Long Term Review: Trek Top Fuel Bike Review
Part long-term checkup, and part manifesto about the Top Fuel, and other bikes of its ilk.
Reviews
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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...
The new wireless Di2 XTR drivetrain is backward-compatible, shifts fast under load and should be more robust, easier to maintain, and should stay...
Bike Reviews
Yeti MTe T3 Bike Review
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 first foray into the lighter weight, lower power market. And an impressive foray it is.
Big power, big responsibility.
A compelling mix of adrenaline and adventure. Salsa is coming into the spring riding season hot with two new bikes in the Blackthorn family, the...
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.
They’re the Shimano XTR brakes you know and love, without the frustrating parts. And yes, they use a new lower viscosity mineral oil.
Flat pedals are simple, right? Stick some pins on there, make them in pretty colors, and sell them to neanderthals like me who refuse to ride...
Apparel Reviews
5.10 Freerider Pro BOA Shoe Review
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...
In the early days of mountain biking, Keith Bontrager had a unique approach to product development—he actively hunted down riders who were...
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...
