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What's The Right Wheel Size For You?

Shootout: Wheel Wars—29 vs 27.5 vs 26 This story first appeared in our March 2012 issue, when only a few companies were offering bikes with 27.5-inch (650b) wheels. At that time, the dilemma for most…
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ASK MBA: WHAT DO I DO ABOUT A STUCK BRAKE ROTOR BOLT?

Don't break your brakes.

In preparation of changing all of the pieces over, I was trying to take off my rear rotor and found that one of the bolts seems to not want to budge.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: CINDY WHITEHEAD TAKES US BACK TO 1986

How legends are made.

In the fall of 1984, she was introduced to mountain biking in Crested Butte, Colorado, and fell in love with the sport and raced for the Ross Indians race team.
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PATRICIA DRUWEN AND JAKE ATKINSON AWARDED 2023 RED BULL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR TITLES

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 – With a combined 10 podium finishes across the 2023 FMB World Tour, Patricia Druwen (GER) and Jake Atkinson (GBR) have finished the season atop their respective Red Bull Rookie…
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WHY WE RIDE, EPISODE 1: DELVING INTO THE MIND OF NINO SCHURTER

Kate Courtney interviews Team Mips athletes to find out what makes them tick

This is the first of four episodes that will take a personal look at some of Team Mips' top athletes and what motivates them to go down this path in the first place.
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PRO TEAM TUBELESS FLOOR PUMP REVIEW – COMPRESSOR FREE TUBELESS TIRE SEATING

Tubeless mountain bike tire inflation made easy.

Its pressure range goes up to 260 psi, which is what you pump it to in the compressor mode.
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MOUNTAIN BIKERS RIDING BIKES, TALKING ABOUT TRAILS

Check out these two new videos from the International Mountain Bicycling Association

It’s always informative and inspiring to hear each community’s approach to trails
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SOME OF THE BEST BLACK FRIDAY DEALS WE COULD FIND

Tons of discounts to be found across the board

From bikes to components to apparel, we rounded up some awesome Black Friday deals that are sure to entice you into some extra holiday spending.
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7MESH CHILCO ANORAK REVIEW – OUR FAVORITE PIECE OF WINTER WEAR

7mesh’s showpiece for an impressive proprietary fabric

7mesh’s WTV fabric actually lives up to the claim of combining protection from the cold with breathability.
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BC BIKE RACE FINALIZES ITS ROUTE FOR NEXT YEAR

The race starts on July 1st

New for 2024, the BC Bike Race returns to Victoria after a 17-year hiatus.
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READER SENDS: THIS MONTH’S BEST READER-SUBMITTED PHOTOS

We'll make you famous!

First time and definitely not the last time riding the 401.
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LAZER COYOTE KINETICORE HELMET REVIEW – HIGH TECH PROTECTION FOR LESS

Affordable head protection that gets all the big things right.

Besides ventilation, the Coyote comes up short in the form of a few small details like a lack of light or GoPro mount, or goggle strap grippers in back like the Jackal.
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CANFIELD BIKES TO OFFER GUERRILLA GRAVITY SERVICE PARTS

Colorado-based Canfield Bikes steps up to ensure remaining inventory is available to existing GG customers in the wake of the brand's closing

"Our sport will be a little less rad without them, but I hope we can offer a small silver lining by keeping their riders rolling a little longer."
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TRANSVIDEO: FORMING CASCADIA – BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH TRAIL ADVOCACY

A deeper look into trail advocacy with Trans Cascadia race promoters and pro athletes.

Known for its adventurous routes, legendary parties, and overall good times, the Trans Cascadia crew certainly knows how to put on a proper event.
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VIDEO: JAXSON RIDDLE’S EBB + FLOW RAMPAGE 2023

Navigating the chaos associated with Rampage

Wanted to show a more relaxed and realistic side to my Rampage experience that portrays this event a little differently then TV and social media.
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LEATT MTB 1.0 GRIPR GLOVE REVIEW – FIVE STAR LIGHTWEIGHT PROTECTION

Mountain bike gloves that get it right.

This glove’s light, breathable, mesh top and seamless, pad-less palm help keep the connection to the bike as raw as possible while still providing a bit of protection.
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OPINION: JUST BUY THE BIKE

I have no trouble spending a ludicrous amount of money on bikes and related gear or finding new ways to rationalize my crazy spending habits.
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PRESTAFLATOR PRO DIGITAL BICYCLE TIRE INFLATOR REVIEW – QUALITY DIGITAL PRECISION

One of our favorite mountain bike shop tools

Over the past few years we have used a variety of inflators but keep coming back to the Prestaflator Pro Digital for our shop compressor.
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THE DIY AT-HOME BIKE TUNEUP – GET THAT FRESH TUNED FEELING FOR FREE!

Between-ride bike refresh

Since nobody wants to take their bike for a professional tuneup after every single ride, we take the time to do a quick at-home DIY tune between our regular rides to preserve that “freshly tuned…
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: CAM ZINK IN 2016

Cam Zink has been incredibly good for years!

Cam Zink throws down some late afternoon style on his YT Industries bike in 2016. Photo: Dan Severson
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VIDEO: JACK PIERCY TAKES IT BACK TO BASICS

COMMENCAL LES ORRES team member, Jack Piercy, takes you for a raw and edgy autumn ride aboard the META HT.
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PIVOT SWITCHBLADE REVIEW – ALL TIME ALL MOUTAIN?

The do-it-all mountain bike

This modern mountain bike exudes confidence and performance on every part of the trail.
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THE MOUNTAIN BIKE OF THE FUTURE, 1988

Most mountain bikes had no suspension when this bike was displayed at the annual Long Beach bike show 35 years ago

The Kestrel Nitro was a full-suspension, carbon fiber bike that Kestrel debuted at the January 1988 Long Beach Bike Show. In those days, most mountain bikes had either steel or aluminum frames…
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VIDEO: SHE’S OUT THERE – GIVING IT THE BEANS WITH JESS STONE

Instead of asking who Jess is, it's maybe easier to ask her who she isn't

Every episode is the perfect moment to highlight a specific personality part of the SCOTT family and put more light on their career, goals, and achievements.
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THE RISE AND FALL OF GUERRILLA GRAVITY

The unlikely beginning and tragic end of a new bike company

Starting and running a business is filled with daily challenges. Making the bikes ourselves means that we both control the end-to-end process, and thus everything is ours to solve.”
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BLAST FROM THE PAST: MBA’S WHEEL-WAR SHOOTOUT— 29″ vs. 27.5″ vs. 26″