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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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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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Metal vs. Resin—Shimano Brake Pad Comparison

Choosing modulation over sheer power

Mush Is For Oatmeal, Not for Brakes
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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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THROWBACK // MOUNTAIN BIKING 23 YEARS AGO // TRICK BIKES & TOP RIDERS

Looking bike at John Tomac, the Klein Mantra, the Gary Fisher Joshua frame, Cadel Evans and more
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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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MBA Brake Shootout: Shimano SLX Vs. XTR

Battle of the Brakes
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Mountain Bike Action Product Test: Sidi Dominator 10 MTB Shoe

Handmade versatility
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KIALANI HINES TAKES SECOND B.C. WIN AND NIELS BENSINK TAKES FIRST CRANKWORX WIN IN DAY TWO OF…

Riders say fast starts and sweet spot in sticky right hander key to success in RockShox Pump Track Challenge SilverStar

SILVERSTAR MOUNTAIN RESORT, BC, October 1, 2021 — Day Two of Crankworx B.C. racing at SilverStar Mountain Resort, with one competitor on a solid gold streak, and another earning his first Crankworx top of the box. Niels Bensink (NED)…
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PRODUCT TEST: BOX TWO PRIME 9 GROUPSET

Box Components might not be the first name on your list when looking for a new groupset, but Box Components has made some noteworthy innovations,...
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PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ALL-NEW FOX 34 FORK

Across the board, the new fork outperformed our expectations—from the added stiffness at the...
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CLIP-SHOE SHOOTOUT

10 Clipless Shoes Face-Off
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PRODUCT TEST: FLY RACING SUPER D JERSEY & RADIUM SHORTS

From motocross to mountain bikes, Fly Racing does it all!
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PRODUCT REVIEW: LEATT MTB. 4.0 ENDURO V21 HELMET

From bike parks to singletrack, one lid does it all
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GEAR-BAG MEGA-TEST

If You Don't Have One, You Need One!
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PRODUCT REVIEW: FIZIK GRAVITA TENSOR SHOES

The goal for the new Gravita line of shoes was to blend the form-fitting and lightweight feel of an XC shoe with the durability and walkability of a true gravity shoe. Well,...
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PRODUCT REVIEW: ENVE ALLOY MOUNTAIN STEM

Enve is well-regarded as a top-level composite engineering company, but what most don’t know is...
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Product Review: Bike Ahead Biturbo RS Wheels

A new level of construction is here
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Product Review: Sena M1 & M1 Evo Smart MTB Helmets

All things considered, Sena’s M1 helmet is a solid option for riders for whom communication is a priority. Meanwhile,...
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Product Review: Somewear Global Hotspot

With 100-percent global satellite coverage, this small device is designed to be an asset for every adventure.

The Somewear Global Hotspot gives any smartphone the ability to keep working when cellular service is out of reach.
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Product Review: Apidura Backcountry Packs

Each pack has a little something different about it that makes it unique

Whether you are the type of rider who goes out for a quick ride in the mountains or you have plans to spend a few nights under the stars, it’s difficult to find a flaw in these versatile, high-quality...
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Blurring Moto with MTB

If you follow enduro mountain bike racing, you’ve probably seen small plastic hand covers on some of the top pros’ bikes.
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