Product Tests

The stiffness of the fork’s chassis paired with new and updated internals not only makes it unique from DVO’s other offerings, but it also stands out among the other long-travel, single-crown forks with 38mm stanchions.
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The Hillbilly Grid Trail is a great choice for anyone wanting the grip of a soft-compound, open-tread downhill tire without the extreme weight that often comes with it.
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Of the many helmets we’ve tested over the years, we feel the Endura MT500 fits more comfortably than a vast majority of the others
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Even our test riders who typically ride without gloves loved the feel of these light and airy models
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It was always comfortable no matter when we wore it, which made it an easy choice for longer days in the saddle.
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The Kovee wheels deliver every bit of performance and technology you’d find in an aftermarket wheel with a higher price tag.
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It might be heavy and have polarizing styling, but its fit, comfort and ventilation are well above average.
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They’re not the light, air-like gloves that many of the wrecking crew prefer, and they don’t breathe nearly as well as a lot of gloves on the market, but they’re just nice to wear.
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Few pieces of outer wear are as versatile as a vest, and Yeti’s take is exceptionally good.
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This windbreaker is perfect for any rider who regularly rides in mild variable weather conditions or where light rain is common.
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Overall, the Cliffhanger is one of the better half-shell helmets out there right now.
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Not wanting to upset the flow of the weekend, we continued to ride the cracked rim for three days, including some bike-park action, without any issues
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We tested Rapha’s jacket in driving rain, and it delivers on the promise of being more breathable and water-resistant than previous Gore-Tex materials, but only marginally so.
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Although it rolled fast, the braking performance was still excellent and provided consistent and predictable traction when slowing down, particularly on steeper descents.
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Endura’s first-generation MT500 rain jacket has been in our test rotation for years and remained unbeatable until we tried the second-generation version.
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Between the durable back material and smart D30 pad placement on the outermost two knuckles (the ones that take the brunt of the punishment) the Flexair Pro quickly became a wrecking crew favorite.
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These tools are not inexpensive but exactly what the high-end enthusiasts need in their collection.
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Ibis, Race Face and Reserve have aluminum wheels with the same warranty replacement program as their carbon counterparts.
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We will admit to being skeptical when we first saw the Handlebar Jack.
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Just one hub or pivot replacement will likely cost you the same as this kit in shop labor, so if you ride a lot, especially in wet climates, it will pay for itself quickly.
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Hunt designed its Proven Race XC UD wheels to be their lightest competitive XC race wheels by making just about everything you can think of out of carbon.
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Our tall, lanky test crew that often has issues with inseam length reviewed the medium-tall size and loved having the pants go all the way to the shoes.
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JOHN TOMAC AND THE SE RACING SHOCKER TEST FROM MBA, MARCH 1987 John Tomac (shown above) was MBA's top test rider when we rode and evaluated this early, mixed-wheel ("mullet") mountain bike for our March 1987 issue. The bike had a 26-inch…
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Reserve has come a long way in a short time in the wheel world.
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These gloves are for the minimalist who wants a hardly-there feel.
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Prestacycle makes a lot of small and useful torque wrenches, but this one is designed to be the most useful on the go.
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This unique design allows Enduro to use bearings with larger balls, which increases their load capacity.
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These tires are so good that some testers consider them a “cheater tire.”
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