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    Salsa's new Blackthorn 145, with its subtle fade paintjob.

    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...

    Bike Reviews

    Cross-country bikes have evolved to be better on demanding descents. The ability to pop over roots with such ease and to rocket through flatter sections of trail make the Yeti ASR an awesome experience for a more traditional mountain biker who’s used to longer travel trail bikes.

    Yeti ASR Bike Review

    After taking a decade off from the ASR model, Yeti brought it back. For me, the timing of its arrival couldn’t have been better as sloppy...

    This updated iteration of the Switchblade has turned up the dial on speed and stability.

    Pivot Switchblade Talon Bike Review

    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...

    Component Reviews

    The newest OneUp Dropper Post is incredibly lightweight while remaining endlessly adjustable.

    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...

    Tenet Omen V2 Pedal Review

    Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson once wrote that while recording the 1982 heavy metal album “The Number of the Beast,” the band...

    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...

    Fox Union BOA Shoe Review

    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

    Evil Bikes Loopholes are made in America, 100% recyclable and come with a life time warranty.

    Evil Loopholes Wheelset Review

    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...

    Accessory Reviews