BikeYoke Barmate and Sagma 3D Component Review
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...
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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...
Excellent performance through months of adverse conditions. Most component reviews are relatively short-lived. They’re published when a product...
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...
It’s been a few years since I had the pleasure of riding the previous Pivot Switchblade. This is a model that has risen to legendary status in...
During the darkest part of the Northwest winter, I found myself aboard the new Specialized Epic 8 Evo Pro, a short-travel speed demon. After a nasty...
Component Reviews
OneUp V3 Dropper Post Component Review
Before the modern marvels of mountain biking technology graced our trails, the ancient riders of yore engaged in a time-honored tradition. This wasn...
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...
Few other bicycle components boast the same weighty legacy as Shimano’s Deore XT groupset. Originally introduced almost 40 years ago, Shimano...
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...
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...
Despite how many components go together to make a mountain bike, a rider still only has contact with two of them: pedals and handlebars. Any bike...
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...
I’ve only blown up one wheel in my lifetime (so far). The experience was oddly satisfying—sort of like snapping that first skateboard...
You can’t ride a bike without wheels. There are only a few things that are truly essential when it comes to riding your bike; wheels being two...
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...
