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. Read More...
If you want a bike that can take the hits, climb decently, and feel comfortable everywhere but the XC racecourse, the Rakan LT 1.5 is not a bad option. Read More...
The Raze RR SL is as sharp as they come with incredible handling and a beautiful silhouette
Mondraker pulled no punches when they designed the Raze RR SL. This trail bike has the climbing prowess of an XC race rig with the option to send it without repercussion. Read More...
If you like to stay planted to the trail, stable at high speed and want to plow through rough singletrack, the YT Decoy MX is a whole lot of good times. Read More...
Shootout: Wheel Wars—29 vs 27.5 vs 26
This story first appeared in our March 2012 issue, when only a few companies were offering bikes with 27.5-inch (650b) wheels. At that time, the dilemma for most riders was to choose between bikes with… Read More...
Enthusiasts and recreational riders who are more worried about comfort and appreciate a planted feel and features like integrated lights will enjoy the Bulls. Read More...
Knowledge, health and strength—three things you value in your trail bike
KHS bikes utilize proven designs and materials, and spec the best bang-for-the-buck components to extract quality performance without blowing up the price tag. Read More...
There is no doubt that 29-inch wheels are faster and better in most situations, but when it comes to maneuverability and fun, this just might be the go-to wheel size. Read More...
The Ripley AF literally made us want to ride more, and we ended up grabbing it for most of the rides we had planned, no matter the conditions. Read More...
This story first appeared in our March 2012 issue, when only a few companies were offering bikes with 27.5-inch (650b) wheels. At that time, the dilemma for most riders was to choose between bikes with 26 and 29-inch wheels. Take a look back at what we said about the three wheel-size choices, back in the day when the 26-inchers still ruled the market
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We gathered five of the hottest Ti bikes on the market and tested them in the mountains near the MBA headquarters and then in Hurricane, Utah, to see what makes them special. Read More...
The idea of a big-mountain, enduro-focused bike that didn’t require a shuttle or lift, yet could morph into a lighter bike when those options were available, almost sounded too good to be true. Read More...
It’s an aggressive yet versatile electric bike that’s designed to expand the range of all-around trail riding and all-mountain style riding with a big battery and Shimano’s EP8 drive unit. Read More...
If you are looking to get an efficient-pedaling trail bike with enough travel to handle just about any terrain you put it up against, the Jet 9 RDO is a good option to have on your short list of possibilities. Read More...
In addition to Litespeed being one of America’s most notable titanium frame builders, it’s safe to say that over the course of nearly four decades that we’ve been testing bikes, when it comes to titanium mountain bikes, we’ve tested more… Read More...
With a 100mm fork and steep aggressive geometry, there is no mistaking Sage’s Optimator for anything but a full-blown cross-country race bike. Read More...
Now in their fourth iteration, the 2022 Spark RC and Spark 900 lines have continued their cross-country heritage on racetracks, blending modern technology and design to suit all levels of riders. Read More...
This newest iteration of their Force enduro platform utilizes a modified version of the legendary, tried-and-true LTS suspension and has a radically different-looking drivetrain modification that GT claims extracts more performance from the… Read More...
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