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- FIRST LOOK: LEATT RELEASES NEW 2025 APPAREL LINE
- CANYON ISSUES MANDATORY BATTERY CHECK AND SAFETY NOTICE FOR SELECT E-MOUNTAIN BIKE MODELS
- TALK DIRTY TO ME: POISON DRUMMER RIKKI ROCKET SHARES HIS LOVE FOR MOUNTAIN BIKING
- VIDEO: LEATT ATHLETES SHOW THE ‘SCIENCE OF THRILL’ IN NEW 2025 MOUNTAIN BIKING GEAR
- WINTER RIDING TIPS
- TREK RELEASES TWO NEW BONTRAGER ENDURO TIRES FOR ROCKY, ROOTY RIDES
- VIDEO: ‘BLUE RIBBON’ – THE STORY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON’S NEWEST TRAIL BUILD
- SPECIALIZED TRAIL AIR SHORT REVIEW
- CHARLIE KELLY RELAUNCHES BOOK ON THE BIRTH OF MOUNTAIN BIKING
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VIDEO: LEATT ATHLETES SHOW THE ‘SCIENCE OF THRILL’ IN NEW 2025 MOUNTAIN BIKING GEAR
Watch Leatt ambassadors shredding in the brand's latest gear
The 2025 range includes an all new Trail and Enduro Apparel line for Women, a Gravity/DH race kit co-developed with the Pivot Factory Racing team, plus a super affordable "Ride Kit 1.0", which is a…
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WINTER RIDING TIPS
From Bentonville, Arkansas
(By Aimee Ross of Visit Bentonville, Director of Bike Bentonville. Photos courtesy of Visit Bentonville)
One of the best things about living in the "Mountain Bike Capital of the World"…
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TREK RELEASES TWO NEW BONTRAGER ENDURO TIRES FOR ROCKY, ROOTY RIDES
Bontrager drops two new enduro tires that replace the SE5 and SE6 for the rough and rowdy
Engineered from the ground up, the all-new Bontrager Brevard and Galbraith tires are ready to rip with fresh tread patterns, construction, and compounds to keep riders planted and in control in loose,…
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VIDEO: ‘BLUE RIBBON’ – THE STORY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON’S NEWEST TRAIL…
Learn about how this exciting new trail on Galbraith Mountain came to be
This project is the culmination of years of permitting work, hours of machine time, and finished off by selfless volunteer work.
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SPECIALIZED TRAIL AIR SHORT REVIEW
These mountain bike shorts are lightweight and breathable but far from perfect
As comfortable as these shorts were, we found ourselves reaching deeper into our drawer to find something a little more practical more often than not.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: PAOLA PEZZO AND GARY FISHER TAKE US BACK TO 2000
Gary Fisher shares his memories of the incredibly fast and stylish Italian cross country racer
Some people underestimated her because she had an incredible sense of style, but she was a very disciplined rider who trained really hard to get to where she was able to win two Olympic gold medals .
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CHARLIE KELLY RELAUNCHES BOOK ON THE BIRTH OF MOUNTAIN BIKING
Join Charlie Kelly and Joe Breeze at the relaunch of "Fat Tire Flyer: Repack and the Birth of Mountain Biking"
"Fat Tire Flyer: Repack and the Birth of Mountain Biking" is being relaunched.
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CHROMAG DUNE GRIP REVIEW – TWO COMPOUNDS TO SUIT PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Chromag's two compound offerings give personalized grip feel
This combination of features in the Chromag Dune grips makes them adaptable for a wide range of riders and riding conditions, whether the preference is for longevity and durability while still feeling…
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THE MAGIC AND ALLURE OF MOUNTAIN BIKING IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
A guide to mountain biking one of California’s premier riding destinations
After two full days, we ended up with some epic riding with a mix of big, back-country rides and super-long flow trails—enough to have a ton of fun but still come home in one piece.
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PAYDIRT GIVES AWAY $2 MILLION IN SUPPORT OF TRAILS
Five years, 59 projects, $2.1 million in donations, $6 million total funds raised (thanks to matching grants and fundraisers) … and still more to come
And please join us in thanking our partners for their dedication and commitment to a better future for bikes.
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VALUE HARDTAIL SHOOTOUT – FIVE RACY BUDGET PRICED MOUNTAIN BIKES GO HEAD TO HEAD
We test five value focsed hardtails perfect for NICA or high school racing league athletes looking for performance on a budget
In this shootout, we’ve ridden and rated five different sub-$2200 hardtails from KHS, Jibe, Marin, Specialized and Giant that fit this mold and see how they stack up against one another. In this…
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GRIZZLY 100 RACE REPORT
Tinker Juarez takes another title
Story and photos by Gavin Burke
The 11th edition of the Grizzly 100 was held in Big Bear, California, this past weekend after having been postponed for a month due to the 44,000-acre Line Fire.…
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TRAINING WITH A POWER METER FOR MOUNTAIN BIKING IS KEY TO PEAK PERFORMANCE – IF YOU DO IT…
How to train for mountain biking like a pro with a power meter
Power meters have been around for over 20 years now and are used by all levels of riders—from beginners to professionals—the common denominator being that each rider wants to improve.
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STAN’S INTRODUCES THE INCREDIBLE DART TOOL
The Incredible DART brings Stan’s patented tubeless repair technology to Daysaver’s premium Incredible tool ecosystem
Stan’s Incredible DART builds upon the usability, convenience and patented ride-saving brilliance of the original Stan’s DART by bringing it into Daysaver’s Incredible line of modular tools designed…
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ASK MBA: WHAT ARE THE BEST E-MOUNTAIN BIKES FOR DOWNHILLERS?
The list of gravity inspired ebikes is a long one
There is a huge shuttle ebike culture building as gravity riders discover the advantages of them for getting radical, all-day shuttle sessions on the bike.
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LONG TERM REVIEW: PNW’S LOAM XL GRIP IS GREAT FOR LARGER HANDS
PNW's larger size of its popular Loam grip scores high marks with large hands
PNW’s original Loam grip (reviewed here) has an average diameter of 30mm, but they have expanded the line with a new Loam Grip XL with a larger 34mm diameter.
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IBEX SHAK VEST REVIEW – IS THIS WARM WOOL VEST WORTH THE PRICE?
Wool is tough to beat in many regards especially on the bike
It’s incredibly warm, but lacks a bit of wind resistance compared to some synthetic materials.
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VIDEO: WATCH JACKSON GOLDSTONE DOMINATE THE FIRST EVER SQUAMISH DH RACE
Rémy Métailler's raw video footage of Jackson Goldstone back racing on a gnarly downhill track
Squamish first ever downhill race just happened and it was a good one!
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BIKE CHECK: BRYN ATKINSON’S PIVOT FIREBIRD
Ride like Bryn Atkinson with his Pivot Firebird setup - if you have the talent
The differences between the production bike versus mine is DoubleDown Maxxis tires, and a few more alloy parts, namely Renthal bars and XTR cranks.
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MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION FAST FALL SALE | BUY 1 YEAR OF PRINT GET DIGITAL FREE!
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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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FIRST LOOK: LEATT RELEASES NEW 2025 APPAREL LINE
The collection includes new Trail and Enduro lines for women, and feature-packed Gravity jerseys and pants for men
In keeping with Leatt’s legacy in developing protection gear, the brand is introducing three new
kneepads, and an all-new, maximum ventilated protection technology called FlexMesh/Pro.
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OPINION: DON’T TAKE ANY TRAIL FOR GRANTED
There's never too much of a good thing when it comes to the trails we ride
That “dumb” trail has become like an old friend and one I have not fully appreciated for far too long.
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CANYON ISSUES MANDATORY BATTERY CHECK AND SAFETY NOTICE FOR SELECT E-MOUNTAIN BIKE MODELS
Spectral:ON CF and CFR and Torque:ON CF eMTBs effected
Whilst extremely unlikely, we cannot rule out that a damaged battery might catch on fire, resulting in a risk of personal injury or damage to property.
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TALK DIRTY TO ME: POISON DRUMMER RIKKI ROCKET SHARES HIS LOVE FOR MOUNTAIN BIKING
Rocking and rolling with an ’80s rock star
One time a security guard wouldn’t let me back into the stadium parking lot, because they thought I was just some random dude on a bike posing as a rocker.
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VIDEO: LEATT ATHLETES SHOW THE ‘SCIENCE OF THRILL’ IN NEW 2025 MOUNTAIN BIKING GEAR
Watch Leatt ambassadors shredding in the brand's latest gear
The 2025 range includes an all new Trail and Enduro Apparel line for Women, a Gravity/DH race kit co-developed with the Pivot Factory Racing team, plus a super affordable "Ride Kit 1.0", which is a…
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WINTER RIDING TIPS
From Bentonville, Arkansas
(By Aimee Ross of Visit Bentonville, Director of Bike Bentonville. Photos courtesy of Visit Bentonville)
One of the best things about living in the "Mountain Bike Capital of the World"…
Read More...
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TREK RELEASES TWO NEW BONTRAGER ENDURO TIRES FOR ROCKY, ROOTY RIDES
Bontrager drops two new enduro tires that replace the SE5 and SE6 for the rough and rowdy
Engineered from the ground up, the all-new Bontrager Brevard and Galbraith tires are ready to rip with fresh tread patterns, construction, and compounds to keep riders planted and in control in loose,…
Read More...
Read More...
VIDEO: ‘BLUE RIBBON’ – THE STORY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON’S NEWEST TRAIL…
Learn about how this exciting new trail on Galbraith Mountain came to be
This project is the culmination of years of permitting work, hours of machine time, and finished off by selfless volunteer work.
Read More...
Read More...
SPECIALIZED TRAIL AIR SHORT REVIEW
These mountain bike shorts are lightweight and breathable but far from perfect
As comfortable as these shorts were, we found ourselves reaching deeper into our drawer to find something a little more practical more often than not.
Read More...
Read More...
THROWBACK THURSDAY: PAOLA PEZZO AND GARY FISHER TAKE US BACK TO 2000
Gary Fisher shares his memories of the incredibly fast and stylish Italian cross country racer
Some people underestimated her because she had an incredible sense of style, but she was a very disciplined rider who trained really hard to get to where she was able to win two Olympic gold medals .
Read More...
Read More...
CHARLIE KELLY RELAUNCHES BOOK ON THE BIRTH OF MOUNTAIN BIKING
Join Charlie Kelly and Joe Breeze at the relaunch of "Fat Tire Flyer: Repack and the Birth of Mountain Biking"
"Fat Tire Flyer: Repack and the Birth of Mountain Biking" is being relaunched.
Read More...
Read More...
CHROMAG DUNE GRIP REVIEW – TWO COMPOUNDS TO SUIT PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Chromag's two compound offerings give personalized grip feel
This combination of features in the Chromag Dune grips makes them adaptable for a wide range of riders and riding conditions, whether the preference is for longevity and durability while still feeling…
Read More...
Read More...
THE MAGIC AND ALLURE OF MOUNTAIN BIKING IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
A guide to mountain biking one of California’s premier riding destinations
After two full days, we ended up with some epic riding with a mix of big, back-country rides and super-long flow trails—enough to have a ton of fun but still come home in one piece.
Read More...
Read More...
PAYDIRT GIVES AWAY $2 MILLION IN SUPPORT OF TRAILS
Five years, 59 projects, $2.1 million in donations, $6 million total funds raised (thanks to matching grants and fundraisers) … and still more to come
And please join us in thanking our partners for their dedication and commitment to a better future for bikes.
Read More...
Read More...
VALUE HARDTAIL SHOOTOUT – FIVE RACY BUDGET PRICED MOUNTAIN BIKES GO HEAD TO HEAD
We test five value focsed hardtails perfect for NICA or high school racing league athletes looking for performance on a budget
In this shootout, we’ve ridden and rated five different sub-$2200 hardtails from KHS, Jibe, Marin, Specialized and Giant that fit this mold and see how they stack up against one another. In this…
Read More...
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GRIZZLY 100 RACE REPORT
Tinker Juarez takes another title
Story and photos by Gavin Burke
The 11th edition of the Grizzly 100 was held in Big Bear, California, this past weekend after having been postponed for a month due to the 44,000-acre Line Fire.…
Read More...
Read More...
TRAINING WITH A POWER METER FOR MOUNTAIN BIKING IS KEY TO PEAK PERFORMANCE – IF YOU DO IT…
How to train for mountain biking like a pro with a power meter
Power meters have been around for over 20 years now and are used by all levels of riders—from beginners to professionals—the common denominator being that each rider wants to improve.
Read More...
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STAN’S INTRODUCES THE INCREDIBLE DART TOOL
The Incredible DART brings Stan’s patented tubeless repair technology to Daysaver’s premium Incredible tool ecosystem
Stan’s Incredible DART builds upon the usability, convenience and patented ride-saving brilliance of the original Stan’s DART by bringing it into Daysaver’s Incredible line of modular tools designed…
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