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First-Ever Flips and Whips on a Moving Train: Watch the ‘Red Bull Bike Express’

Watch ‘Red Bull Bike Express,” as Dawid Godziek performs the first-ever mountain bike freeride run on a moving train.

Written by Seiji Ishii September 13, 2024

Win Red Bull Rampage Tickets to See First-Ever Women’s Event

Would you like to watch eight of the best women freeriders compete in the Utah desert next month? Then this sweepstakes is for you.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 11, 2024

Race-Winning Speed With Longer Legs: Thömus Lightrider World Cup Mountain Bike Review

Swiss brand Thömus has been a fixture at the front of professional mountain bike races. The Lightrider World Cup showed us why.

Written by Seiji Ishii September 03, 2024

Schwalbe Radial Mountain Bike Tires: Why They Exist and Why You Should Care

Schwalbe introduced radial mountain bike tires. Read on to learn why and how this innovation could help your riding.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 15, 2024

Two Friends, 30 Years, 3,000 Miles of Leadville MTB Races

Leadville 100 MTB’s 30th anniversary also celebrated the 30th consecutive finish for John Callahan and Todd Murray.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 13, 2024

Shimano Pledges $10M to Support Mountain Bike Trails Globally

MTB trails can cost upward of $10,000 per mile, so the bike company’s donation could go a long way.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 30, 2024

Girls Rejoice: Liv Launches Faith, Its First Full-Suspension Youth Bikes

Liv has been leading the charge for women’s cycling since 2008, with the brand rightfully securing faithful customers and fans.

Written by Seiji Ishii June 13, 2024

Finally, Women Mountain Bikers to Compete at Red Bull Rampage

For more than 20 years, Red Bull Rampage has been one of mountain biking’s biggest events — and now women riders will share the spotlight.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 05, 2024

Speed Never Felt So Plush: Pivot Mach 4 SL World Cup XTR Review

The Pivot Mach 4 SL World Cup XTR is a full-blown race machine with the benefits of DW-link dual link suspension.

Written by Seiji Ishii June 03, 2024

Enter the ‘Flow State’: Heli MTB Trips on World’s Longest Rideable Granite Slabs

Flow State Guiding offers world-class heli-assisted granite slab mountain biking, unparalleled views of British Columbia’s Coastal Mountains, and a lakeside base camp.

Written by Will Brendza May 23, 2024

McLaren Launches the Most Powerful Trail-Legal Electric Mountain Bike Ever

Supercar and F1 team brand McLaren launches four electric mountain bikes today. Here are the details.

Written by Seiji Ishii May 16, 2024

Efficient, Reliable, Steady: Revel Ranger Is the ‘Honda’ of Mountain Bikes

The Revel Ranger got a makeover last year, making one of our favorite mountain bikes even better. Check out our review of the new Ranger!

Written by Seiji Ishii May 13, 2024

Fun Factor Over Lap Times: Canyon Spectral 125 CF9 Long-Term Review

The Canyon Spectral 125 CF9 is a category-defier that wanted to hop and skip in quests for the most fun. Check out our long-term review.

Written by Seiji Ishii May 09, 2024

Bike Heist: Frameworks Race Team Seeks Info After Team Van Ransacked

Help the Frameworks Race Team return to the professional downhill racing circuit. Keep an eye out for Frameworks DH bikes in the UK and Europe.…

Written by Seiji Ishii May 09, 2024

Fanny Packs and Flow Tracks: Mountain Bike Hip Pack Showdown

We tested so many mountain biking hip packs! These are the four that stood out during our extensive testing.

Written by Bergen Tjossem May 06, 2024

Kona Ouroboros Review: Gravel and Bikepacking Steed With a Mountain Bike Heart

The Kona Ouroboros blurs the lines between a gravel bike and hardtail mountain bike. The result? Incredible capability.

Written by Mark Wilson April 30, 2024

Shimano Groupset Hierarchy Explained: Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, and Gravel

Whether evaluating a new bike or planning to upgrade one you already own, you’ll need to understand the various component specs.

Written by Mark Wilson and Seiji Ishii April 22, 2024

$100K: Gates Belt Drive Offers Huge Bounty for World Cup Downhill Win

Think you’ve got what it takes to win a downhill race with a belt drive? If so, Gates will give you $100,000 for a victory…

Written by Andrew McLemore April 17, 2024

The Best Mountain Bike Grips of 2024

We tested the best mountain bike grips of 2024 with options for every riding style, preference, and budget.

Written by Jeremy Benson, Matthew Medendorp and Morgan Tilton April 14, 2024

Finally, an E-MTB You Can Afford: Aventon Ramblas First Look Review

The Aventon Ramblas is the brand’s first true mountain bike, and for an e-MTB, it’s very affordable.

Written by Mark Wilson April 02, 2024

Does Handlebar Compliance Matter? Watch This Legit Test to Find Out

Does handlebar compliance really matter on mountain bikes? Watch this video of a super-legitimate test to find out!

Written by Seiji Ishii April 02, 2024

Save Up to $1K on E-Bikes During the Upway Spring Sale

Save big on all styles of e-bikes during the Upway Spring Sale event.

Wildly Popular Mid-Travel Mountain Bike Just Got Better: Revel Rascal V2 Review

The new Revel Rascal proved to be a mid-travel bike that made me rethink having an XC bike and a trail bike.

Written by Berne Broudy March 19, 2024

Watch ‘In the Know’: Brandon Semenuk’s Casual Approach to Insane Freeriding

Level up your coffee break with some incredible freeriding in the surreal landscapes of Utah, courtesy of one of the sport’s best.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 14, 2024

Vancouver’s Singletrack Is Better Than Yours: Rossignol Rips in ‘Island Flow’ Bike Edit

Yes, it’s still ski season — but that doesn’t mean you can’t get hyped for mountain biking with a rad video from Rossignol of two…

Written by Will Brendza March 04, 2024

Cockpit Carryall: Revelate Designs Handlebar Harness Carries Anything

The Revelate Designs Handlebar Harness is a semi-rigid mount designed to carry cylindrical items.

Written by Laura Killingbeck February 26, 2024

Pivot Switchblade Mountain Bike Review: Updated Classic Is Still a Jack-of-All-Trades

The latest reiteration of the Pivot Switchblade didn’t disappoint. It’s a a vastly capable trail/enduro bike that can still do it all.

Written by Zach Overholt February 13, 2024

Go Fast, Have Fun: Cannondale Scalpel SE2 Blends the Best of XC, Trail

The Cannondale Scalpel SE2 delivered nimble handling, efficient power delivery over terrain unfit for a pure XC bike.

Written by Seiji Ishii January 16, 2024

Buy One Full-Suspension MTB, Get One Free: Kona Bicycles Sale Is Craziest Yet

Kona Bicycles’ BOGO sale on its popular Process line is a rare chance to expand your quiver on the cheap — or finally get your…

Written by Zach Overholt December 12, 2023

30-Day Mountain Bike Challenge: Shred Like a Pro With Free Video Tutorials From Aaron Lutze

Lutze will cover 30 critical mountain biking skills in 30 short videos, dropping a new one each day on his YouTube channel.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 01, 2023

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