Albert 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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Saddles
Heat-moldable Reform Tantalus bike saddle promises a comfortable, custom fit
A cyclist riding a mountain bike on a rocky trail in a wooded area, with a focus on the bike's rear wheel and the rider's leg. The background features trees with autumn foliage and fallen leaves on the ground.
Drivetrain
SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission MTB drivetrain review
Close-up of a polished aluminum PNW Loam bicycle stem component, featuring six dark screws and a distinctive design with the letters "PNW" engraved on the side. The stem rests on a textured stone surface, with a blurred natural background.
Stems
PNW Loam: Finally, a mountain bike stem worthy of the name
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Tires
The WTB Verdict SG1 tire rolls tough in rain, and all other conditions too [Review]
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Close-up view of a Teravail Washburn gravel bike tire showing its tread pattern, with a portion of the bike's brake system visible in the background. The tire is slightly muddy, indicating outdoor use on a rugged terrain. Soft green foliage and blurred elements suggest a natural setting.
Tires
For a fast-rolling gravel tire, the Teravail Washburn is durable and confident [Review]
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Close-up view of a mountain bike tire, showcasing the tread pattern and branding of the "High Roller" tire. In the background, green grass and blurred elements suggest an outdoor setting.
Tires
The new Maxxis High Roller gravity tire is so tough you don't need to carry an emergency tube
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A mountain biker leaning into a curve on a dirt trail surrounded by dense green foliage and tall trees in a forest setting.
Brakes
Hope XCR Pro E4 brakes combine the best XC and enduro features [Review]
Dropper Posts
The new Fox Transfer dropper: Now with more travel and user serviceability [Review]
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Close-up view of a mountain bike's brake system featuring a black and silver brake caliper with the text "MAVEN" on it, mounted near a circular metal disc rotor. The bike's blue frame is partially visible in the background, highlighting the detail of the brake components against a natural outdoor setting.
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
Close-up of a FOX Float X Live Valve shock absorber, featuring adjustable settings for compression and firmness, mounted on a white bicycle frame. The image highlights the intricate design and components of the shock, set against a blurred natural background.
Rear Shocks
Fox Live Valve Neo delivers ultra-fast wireless suspension switching [First ride review]
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A mountain biker navigating a dirt trail through a lush forest, leaning into a turn while wearing protective gear and a helmet. The scene captures the action and excitement of outdoor cycling amidst greenery and trees.
Dropper Posts
Fox Transfer Neo wireless dropper seatpost review
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Two bicycle wheels with bright green spokes, leaning against each other in a store aisle filled with boxes. The background shows shelves stocked with various bike parts and accessories.
Wheels
Lightweight Industry Nine Solix M Trail 285 wheels boast 0.59° engagement angle [Review]
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Grips
Ritchey WCS Truegrip HD grips deliver a natural feel [Review]
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Close-up of a bicycle pedal mounted on a crank arm, featuring a large, flat, metallic pedal design with the word "TRAIL" engraved. The background shows a rough, muddy terrain with a stick partially visible, indicating an outdoor setting suitable for biking.
Flat Pedals
$49 Trail One Vortex pedals are grippy and rebuild kits are free for life* [Review]
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Close-up of an orange bicycle handlebar grip, featuring a textured surface for improved handling. The image also shows a part of the brake lever and a simple clamp. The background is composed of soft-focus greenery, suggesting an outdoor setting.
Grips
Trail One combines bits and pieces of the best MTB grips to make their Hell's Gate grip
Close-up of a mountain bike's front wheel and suspension fork, resting on rocky terrain with a clear blue sky in the background. The tire features deep treads suitable for off-road conditions, and the bike is partially obscured by rocks.
Forks
MRP Ribbon LT Coil fork review: Support and traction in any situation
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Close-up of a bicycle brake caliper mounted on a bike wheel, showcasing its metallic structure and braking components with visible hydraulic lines, set against a blurred natural background.
Brakes
My stock eMTB brakes felt under-powered, so I tried Hope Tech 4 V4 brakes [Review]
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