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VITUS ESCARPE 29 AMP REVIEW – A TRAIL BIKE DONE RIGHT

An exceptionally refined trail bike.

Descending on the Escarpe is a blast because it has geometry that’s aggressive enough and not so long, big or slack that it requires extra input or a different riding technique.
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VIDEO REVIEW OF THE ALL-NEW YETI SB135 – A TRAIL BIKE TO SEND IT ON

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

Here is our video review of the Yeti SB135 27.5" trail bike. This thing is fun, fast, super responsive, and ready to be thrown around every corner with incredible poise.
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REVIEW: YETI’S ALL-NEW SB135 – THE MOST FUN YETI YET!

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

The Bike we have tested today is built simply for fun, or at least that’s how we perceive it. There’s a dwindling desire for 27.5” trail bikes, but Yeti isn’t letting them fall with the tide. Their new SB 135 has now replaced the SB 140…
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PROPAIN RAGE CF DH BIKE REVIEW – UNLEASHING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF DH AGILITY

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

Last summer we spent a few days testing the Propain Rage CF DH bike. The results of the test were varied, but the general consensus is that this bike is a ton of fun!
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SANTA CRUZ HIGHTOWER REVIEW: THE LINES HAVE BEEN BLURRED

A trail bike refined

It was the bike of choice for many long days in the mountains and even park days when we had the option of longer-travel enduro bikes to send it on.
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TITANIUM TUESDAY: CUSTOM BLACK SHEEP KLUNKER 36ER BUILT FOR THE CITY OF ANGELS

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

Making the final decision to buy this bike was as simple as going back and reading that article and taking my own advice.
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MONDRAKER LEVEL RR REVIEW – ELECTRIC BIKE MAGIC UP AND DOWN THE MOUNTAIN

Who needs a chairlift?

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.
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TREK FUEL EXE REVIEW – NOT YOUR AVERAGE LIGHTWEIGHT ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE

Mid-power that’s anything but ordinary.

Trek’s new Fuel EXe mid-level-assist lightweight electric bike is as innovative, progressive and futuristic as they come.
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELEMENT REVIEW – A PRECISELY SWEET CROSS-COUNTRY BIKE

Cross-country evolved

The Element is in its element on technical trails, and that’s not something we can say about any old cross-country bike.
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FUJI RAKAN 29 LT 1.5 REVIEW – ENDURO ON A BUDGET

Low dollar sender

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.
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YT CAPRA UNCAGED 6 REVIEW – A NO-COMPROMISE ENDURO MACHINE

Ready for liftoff

The newest version of the Capra is an evolution of that original bike and has features and geometry that have evolved with the sport.
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VIDEO: MONDRAKER RAZE RR SL – XC PERFORMANCE IN A TRAIL BIKE?

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.
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LONG TERM REVIEW: YT DECOY MX EMTB

Enticing electric power

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.
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BLAST FROM THE PAST: MBA’S WHEEL-WAR SHOOTOUT— 29″ vs. 27.5″ vs. 26″

What's The Right Wheel Size For You?

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…
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REVIEW: BULLS COPPERHEAD EVO AM EMTB – A GERMAN ELECTRIC EVOLUTION

A powerful mixed wheel trail bike

Enthusiasts and recreational riders who are more worried about comfort and appreciate a planted feel and features like integrated lights will enjoy the Bulls.
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VIDEO: REEB SST – FIRST RIDE IMPRESSIONS

The REEB SST first ride impressions

This bike is Reebiculous! Did we just make up that term? Maybe, but it describes this bike well.
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PRIVATEER 141 REVIEW – PUTTING A VALUE ON PERFORMANCE

Kamakaze crusher

Companies like Privateer that push design outside the norm are favorites of ours, especially if it’s in the name of racing.
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KHS 6600 LONG TERM REVIEW – A CARBON TRAIL BIKE VALUE

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.
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LONG TERM REVIEW: GIANT TRANCE X – 27.5″ WHEELS BRING THE FUN

Fun never goes out of style

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.
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LONG TERM REVIEW: IBIS’ RIPLEY AF BRINGS BIG TIME FUN WITHOUT THE COST

Aluminum value and performance

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.
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SHOOTOUT: 26″ VS. 27.5″ VS. 29″

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

What's the best wheel size for you and your bike
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TITANIUM HARDTAIL COMPARISON – FIVE TI HARDTAILS PUT TO THE TEST

Which Ti hardtail is right for you?

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.
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BIKE REVIEW: NOX HELIUM ENDURO 7.1 – WHEN AN ELECTRIC BIKE IS NOT AN ELECTRIC BIKE

Don't NOX it until you try it

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.
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ALCHEMY ARKTOS REVIEW: A MODULAR CARBON TRAIL MACHINE

Choose your own adventure

Scientifically, “alchemy” is the seemingly magical process that transforms something ordinary into something extraordinary.
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LONG TERM REVIEW: GIANT TRANCE ADVANCED PRO 29 – THE MOST ADVANCED GIANT TRANCE

A myriad of improvements on an already refined model

Giant’s updated Trance Advanced Pro 1 is impressive, especially considering the previous Trance didn’t seem to leave much to be desired.
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LONG TERM REVIEW: SANTA CRUZ HECKLER ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE

Old-school name meets cutting-edge technology

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.
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VIDEO: SANTA CRUZ HIGHTOWER 3 BIKE TEST

The Santa Cruz Hightower 3 ride test

The Hightower is one of Santa Cruz' most versatile bikes and seems to blur the lines between the trail and all mountain categories.
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NINER JET 9 RD0 REVIEW: SHORT TRAVEL TRAIL BIKE VERSATILITY

Niner named this bike the Jet for a reason

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.
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SCOR 4060 ST REVIEW

Does this new brand live up to the hype?

As the bike industry continues to expand, Scor enters the fray with an enticing trail/enduro hybrid.
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TITANIUM TUESDAY: LITESPEED PINHOTI III REVIEW

The Tennessee way is always a unique way

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…
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