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Fox Launches 2026 36 & 36 SL Forks: Major Redesign for Trail and All-Mountain Performance

A Closer Look at the All-New Fox 36 and 36 SL Forks—Improved Stiffness, New Glidecore Air Spring, and Trail-Optimized Options

Mar 26, 2025

The 2026 Fox 36 and 36 SL forks introduce significant advancements in mountain bike suspension. The 36 model features a redesigned chassis that enhances torsional stiffness by 20% over its predecessor, approaching the steering precision of…
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Renthal Revo-F Flat Pedal Review: Durable, Adjustable Mountain Bike Flat Pedals Tested

How Renthal's First Flat Pedal Performs on Technical Trails and Climbs

Mar 24, 2025

We put Renthal’s Revo-F flat pedals through months of real-world trail riding to test their durability, adjustable grip, and performance. Featuring a concave platform, customizable pins, and easy serviceability, these pedals deliver a solid…
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Delium Steady and Fast Tire Review: Affordable Mountain Bike Tires Tested

We Test Delium’s Steady and Fast Tires for Cross-Country and Trail Performance

Mar 24, 2025

Delium Steady and Fast Tire Review By now, you may have heard of Delium tires from their growing reputation as a less expensive tire brand that offers good performance. Delium is located in Indonesia and has been producing tires since…
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FXR Men’s Ride Pack Jacket Review – Performance and Features Tested

An excellent just-in-case jacket to throw in your ride pack for when you face unexpected changes in the elements

Mar 10, 2025

It was very comfortable to ride in. Of the many things we like about this jacket, we especially liked the fact that it could be folded into its own pocket with relative ease.
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LOOK Trail ROC+ Flat Pedal Review – Performance and Grip Collide

Look’s Trail Roc+ features a forged aluminum body and chromoly spindle for durability and strength

Mar 6, 2025

If you’re looking for an aggressive, high-quality flat pedal, the Trail Roc+ is definitely worth a look (pun intended).
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First Ride Review: Race Face’s New Turbine Flat Pedal – Locked In and Loaded

Race Face has released the new Turbine pedal, designed for ultimate grip and a locked-in ride feel

Mar 3, 2025

Race Face claims that the new Turbine flat pedal has the most concave pedal platform on the market with 3mm of concavity.
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WTB Macro Tire Review – Big on Cross-Country Speed

The Macro is a true XC race tire that delivers on speed and handles well overall

Mar 3, 2025

WTB has not been a strong tire player in the cross-country race arena for quite some time, but the Macro puts the brand right in the thick of things.
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Fox 36 Factory GRIP X Fork Review: Long-Term Performance Test

Fox's latest 36 mountain bike fork with the new GRIP X damper offers true trail versatility

Feb 5, 2025

If you want a fork that you can efficiently log backcountry miles on while still being able to take burly descents with confidence, then the Grip X-equipped Fox 36 might be the golden ticket (no pun intended).
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RockShox Flight Attendant Review: Long-Term Test of Game-Changing XC Suspension

Cross-country electronic suspension is smarter than ever

Feb 3, 2025

After spending a lot of time with the latest Flight Attendant, we tend to believe RockShox’s claims of being 1.8 percent faster.
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Feedback Sports Velo Hinge 2.0 Review

An updated bicycle storage solution from Feedback Sports that’s designed to accommodate modern bikes with a range of wheel and tire sizes

Jan 30, 2025

Feedback Sport's Velo Hinge is a simple and affordable way to store most bikes on a wall and is far more effective than the cheap, hardware-store-style hook.
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GIANT PROSHIELD MENS MTB JACKET REVIEW – BREATHABLE RAIN AND COLD PROTECTION

This was our mountain bike jacket of choice when going to a bike park and having to ride the cold lift in the wind

Jan 27, 2025

Giant's Proshield mens MTB jacket warms well and has plenty of ventilation for cooler days on the bike when you need to stay warm, but you don’t want to overdo it.
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KALI INTERCEPTOR 2.0 HELMET REVIEW

Kali's second-generation Interceptor mountain bike helmet comes with a long list of improvements

Jan 22, 2025

The Interceptor 2.0 is the newest trail helmet released by Kali Protectives, integrating a Rheon low-density layer, which is a modern technology that provides protection against rotational and low G impacts.
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VOLER FLYBY HOODIE JACKET REVIEW – LIGHTWEIGHT PACKABLE PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS

Voler's Flyby Hoodie is light enough to take on every ride for those times when mother nature takes you by surprise

Jan 20, 2025

This made-in-the-USA jacket has front and back panels constructed from Voler’s Stratus fabric for wind protection.
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PARK TOOL HYDRAULIC BRAKE BLEED KIT REVIEW

Park Tool's hydraulic brake bleed kits might be the ultimate setup for the home mechanic who services a wide variety of mountain bikes

Jan 17, 2025

This tool is made for the person who expects to work on a wide variety of bikes or bike shops with high-traffic repairs.
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USWE WATERPROOF JACKET REVIEW – LIGHTWEIGHT AND WATERPROOF

A mountain bike jacket that keeps you riding on rainy days

Jan 13, 2025

USWE designed the Waterproof jacket to be lightweight, adequately breathable, and waterproof.
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RAILIAS PRO TAILGATE RACK SYSTEM REVIEW

Jan 9, 2025

When we first saw the Railias Tailgate rack system at the Sea Otter Classic in 2023, we were instantly intrigued.
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SPECIALIZED TRAIL ALPHA JACKET REVIEW – WARM AND EXCEPTIONALLY BREATHABLE

Mountain bikers sweat a lot so Specialized designed the Trail Alpha jacket to combine warmth and breathability

Jan 6, 2025

The Trail Alpha jacket is part of the new generation of warm yet highly breathable winter outerwear that’s designed for cold, dry conditions.
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LIMAR ARGO SUNGLASS REVIEW – LIGHTWEIGHT FULL COVERAGE EYE PROTECTION

Limar's Argo checks most of the boxes for mountain bike eyewear

Jan 3, 2025

Test riders were immediately enamored with the Argo’s combination of the large wraparound lens and and the lightweight, hardly-there feel of the glasses.
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RACE FACE CHESTER GRIP REVIEW – THE FIVE STAR GRIP THAT WON OUR TEST RIDERS’ HEARTS

An exceptionally soft compound, great shape, and multiple diameters make Race Face's Chester one of the best mountain bike grips out there right now

Dec 16, 2024

Our experience with the grips was similar to that of our first experience sleeping on a memory foam mattress; it’s as if our hands were floating in comfort.
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LEATT 7.0 HYDRADRI FLAT REVIEW – WINTER FLAT PEDAL SHOE PERFECTION

Leatt's winter flat pedal shoes are designed to check all the boxes a mountain biker could want from winter footwear

Dec 13, 2024

Leatt built these shoes around an integrated 10K/10K HydraDri membrane waterproof bootie with taped seams and a water-resistant zippered closure designed to keep these shoes impervious to moisture.
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ENDURO ENGINEERING MTB STAND REVIEW – A DIFFERENT TAKE ON BIKE STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

A pricey mountain bike stand that comes with some advantages

Dec 10, 2024

No doubt taking its inspiration from the off-road motorcycle world where motorcycles are supported on stands under the frame/motor, the Enduro Engineering MTB stand supports the mountain bike under its bottom bracket with the front wheel in…
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GOREWEAR LUPRA WINDSTOPPER JACKET REVIEW – ADAPTABLE TO WINTER VARIABLES

Gore's Windstopper mountain bike jacket is well thought out and versatile

Dec 9, 2024

It may not protect from driving rain like other rain-specific jackets or ventilate quite as well as cold-weather jackets, but very few bridge this gap as well as the Gorewear Lupra.
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GALFER SHARK ROTOR REVIEW

High end mountain bike brakes rotors for those looking for ultimate performace

Dec 5, 2024

Other than the trick aesthetics, the main benefit we noted is how resistant to heat-induced fade and how true these rotors stay.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: MBA’S 1989 REVIEW OF THE FIRST ROCKSHOX SUSPENSION FORK

RockShox was the first mass-produced mountain bike suspension fork and it changed everything

Dec 5, 2024

Rock Shox are going to blow the lid off of the critics of mountain bike suspension, because they answer all the questions that scofflaws have been asking.
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LONG TERM REVIEW: REYNOLD’S BLACKLABEL 329 TRAIL PRO WHEELS

Lightweight carbon trail wheels that may be too rigid for some

Dec 4, 2024

They provide an excellent platform to push against in these situations where we needed to maximize the pump and keep our momentum moving forward.
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THE FAST TRACK TO XC SPEED – SPECIALIZED FAST TRAK CONTROL TIRE REVIEW

A great balance of speed and grip for the cross country racer or rider

Nov 18, 2024

Overall, the Fast Traks feel fantastic on a fairly wide range of dry to moderately moist soils, with a perfect balance of trail feedback and absorption.
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FASTHOUSE TRACKER PACKABLE WINDBREAKER REVIEW – LIGHTWEIGHT PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS

This lightweight yet versatile mountain bike jacket packs down small enough to never leave behind

Nov 15, 2024

It stays true to the brand’s ethos, with a modern and minimalist design that is suitable for a wide range of variable weather conditions.
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DELTA PIVOT RACK REVIEW – A SWINGING WALL RACK THAT CHECKS ALL THE BOXES

This wall rack makes mountain bike storage a snap thanks to its swinging and folding design

Nov 11, 2024

We really like the fact that bikes can swing to either side, making it super easy to access the ones in the middle.
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SPECIALIZED TRAIL AIR SHORT REVIEW

These mountain bike shorts are lightweight and breathable but far from perfect

Nov 7, 2024

As comfortable as these shorts were, we found ourselves reaching deeper into our drawer to find something a little more practical more often than not.
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CHROMAG DUNE GRIP REVIEW – TWO COMPOUNDS TO SUIT PERSONAL PREFERENCES

Chromag's two compound offerings give personalized grip feel

Nov 6, 2024

This combination of features in the Chromag Dune grips makes them adaptable for a wide range of riders and riding conditions, whether the preference is for longevity and durability while still feeling soft or maximum grip performance and…
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