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gear watch

A ¾ Shell MTB Helmet and REI Bike Bags [Gear Watch]

A new Kali helmet and Wolf Tooth chainrings plus a drone, bike, saddle, and bags in for test.

on Aug 16, 2023

essay

How to Conquer Your Next Ride with an Alter Ego - Tips, Hacks, and Tricks

Don't focus on the ever-growing gap between you and other riders. Melissa's advice: Become the escalator.

on Aug 16, 2023

podcast

Using Nutrition to Improve Recovery and Fuel Your MTB Rides

We speak with Registered Dietician Nutritionist Nichole Dandrea-Russert to learn how anyone can improve MTB performance by incorporating more plants in their diet.

on Aug 15, 2023

Brakes

The Right and Wrong Ways to Bed In MTB Brake Pads and Rotors

Properly bedding in your MTB disc brakes makes a huge difference in performance, and Matt from BrakeAce has the data to back it up.

on Aug 15, 2023

product picks

MTB Deals Up to 30% Off: Patagonia, Rocky Mountain, Garmin Enduro 2

Take advantage of current summer sales on some mountain bike goods for all seasons!

on Aug 14, 2023

news

Modern Trail Design Helped Save Vermont Singletrack From Flood Damage

Vermont saw historic flooding a month ago. Most of their trails are still in good shape, thanks to sustainable trail design.

on Aug 14, 2023

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Trail

The Yeti SB135 Proves that Trail Bikes Can Rip Up and Down the Mountain

The Yeti SB135 is a highly capable premium trail bike that makes both climbs and descents fast and fun.

on Aug 14, 2023

survey

Have You Made any Major Upgrades to Your Bike this Year?

Big upgrades -- to suspension, wheels, or drivetrain -- can totally transform how a bike rides, and in many cases is a less expensive alternative to buying a whole new bike.

on Aug 13, 2023

Enduro

The Shimano GE-900 MTB Shoes Offer Solid Protection for the Trail [Review]

The Shimano GE9 clipless pedal bike shoes pair a stiff sole with extra protection and a comfortable, secure fit.

on Aug 12, 2023

Colorado

Meet the Man Trying to Pass Everyone on the Leadville 100 Course to Benefit the Community

As the Dream Chaser, Ty Hall starts at the very back of each Leadville 100 mountain bike race and tries to pass as many people as he can to raise money for the community.

on Aug 11, 2023

trail flow

Colorado and Utah Resorts add More Mountain Bike Trails

Two more resorts in the Western USA are adding more mountain bike trails.

on Aug 10, 2023

Arizona

Tucson Mountain Bikers Look to the Future with an Ambitious New Forest Service Trails Plan

Mt. Lemmon near Tucson, Arizona will see big trail improvements with a sweeping new plan from the Forest Service.

on Aug 9, 2023

gear watch

Salsa Renames the Mukluk and Revel Improves Fusion-Fiber Rims [Gear Watch]

Salsa, Vitus, and Cervelo roll out new and improved mountain bikes plus an updated Revel rim and Kali helmet.

on Aug 9, 2023

podcast

It's the End of the Drivetrain as We Know It (And We Feel...)

There's been a lot of news surrounding mountain bike drivetrains recently. We dive into the details.

on Aug 8, 2023

Canyon

Canyon K.I.S. Keeps Steering Stable, and Simple Too

The Canyon K.I.S. steering stabilizer is controversial, but is it any good? We test ride it to find out.

on Aug 8, 2023

product picks

Up Your MTB Footwear Game With These Deals

Footwear can make or break a mountain bike ride, and if you're making do with worn out, or low quality shoes now is the time to upgrade while some of our favorite shoes are on sale.

on Aug 7, 2023

road trip

How to Live the 'Van Life'—Without the Van

Vans are a convenient vehicle for traveling across the country to mountain bike, but they are also pricey. Our writer tried a different way.

on Aug 7, 2023

Trail

Forbidden Druid V2 Test Ride Review

Juan got in a quick test ride on the Forbidden Druid V2 high-pivot trail bike in Whistler last month.

on Aug 7, 2023

survey

Have You Purchased a New MTB in the Past Year?

We suspect it's a "new bike year" for a lot of mountain bikers this year.

on Aug 6, 2023

Gravel

uDog Distanza Gravel Shoe Tries to Reinvent Lacing [Review]

The uDog Distanza bike shoe has a "Tension Wrap System" for its laces, a wraparound tread, and carbon sole.

on Aug 5, 2023

Specialized Epic EVO, TransAlp Tested

The Specialized Epic EVO nudges the racy XC bike into trail territory, making it the perfect choice for the BikeTransAlp multi-day stage race.

on Aug 4, 2023

trail flow

Resorts in Utah and NH Adding New MTB Trails

Resorts in Utah and New Hampshire dig in on their first mountain bike trails, plus more trail news across the country.

on Aug 3, 2023

gear watch

Giant Updates $110 Roost MIPS Helmet, More Affordable Trek Fuel EXe Models [Gear Watch]

New bikes and gear from Trek, Santa Cruz, Giant, RockShox, and Shimano.

on Aug 2, 2023

camping

An Ode to the Simplest Camp Stove Money Can Buy

Coleman butane single burner camp stoves are dirt cheap, portable, and will last for years.

on Aug 2, 2023

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