Smith Pilot Affordable performance.
Smith makes a lot of mountain bike helmet models (9 by my rough count) with small variations in feature sets and intended use cases. But the story...
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Last year I reviewed POC’s Cularis helmet, and now the brand has a new “Pure” version. What makes it pure? Well, it’s $30...
Amidst this spring’s glut of e-bike news, there have also been several more affordable product announcements—some made to do one of the...
Bike Reviews
Pivot Shuttle AMP’d Even more watts.
It’s Sea Otter season, and the releases are coming in hot and heavy, so it shouldn’t be terribly surprising that Pivot has a new Shuttle...
Orbea’s latest Rallon might just have been the hottest bike of 2025. It checks all the boxes: swappable between downhill and enduro modes,...
There’s a new Devinci Spartan in town, and if you’ve been paying attention to the brand’s e-bike lineup, the suspension layout and...
Component Reviews
SRAM Ochain R More durable and easier to work on.
Ever since SRAM acquired Ochain last year, inquiring minds have wondered how it would affect the brand’s products. Now, we finally have an...
Some might argue that mountain bike innovation comes in cycles—predictable if you read the ancient Mayan calendars correctly. After all, it’s...
At the beginning of March, NOBL launched an all-new line of wheels, the Ethos collection. These wheels span the gamut, from the (claimed) lightest 30...
Apparel Reviews
Velocio Summer Apparel Apparel Review
Velocio’s summer collection is a strong contender that justifies its premium price tag with a high-end feel.
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...
It feels like flat pedal shoes are finally getting the attention and energy they deserve and Shimano's new GF8 is a great example.
Wheel & Tire Reviews
Specialized Radial Tires More grip, with the same support?
Spring is in the air. The sun is shining, the dirt is perfect, and Specialized has a brand new radial casing, just in time for Sea Otter. Last year...
Bontrager's parent company, Trek, did a lot of announcing in 2025. New bikes , new e-bikes —the hits kept coming. But, amid all that louder noise,...
How does the new Dissector stack up?
Accessory Reviews
Küat Piston ION Rack Easy to live with, easy to love.
Küat’s name has long been synonymous with high-end bike racks, and the Piston ION is the most affordable option in the brand’s...
1UP is best known for its super durable, made-in-the-USA, no-nonsense tray racks. Sure, the brand sells the Recon vertical rack I reviewed last year...
Outbound's new Portal light is bigger, puts out more light, and lasts longer.
