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...
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Sensible, adaptable, and sustainable mountain bike apparel is always in style. This is what Patagonia consistently delivers with its clothing and...
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...
Bike Reviews
SCOR 2030 Bike Review
Every time a shorter travel bike rolls into Freehub Media headquarters, I can’t help but get a little bit excited. My one-bike quiver is a 170-...
The all-new Devinci Chainsaw GX 12S bears the name of Canadian mountain biking legend, the late Stevie “Chainsaw” Smith. Carrying his...
In a world of wagon wheels, the Pivot Shadowcat stands out with smaller hoops. This isn’t a bike whose sole purpose is to satisfy the 27.5-inch...
Component Reviews
OneUp V3 Dropper Post Component Review
Before the modern marvels of mountain biking technology graced our trails, the ancient riders of yore engaged in a time-honored tradition. This wasn...
Imagine moving through the world with the precision and stealth of a ninja, each step meticulously calculated, each movement effortless and poised....
When I first caught wind of the newly released RockShox suspension, I was immediately interested in getting my hands on the upgraded kit. The...
Apparel Reviews
Alpinestars Nevada 2 Thermal Pants Review
Perched high in the mountains, the Leontopodium alpinum, or Stella Alpina flower, thrives in harsh winter conditions, a symbol of rugged beauty and...
Security on the bike means many things to many riders—defense in challenging terrain, confidence when trying new features, or insurance in the...
The world of products claiming dual or even multiple functionalities sometimes appears too good to be true. Can a single liquid truly take on 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...
