Bike Tests

Transition’s lightness, both in feel and on the scales, makes for a bike that can be pedaled farther and pointed down gnarly lines with fresh legs, thanks to the overall efficiency.
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Our cover from December of 2004 featured one of the latest bikes from Marin, the Mount Vision Pro. In the lower left photo you can see Mike King leading eventual series champion Eric Carter in the mountaincross race at the 2004 NORBA…
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The result is a single-frame design that, depending on the components added, can be either a competitive XC racing rig or a confident trail bike that is ready for anything thrown its way.
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On paper it sounds like an ordinary trail bike, but the enduro-inspired geometry and choice components let this bike earn the cliche and overused therm "punch above its class."
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With a value spec of workhorse components, and putting higher-end components where it matters, this is a hard package to beat.
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From fast-paced, flowy trail rides with lots of climbing to well-traveled, beat-up, chunky steep descents, the V3 Switchblade pushes the fun factor a bit farther out on both sides of the all-mountain spectrum.
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We wouldn’t think twice about taking the Tilt out on an all-day epic with thousands of feet of climbing and hours in the saddle, yet we would also pick it for a day in the bike park.
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The travel has been bumped up to 170mm front and rear on this second-generation machine, as well as longer and slacker geometry numbers and revised suspension kinematics to make it even more capable.
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It’s a bike that wants to climb and descend in just about any creative way you can imagine, aside from professional-level enduro racing, and is a versatile platform that can cater to a wide range of riders.
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Even though the Moterra Neo LT is a long-travel, enduro-focused bike, it comes with versatility that makes it a great all-arounder.
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This SRAM powertrain-driven eMTB is more than just a 29-inch-wheel, 160mm-travel trail smasher; it brings cone-valve technology from the brand’s motocross division for the very first time on a mountain bike.
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EXPLORE THE POWER OF THE FANTIC RAMPAGE 1.4 FACTORY E-BIKE Italian brand Fantic’s roots run deep in off-road motorcycles, but it’s making a splash in mountain biking with its full line of e-bikes. We got the chance to test the Fantic…
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From a company historically known more for sturdy and slack steel hardtails, this steel/alloy full-suspension option is one worth eyeing for the chromoly connoisseur.
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We loved how versatile and capable the bike was, but bikes have quickly evolved in the last few years, so Sage adapted the Powerline to not just stay ahead of the curve but set the bar.
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Efficiency was built into this bike’s DNA, which was apparent as soon as we swung our leg over the top tube.
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Simply put, they took all the positives of the Stumpjumper platform and added a motor to make this an extremely versatile all-mountain machine.
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This might come as a surprise to many, but the test riders were all smiles when it came to the climbs on this bike.
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Now in its fifth generation, the Bronson still retains its mixed-wheel design and 160mm/150mm of VPP-driven travel, but there have been some subtle tweaks and updates, including an XXL frame size, to broaden the bike's horizon and make it…
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LONG TERM REVIEW: CERVÉLO ZFS-5 CROSS COUNTRY RACE MOUNTAIN BIKE REVIEW In the past, if you wanted to throw your leg over a Cervélo, you’d have to go to the road bike section of the bike shop and ponder some bikes with curly bars. Now,…
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The Canadian-made E-Troy from Devinci is a capable and durable electric all-mountain machine that can handle almost anything you can throw at it.
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It was designed to be versatile and ready to tackle the most intense of trails and with the biggest jumps known to humankind.
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Between all the custom options, fork-travel choices, and great all-around performance on the trail, the Hugene 2 is a solid choice for general trail-riding fun of all kinds.
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The more we rode it, the more we came to appreciate the Shuttle AM’s broad range of capabilities.
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We have a few solid rides in on the Ripmo V3 and can already tell that the bike hits the all mountain nail square in the head.
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Not one to rest on its laurels, Trek has introduced a second generation of the Supercaliber with a completely new frame with more travel and evolved features to take on the highest levels of racing.
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Its sole purpose is to go fast and feel the spray of champagne at the end of the day as its rider celebrates another victory.
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Kona’s Process X platform gained a wide following as a hard-hitting and durable long-travel platform, but there was still a die-hard group who wanted an alloy version with the same capabilities.
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Things like a reach-adjusting headset, a three-position flip chip in the rear linkage, and 27.5- or 29-inch wheel compatibility help bring this bike into the modern age.
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Overall, the balanced feel and simplicity of the La Sal Peak, along with the excellent price point of the Comp Shimano build, make this a hard-hitting and versatile enduro bike that can handle a wide range of trails and terrain.
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Our feelings about the Gen 6 Slash may be mixed, but the good outweighs the bad, and we were able to get past the inconveniences.
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