Pivot Firebird Bike Review
Enduro efficiency. Today Pivot is launching a new Firebird, hot on the heels of the Trailcat SL and LT which dropped earlier this spring. While this...
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More power, less weight, all mineral oil. SRAM has been busy. Along with the new mechanical Transmission which also launched today, the brand is...
Look mom, no batteries! Mechanical Transmission has landed. No batteries, cables are in again, time to buy some stick-on guides for the bike you...
Bike Reviews
Cannondale Habit LT LTD Bike Review
I have a bit of a personal connection to Cannondale. It was the top-tier brand at my local bike shop in Superior, Wisconsin growing up—shout...
We’re getting deeper into autumn in the Pacific Northwest. This shift leads to slick trails and cooler temperatures. The new Trek Top Fuel...
The Evil Wreckoning has been on my mind for a few years since the last review I did in 2020. With a fresh spec, including the latest kit from SRAM...
Component Reviews
Magped Gravity Pedal Component Review
Can magnets bridge the gap between clipless and flat pedals? Magped is no stranger to magnetic pedals. It’s in the name after all. The German...
BikeYoke has created a new way to think about cockpit geometry, and its already great saddle gets even better. In the spectrum of newsworthy mountain...
Excellent performance through months of adverse conditions. Most component reviews are relatively short-lived. They’re published when a product...
Apparel Reviews
Trek Rally WaveCel Helmet Review
In the early days of mountain biking, Keith Bontrager had a unique approach to product development—he actively hunted down riders who were...
Sensible, adaptable, and sustainable mountain bike apparel is always in style. This is what Patagonia consistently delivers with its clothing and...
While making good gear isn’t rocket science, Outdoor Research founder Ron Gregg might say it doesn’t hurt to have a Ph.D. in Applied...
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...
