Hope EVO Brakes
Hope is calling the new GR4 and TR4 an evolution of the Tech 4 series, but there are some big changes under the hood. We've been riding both and are ready with our take.
Mountain Bike Reviews
Transition Regulator CX & SX
The Regulator CX and SX are Transition’s latest eMTB offerings, with full-power and light-assist versions of (almost) the same frame. Join us as we dig into what Transition has cooked up with their latest eMTBs.
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.
Flash Review: Öhlins RXF38 m.3
Öhlins made the RXF38 shinier with the latest m.3 iteration, but — much more importantly — it got some notable performance updates, too. Here’s what we’ve found so far.
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Öhlins RXF38 m.3
Öhlins has given the RXF38 Enduro fork an update, and we’ve spent a bunch of time on the new m.3 version. Check out what’s new, and our take on its performance so far.
TLD Stage Pro and Speed Pro Knee Pads
Troy Lee Designs updated their Stage Pro and Speed Pro knee pads with D3O’s latest “Diablo” pad material — and they have become new favorites. Here’s why they’re standouts.
Chain Damper Roundup: Ochain, Rimpact, and DT DEG DF
Chain damper devices are a popular — and pricey — upgrade, but with several options now on the market, how’s a person to choose? We’ve been testing Ochain, Rimpact, and DT Swiss’ offerings and have answers.
Fox Podium Inverted Fork
The Fox Podium is heavy and expensive — but it also delivers truly standout performance in some key ways. Here’s our take on what it does (and doesn’t) do best after a whole lot of time on trail.
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?
Fox Transfer Neo Dropper Post
Fox now has a 225 mm drop version of their Transfer Neo electronically-actuated dropper post. Check out what’s new, and our review of the Transfer Neo.
Enve M8 & M9 Pro Wheels
Enve arguably did more than any other brand to spearhead carbon fiber wheels for mountain bikes, but their latest M8 and M9 Pro wheels are a big departure from Enve designs of old — with some very big performance claims to go with them. Here’s our take on Enve’s flagship gravity offerings.
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.
Flash Review: Kavenz VHP G2
We’ve long been fans of the standard Kavenz VHP 16, having tested a couple of different versions over the years, and now we’re spending time on the gearbox version. Here’s our early take on how it stacks up.
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Aenomaly Switchgrade Pro Seat Angle Adjuster
Aenomaly has a new version of their Switchgrade seat angle adjuster, with a wider adjustment range, more angle settings, and additional adjustability. Check out the new Switchgrade Pro.
Wolf Tooth CTRL Trail Clip Pedals
Wolf Tooth’s CTRL pedals may be their first entry into the clip pedal game, but their performance has been a standout in several ways. See how we got along with them in our Full Review.
Shimano GE900 GTX Shoes
Our Bike Editor has been on a decade-plus-long hunt for his ideal waterproof clipless shoe. Is the Shimano GE9 GTX the answer?
Magura Gustav Pro Brakes
Magura’s Gustav Pro brakes aim to be a “set and forget” brake option while still delivering plenty of power and consistency. They’ve delivered on some of those promises, but aren’t without their quirks — check out our Full Review after six months of ride time.
Fox 36 & 36 SL
Fox’s fork lineup got a big reshuffling this year, including an update to the longstanding 36, and the new 36 SL replacing the 34 as their shorter-travel Trail bike offering. So, how do the new 36 siblings stack up to each other, the forks they replaced, and some of their main competitors? Here’s our take.
Flash Review: Trek Fuel MX Gen 7
We’re rounding out Trek’s new Fuel trio by spending some time on the mixed-wheel, mid-travel Fuel MX. Here’s how it’s going so far.
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