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THE TEN BEST MOUNTAIN BIKE FRAME PROTECTION SYSTEMS FOR 2024

Keep your bike protected and looking like new

To keep your bike’s frame protected while looking unique and increasing its resale value, we have found the ten best forms of frame protection to cover all of your bases.
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THE 10 BEST MOUNTAIN BIKE SADDLES FOR 2024

Sitting easy with 10 excellent saddles for your mountain bike.

Here are ten saddles we think are worth your consideration when looking for something to replace that uncomfortable plank that came on your last bike.
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THE TEN BEST BIKES AND GEAR OF 2023 – MBA EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARDS

The best of the best

We had a hard time settling on a final list, but a select few stand out and rise above the rest, earning a call-out from the MBA editors and wrecking crew.
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THE TEN BEST TRAIL MOUNTAIN BIKES OF 2023

From climbing to descending, these all-around versatile mountain bikes can rip almost any trail

They are the do-it-all models that can be as fun on a flowy ribbon of singletrack as a spicy enduro-oriented downhill.
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THE TEN BEST ALL AROUND ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKES OF 2023

All the power, all the suspension, all the range.

Powerful motors and big batteries make even the steepest, ugliest climbs achievable.
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THE TEN BEST DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKES OF 2023

Our favorite dual-crown machines for this year

Most downhill bikes have between 190mm and 220mm of suspension travel capable of smoothing out the roughest trails and race tracks around.
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THE TEN BEST ENDURO MOUNTAIN BIKES OF 2023

Pedal up and rip down.

Downhill performance and climbing prowess are two essential features required in the design of a proper enduro bike.
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THE TEN BEST CROSS-COUNTRY MOUNTAIN BIKES OF 2023

The faster side of mountain biking.

Cross-country bikes put a premium on pedaling efficiency, light weight and covering miles as efficiently as possible.
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THE TEN BEST LIGHTWEIGHT ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKES OF 2023

When less is more

The lightweight electric mountain bike is an exciting and quickly evolving category that is designed to ride, handle and feel like a regular mountain bike.
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THE TEN BEST KIDS MOUNTAIN BIKES OF 2023 – YOUTH RIDES THAT RIP

High performance rides for the little ones

There is no better way to groom the next generation of mountain bike riders and racers than starting them early.
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THE TEN BEST MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAIN LUBES

A chain lube for every occasion

Here are ten of our favorites that cover every riding condition and budget.
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DO YOU REALLY NEED TO BUY A GENDER SPECIFIC MOUNTAIN BIKE?

The interesting evolution of the women's specific mountain bike

The concept of a women’s bike has changed a lot, and it continues to evolve even now.
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THE TEN BEST BIKEPACKING AND ADVENTURE MOUNTAIN BIKES

Your adventure starts here...

Designed with the journey and experience that lies ahead in mind, adventure and bikepacking bikes are the machines of choice for those looking to explore.
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HAPPY TRAILS: BUYING A NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE IS EASY—DECIDING IS ANOTHER STORY…

Do your homework

With the dizzying array of categories and subcategories, it’s no longer as simple as walking into your local dealer and letting a salesperson steer you into buying one.
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THE TEN BEST TUBELESS TIRE VALVE STEMS – AN UNDERRATED UPGRADE

Fill'er up!

Some valve stems work better than others and it's one of the easiest ways to add a splash of style to your ride.
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THE TEN BEST FAT BIKES OF 2023 – DON’T LET WINTER SLOW YOU DOWN

Ride all year.

Fat bikes, with their oversized wheels and tires, are designed to float over ultra-soft conditions, such as snow, sand and mud.
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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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MAXXIS TIRE SELECTOR – HOW TO PICK THE BEST MAXXIS TREAD FOR YOUR TRAILS

Too many great choices?

Maxxis makes many different tires for a multitude of different trails, but knowing how to pick the one that will perfectly match your bike can feel a bit like trying to pick the winning Powerball numbers if you don’t know what you’re…
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HANDLEBAR BUYER’S GUIDE: FIND YOUR PERFECT BEND

A rise and sweep for every type of riding

Some will argue that handlebars are arguably the most important contact point on your bike and need careful attention.
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TIRE BUYER’S GUIDE: THE TEN BEST NEW TREADS FOR YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE

New ways to find trail grip

Ten of the best new mountain bike tires to hit the trail this year.
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MOUNTAIN BIKE BUYER’S GUIDE // FULL-SUSPENSION CROSS-COUNTRY MODELS

The one-stop-shop for all the full suspension CC MTB models
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2022 KIDS MOUNTAIN BIKE BUYER’S GUIDE

This is your guide to finding your kids a great bike
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THE BEST PLACES TO RIDE MOUNTAIN BIKES AROUND THE WORLD

Bucket list MTB destinations for 2022
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TEN GREAT CHAIN LUBES FOR YOUR BIKE

MBA buyer's guide: A chain lube for every occasion

CHAIN LUBE BUYER’S GUIDE The best way to get the most out of your chain is to keep it clean and lubricated. Here are ten choices that cover every riding condition and budget: Muc-Off Ludicrous AF Muc-Off has expanded its…
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3 E-BIKES WITH 3 USES

Norco's all-new line of e-bikes
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