Spank Vibrocore Bar and Stem Cockpit Review
Bike technology progression isn’t always a straight line. Sometimes, manufacturers take two steps forward and one step back. Take mountain bike...
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Every time a shorter travel bike rolls into Freehub Media headquarters, I can’t help but get a little bit excited. My one-bike quiver is a 170-...
Security on the bike means many things to many riders—defense in challenging terrain, confidence when trying new features, or insurance in the...
Bike Reviews
Trek Slash Gen 6 Bike Review
The all-new Trek Slash is beefed up in celebration of its sixth iteration. This fresh design features an oversized, 19-tooth idler pulley and a high-...
In a world of wagon wheels, the Pivot Shadowcat stands out with smaller hoops. This isn’t a bike whose sole purpose is to satisfy the 27.5-inch...
For years, I’ve been intrigued by Yeti’s Switch Infinity translational pivot bikes. There’s something inviting about the Golden,...
Component Reviews
We Are One Da Bar and Stem Cockpit Review
Imagine moving through the world with the precision and stealth of a ninja, each step meticulously calculated, each movement effortless and poised....
I’ve heard that when the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle landed on the moon, people ran outside to try and see the spectacle with their own eyes....
Brakes are the unsung heroes of speed. When I first got into mountain biking, what most surprised me was how slowing down had just as much to do with...
Apparel Reviews
Leatt MTB Enduro 3.0 Helmet Review
The world of products claiming dual or even multiple functionalities sometimes appears too good to be true. Can a single liquid truly take on the...
Invisibility is a remarkable thing. It works for superheroes, and for all sorts of real, self-camouflaging animals. It can mean the difference...
There comes a time in many riders' lives when a critical choice must be made: do you try to look cool in front of your friends and ride the...
Wheel & Tire Reviews
Continental Kryptotal & Argotal Tires Tire Review
In college, I nearly failed Chemistry 101 because I struggled to memorize the periodic table of elements. Being forced to learn all those funky names...
A wheelset is one of the most important build considerations for any bike. Various factors including the quality of the hubs, strength of the rims...
I’ve only blown up one wheel in my lifetime (so far). The experience was oddly satisfying—sort of like snapping that first skateboard...
Accessory Reviews
Thule RoundTrip Duffel Bag Accessory Reviews
Nature, in its infinite wisdom, always finds efficient solutions for intricate challenges. Consider the honeybee meticulously crafting hexagonal...
Balance is everything, in life as well as when shooting photos on a ride. We photographers often find ourselves sacrificing the fun of a ride if we...
Short of coaxing along an actual packhorse, I prefer to be over-prepared on a ride. Do you need a pump? Use mine. A snack? Take your pick. Would you...
