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MIXED WHEEL MANIA! – FIVE BIKES TESTED TO SEE IF MIXED WHEELS REALLY BRING THE PARTY

What benefits do mixed wheels really offer out on the trail?

We picked a few bikes made for the conversion and even one that was not, just to see what the hype is all about and what differences it made out on the trail.
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THE LACHLAN MORTON INTERVIEW – CHANGING PERCEPTIONS AS THE FORMER ROAD RACER TRANSITIONS TO…

As he edges ever more towards the dirty side of bike racing, we catch up with WorldTour road pro Lachlan Morton

Boulder-based Aussie bike racer Lachlan Morton of the EF Pro Cycling WorldTour road team is making quite the name for himself in mountain bike and gravel racing, and his conversion to the straight side of the bars looks set to continue.
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ERIC PORTER’S ECUADOR FAMILY MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURE – LIVING A DAD’S DREAM

PLAYING THE LONG GAME

We dreamed about one day having kids and bringing them along for these adventures, showing them the world and hopefully giving them much-needed perspective that you can only really get from world travel.
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INSIDE THE PROS’ BIKES: GWENDALYN GIBSON COULD BE AMERICA’S NEXT BIG WORLD CUP…

Photos by Andy Vathis

Last year, a new American face started showing up on the World Cup podiums—Gwendalyn Gibson, who won the Elite Women’s Short Track at the World Cup race in Snowshoe, West Virginia, last summer.
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HOW MUCH MONEY DO PRO MOUNTAIN BIKE RACERS REALLY MAKE?

Insiders reveal the surprising answer.

Riders with long histories of top-level results with multiple world tittles, such as Greg Minnaar, Loic Bruni and Nino Schurter, are probably the highest-paid riders in the mountain bike industry today.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: STEVE FERGUSON’S AMAZING COLLECTION OF VINTAGE MOUNTAIN BIKES

THE CLASSICS LIVE ON

In the world of mountain biking, there are some riders who only want the newest thing, and then there are riders like Steve Ferguson who cherish the classic mountain bikes of the past.
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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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FIRST LOOK: REVEL’S 3D PRINTED BULL OF A BIKE – THE RODEO

Revel is redefining "Made in America" with the 3D printed Rodeo

When we say a bike is “Made in America,” most people in the bike industry think about a steel or titanium hardtail with a fancy badge screwed resolutely to the headtube with pride. Well, our definition is about to change.
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APPETITE FOR INSTRUCTION: LEARN THE ESSENTIALS OF CORNERING

Knowing is half the battle.

It blows my mind how much time/money people spend on equipment and how little they spend on their fundamental skills.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: FROM SUPERFAN TO FACTORY SLINGSHOT RACER

Less was more...

As a gravity-based representative for the product, I quickly discovered the second significant drawback to the design—a severe case of “stink bugging.”
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FINDING GOLD IN THE WASATCH – TEN REASONS TO RIDE PARK CITY, UTAH

Park City has a lot to offer mountain bikers

One of the most classic trails in the Park City area is the Wasatch Crest, which is high on the ridge south and west of town.
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THE INS AND OUTS OF BUYING CONSUMER DIRECT – ARE YOU READY TO SKIP THE DEALER?

There's more to it than just saving money.

Today, more companies sell their bikes direct to consumers than ever and leave the expertise part of the equation for you to figure out.
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GEOMETRY SCHOOL: THE SITUATION WITH SEAT TUBE ANGLES

It can be a steep learning curve

This month we dive deep into the subject of seat tube angles.
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AN EPIC RIDE IN SWITZERLAND – IN SEARCH OF A TROPHY ON THE ALPS’ BIGGEST GLACIER

Tour de glacier

After three very spectacular days of majestic landscapes, sometimes challenging trails, a lot of cultural experiences right off the trail and so many local specialties, we were happy to accept our bronze-stone trophy.
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MBA EDITORS’ CHOICE AWARDS – THE TOP BIKES AND PRODUCTS OF 2022

The best of the best

Most bikes and products are pretty good these days, but a select few stand out, earning a shout out from the MBA editors and wrecking crew.
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TOMAC TUESDAY – AN INTERVIEW WITH MOUNTAIN BIKING’S ORIGINAL ICON

The legend continues

We caught up with mountain biking's original icon to talk about his racing career, his life as a rancher, and managing his son Eli’s flourishing motocross career.
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WELCOME TO AMERICA’S FIRST MOUNTAIN BIKE CAPITAL

Crested Butte was there (and still is) from the beginning
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HOW TO GET TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR USED MOUNTAIN BIKE

Don't sell yourself short

No matter which avenue you choose for selling your bike, there are plenty of good ways to ensure you’re getting the best deal.
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BERKELEY TRAILERS UNION – THE UNKNOWN DOWNHILL PIONEERS

A must read piece of history with must watch videos
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GEOMETRY SCHOOL: HEAD-ON WITH HEAD ANGLES

Is slacker always better?

One of the biggest advancements in mountain biking in the last decade has happened with geometry.
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MOUNTAIN BIKE TECH TRENDS YOU’LL SEE IN 2023

A glimpse into MBA’s crystal ball and what you’ll be seeing in the coming year

Bikes are becoming more complicated yet arguably better in many ways thanks to electronics.
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SAVE YOUR SKIN: INSIDER AND PRO TIPS ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE SUN

How to protect yourself from skin problems when you’re riding

One of the most important things you can do before a ride is to apply sunscreen before you start.
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THE INSIDE LINE WITH TROY LEE DESIGNS – VIDEO

The Pro's Closet captures the chaos and charm of the world's fastest designer
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THE UNOFFICIAL HISTORY OF CANNONDALE (ACCORDING TO SOMEONE WHO WAS THERE)

Born into the American brand, Scott Montgomery looks back on five decades of aluminum fun

As the history books recount, Cannondale made its name with aluminum-tubed bikes crafted in its Bedford, Pennsylvania, factory.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE BATTERY

It’s what’s on the inside that really matters

Although these batteries are considered safe in most regards, there are things that every eMTB rider needs to be aware of.
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66 YEARS YOUNG AND STILL WRITING HIS OWN HISTORY – THE NED OVEREND INTERVIEW

Mountain biking legends don’t come much bigger than Ned Overend

"My biggest rivalry, what I resented most, was how famous Johnny was, because he was so flashy."
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ONE OF MOUTAIN BIKING’S GREATEST INNOVATORS: THE FRANCIS GLATZ INTERVIEW

A meeting with a man who helped shape the face of mountain biking

"Lots of people naturally say “I know,” but actually, the only thing they do know is that they don’t know."
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: EUROPEAN XC RACERS OF THE 90S WHO CHANGED EVERYTHING

Taking a hardtail blast back to the past to remember the greats

Although there had already been a version of the mountain bike “World Championships” held in 1989 at Mammoth Mountain, it was of the unofficial variety and lacked true representation of the “world.”
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“A GOOD DAY”—CELESTE POMERANTZ TAKES ON THE VANCOUVER ISLAND TRIFECTA

Skiing, mountain biking, and surfing in one day? Find out if Celeste manages to pull off this West Coast triple feat in Race Face's latest video.

Recently, I had heard of people doing something called the Trifecta, where you ski, bike and surf on the same day on the island.
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BEYOND THE KNOBS – WHY TIRE CONSTRUCTION CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR RIDE

Diving deeper into tire construction

A holistic understanding of tire construction reveals subtle details that can help you choose the best rubber for you.
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