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- THROWBACK THURSDAY: MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION, JANUARY 1995
- NATURAL SELECTION BIKE EVENT IS COMING TO NEW ZEALAND
- RACE FACE INTRODUCES 160MM ERA AND TURBINE CRANKS
- REVEL RASCAL V2 LONG TERM REVIEW – A VISION OF TRAIL BIKE VERSATILITY
- RED BULL WILL SPONSOR NATIONAL DH RACE AT AARON GWIN’S TENNESSEE BIKE PARK
- ALL-NEW CLIP PEDALS FROM ONEUP COMPONENTS
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION, JANUARY 1995
30 years ago in MBA
Tinker Juarez was the top American in the Senior Men's XC race in the World Championships, finishing second behind Henrik Djernis of Denmark. Eight of the top ten riders in the Senior Men's XC race…
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READER SENDS – THIS MONTH’S BEST READER SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Making Mountain Bike Action readers famous
After a solid snowy weekend, the famous Utah powder was getting nice and deep on our home-turf trail—the North Ogden Bonneville Shoreline Trail, otherwise known as “NO BST.”
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PROS REVEAL TEN OF THE BEST PLACES TO RIDE
Experts weigh in on some of their favorite areas to ride
The trails there are raw and rugged, as you would imagine they would be in the Last Frontier, but there is actually a surprising amount of variety as well.
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NATURAL SELECTION BIKE EVENT IS COMING TO NEW ZEALAND
It's scheduled for Queenstown in early March
The event will run in person on February 15 on the iconic Mt. Dewar in Queenstown
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RACE FACE INTRODUCES 160MM ERA AND TURBINE CRANKS
Race Face cranks get shorter
Along with reducing the chance of a pedal strike, shorter cranks can improve bike fit and alleviate knee pain, all while improving descending performance.
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REVEL RASCAL V2 LONG TERM REVIEW – A VISION OF TRAIL BIKE VERSATILITY
Built for the mountain biker who want to ride a bit of everything with confidence
The bike is best suited to the rider who sees a lot of elevation on a day-to-day basis riding trails that range from flow to moderate tech or even light enduro and downhill if ridden in moderation.
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RED BULL WILL SPONSOR NATIONAL DH RACE AT AARON GWIN’S TENNESSEE BIKE PARK
It's happening March 28th–30th at Windrock Bike Park in Oliver Springs, Tennessee
PRESS RELEASE FROM AARON GWIN:
Windrock Bike Park is excited to announce the 2025 Red Bull Tennessee National, March 28-30, 2025 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. This year's UCI C1 level event…
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ALL-NEW CLIP PEDALS FROM ONEUP COMPONENTS
Light enough for XC, strong enough for DH
Claimed to be light enough for cross-country racing while being strong enough to take on downhill riding, these new SPD-compatible pedals from the PNW-based brand are available in eight different…
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USWE WATERPROOF JACKET REVIEW – LIGHTWEIGHT AND WATERPROOF
A mountain bike jacket that keeps you riding on rainy days
USWE designed the Waterproof jacket to be lightweight, adequately breathable, and waterproof.
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OLD MAN MOUNTAIN ANNOUNCES THE EXPERIMENTAL BIKEPACKING TEAM
A team that represents the heart of camaraderie and adventure
We’re happy to announce that we’ve chosen our team and while the goal for this experiment is not about chasing podiums, we definitely are not going to be afraid of them.
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FORMER MBA EDITOR MIKE WIRTH HAS LOST HIS HOME TO A CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE
Mike lost his house to a California wildfire this week
We've been talking with Mike Wirth the last few days. He and his wife Nicole lost their house to the wildfire that destroyed much of Altadena, California. Mike and Nicole had to evacuate their home at…
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OPINION: ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES OF FIRE AND NATURAL DISASTERS IS EASIER SAID THAN DONE
Adapting to Trail Challenges After Fire and Natural Disasters: Resilience in Mountain Biking
I didn’t believe it would get the whole trail but over the next two days it did just just that, and all I could do was watch from my computer, still numb to it all.
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ASK MBA: DOES MOUNTAIN BIKE APPAREL REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
From full-on matching riding kits (helmets, shoes, and all) to street clothes and a half-shell lid, there is no shortage of options
Although the wrecking crew wears matching riding kits in our photo shoots, our attire is usually much more casual when we are out riding.
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MARINE CABIROU JOINS THE CANYON CLLCTV FACTORY TEAM
French speed joins the Canyon CLLCTV DH roster
Hailing from Millau, France, she honed her skills on some of Europe’s most legendary terrain, becoming Junior World Champion in 2015 before growing into the powerhouse she is today.
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FORMER MBA EDITOR MIKE WIRTH’S GOFUNDME PAGE
He and his wife Nicole lost their home to one of the wildfires in California
Former MBA editor Mike Wirth and his wife Nicole lost their home and most of their belongings to the firestorm that destroyed much of Altadena, California, this week.
Mike and Nicole have…
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: EMILY BATTY AND CATHARINE PENDREL AT RAY’S MTB
16 years ago, in Cleveland, Ohio
It was 16 years ago this month that the MBA staff flew to Cleveland, Ohio, to check out the indoor mountain bike park known as Ray's MTB. The park's creator, Ray Petro, had invited some of the top…
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RAILIAS PRO TAILGATE RACK SYSTEM REVIEW
When we first saw the Railias Tailgate rack system at the Sea Otter Classic in 2023, we were instantly intrigued.
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CANNONDALE FACTORY RACING GOES LIVE IN ‘25 WITH NEW TEAM ROSTER
Cannondale Factory Racing (CFR) launches into 2025 with an exciting new line-up of fan favorites and fresh talent
The pioneering performance structure developed by team boss Phil Dixon is now supporting Jolanda in the next chapter of her racing career.
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FORMER MBA EDITOR MIKE WIRTH HAS LOST HIS HOUSE TO A CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE
That makes two MBA editors who've lost their homes to the wildfires sweeping Southern California today
Former Mountain Bike Action editor Mike Wirth lost his home in Altadena, California, today to one of the many wildfires sweeping the areas near Los Angeles over the last 24 hours.
Here's a photo…
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FORMER MBA EDITOR “ZAP” ESPINOZA LOSES HIS HOME TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE
"So, we start again," Zap told his friends on Facebook
Zapata Espinoza, the former long-time editor of both Mountain Bike Action and Road Bike Action magazines, shared a video of himself on Facebook today, standing in front of the smoking remains of his…
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PARK TOOL HYDRAULIC BRAKE BLEED KIT REVIEW
Park Tool's hydraulic brake bleed kits might be the ultimate setup for the home mechanic who services a wide variety of mountain bikes
This tool is made for the person who expects to work on a wide variety of bikes or bike shops with high-traffic repairs.
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ASK MBA: WHAT ARE THE BEST INEXPENSIVE FLAT PEDALS?
Flat pedals for your mountain bike that won't break the bank
Engineering and design have come a long way in the last five years, and flat pedals are better than they’ve ever been.
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THE KENDA CUP RACES START AT VAIL LAKE IN TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA THIS WEEKEND
Pre-registration stays open until Friday at 3 p.m.
#1 - VAIL LAKE #1
XC #1 / Marathon #1 / Junior XC #1 Kenda Cup Enduro #1
January 18-19, 2025 - Temecula, CA
Late Fee - $15.00
ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
USA CYCLING…
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DANGERHOLM’S LATEST CREATION
A brilliant and bizarre bike build
SCOTT Solace Wasteland by Dangerholm
For Dangerholm's most recent bike build, he took the Solace Gravel eRIDE and transformed it to something out of the ordinary. For inspiration, he turned to the…
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BIKE CHECK: CARTER WOODS’ GIANT ANTHEM ADVANCED CROSS-COUNTRY RACER
Canada's rising star on the XC race scene rides a really fast and cool looking Giant Anthem mountain bike
Carter Woods is looking like he could well be Canada’s best bet to become a cross-country star on the international circuit.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION, JANUARY 1995
30 years ago in MBA
Tinker Juarez was the top American in the Senior Men's XC race in the World Championships, finishing second behind Henrik Djernis of Denmark. Eight of the top ten riders in the Senior Men's XC race…
Read More...
Read More...
READER SENDS – THIS MONTH’S BEST READER SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Making Mountain Bike Action readers famous
After a solid snowy weekend, the famous Utah powder was getting nice and deep on our home-turf trail—the North Ogden Bonneville Shoreline Trail, otherwise known as “NO BST.”
Read More...
Read More...
PROS REVEAL TEN OF THE BEST PLACES TO RIDE
Experts weigh in on some of their favorite areas to ride
The trails there are raw and rugged, as you would imagine they would be in the Last Frontier, but there is actually a surprising amount of variety as well.
Read More...
Read More...
NATURAL SELECTION BIKE EVENT IS COMING TO NEW ZEALAND
It's scheduled for Queenstown in early March
The event will run in person on February 15 on the iconic Mt. Dewar in Queenstown
Read More...
Read More...
RACE FACE INTRODUCES 160MM ERA AND TURBINE CRANKS
Race Face cranks get shorter
Along with reducing the chance of a pedal strike, shorter cranks can improve bike fit and alleviate knee pain, all while improving descending performance.
Read More...
Read More...
REVEL RASCAL V2 LONG TERM REVIEW – A VISION OF TRAIL BIKE VERSATILITY
Built for the mountain biker who want to ride a bit of everything with confidence
The bike is best suited to the rider who sees a lot of elevation on a day-to-day basis riding trails that range from flow to moderate tech or even light enduro and downhill if ridden in moderation.
Read More...
Read More...
RED BULL WILL SPONSOR NATIONAL DH RACE AT AARON GWIN’S TENNESSEE BIKE PARK
It's happening March 28th–30th at Windrock Bike Park in Oliver Springs, Tennessee
PRESS RELEASE FROM AARON GWIN:
Windrock Bike Park is excited to announce the 2025 Red Bull Tennessee National, March 28-30, 2025 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. This year's UCI C1 level event…
Read More...
Read More...
ALL-NEW CLIP PEDALS FROM ONEUP COMPONENTS
Light enough for XC, strong enough for DH
Claimed to be light enough for cross-country racing while being strong enough to take on downhill riding, these new SPD-compatible pedals from the PNW-based brand are available in eight different…
Read More...
Read More...
USWE WATERPROOF JACKET REVIEW – LIGHTWEIGHT AND WATERPROOF
A mountain bike jacket that keeps you riding on rainy days
USWE designed the Waterproof jacket to be lightweight, adequately breathable, and waterproof.
Read More...
Read More...
OLD MAN MOUNTAIN ANNOUNCES THE EXPERIMENTAL BIKEPACKING TEAM
A team that represents the heart of camaraderie and adventure
We’re happy to announce that we’ve chosen our team and while the goal for this experiment is not about chasing podiums, we definitely are not going to be afraid of them.
Read More...
Read More...
FORMER MBA EDITOR MIKE WIRTH HAS LOST HIS HOME TO A CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE
Mike lost his house to a California wildfire this week
We've been talking with Mike Wirth the last few days. He and his wife Nicole lost their house to the wildfire that destroyed much of Altadena, California. Mike and Nicole had to evacuate their home at…
Read More...
Read More...
OPINION: ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES OF FIRE AND NATURAL DISASTERS IS EASIER SAID THAN DONE
Adapting to Trail Challenges After Fire and Natural Disasters: Resilience in Mountain Biking
I didn’t believe it would get the whole trail but over the next two days it did just just that, and all I could do was watch from my computer, still numb to it all.
Read More...
Read More...
ASK MBA: DOES MOUNTAIN BIKE APPAREL REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
From full-on matching riding kits (helmets, shoes, and all) to street clothes and a half-shell lid, there is no shortage of options
Although the wrecking crew wears matching riding kits in our photo shoots, our attire is usually much more casual when we are out riding.
Read More...
Read More...
MARINE CABIROU JOINS THE CANYON CLLCTV FACTORY TEAM
French speed joins the Canyon CLLCTV DH roster
Hailing from Millau, France, she honed her skills on some of Europe’s most legendary terrain, becoming Junior World Champion in 2015 before growing into the powerhouse she is today.
Read More...
Read More...
FORMER MBA EDITOR MIKE WIRTH’S GOFUNDME PAGE
He and his wife Nicole lost their home to one of the wildfires in California
Former MBA editor Mike Wirth and his wife Nicole lost their home and most of their belongings to the firestorm that destroyed much of Altadena, California, this week.
Mike and Nicole have…
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