2015 SRAM X01 DH 7-Speed Drivetrain
SRAM's X01 DH 7-Speed Drivetrain offers the best available performance, but there are other factors to consider, too.
Noah Bodman
WTB Riddler Tire
The WTB Riddler is a 27.5" semi-slick tire that rolls fast while still cornering very well.
Race Face SixC 35 Carbon Bar and Atlas DM 35 Stem
The Race Face SixC 35 Carbon Bar and Atlas DM 35 Stem offer the best combination of stiffness and vibration damping of any 35mm bar we've tested.
2015 Canfield Brothers 27.5 Jedi
The 2015 Canfield Jedi handles gnarly, rough trails better than any other bike we've been on.
Park Tool ATD-1 Adjustable Torque Driver
The Park ATD-1 Adjustable Torque Driver is a handy tool that makes setting precise bolt torques on expensive components easy.
Video: 2015 Canfield Brothers 27.5 Jedi Preview
Noah Bodman has been riding the new 27.5" Canfield Jedi in a variety of terrain, take a look. (Review coming soon.)
Kali Avatar X Helmet
The Kali Avatar X full face helmet offers some valuable safety features in a light weight package at a good price.
Evolving Bike Standards
There are a ton of new products and new standards that are supposed to make our riding experience better. But are these revolutionary new products that will change the way we ride? Are they evolutionary changes that improve on some of our favorite parts? Or are we looking at products that are new purely for the sake of being new? Time to discuss.
WTB High Tail Carbon Saddle
The WTB High Tail is a saddle designed to reduce tire buzz on long-travel, large-wheeled bikes, but it’s also a viable lightweight option if its narrow shape fits you.
Gravity Grid Bar and Stem
The 35mm Gravity Grid bar and stem are some of the most reasonably priced big bars on the market, and they perform well, too.
2015 Devinci Spartan RR
The Devinci Spartan is a stiff, fun bike that pops really well and rewards an active rider.
Continental Trail King Tire
The Continental Trail King is a 'non-drifty' tire that excels in mud and soft dirt.
Giro Code VR70
The Giro Code VR70's great power transfer and wide range of fit options make it an attractive option for riders looking to lay down the power.
Giro Feature MIPS Helmet
Great safety features at a great value: the Giro Feature MIPS helmet comes MIPS equipped - and for less than 100 dollars.
Fly Racing Bike Apparel
Fly Racing's Ripa Convert Jersey and Warpath Shorts offer simple functionality at a reasonable price.
Reviewers’ Rides – 2015
When our reviewers aren't out testing bikes, what do their own builds look like, and why?
CST Ouster MTB Tire
The CST Ouster costs less than half of a lot of other tires on the market, and nothing else really comes close to its performance-to-price ratio.
FSA Afterburner Disc Brakes
UPDATE: the price for the FSA Afterburners is now $90 lower, and we've added to our review a note on the brakes' durability. If you're looking for fantastic lever feel and great stopping power for an XC or trail bike, read this.
Zoic Hoodoo Trail Shorts
The Zoic Hoodoo are comfortable riding shorts great for lapping gravity-fed trails in the summer and cool rides in the fall.