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- FOX RAMPAGE PRO CARBON MIPS HELMET REVIEW – BIKE PARK TO RED BULL EVENT READY
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- MOUNTAIN CREEK, N.J., DOWNHILL RESULTS, MAY 27-28, 2023
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- FULL RACE REPLAY: ROUND 4 MOUNTAIN CREEK BIKE PARK DOWNHILL SOUTHEAST 2023
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FACTORY-LEVEL SUPPORT FROM WYN MASTERS & GT FOR PRIVATEERS
Letting the privateers focus on racing
Privateer Project’s goal is to not only increase privateer World Cup DH racer’s overall exposure, but it will also increase their ability to focus and perform with eased burden by providing essential…
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ASK MBA: DO CARBON HANDLEBARS REALLY HELP WITH ARM PUMP AND COMFORT?
Carbon handlebars are more than just expensive.
I’ve always suffered from hand and arm pump, and some of my riding buddies swear to me that carbon bars will help with that. Is there any truth to that theory?
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MOUNTAIN CREEK, N.J., DOWNHILL RESULTS, MAY 27-28, 2023
Dakotah Norton and Riley Morton took the Pro Men's and Women's battles; Asa Vermette won the Cat 1 Men's 15-16 age class, but his time was so fast it would have placed him second among the Pros
HERE ARE THE RESULTS FROM MOUNTAIN CREEK BIKE PARK, MAY 27-28, 2023, FOR THE PRO AND CAT 1 CLASSES:
The event was the second of three events in the USA Cycling National Downhill…
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VIDEO: ONEUP COMPONENTS EMPLOYEES BUILD A TRAIL IN “AIRPLANE MODE”
OneUp Builds a Trail and Makes a Film that Raises $44,000 for More Trails
It’s a single black jump trail with a few optional double black features; it rides like a downhill pump track.
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FULL RACE REPLAY: ROUND 4 MOUNTAIN CREEK BIKE PARK DOWNHILL SOUTHEAST 2023
Some fresh and familiar faces on this race replay show.
Round 4 of the USDH 2023 season brings the southeast to the northeast as we visit Mountain Creek bike park in Vernon, NJ for a combo downhill southeast and Mountain Creek USAC National race.
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FIRST LOOK: NEW SEALANT OFFERINGS FROM DT SWISS
The wheel juggernaut completes its tubeless system with pressure-specific tire sealants
With specific formulations for low-pressure and high-pressure applications, DT Swiss aims to ensure constant tire pressure is maintained and maximum performance is achieved.
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TAKE OUR READER’S SURVEY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE NUKEPROOF GIGA 290 COMP!
Wouldn’t you like a chance to win a FREE Nukeproof Giga 290 Comp?
Valued at $4899, the Giga 290 Comp is the perfect bike to make filling out the “Reader Survey” a worthwhile endeavor.
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FIRST LOOK: INDUSTRY NINE HYDRA S-SERIES CLASSIC WHEELSETS – FOR EASE OF OWNERSHIP
I9 S-SERIES Classic wheelsets - Easy to own and easy on the eyes.
For many mountain bikers, there's nothing more satisfying than the persistent buzz and instant engagement of an Industry Nine Hydra hub.
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VIDEO: EP1 YETI SHIMANO EP RACING – THE TEAM MEETS
Behind-the-scenes team prep with new technology for the E-Bike Enduro World Series
The newly formed Yeti Shimano EP Racing Team and Shimano engineers converge in Ironton, MO, for the Big Mountain Enduro season opener and their first in-person test session.
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VIDEO: THE RISE OF ICELAND’S MOUNTAIN BIKE SCENE
If you didn't already want to ride in Iceland you will after seeing this!
Despite facing significant challenges such as limited resources and environmental restrictions, these riders and trail builders continue to work tirelessly to create more mountain biking…
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: RISHI GREWAL TAKES US TO 1993 AND THE GOLDEN ERA OF CROSS COUNTRY RACING
"A picture is worth a thousand words"
“Looking at this picture from 1993 rattles memories long forgotten in the midst of dust, bumps, and life."
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VIDEO: PIVOT’S SHUTTLE SL VS. SHUTTLE LT— MORE POWER VS. LIGHTWEIGHT
In this video, we experimented to find the performance differerences between a heavy, full-power e-bike and a lightweight e-bike with less power. What are the biggest differences. and which one would…
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VIDEO: AMAURY PIERRON’S CRAZY JOURNEY TO WORLD NO.1 IN “THE PILOT”
Sit down and enjoy an hour and twenty minutes of the Frenchman's incredible journey to the top
Two World Cup Downhill Championship titles with a space of four long years between them, connected by the resilience of one man.
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THE TEN BEST KIDS’ MOUNTAIN BIKES – YOUTH RIDES THAT RIP
High performance rides for the little ones
There is no better way to groom the next generation of mountain bike riders and racers than starting them early.
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FIRST LOOK: NUKEPROOF’S ALL-NEW HORIZON PRO WHEELSET
The Horizon V2 gets redesigned from the ground-up.
Based on the V2, the new Horizon PRO sees several incremental improvements to make this a strong choice for Trail and Enduro riders who prefer alloy wheels.
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PARK CITY’S EPIC TRAIL NETWORK IS ABOUT TO GET EVEN BETTER
Mountain Trails Foundation, Park City Mountain through Vail Resorts EpicPromise donate $100,000 to support Wasatch Back trails nonprofits
Wasatch Back trails nonprofits, South Summit Trails Foundation and Wasatch Trails Foundation, are benefiting from the collaborative efforts of Mountain Trails Foundation in partnership with Park City…
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CLASSIFICATION CONUNDRUM – WHY DOWNCOUNTRY IS DUMB
Is downcountry a made-up marketing term or a real thing?
The word “downcountry” suggests these are magically cross-country bikes on the climbs and mini-downhill bikes on the descents, but such bikes simply do not exist.
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FIRST LOOK: MANITOU UPDATES & EXPANDS THEIR FORK LINE-UP
Manitou is aiming to cater to a wider range of riders and disciplines.
The PRO version of the forks incorporate the newest technology, including Manitou's Infinite Rate Tune air spring, yet internal components are compatible across all 3 tiers, so they can be upgraded as…
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TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT: LEATT’S SCIENCE THAT KEEPS YOU SAFE
Leatt's 360 Turbine Technology aims to reduce head and brain injuries
With 360° Turbine Technology, Leatt incorporates protection against the 3 main causes of head and brain injury, and this tech is featured in all its helmets.
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FIRST RIDE IMPRESSIONS: THE REDESIGNED MACH 4 SL —PIVOT’S XC FLAGSHIP
The bike designed for the 2024 Olympics
When we heard the bike being released would be Pivot’s new flagship XC racer, we thought it may be an answer to the number of soft-tail, flex-pivot-style bikes we’ve seen from other manufacturers as…
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EMILY BATTY ANNOUNCES HER RETIREMENT FROM RACING
The Canadian XC star moves on
"I will forever cherish the memories of standing on the World Cup podiums and representing Canada at two Olympic Games—a testament to the countless hours of training, sacrifice, and sheer…
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RON JAMIS, THE FOUNDER OF JAMIS BIKES, HAS PASSED AWAY
Here's the word from Jamis
"It is with great sadness that we have learned of Ron Jamis’s recent passing. Ron was a genuine maverick, for whom the road less traveled was the only route worth taking.
"Those of us who had the…
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FACTORY-LEVEL SUPPORT FROM WYN MASTERS & GT FOR PRIVATEERS
Letting the privateers focus on racing
Privateer Project’s goal is to not only increase privateer World Cup DH racer’s overall exposure, but it will also increase their ability to focus and perform with eased burden by providing essential…
Read More...
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ASK MBA: DO CARBON HANDLEBARS REALLY HELP WITH ARM PUMP AND COMFORT?
Carbon handlebars are more than just expensive.
I’ve always suffered from hand and arm pump, and some of my riding buddies swear to me that carbon bars will help with that. Is there any truth to that theory?
Read More...
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MOUNTAIN CREEK, N.J., DOWNHILL RESULTS, MAY 27-28, 2023
Dakotah Norton and Riley Morton took the Pro Men's and Women's battles; Asa Vermette won the Cat 1 Men's 15-16 age class, but his time was so fast it would have placed him second among the Pros
HERE ARE THE RESULTS FROM MOUNTAIN CREEK BIKE PARK, MAY 27-28, 2023, FOR THE PRO AND CAT 1 CLASSES:
The event was the second of three events in the USA Cycling National Downhill…
Read More...
Read More...
VIDEO: ONEUP COMPONENTS EMPLOYEES BUILD A TRAIL IN “AIRPLANE MODE”
OneUp Builds a Trail and Makes a Film that Raises $44,000 for More Trails
It’s a single black jump trail with a few optional double black features; it rides like a downhill pump track.
Read More...
Read More...
FULL RACE REPLAY: ROUND 4 MOUNTAIN CREEK BIKE PARK DOWNHILL SOUTHEAST 2023
Some fresh and familiar faces on this race replay show.
Round 4 of the USDH 2023 season brings the southeast to the northeast as we visit Mountain Creek bike park in Vernon, NJ for a combo downhill southeast and Mountain Creek USAC National race.
Read More...
Read More...
FIRST LOOK: NEW SEALANT OFFERINGS FROM DT SWISS
The wheel juggernaut completes its tubeless system with pressure-specific tire sealants
With specific formulations for low-pressure and high-pressure applications, DT Swiss aims to ensure constant tire pressure is maintained and maximum performance is achieved.
Read More...
Read More...
TAKE OUR READER’S SURVEY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE NUKEPROOF GIGA 290 COMP!
Wouldn’t you like a chance to win a FREE Nukeproof Giga 290 Comp?
Valued at $4899, the Giga 290 Comp is the perfect bike to make filling out the “Reader Survey” a worthwhile endeavor.
Read More...
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FIRST LOOK: INDUSTRY NINE HYDRA S-SERIES CLASSIC WHEELSETS – FOR EASE OF OWNERSHIP
I9 S-SERIES Classic wheelsets - Easy to own and easy on the eyes.
For many mountain bikers, there's nothing more satisfying than the persistent buzz and instant engagement of an Industry Nine Hydra hub.
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Bike & Product Tests
GIRO INSURGENT SPHERICAL FULL-FACE HELMET REVIEW
Gravity oriented protection for top pros and average joes alike
This helmet incorporates spherical technology, which uses a ball-and-socket design to deflect impact forces and better protect from heavy hits.
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CANNONDALE SCALPEL SE 2 REVIEW – XC AND TRAIL COLLIDE
The Scalpel SE 2 cuts through the trail as sharply as its name implies.
The Cannondale Scalpel SE 2 is an XC bike as sharp as its name implies.
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MIXED WHEEL MANIA! – FIVE BIKES TESTED TO SEE IF MIXED WHEELS REALLY BRING THE PARTY
What benefits do mixed wheels really offer out on the trail?
We picked a few bikes made for the conversion and even one that was not, just to see what the hype is all about and what differences it made out on the trail.
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YT IZZO CORE 4 REVIEW – A SHORT TRAVEL TRAIL BIKE WITH A GRAVITY ATTITUDE
The Izzo doesn’t care what you think
This short-travel bike takes some cues from the long-travel models that YT is known for, but has an entirely new set of design parameters: being light and efficient enough to be fun anywhere on the…
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VITTORIA SYERRA TIRE REVIEW – CROSS COUNTRY SPEED WITH TRAIL BIKE GRIP
Outperforming expectactions
They are designed to reduce rolling resistance without giving up grip, and that’s exactly what Vittoria aimed to accomplish with their Syerra tire.
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KONA REMOTE 130 REVIEW – A LIVELY AND PLAYFUL ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE
Everything you need
In a world where bigger is better for most things, this mid-travel electric trail bike might seem average on paper, but out on the trails it is anything but.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: 1992 TREK 9000 REVIEW – THE PROS AND CONS OF SIMPLICITY
The wonder years of full suspension mountain bikes.
In all of their ads touting the 9000, Trek refers to the bike as a “beast.” They said it, we didn’t.
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EVIL OFFERING LS REVIEW – THE TRAIL BIKE THAT DOES IT ALL AND THEN SOME
Even scary trail features were no match for this aggressive trail bike.
There were sketchy moments throughout the testing, but for the most part, the Offering did quite well.
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VIDEO: SAGE FLOW MOTION REVIEW – AN AGGRESSIVE TI HARDTAIL THAT’S BUILT TO SHRED
A sage use of Titanium
Sage created this titanium machine to be an all-mountain hardtail that can handle challenging terrain just like its full-suspension counterparts.
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VITUS ESCARPE 29 AMP REVIEW – A TRAIL BIKE DONE RIGHT
An exceptionally refined trail bike.
Descending on the Escarpe is a blast because it has geometry that’s aggressive enough and not so long, big or slack that it requires extra input or a different riding technique.
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VIDEO REVIEW OF THE ALL-NEW YETI SB135 – A TRAIL BIKE TO SEND IT ON
Yeti hasn't let the 27.5" wheel trail bike die.
Here is our video review of the Yeti SB135 27.5" trail bike. This thing is fun, fast, super responsive, and ready to be thrown around every corner with incredible poise.
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REVIEW: YETI’S ALL-NEW SB135 – THE MOST FUN YETI YET!
Yeti is Refusing to let 27.5" Wheel bikes Die with the introduction of the all-new SB 135
The Bike we have tested today is built simply for fun, or at least that’s how we perceive it. There’s a dwindling desire for 27.5” trail bikes, but Yeti isn’t letting them fall with the tide. Their…
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PROPAIN RAGE CF DH BIKE REVIEW – UNLEASHING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF DH AGILITY
From Jumps to Rock Gardens, the Propain Rage CF is the Definition of Agility and Fun
Last summer we spent a few days testing the Propain Rage CF DH bike. The results of the test were varied, but the general consensus is that this bike is a ton of fun!
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TILT INDUSTRIES BALANCE TRAINER REVIEW: THE TRANSFORMER TRAINER
The perfect off-trail training tool?
If you want a well-built, all-in-one manual machine and work and bike storage stand, this is your only option, and it’s a pretty good one at that.
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SANTA CRUZ HIGHTOWER REVIEW: THE LINES HAVE BEEN BLURRED
A trail bike refined
It was the bike of choice for many long days in the mountains and even park days when we had the option of longer-travel enduro bikes to send it on.
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FIRST RIDE: GUERRILLA GRAVITY THE SMASH V2 – UPDATED AND EAGER TO SMASH
Riding THE SMASH V2 by Guerrilla Gravity for the First Time: What Did We Think of Their Update
Guerrilla Gravity isn’t changing anything about the unique modular system they’ve incorporated into their entire full suspension lineup – they’re simply tweaking a few things here and there to make…
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RIPROW REVIEW: THE ULTIMATE AT-HOME PUMP-TRACK SIMULATOR
A great off-the-bike training tool
This would be an excellent addition to any rider’s home gym, especially if you’re looking for something to keep that magical “mountain bike kung fu” feeling sharp in the dead of winter.
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TITANIUM TUESDAY: CUSTOM BLACK SHEEP KLUNKER 36ER BUILT FOR THE CITY OF ANGELS
Not your average Colorado-built titanium single-speed mountain bike
Making the final decision to buy this bike was as simple as going back and reading that article and taking my own advice.
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MONDRAKER LEVEL RR REVIEW – ELECTRIC BIKE MAGIC UP AND DOWN THE MOUNTAIN
Who needs a chairlift?
Long-travel, electric-assist models like this Mondraker Level RR make gravity-friendly trails an absolute blast and render shuttles or chair lifts totally optional.
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MBA Brake Shootout: Shimano SLX Vs. XTR
Here's a comparison of Shimano's SLX and XTR brakes from a couple of years ago
Battle of the Brakes
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FOX RAMPAGE PRO CARBON MIPS HELMET REVIEW – BIKE PARK TO RED BULL EVENT READY
Comfortable and stylish head protection for gravity riding.
We did everything from short climbs to ludicrous speeds at the bike park in this helmet.
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ERGON SM ENDURO COMP MEN’S SADDLE REVIEW – COMFORT BEYOND ENDURO
An MBA staff favorite
Our first introduction to the SM Enduro Comp saddle came on a few test bikes where test riders were blown away by its shape and overall comfort - even those who don’t typically get along with Ergon…
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NUKEPROOF MEGAWATT RS ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE REVIEW – HIGH-VOLTAGE ENDURO
The electric feeling of riding the ragged edge
The Megawatt is every bit of the awesome enduro weapon that we had hoped it would be and then some.
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GIRO INSURGENT SPHERICAL FULL-FACE HELMET REVIEW
Gravity oriented protection for top pros and average joes alike
This helmet incorporates spherical technology, which uses a ball-and-socket design to deflect impact forces and better protect from heavy hits.
Read More...
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CANNONDALE SCALPEL SE 2 REVIEW – XC AND TRAIL COLLIDE
The Scalpel SE 2 cuts through the trail as sharply as its name implies.
The Cannondale Scalpel SE 2 is an XC bike as sharp as its name implies.
Read More...
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MIXED WHEEL MANIA! – FIVE BIKES TESTED TO SEE IF MIXED WHEELS REALLY BRING THE PARTY
What benefits do mixed wheels really offer out on the trail?
We picked a few bikes made for the conversion and even one that was not, just to see what the hype is all about and what differences it made out on the trail.
Read More...
Read More...
YT IZZO CORE 4 REVIEW – A SHORT TRAVEL TRAIL BIKE WITH A GRAVITY ATTITUDE
The Izzo doesn’t care what you think
This short-travel bike takes some cues from the long-travel models that YT is known for, but has an entirely new set of design parameters: being light and efficient enough to be fun anywhere on the…
Read More...
Read More...
VITTORIA SYERRA TIRE REVIEW – CROSS COUNTRY SPEED WITH TRAIL BIKE GRIP
Outperforming expectactions
They are designed to reduce rolling resistance without giving up grip, and that’s exactly what Vittoria aimed to accomplish with their Syerra tire.
Read More...
Read More...
KONA REMOTE 130 REVIEW – A LIVELY AND PLAYFUL ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE
Everything you need
In a world where bigger is better for most things, this mid-travel electric trail bike might seem average on paper, but out on the trails it is anything but.
Read More...
Read More...
THROWBACK THURSDAY: 1992 TREK 9000 REVIEW – THE PROS AND CONS OF SIMPLICITY
The wonder years of full suspension mountain bikes.
In all of their ads touting the 9000, Trek refers to the bike as a “beast.” They said it, we didn’t.
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