Looking Back 10, 20 & 30 Years
Our November 1989 issue came out at a time when almost all mountain bikes were still rigid, 26-inch-wheel models. The term “hardtail” wasn’t even being used yet.
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Our November 1989 issue came out at a time when almost all mountain bikes were still rigid, 26-inch-wheel models. The term “hardtail” wasn’t even being used yet.
Jimmy Deaton’s new challenge is not about speed
Way back in our October 1989 issue, we took a hard look at the rise of elevated-chainstay bikes, a trend that was catching on big 30 years ago.
Down The Trail
Look what you missed
Where We Came From
Looking Back 30 Years
Looking Back 20 Years
One Sweet Deal
The Specialized FSR XC took center stage on our March 1999 cover
Looking Back 20 Years
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How much things have changed in 30 years
Good Old Days
Looking Back 20 Years
Mountain Bike Champions
In 1987, there were two races billed as the Mountain Bike World Championships. One took place in Europe, and the next one took place at Mammoth Mountain, California, the following weekend. As it turned out, Ned Overend won both the European and American World Champion titles in the Men’s Cross-Country category that year. Ned also […]
Diamond Back was one of the most popular BMX brands in the country, and they were apparently eager to capitalize on their popularity as mountain biking exploded in the the 1980s. Suntour was one of the most popular drivetrain systems in 1988. Haro Designs was famous for its creative approach to marketing and advertising. This […]
Where it all began
Do you really need 9-speeds?
Founding editor Dean Bradley talks about our magazine’s first issue and how the sport has changed
20 Years Ago
First look at Shimano’s 7-speed Deore XT group
Throwing it back 17 years
20 years ago
Looking back 20 years
Do you remember this Thursday?
Fisher’s Pro Caliber bike offered a Prestige-tubed TIG-welded frame, Fisher Fattrax 26×2.02-inch tires, and Shimano’s Deore XT components. A Hite-Rite seat spring (the precursor to the dropper posts of today) allowed riders to raise or lower the saddle while still riding, completing the package. “Do you want to do some serious climbing?” That was the […]
Looking back 20 years
What happened in 1998