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The Science Of Picking The Right Handlebar Height

Too Rise, Or Not To Rise, Is The Question
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DAKINE DRIFT FLAT-PEDAL SHOE REVIEW

Drifting off the mark

All in all, these were good shoes for a weekend trail ride or local dirt jump session, but there are better-performing options available at a more affordable price.
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MBA’s TIRE SEALANT SHOOTOUT

See which sealants worked best in this test that we did a few years ago

Don't Leave Home Without Some
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SPECIALIZED 2FO ROOST CANVAS FLAT-PEDAL SHOE REVIEW

Grip and style

Specialized’s 2FO Roost Canvas features an upper that is made from, as you might have guessed, durable canvas.
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BLAST FROM THE PAST: MBA’S WHEEL-WAR SHOOTOUT— 29″ vs. 27.5″ vs. 26″

What's The Right Wheel Size For You?

Shootout: Wheel Wars—29 vs 27.5 vs 26 This story first appeared in our March 2012 issue, when only a few companies were offering bikes with 27.5-inch (650b) wheels. At that time, the dilemma for most riders was to choose between bikes with…
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NORTHWAVE MULTICROSS FLAT PEDAL SHOE REVIEW

Feel the flow

Northwave’s Multicross is intended to be a lightweight, modern shoe built for the outdoors with support for trail riding.
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VIDEO: SANTA CRUZ HIGHTOWER 3 BIKE TEST

The Santa Cruz Hightower 3 ride test

The Hightower is one of Santa Cruz' most versatile bikes and seems to blur the lines between the trail and all mountain categories.
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Metal vs. Resin—Shimano Brake Pad Comparison

Choosing modulation over sheer power

Mush Is For Oatmeal, Not for Brakes
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SHIMANO GR903 FLAT-PEDAL SHOE REVIEW

Shimano's gravity kicks

The new Ultread compound rubber is the highlight of these shoes.
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TESTED: ENDURA MT500 BURNER FLAT PEDAL SHOES

Flat pedal grip

Endura is a company that is familiar to riders for its clothing, and the company has recently added shoes to its line.
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TESTED: 100% S2 AND S3 EYEWEAR

Is the S2 or S3 sunglass right for you?

With deep roots in motocross, 100% has been making a big splash in the world of cycling.
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SPINERGY MXX 30 WHEEL REVIEW – NOT YOUR EVERYDAY SPOKES

Different spokes deliver a unique ride quality

Readers with memories of bike culture from the ’90s will know the Spinergy name well.
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REVIEW: YAKIMA’S SURPRISINGLY GOOD STAGETWO HITCH RACK

Highly evolved bike transportation

This rack is their premium offering with all the bells and whistles one would expect from a high-end hitch rack capable of carrying two to four bikes.
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REVIEW: ORTLIEB SEAT-PACK AND FRAME-PACK RC WATERPROOF BIKEPACKING BAGS

Solutions for your next adventure

These bags might seem like a big cost upfront at first, but if more adventures are on the horizon, these Ortlieb bags are a worthy investment towards long-lasting and reliable pack solutions.
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GIMMICK OR INNOVATION? AVERY REMTECH MAGNETIC CLIPLESS PEDAL REVIEW

A new way to connect

Overall, this is neither a clip nor a platform pedal; it is a special blend of the two for a completely different riding experience.
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MBA WRECKING CREW TESTED: ROCKYMOUNTS MONORAIL 2 HITCH RACK

The ultimate takeaway is the adaptability of the MonoRail.

The MonoRail is a smooth-operating hitch rack that is tough enough for your mountain shuttle journeys.
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MBA WRECKING CREW FAVORITE: TROY LEE DESIGNS A3 HELMET

TLD’s helmet evolution continues

It was love at first ride with the A3 for many of the wrecking crew members.
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MBA WRECKING CREW TESTED: HAMMERHEAD KAROO 2 CYCLING COMPUTER

A new way to connect and display

The Karoo 2 has been released with an all-new look, hardware and software.
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APPAREL REVIEW: CLUB RIDE’S CASUAL STYLE THAT PERFORMS ON AND OFF THE BIKE

Gear that is ready for you and the trails ahead

Known for a casual look that functions on and off the bike, Club Ride is all about ditching “regular” mountain bike clothing.
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APPAREL REVIEW: PNW’S IMPRESSIVE NEW COLLECTION

PNW nailed its first apparel launch with a sleek minimalist design in a complete kit that is affordable and can be used in multiple conditions.
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POC APPAREL REVIEW: ARE THEIR $500 DUNGAREES WORTH THE PRICE?

Our favorite feature of the Dungarees is the multiple ventilation ports/pockets that can be opened to maximize airflow.
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SPRING APPAREL REVIEW: GIRO’S VERSATILE HEAD TO TOE KIT

Gear that is ready for you and the trails ahead

They are a bit pricey, but the investment in the Havoc shorts is worthwhile, as they are great for multiple conditions.
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SPRING APPAREL REVIEW: TROY LEE DESIGNS DRIFT

Gear that is ready for you and the trails ahead

Troy Lee Designs’ Drift gear is the lightest, most trail-focused collection in its line.
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TESTED: FOX MAINFRAME MIPS HELMET

Blending safety with value

This helmet design is aimed at the trail rider looking to save a buck and still get cutting-edge safety.
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PRODUCT REVIEW: ROCKYMOUNTS MONORAIL 2 BIKE RACK

The bike rack that you will love to use
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PRODUCT REVIEW: FIZIK GRAVITA TENSOR SHOES

These shoes are burly enough to handle rough tracks, yet their performance-first design provides efficiency for everyday trail rides.
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PRODUCT REVIEW: ENVE ALLOY MOUNTAIN STEM

Enve’s goal for the new alloy Mountain stem was to utilize the design of its existing M Series carbon stems, but offer them at less than half the price.
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FIRST RIDE CANYON SPECTRAL 125

CANYON'S NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE

CANYON SPECTRAL 125 Welcome the all-new Spectral 125 to the Canyon family. Canyon has intended for this to be its Swiss army bike and a quiver killer. We saw Spectral's all-new platform launch last year with multiple options from…
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NEW KIT DAY: FASTHOUSE MTB APPAREL REVIEW

Fasthouse has taken another step in the right direction, with high-quality materials and stitching and a great fit.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: WHEEL-WAR SHOOTOUT— 29″ vs. 27.5″ vs. 26″

This story first appeared in our March 2012 issue, when only a few companies were offering bikes with 27.5-inch (650b) wheels. At that time, the dilemma for most riders was to choose between bikes with 26 and 29-inch wheels. Take a look back at what we said about the three wheel-size choices, back in the day when the 26-inchers still ruled the market

What's The Right Size For You?
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Product Tests

Drifting off the mark

See which sealants worked best in this test that we did a few years ago

Grip and style

What's The Right Wheel Size For You?

Feel the flow

The Santa Cruz Hightower 3 ride test

Choosing modulation over sheer power

Shimano's gravity kicks

Flat pedal grip

Is the S2 or S3 sunglass right for you?

Different spokes deliver a unique ride quality

Highly evolved bike transportation

Solutions for your next adventure

A new way to connect

The ultimate takeaway is the adaptability of the MonoRail.

TLD’s helmet evolution continues

A new way to connect and display

Gear that is ready for you and the trails ahead

Gear that is ready for you and the trails ahead

Gear that is ready for you and the trails ahead

Blending safety with value

CANYON'S NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE

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