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
Latest Reviews
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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.
My rides on the new Devinci Troy have underscored why the Canadian bike maker has marketed this model as a “quiver killer.” With 160...
The Orbea Occam LT seems as if it was purpose-built for my natural riding style. I prefer a bike that can climb efficiently up steep terrain while...
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.
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...
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...
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...
When you consider that many animals begin walking immediately after being born, it can make the development of a human baby seem, well, rather...
Security on the bike means many things to many riders—defense in challenging terrain, confidence when trying new features, or insurance in the...
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...
