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Haro Saguaro 2 Long-Term Review – The Fun-Focused Hardtail

Haro bills the Saguaro as a versatile hardtail that isn’t afraid to get rowdy if it needs to

Feb 25, 2025

Haro’s latest aluminum hardtail offering is billed as being “simple, slack and full-on fun,” and the frame’s geometry certainly reflects its downhill-oriented ethos.
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We Take Walmart’s Surprisingly Good Ozark Trail Hardtail to the Next Level

We made some key updates to the Ozark Trail Ridge mountain bike that really bring it to the next level without breaking the bank.

Feb 24, 2025

What we ended up with is a fun-to-ride hardtail that lets us take it on the trail with more speed, confidence, control and comfort.
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Orbea Releases the All-New 2025 Alma Hardtail

Orbea’s new hardtail offers a purer connection between rider and trail, packed with technology to let you take it further and faster

Jan 30, 2025

Careful control of tube profiles and materials, matched to Orbea's X-Fader technology, helps absorb the trail chatter which adds to fatigue on long rides.
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CANFIELD BIKES UNVEILS NEW Ti NIMBLE

High-end Colorado mountain-bike brand announces titanium version of its immensely popular Nimble 9 hardtail in limited quantities

Jan 23, 2025

Canfield Bikes, high-end boutique mountain bike and component manufacturer, today unveils the Ti Nimble 9, an all-new titanium version of its iconic steel hardtail. Production will be limited to 100 frames and available for pre-order only…
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TRANSITION LAUNCHES ALL-NEW BANDIT, RIPCORD, AND SCOUT YOUTH MOUNTAIN BIKES

Options for young shredders of all ages

Nov 13, 2024

The range includes three new models, starting with a new 20” hardtail, a redesigned 24” full suspension, and a 27.5” young adult full suspension.
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VALUE HARDTAIL SHOOTOUT – FIVE RACY BUDGET PRICED MOUNTAIN BIKES GO HEAD TO HEAD

We test five value focsed hardtails perfect for NICA or high school racing league athletes looking for performance on a budget

Nov 7, 2024

In this shootout, we’ve ridden and rated five different sub-$2200 hardtails from KHS, Jibe, Marin, Specialized and Giant that fit this mold and see how they stack up against one another. In this article we answer the question what are the…
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LONG TERM REVIEW: SAGE POWERLINE V3 TITANIUM HARDTAIL

The fast and the furious

Sep 11, 2024

We loved how versatile and capable the bike was, but bikes have quickly evolved in the last few years, so Sage adapted the Powerline to not just stay ahead of the curve but set the bar.
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A WICKED FAST HARDTAIL – TREK’S PROCALIBER GEN 3 CARBON

For the rider who wants light weight and quick handling

Aug 28, 2024

Designed to meet the needs of XC racers, NICA/IMBA athletes, and rugged gravel riders, it's a bike that prioritizes a lightweight platform, quick handling, and high-value performance.
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MARIN LAUNCHES THE ALCATRAZ 2 LINE OF DIRT JUMPERS

Two options for any type of rider (and budget)

Jul 28, 2024

A modern mainstay of the Marin lineup, the model family has grown from a single model and frameset to two different builds and an Alcatraz 2 frame kit.
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MOOTS RELEASES THE ALL NEW MXC CROSS COUNTRY HARDTAIL

A new XC focused titanium hardtail built for speed

Jun 5, 2024

The MXC is Moots' solution for riders looking for a lightweight ti hardtail designed for buff trails, demanding climbs, hours of hard pedaling, and locations where “downcountry” trends don’t apply.
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MATHIEU VAN DER POEL TELLS US ABOUT HIMSELF AND HIS MOUNTAIN BIKE, MBA SEPTEMBER 202O

Scroll down to the "Q and A" to read the personal info Van der Poel shared with us

Mar 22, 2024

Meet The Riders And Their Rides Mathieu van der Poel Mathieu Van der Poel suffered a bad crash in the Tokyo Olympics mountain bike race in the summer of 2021. He resumed racing again before the end of 2021 and placed second at one of…
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FIRST LOOK: CANFIELD’S NIMBLE 9 GETS A FRESH PAINT JOB FOR 2024

The iconic steel hardtail is open for a limited run of preorders

Nov 28, 2023

A 66-degree head-angle dares you to drop in, and short chainstays (adjustable down to 16.33 inches/415mm via sliding dropouts) make sure the Nimble 9 lives up to its name.
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A HARDCORE HARDTAIL FROM TRANSITION

The return of the TransAM hardtail

Nov 2, 2023

The updated geo encourages hard-charging but rewards thoughtful line choice. It orchestrates a fast-paced ballet through the landscape of your choosing. The new TransAM is ready for the rider looking to get back to their roots.
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WRITER’S RIDES: CUSTOM MERIWETHER TITANIUM HARDTAIL DREAM “SLACKPACKER” BUILD

When a writer puts his money where his mouth is

Sep 22, 2023

It’s almost laughable that a longtime bike reviewer with an often critical opinion of products has never actually designed or built a bike.
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MOSAIC MT-2 TITANIUM HARDTAIL REVIEW – PERFORMANCE WITH SOUL

Not your average titanium hardtail mountain bike.

Sep 19, 2023

Like a chef preparing a simple egg to showcase its flawless technique, the Mosaic crew has put their craftsmanship on full display.
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TREK LAUNCHES THE NEW WAHOO TRAIL

Adult-level features in a kids' oriented and durable platform

Aug 24, 2023

Equipped with kid-specific hydraulic disc brakes, a 1x9 drivetrain, and MTB-style trigger shifters, little rippers on Wahoo Trail will enjoy precision control, effortless shifting, and adult-level tech that will set them up for future…
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SAGE FLOW MOTION REVIEW – AN AGGRESSIVE TITANIUM HARDTAIL BUILT TO SHRED

A SAGE USE OF TITANIUM

Jul 17, 2023

Sage designed this titanium machine to be an all-mountain hardtail capable of tackling the rough stuff with the tenacity of its full-suspension counterparts.
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FACTOR LANDO HT CARBON HARDTAIL MOUNTAIN BIKE REVIEW – WHERE ROAD AND XC COLLIDE

Factor in the speed

Jul 12, 2023

The bike brings with it the design heritage of some incredibly fast road machines, and even some of the technology that gives those bikes their race-winning quickness.
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SAGE REDESIGNS ITS POWERLINE TITANIUM MOUNTAIN BIKE WITH SLACKER GEO & BIGGER TIRES

The third-generation Powerline features a completely new frame, updated geometry, and new features.

Apr 18, 2023

Sage Titanium has redesigned its Powerline hardtail to handle both steep climbs and challenging descents.
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THE TEN BEST BIKEPACKING AND ADVENTURE MOUNTAIN BIKES

Your adventure starts here...

Apr 14, 2023

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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TINKER’S MYSTERY RACE BIKE – WHAT’S UNDER THE PAINT?

Tinker finally has a mountain bike again

Dec 8, 2022

It says Floyd’s of Leadville on the frame, but Floyd’s won’t say who made it.
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MOSAIC CYCLES BLURS THE LINES BETWEEN GRAVEL AND MOUNTAIN BIKES

Is it gravel or mountain?

Dec 7, 2022

Aaron’s 700c wheel/flat-handlebar hybrid had a unique look to it and was just another reminder of how the different categories of off-road riding can come together to create a beautiful bike.
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TITANIUM HARDTAIL COMPARISON – FIVE TI HARDTAILS PUT TO THE TEST

Which Ti hardtail is right for you?

Nov 30, 2022

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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TITANIUM TUESDAY: LITESPEED PINHOTI III REVIEW

The Tennessee way is always a unique way

Aug 30, 2022

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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TITANIUM TUESDAY: BLACK SHEEP’S CUSTOM 32ER IS TOO WEIRD TO LIVE, TOO STRANGE TO DIE

Big wheels keep on rollin'

Aug 23, 2022

There’s no missing this bike on the trails and although unorthodox, we’ve been surprised with how Bleakley’s creation rides.
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TITANIUM TUESDAY: ALCHEMY’S AGGRESSIVE ARGOS HARDTAIL

A heavy-metal growler

Aug 16, 2022

This handmade Ti bike got its name after a rugged section of trail near its headquarters. It features progressive trail-focused geometry and can be ordered with a long list of custom options.
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TITANIUM TUESDAY: MOOTS WOMBLE REVIEW

When a little bit of Colorado and Arkansas combine

Aug 9, 2022

“Oh, wow,” was the sentiment shared by all of the wrecking crew in the first few pedal strokes on the Moots.
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TITANIUM TUESDAY: SAGE OPTIMATOR REVIEW

Cross-country race mettle

Aug 2, 2022

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.
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A CUSTOM BIKE BUILT FOR TWO: CURTLO CYCLES TANDEM

A dad and daughter adventure machine

Jul 6, 2022

My design was for a stable and comfortable tandem that would allow for the growth of my daughter.
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FIRST LOOK! ALL NEW SAGE FLOW MOTION

Apr 9, 2022

Sage has their new redesigned enduro/all-moumtain hardtail, which is designed to handle any of the technical terrain you can throw at it.
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