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MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION BLACK FRIDAY SALE! GET 25% OFF A PRINT SUBSCRIPTION
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VIDEO: N1NO BEYOND EPISODE 4 – “PERSPECTIVE”
Nino Schurter reflects on one of the hardest seasons of his career
With more experience than anyone else on the race circuit, how does he cope with defeat?
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WHO WON THE COLLEGIATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS?
Colorado Mesa University and California Polytechnic State University win Team Omniums
Colorado Mesa University and California Polytechnic State University Win Team Omniums at the 2024 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships
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THE FAST TRACK TO XC SPEED – SPECIALIZED FAST TRAK CONTROL TIRE REVIEW
A great balance of speed and grip for the cross country racer or rider
Overall, the Fast Traks feel fantastic on a fairly wide range of dry to moderately moist soils, with a perfect balance of trail feedback and absorption.
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USA CYCLING GETS READY FOR OLYMPICS COMING TO L.A. AND SALT LAKE CITY
The 2028 Games will be in Los Angeles; the 2034 event will be in Salt Lake City
“National Governing Bodies face unique challenges as we head into the Los Angeles 2028 and the Salt Lake City 2034 Games."
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FRIDAY FLASHBACK: JOHN AND ELI TOMAC IN 1995
They're two of the fastest bike riders in history
We found this photo in our picture files from 1995. That's mountain bike legend John Tomac, holding his son Eli, at a mountain bike race in Hawaii, in 1995. At the time, John was one of the top…
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FASTHOUSE TRACKER PACKABLE WINDBREAKER REVIEW – LIGHTWEIGHT PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS
This lightweight yet versatile mountain bike jacket packs down small enough to never leave behind
It stays true to the brand’s ethos, with a modern and minimalist design that is suitable for a wide range of variable weather conditions.
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ASK MBA: DO YOU NEED TO LUBE YOUR MOUNTAN BIKE’S CABLES?
The real question is what lube to use and when to use it
When it comes to lubricating cables, we’d say, and we feel most of the technical side of the industry would agree with us, that lubricating your cables before installing them is a must for optimal…
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A BRAND IS BORN: LEE MCCORMACK’S JOURNEY FROM MAKING BETTER RIDERS TO MAKING BETTER BIKES
Lee McCormack's take on mountain bike geometry with Mistress Cycles is unique but perhaps it's what we've needed all along
Despite the carbon doodads and long-travel suspension, on modern mountain geometry you are more likely to experience muscle and joint pain, get thrown over the bars, and wash out in turns.
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37 YEARS AGO IN MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION
Throwing it back to our November 1987 issue of MBA
Back then, almost all the mountain bikes that were being sold used steel tubing. Rear suspension was still in the experimental stages, and front suspension hadn't entered the market yet.
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VIDEO: ‘RIDGELINE VI’ – KAZAKHSTAN WITH GEE ATHERTON
Ridgeline V1 sees Gee visit the stunning landscapes of Kazakhstan for some of the wildest, most extreme and most cinematic riding of the series to date
Gee's journey in Kazakhstan saw him tackling huge, natural lines onboard his Atherton Bikes A.200, calling on every inch of travel to soften the rugged desert terrain.
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VIDEO: ‘THIS IS HOME’ WITH BRAGE VESTAVIK
Follow Brage Vestavik's journey to becoming one of freeride's top athletes
Brage Vestavik’s journey to the forefront of freeriding began at home, making features from construction materials scattered around his backyard.
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TRANSITION LAUNCHES ALL-NEW BANDIT, RIPCORD, AND SCOUT YOUTH MOUNTAIN BIKES
Options for young shredders of all ages
The range includes three new models, starting with a new 20” hardtail, a redesigned 24” full suspension, and a 27.5” young adult full suspension.
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SCOTT SPARK VISIONE BY DANGERHOLM
One man's vision of the future of mountain bikes
Gustav Gullholm— a.k.a. "Dangerholm"— is back with his latest project, showing us his vision of a futuristic mountain bike. Read on to find out what you need to know about the Spark Visione.…
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LONG TERM REVIEW: PIVOT SWITCHBLADE – A SHARPER TRAIL WEAPON
Pivot's refined third generation Switchblade builds upon the platform that made it one of the best trail mountain bikes
From fast-paced, flowy trail rides with lots of climbing to well-traveled, beat-up, chunky steep descents, the V3 Switchblade pushes the fun factor a bit farther out on both sides of the all-mountain…
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PNW RELEASES NEW GEN 4 RANGE HANDLEBAR WITH RISE AS HIGH AS 50MM
PNW's new aluminum gen 4 Range mountain bike handlebar offers more options in sizing and colors thatn ever before
The Range Handlebar Gen 4 comes in sizes for just about everyone, not available in 25mm, 38mm, and 50mm rise options, in both 31.8mm & 35mm clamp diameters.
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16-YEAR-OLD DOWNHILL PRO BADLY INJURED IN HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENT (UPDATED)
Cash Shaleen is in the hospital now
Cash Shaleeen. (Photos courtesy of Ben Wilson)
We received news today that 16-year-old Southern California downhill racer Cash Shaleen was badly injured in a hit-and-run accident this past…
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DELTA PIVOT RACK REVIEW – A SWINGING WALL RACK THAT CHECKS ALL THE BOXES
This wall rack makes mountain bike storage a snap thanks to its swinging and folding design
We really like the fact that bikes can swing to either side, making it super easy to access the ones in the middle.
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DREAMING BIG WITH KRISS KYLE – THE “OTHER” FLYING SCOTTSMAN
Kriss Kyle's rise from BMX rider to Red Bull athlete in his own words
His commitment and passion for riding bikes and creating visual masterpieces are rare examples of triumph over adversity.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: MATT HUNTER AND THE TURN PEOPLE COULDN’T BELIEVE WAS REAL
It's hard to believe this ad came out over 10 years ago
We were going through our back issue from May 2014 and saw this ad from Specialized showing Matt Hunter pulling off what is probably the coolest turns we've ever seen, in a photo taken by Sterling…
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MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION BLACK FRIDAY SALE! GET 25% OFF A PRINT SUBSCRIPTION
Get your Mountain Bike Action subscription before December 2nd to get this great deal
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20 YEARS AGO: KYLE STRAIT WINS THE 2004 RED BULL RAMPAGE
A look back at the fourth running of the Red Bull Rampage, held 20 years ago
THE RED BULL RAMPAGE GOES OUT WITH A BIG BANG
Big-Drop Freeriding's most famous party is four years old
R. Cunningham
Photos By John Ker
November 10, 2004
Virgin, Utah, is…
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CANE CREEK ANNOUNCES SECOND GENERATION KITSUMA REAR SHOCKS
A new feel, tune, easier adjustment and lower price for Cane Creek's shocks
Kitsuma gives riders maximum grip, a supremely planted feel, and allows them to ultimately go faster thanks to a more personalized tune
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BIG THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES – YT JEFFSY PRIMUS JUNIOR REVIEW
A cutting edge full suspension mountain bike for kids
With a value spec of workhorse components, and putting higher-end components where it matters, this is a hard package to beat.
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BIKE CHECK: JEFF LENOSKY’S REEB CYCLES STEEZL – HANDCRAFTED AND BUILT TO LAST
Still living the dream as a professional mountain biker after 20 years, the Trail Boss shows off his main ride
When I started riding for Reeb, I began thinking of my bikes as works of art.
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VIDEO: N1NO BEYOND EPISODE 4 – “PERSPECTIVE”
Nino Schurter reflects on one of the hardest seasons of his career
With more experience than anyone else on the race circuit, how does he cope with defeat?
Read More...
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WHO WON THE COLLEGIATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS?
Colorado Mesa University and California Polytechnic State University win Team Omniums
Colorado Mesa University and California Polytechnic State University Win Team Omniums at the 2024 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships
Read More...
Read More...
THE FAST TRACK TO XC SPEED – SPECIALIZED FAST TRAK CONTROL TIRE REVIEW
A great balance of speed and grip for the cross country racer or rider
Overall, the Fast Traks feel fantastic on a fairly wide range of dry to moderately moist soils, with a perfect balance of trail feedback and absorption.
Read More...
Read More...
USA CYCLING GETS READY FOR OLYMPICS COMING TO L.A. AND SALT LAKE CITY
The 2028 Games will be in Los Angeles; the 2034 event will be in Salt Lake City
“National Governing Bodies face unique challenges as we head into the Los Angeles 2028 and the Salt Lake City 2034 Games."
Read More...
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FRIDAY FLASHBACK: JOHN AND ELI TOMAC IN 1995
They're two of the fastest bike riders in history
We found this photo in our picture files from 1995. That's mountain bike legend John Tomac, holding his son Eli, at a mountain bike race in Hawaii, in 1995. At the time, John was one of the top…
Read More...
Read More...
FASTHOUSE TRACKER PACKABLE WINDBREAKER REVIEW – LIGHTWEIGHT PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS
This lightweight yet versatile mountain bike jacket packs down small enough to never leave behind
It stays true to the brand’s ethos, with a modern and minimalist design that is suitable for a wide range of variable weather conditions.
Read More...
Read More...
ASK MBA: DO YOU NEED TO LUBE YOUR MOUNTAN BIKE’S CABLES?
The real question is what lube to use and when to use it
When it comes to lubricating cables, we’d say, and we feel most of the technical side of the industry would agree with us, that lubricating your cables before installing them is a must for optimal…
Read More...
Read More...
A BRAND IS BORN: LEE MCCORMACK’S JOURNEY FROM MAKING BETTER RIDERS TO MAKING BETTER BIKES
Lee McCormack's take on mountain bike geometry with Mistress Cycles is unique but perhaps it's what we've needed all along
Despite the carbon doodads and long-travel suspension, on modern mountain geometry you are more likely to experience muscle and joint pain, get thrown over the bars, and wash out in turns.
Read More...
Read More...
37 YEARS AGO IN MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION
Throwing it back to our November 1987 issue of MBA
Back then, almost all the mountain bikes that were being sold used steel tubing. Rear suspension was still in the experimental stages, and front suspension hadn't entered the market yet.
Read More...
Read More...
VIDEO: ‘RIDGELINE VI’ – KAZAKHSTAN WITH GEE ATHERTON
Ridgeline V1 sees Gee visit the stunning landscapes of Kazakhstan for some of the wildest, most extreme and most cinematic riding of the series to date
Gee's journey in Kazakhstan saw him tackling huge, natural lines onboard his Atherton Bikes A.200, calling on every inch of travel to soften the rugged desert terrain.
Read More...
Read More...
VIDEO: ‘THIS IS HOME’ WITH BRAGE VESTAVIK
Follow Brage Vestavik's journey to becoming one of freeride's top athletes
Brage Vestavik’s journey to the forefront of freeriding began at home, making features from construction materials scattered around his backyard.
Read More...
Read More...
TRANSITION LAUNCHES ALL-NEW BANDIT, RIPCORD, AND SCOUT YOUTH MOUNTAIN BIKES
Options for young shredders of all ages
The range includes three new models, starting with a new 20” hardtail, a redesigned 24” full suspension, and a 27.5” young adult full suspension.
Read More...
Read More...
SCOTT SPARK VISIONE BY DANGERHOLM
One man's vision of the future of mountain bikes
Gustav Gullholm— a.k.a. "Dangerholm"— is back with his latest project, showing us his vision of a futuristic mountain bike. Read on to find out what you need to know about the Spark Visione.…
Read More...
Read More...
LONG TERM REVIEW: PIVOT SWITCHBLADE – A SHARPER TRAIL WEAPON
Pivot's refined third generation Switchblade builds upon the platform that made it one of the best trail mountain bikes
From fast-paced, flowy trail rides with lots of climbing to well-traveled, beat-up, chunky steep descents, the V3 Switchblade pushes the fun factor a bit farther out on both sides of the all-mountain…
Read More...
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PNW RELEASES NEW GEN 4 RANGE HANDLEBAR WITH RISE AS HIGH AS 50MM
PNW's new aluminum gen 4 Range mountain bike handlebar offers more options in sizing and colors thatn ever before
The Range Handlebar Gen 4 comes in sizes for just about everyone, not available in 25mm, 38mm, and 50mm rise options, in both 31.8mm & 35mm clamp diameters.
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