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MBA includes in-depth tests of mountain bikes (over 50 bikes a year), components, riding gear...
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Mountain Bike Action First Ride: Diamondback Release 5C Trail Bike

The Release is an all-around trail bike balancing performance...
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First Ride: 2021 Specialized Epic

The Specialized Epic received a complete makeover with an all-new Brain shock and an updated geometry making it the fastest Epic to date. The Mountain Bike Action crew has been racking up the miles on this fire engine red speed demon to…
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New Product Launch and Review: Bontrager’s New Carbon LINE PRO 30 Wheels

Built with durability and impact protection for the trails
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ENTER TO WIN A PIVOT MACH 6 CARBON XT ENDURO BIKE

Just fill out the entire survey for your chance to win!
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First Ride: Fat Bike KHS 4 SEASON 3000

An inside look at our first outing on a KHS fat bike in Southern California
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Mountain Bike Action’s First Ride: Pyga Mountain Bikes Carolina Craft Build

We found this build to be a great balance of disciplines that oozes fun and...
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Fat Biking with Pivot Cycles Eddie Masters and Bernard Kerr

No joke this thing is tooooo fun!!!
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Ask MBAction: I Want A Custom Bike Too

Keep in mind that if you pull off parts while they’re still new...
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Mountain Bike Action Bike Test: Trek Fuel Ex Trail Bike

Can it get any better than this?
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MBA’s First Ride: Pivot Cycles Switchblade Enduro Bike

The sharpest tool in the shed
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Must Watch: Jr. National Champ vs $400 Walmart Bike – Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Will it hold up or give in when pushed to the limits
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Video Clip Of The Day: Manual Mania

So you think you can Manual
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2020 Alchemy Factory Race Team Launch

Two new pro riders have filled the seats for Alchemy's Enduro World Series Team
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MBA Bike Test: Kona Process 134 CR/DL Trail Bike

Trust the Process
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The Mountain Bike Action Buyers Guide Is Here!

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Starting a New Bike Company

Eminent Cycles’ founder Jeff Soncrant tells his story
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MBA Bike Test: Marin Bike’s Rift Zone Carbon 2

A trail bike with a lively attitude
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Watch: Pivot Cycle’s-The Cellar with Ed Masters and Matt Walker

The Heat Is On!
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First Ride Norco Sight Carbon – Mountain Bike Action Magazine

A trail weapon locked and load for any situation
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First Ride: Pivot Cycle’s All-New Switchblade

The sharpest tool in the shed

Quite a few changes were made to the Switchblade with the most notable being an all-new suspension layout
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First Ride: Marin Rift Zone Carbon

The Rift Zone Carbon is a stand out bike in its category
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Building a Homemade Mixed-Wheel Bike

Race Ready For the Next Dual-Slalom
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First Ride Video: Kona Process 134 – Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Process 134 is Kona’s go-to trail bike tested and perfected
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