2026 Norco Revolver 120 & 130
The Norco Revolver 120 joins a growing category of extremely fast and increasingly capable XC race bikes, but does it have what it takes to distinguish itself? Find out how it stacks up in our Full Review.
Simon Stewart
Deep Dive: Norco Revolver 120
We compare the Norco Revolver 120 to the Cannondale Scalpel, Yeti ASR, Revel Ranger, Yeti SB120, Niner JET 9 RDO, Kona Hei Hei, and Commencal T.E.M.P.O.
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Win Tickets to Blister Summit 2026 in Snowbird, Utah!
Win tickets to Blister Summit 2026 and demo next year's gear from the hottest and most important ski and snowboard brands! Enter before January 30th for your chance to win.
Win Fully Custom Skis From Wagner
Fully custom skis from Wagner are way too good a giveaway for just one week, so we’re extending it for another one! Enter before January 23rd for your chance to win.
Deep Dive: Specialized Turbo Levo 4
We compare the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 to the Santa Cruz Vala, Cannondale Moterra, Cannondale Moterra SL, Norco Sight VLT, and Pivot Shuttle AM.
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Specialized Turbo Levo 4
Specialized has been a pioneer in eMTB technology, and the latest 4th generation Turbo Levo gets more power, a bigger battery, in-frame storage, and more. But has that evolution created a unduly heavy, complex bike, or is it still at the top of the full-power eMTB category?
Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino & Simon Stewart (Ep.308)
The lads go through some of the new year’s bike news, plus Mike drops his opinion on 32” wheels and tells the story of thinking he was in a Quentin Tarantino film while getting his teeth sorted in “Molar City,” Mexico.
Win Goggles and Sunglasses from Roka!
This week, THREE winners of our Gear Giveaway will each get a pair of Roka’s new goggles — and a pair of their sunglasses! Enter before January 9th for your chance to win.
Deep Dive: Yeti LTe
We compare the Yeti LTe to the Yeti SB 160, Yeti MTe, Santa Cruz Bullit, Santa Cruz Vala, Pivot Shuttle AM, Mondraker Dune XR, Cannondale Moterra SL, and Norco Sight VLT.
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Yeti LTe
Is Yeti’s LTe a one-dimensionally burly, game-on, downhill-focused eMTB, or does it also have a civilized side that makes it approachable to a wider audience? Check out our Full review for our take.
2025 Red Bull Rampage Winner, Hayden Zablotny (Ep.307)
Hayden Zablotny went from being relatively unknown to winning Red Bull Rampage. Hayden joins us to talk about his unconventional path to victory.
Win Any Pair of J Skis, Including the New Hotshot
That’s right, we have another pair of skis to give away, so don’t hesitate to enter because this week’s winner gets their choice of any in-stock ski from J Skis!
Win Carv’s Digital Ski Coach System
Who doesn’t want to improve their skiing? This week's winners will each get the Carv 2 Ski Coach system as well as a Carv Season Pass! Enter before December 26th for your chance to win.
Win Custom ON3P Skis
This one is insanely good — this week’s winner will get a pair of custom skis from ON3P. Enter before December 19th for your chance to win! With over 200 topsheets, 100 bases, and 100 different shapes, ON3P is giving the winner the chance to create a pair of unique skis tailored to their style and ski preferences.
Off-Grid eMTB Charging and Espresso w/ the DJI Power 2000
DJI’s Power 2000 battery bank can recharge your eMTBs, top off your battery-powered tools, fire up your Starlink internet, and prepare espresso shots in the middle of nowhere. Here’s our take on how well it works.
Pivot Shuttle SL/AM
Has Pivot’s Shuttle SL/AM combined the best qualities of the Shuttle SL and AM to create an eMTB that’s better than both of them?
Deep Dive: Pivot Shuttle SL/AM
We compare the Pivot Shuttle SL/AM to the Pivot Shuttle SL, Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL, Canyon Spectral:ONfly, Santa Cruz Heckler SL, Mondraker Dune XR, Yeti MTe, and Propain Sresh SL
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Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino & Simon Stewart (Ep. 303)
Mike and Simon give an update on the exciting Cyclocross season so far, followed by some troubling recalls in the bike industry, a few interesting new products, and a whole lot more.
Best Bikes of the Century, Part 2 (Ep. 302)
Our search for the best bike of the 21st century continues. For Part 2, Simon Stewart, David Golay, Xan Marshland, and Zack Henderson have 16 more brands to argue over.
Flash Review: Norco Sight VLT
Norco’s Sight VLT combines one of the few high-pivot suspension layouts found on an eMTB with arguably the best drive system on the market for a unique take on the full-power eMTB category.
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