Mountain Bike Archives

The Scully Bar, a New Long Distance Alt Bar by Whisky Parts Co.

When it comes to staying comfy on your bicycle, handlebars are a critical part of the equation, and bike component maker, Whisky Parts Co’s says…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 21, 2023

The Best Dropper Posts of 2023

Dropper posts allow us to adjust our saddle height with the push of a lever, helping to enhance comfort, efficiency, and most importantly, control while…

Written by Paul Clauss July 27, 2023

The Best Mountain Bike Shoes of 2023

As a critical connection between you and your bike, finding the best mountain bike shoes is very important. Good shoes provide stability, control, and protection…

Written by Jeremy Benson July 06, 2023

New $99 Lazer Cerro Helmet is Gravel Focused with Road Benefits

Gravel is in vogue, but lots of the products arriving with gravel in the name feature some excellent non-gravel specific benefits as well. The new…

Written by Jordan Villella June 15, 2023

Pivot Mach 4SL gets faster, lighter & adds dual travel modes

The new Pivot Mach 4SL gets faster and more capable, with multi-position suspension, more travel, and a much lighter frame!

Written by Tyler Benedict May 23, 2023

Pinarello Preps All-New Dogma XC Mountain Bike for Paris 2024 Olympics

Pinarello began developing this Dogma XC bike just in fall 2022, with Ferrand-Prévot & Pidcock’s feedback to craft a world-class super bike

Written by Jordan Villella May 11, 2023

Specialized Turbo Levo SL Review: This Light Weight eBike is Worth the Wait

The Ultimate Trail Bike. That’s a bold statement. Particularly if you’re lumping both e-bikes and standard mountain bikes into the same category. Hyperbolic claims aside,…

Written by Zach Overholt May 04, 2023

Specialized Turbo Levo SL Gen 2 Has More Power & Torque, Mixed Wheels & Adjustable Geo

The wait is over. The new from-the-ground-up Specialized Levo SL eMTB is here.

Written by Zach Overholt May 04, 2023

Fox Introduces Their First Visor-free Helmet, the Crossframe Pro for Downcountry & Gravel

With a history in motocross and gravity-fueled mountain biking, Fox Racing is known for its aggressive aesthetic. So it may raise a few eyebrows then…

Written by Zach Overholt May 02, 2023

Pole Bicycles Releases Newly Named Voima ID eMTB

Finnish mountain bike brand, Pole Bicycles announced that their Voima e-MTB is changing and getting some updates as well as a name change, now being…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 26, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Savilia Blunk’s RockRider XC with Prototype Manitou XC Fork

Sea Otter Classic is packed to the gills with professional racers of all disciplines — racing or not. We were lucky to catch up with…

Written by Jordan Villella April 24, 2023

New Wolf Tooth ReMote Pro Has Ground-Breaking Adjustability at the Lever

To get the most out of your dropper post, the lever needs to be in the right place at the right time. Having a dropper…

Written by Zach Overholt April 20, 2023

Live Mas! State Bicycle X Taco Bell Klunker Turns up the Heat

Get the hot sauce ready! Arizona’s own State Bicycle Co. is announcing a fun collaboration with the iconic Taco Bell to produce a limited edition…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 20, 2023

There’s a New Revel Ranger in Town w/ New Rear Triangle, Hardware, UDH & More!

It seems like it was just yesterday that Revel introduced the Ranger. OK, it was three years ago at this point, but it still feels…

Written by Zach Overholt April 11, 2023

MTB Racing Returns to Durango w/ New Single Day, 4-Stage Durango Derby

Elite mountain bike racing is set to make a comeback in Durango, Colorado this fall. More than just elite racing though, the all-new Durango Derby…

Written by Zach Overholt March 16, 2023

Roots Run Deep: Is Richie Rude Going Back to DH Racing on Yeti Prototype?

From Yeti Cycles: “Yeti Cycles is excited to announce Roots Run Deep: Richie Rude, a film highlighting the life and career of one of most…

Written by Steve Fisher March 10, 2023

Why Cycles Get Reborn as Revel Bikes, But with Same Great Titanium Designs

Fans of Why Cycles, don’t worry. The bikes aren’t going anywhere, though they’ll now be known as Revels!

Written by Zach Overholt March 01, 2023

New Shimano Hubs Ditch Cup & Cone for Affordable, Modular, Sealed Bearing Design

Bicycle component giant Shimano has released a new modular, mid-level hub line to coincide with the launch of its new CUES mid-level line.

Written by Ron Frazelle February 28, 2023

Shimano CUES Reinvents Mid-Tier Groups With Intercompatible 9-, 10-, and 11-Speed Components

Bicycle component giant Shimano releases its new, cross-compatible, durable CUES component group, replacing all of its mid-tier groups.

Written by Zach Overholt and Ron Frazelle February 28, 2023

The LAST TARVO V2 Increases Travel, Still Claims to Be the World’s Lightest Enduro Bike

Germany’s LAST releases the TARVO V2. The ‘lightest enduro bike in the world’ gets more travel and a few design tweaks for 2023.

Written by Steve Fisher February 28, 2023

7mesh Headquarters Tour: Adapting to a Future of PFAS-Free Outerwear

Steve visits 7mesh’s headquarters in Squamish, British Columbia, to see how it creates quality clothing and gets a lesson on our PFAS-free future.

Written by Steve Fisher February 24, 2023

Shimano MW702 Winter Shoes Review: Better Fit, Better Protection From the Elements

The Shimano MW702 replaces the outgoing MW701 and expounds on some of the newer features that the MW701 brought to the Shimano winter shoe line.

Written by Jordan Villella February 24, 2023

Danny MacAskill’s Wheelie Project Goes Behind the Scenes On One Wheel

Is there any bike trick more iconic and universal than the wheelie? To celebrate the love of riding on one wheel, the trials legend put…

Written by Zach Overholt February 22, 2023

Unique Vents Give the New Bell Full 10 Spherical DH helmet Impressive Ventilation

I’ll never forget Bell’s print ads from the 90’s, cleverly asking “Is your kid wearing $100 shoes and a $10 helmet?” If you agree your…

Written by Steve Fisher February 16, 2023

Rapha X Brain Dead MTB Trail Collection Leans Into Post-Punk Style

Rapha today announces an all-new collaboration with Brain Dead, the LA-based international brand, creating a limited edition MTB collection of on and off-bike apparel inspired…

Written by Jordan Villella February 07, 2023

Spotted: Is This a New XC Suspension Fork & Shock From Ohlins?

If you’ve been following the world cross-country mountain bike scene, you’ll notice some team movement this year. Former World Champion Jordan Sarrou announced in November…

Written by Jordan Villella February 03, 2023