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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…
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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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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.
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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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Letting the privateers focus on racing

Carbon handlebars are more than just expensive.

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

OneUp Builds a Trail and Makes a Film that Raises $44,000 for More Trails

Some fresh and familiar faces on this race replay show.

The wheel juggernaut completes its tubeless system with pressure-specific tire sealants

Wouldn’t you like a chance to win a FREE Nukeproof Giga 290 Comp?

I9 S-SERIES Classic wheelsets - Easy to own and easy on the eyes.

Behind-the-scenes team prep with new technology for the E-Bike Enduro World Series

If you didn't already want to ride in Iceland you will after seeing this!

"A picture is worth a thousand words"

Sit down and enjoy an hour and twenty minutes of the Frenchman's incredible journey to the top

High performance rides for the little ones

The Horizon V2 gets redesigned from the ground-up.

Mountain Trails Foundation, Park City Mountain through Vail Resorts EpicPromise donate $100,000 to support Wasatch Back trails nonprofits

Is downcountry a made-up marketing term or a real thing?

Manitou is aiming to cater to a wider range of riders and disciplines.

Leatt's 360 Turbine Technology aims to reduce head and brain injuries

The bike designed for the 2024 Olympics

The Canadian XC star moves on

Here's the word from Jamis

Letting the privateers focus on racing

Carbon handlebars are more than just expensive.

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

OneUp Builds a Trail and Makes a Film that Raises $44,000 for More Trails

Some fresh and familiar faces on this race replay show.

The wheel juggernaut completes its tubeless system with pressure-specific tire sealants

Wouldn’t you like a chance to win a FREE Nukeproof Giga 290 Comp?

I9 S-SERIES Classic wheelsets - Easy to own and easy on the eyes.

Gravity oriented protection for top pros and average joes alike

The Scalpel SE 2 cuts through the trail as sharply as its name implies.

What benefits do mixed wheels really offer out on the trail?

The Izzo doesn’t care what you think

Outperforming expectactions

Everything you need

The wonder years of full suspension mountain bikes.

Even scary trail features were no match for this aggressive trail bike.

A sage use of Titanium

An exceptionally refined trail bike.

Yeti hasn't let the 27.5" wheel trail bike die.

Yeti is Refusing to let 27.5" Wheel bikes Die with the introduction of the all-new SB 135

From Jumps to Rock Gardens, the Propain Rage CF is the Definition of Agility and Fun

The perfect off-trail training tool?

A trail bike refined

Riding THE SMASH V2 by Guerrilla Gravity for the First Time: What Did We Think of Their Update

A great off-the-bike training tool

Not your average Colorado-built titanium single-speed mountain bike

Who needs a chairlift?

Here's a comparison of Shimano's SLX and XTR brakes from a couple of years ago

Comfortable and stylish head protection for gravity riding.

An MBA staff favorite

The electric feeling of riding the ragged edge

Gravity oriented protection for top pros and average joes alike

The Scalpel SE 2 cuts through the trail as sharply as its name implies.

What benefits do mixed wheels really offer out on the trail?

The Izzo doesn’t care what you think

Outperforming expectactions

Everything you need

The wonder years of full suspension mountain bikes.

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