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.
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...
My rides on the new Devinci Troy have underscored why the Canadian bike maker has marketed this model as a “quiver killer.” With 160...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Curious Creatures has joined the apparel party to ensure that what we wear riding is just as fun as the experience itself. With construction and...
When you consider that many animals begin walking immediately after being born, it can make the development of a human baby seem, well, rather...
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...
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
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...
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...
The Kid’s Ride Shotgun seat is a front-mounted child’s bike seat that creates a fun, safe and engaging way to introduce riding to a...
