Pivot Switchblade Talon Bike Review
It’s been a few years since I had the pleasure of riding the previous Pivot Switchblade. This is a model that has risen to legendary status in...
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Before the modern marvels of mountain biking technology graced our trails, the ancient riders of yore engaged in a time-honored tradition. This wasn...
Sensible, adaptable, and sustainable mountain bike apparel is always in style. This is what Patagonia consistently delivers with its clothing and...
Bike Reviews
Specialized Epic 8 Evo Pro Bike Review
During the darkest part of the Northwest winter, I found myself aboard the new Specialized Epic 8 Evo Pro, a short-travel speed demon. After a nasty...
This summer, I had the pleasure of testing the Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 50, a beast of a bike designed for tackling especially challenging...
The all-new Devinci Chainsaw GX 12S bears the name of Canadian mountain biking legend, the late Stevie “Chainsaw” Smith. Carrying his...
Component Reviews
Tenet Omen V2 Pedal Review
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson once wrote that while recording the 1982 heavy metal album “The Number of the Beast,” the band...
When I first caught wind of the newly released RockShox suspension, I was immediately interested in getting my hands on the upgraded kit. The...
Only a few hundred years ago, an Italian man named Galileo found himself in hot water for promoting the controversial idea that the earth revolves...
Apparel Reviews
Outdoor Research Freewheel Kit Apparel Review
While making good gear isn’t rocket science, Outdoor Research founder Ron Gregg might say it doesn’t hurt to have a Ph.D. in Applied...
When you consider that many animals begin walking immediately after being born, it can make the development of a human baby seem, well, rather...
Security on the bike means many things to many riders—defense in challenging terrain, confidence when trying new features, or insurance in the...
Wheel & Tire Reviews
Continental Kryptotal & Argotal Tires Tire Review
In college, I nearly failed Chemistry 101 because I struggled to memorize the periodic table of elements. Being forced to learn all those funky names...
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
GoPro Hero12 Black Camera Review
When Bill Gates proclaimed, "Content is king," back in 1996, he tapped into a future truth about our digital society. Today, this phrase...
The human eye is a marvel of evolution. As the second-most complex organ in our body with more than 2 million working parts, these little spheres...
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...
