Canyon Spectral AL 6 Bike Review
Is this the most affordable, and the lightest trail bike we'll ride this year?
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It feels like flat pedal shoes are finally getting the attention and energy they deserve and Shimano's new GF8 is a great example.
Part long-term checkup, and part manifesto about the Top Fuel, and other bikes of its ilk.
Bike Reviews
Pivot Shuttle SL/AM Pro XO Bike Review
The new Shuttle SL/AM isn't Pivot's lightest e-bike, or their most powerful. Instead it's meant to strike a balance that appeals to most riders, on most trails.
While Yeti’s full power 160E has been around for several years, and has a nice bunch of accolades and race wins to its name, the MTe is the brand’s...
Big power, big responsibility.
Component Reviews
Fox 36 Factory GRIP X2 Fork Review
Fox’s new 36 fork is an exercise in refinement. Lots of little details add up to make for a plusher, more confident suspension experience.
The new wireless Di2 XTR drivetrain is backward-compatible, shifts fast under load and should be more robust, easier to maintain, and should stay...
They’re the Shimano XTR brakes you know and love, without the frustrating parts. And yes, they use a new lower viscosity mineral oil.
Apparel Reviews
Fox Enduro Pro Knee Guards Pad Review
There are plenty of marquee products that everybody wants to write and read about. Knee pads don’t typically make that list, and thus, we don’t typically write that much about them. Unless they’re good. Really good.
The performance you’d expect, without laces. Bike shop employees, more experienced friends, and anyone else tasked with giving flat pedal shoe...
An updated classic, and an all-new downhill helmet. This spring, Smith launched two new helmets: the updated Forefront 3, and the brand new Hardline...
Wheel & Tire Reviews
Updated Specialized Butcher and Eliminator Tires Tire Review
The same tires we loved, now with even more grip. Specialized is coming into the Spring 2025 release season hot with updates to all four of its tire...
Overkill at its best. Last fall, Schwalbe announced a slew of updates to its tire line, all centered around a new Radial casing. But Schwalbe didn...
The neon lights of Las Vegas cast their familiar glow across the casino floor as high rollers push stacks of chips toward the center of the table. In...
Accessory Reviews
USWE Rush 8L Hydration Vest Accessory Review
There’s something beautifully simple about the right to roam—wandering through nature unencumbered, exploring trails with the freedom that comes from...
When Bill Gates proclaimed, "Content is king," back in 1996, he tapped into a future truth about our digital society. Today, this phrase...
In 2024, as we welcome the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, we're reminded of the enduring symbolism of dragons—creatures revered...
