Salsa Blackthorn 145 Bike Review
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...
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FSA rounds out its range with this gravity-oriented wheelset. We never know when we will do something for the last time, no matter how familiar it...
More drop, less money, no cables. Last week SRAM released their new, wired Transmission and Motive brakes , effectively adding a shift cable back...
Bike Reviews
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...
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
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...
Excellent performance through months of adverse conditions. Most component reviews are relatively short-lived. They’re published when a product...
Before the modern marvels of mountain biking technology graced our trails, the ancient riders of yore engaged in a time-honored tradition. This wasn...
Apparel Reviews
Smith Forefront 3 and Hardline Helmets Helmet Review
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...
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...
Perched high in the mountains, the Leontopodium alpinum, or Stella Alpina flower, thrives in harsh winter conditions, a symbol of rugged beauty and...
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...
Asheville, North Carolina is a city where nature’s grandeur meets human ingenuity. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this...
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...
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...
Nature, in its infinite wisdom, always finds efficient solutions for intricate challenges. Consider the honeybee meticulously crafting hexagonal...
The human eye is a marvel of evolution. As the second-most complex organ in our body with more than 2 million working parts, these little spheres...
