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After riding the gamut of 150-millimeter-travel trail bikes over the past year, I thought I’d pretty much covered the spectrum. That was,...
There comes a time in many riders' lives when a critical choice must be made: do you try to look cool in front of your friends and ride the...
Bike Reviews
Santa Cruz Hightower 3 X01 AXS RSV Bike Review
After riding the gamut of 150-millimeter-travel trail bikes over the past year, I thought I’d pretty much covered the spectrum. That was,...
Norco’s new Fluid FS is meant for anybody and everybody. But don’t be fooled; this is no cookie-cutter, crowd-pleaser of a bike. The...
The Pivot Firebird has had my eye since 2021 when, in its launch video, the Tempe, Arizona-based company teased their hot new long-travel 29’er...
Component Reviews
TRP DH-R EVO Brakeset Review
Brakes are the unsung heroes of speed. When I first got into mountain biking, what most surprised me was how slowing down had just as much to do with...
Few other bicycle components boast the same weighty legacy as Shimano’s Deore XT groupset. Originally introduced almost 40 years ago, Shimano...
I try to steer clear of making absolute statements. Almost every absolute declaration I’ve made in recent years has come back to me, only to be...
Apparel Reviews
Rocky Mountain Apparel Jersey & Shorts
Invisibility is a remarkable thing. It works for superheroes, and for all sorts of real, self-camouflaging animals. It can mean the difference...
There comes a time in many riders' lives when a critical choice must be made: do you try to look cool in front of your friends and ride the...
Anyone who has spent time on drop bars is likely familiar with the cycling apparel brand Rapha. The company started in London in 2004 and was one of...
Wheel & Tire Reviews
WTB Judge & Verdict Tire & Sealant Review
Never come between a judge and his verdict. Doing so might make the judge threaten to have the sheriff hold you in contempt of court—at least...
A wheelset is one of the most important build considerations for any bike. Various factors including the quality of the hubs, strength of the rims...
I’ve only blown up one wheel in my lifetime (so far). The experience was oddly satisfying—sort of like snapping that first skateboard...
Accessory Reviews
Osprey Savu 2 Lumbar Pack Review
Have you ever met someone for the first time, and it feels like seeing an old friend? That’s the experience I had when I tried on the Osprey...
Balance is everything, in life as well as when shooting photos on a ride. We photographers often find ourselves sacrificing the fun of a ride if we...
Short of coaxing along an actual packhorse, I prefer to be over-prepared on a ride. Do you need a pump? Use mine. A snack? Take your pick. Would you...
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The Devinci Spartan is the latest thoroughbred steed to adopt a suspension design based around a high pivot idler system. Devinci hasn’t been...
After spending considerable time on the carbon Specialized Stumpjumper EVO, I expected a very similar ride quality from its alloy cousin. Instead, I...
A wheelset is one of the most important build considerations for any bike. Various factors including the quality of the hubs, strength of the rims...
Every so often it’s time to step into a new pair of shoes. When I was younger, opening that box and threading the laces through each eyelet was...
After hearing friends rave about the new Santa Cruz Bronson, I was excited when one showed up at the Freehub office. Furthering my curiosity, this...
A story is told of two fish meeting: One fish waves and asks the other, “How’s the water today?” The second fish looks confused and...
I’ve always thought of Flylow as one of the cool kids in the ski industry. As a brand, they roll to the beat of their own drum, having done...
Have you ever met someone for the first time, and it feels like seeing an old friend? That’s the experience I had when I tried on the Osprey...
The new Norco Range is a ground-up reimagination of what the Range line is, including its intended rider. After the Canadian company sized up its...
A one bike quiver is an attractive strategy for the budget-conscious mountain biker. Besides the obvious savings, owning a single bike means you...
