2016 Santa Cruz 5010
The geometry, linkage, and travel of the Santa Cruz 5010 have been updated for 2016. So is the new 5010 still a 5010?
Mountain Bike Reviews
ZOIC Women’s Bike Apparel
We've been stacking up rides in ZOIC's new women's bike kit in preparation for summer.
Leatt 3DF AirFit Lite Body Tee
The Leatt 3DF AirFit Lite Tee is the most breathable and comfortable body armour we’ve used, and it still offers valuable protection.
Long-Term Test: Devinci Spartan
Devinci’s Spartan returns largely unchanged for 2016, so this is a long-term update + a breakdown of the new component options.
Maxxis Minion DHF WT & DHRII WT
We've spent a lot more time on Maxxis' new "Wide Trail" DHF and DHR II tires, which are optimized for wider rims. Here's what we've found.
Manitou Minute Expert 29″ Fork
Manitou forks used to be ahead of their time, so how does their current Minute Expert measure up to today's competition?
2016 Santa Cruz Bronson
The 2016 Santa Cruz Bronson gets a revamp, and it's now more stable, more forgiving in challenging terrain, and more capable when pushed hard.
Yeti SB5.5c
Yeti recently unveiled the new SB5.5c, a 140 mm 29er that looks like it should excel in demanding downhill terrain.
Loki Myth Soft Shell Jacket
The Loki Myth is an innovative and quiver-killing softshell for bike commuting.
2016 Transition Smuggler 1
The Transition Smuggler is a shorter travel 29er that should appeal to a wide range of riders on a wide range of trails.
Leatt AirFlex Pro Knee and Elbow Pads
Leatt's Airflex Pro knee and elbow pads are some of the best ventilated and most breathable pads we've used.
2017 Fox 32 SC Fork
The new Fox 32 SC is the lightest and stiffest XC race fork we’ve ridden, and the price kills the competition
North Shore Racks NSR 4-Bike Rack
We’ve tested the North Shore NSR 4-Bike Rack for over two years, and found it to be a simple, durable, rack that’s more compact than tray-style hitch racks.
2nd Look: WTB Trail Boss Tire
We take a 2nd Look at WTB's Trail Boss Tire, and compare the 2.25" and 2.4" versions
Overview: ENVE’s “HV” Rims
Wide rims are all the rage, so why are ENVE's new High Volume options narrower than the competition?
Vittoria Deamion 29″ Wheelset
The Vittoria Deamion 29" is a mid-priced wheelset that offers a good combination of weight and stiffness.
2nd Look: MRP Loop TR 29″ Fork
The MRP Loop has the best combination of stiffness, suspension performance, and tunability we've found in a 32mm stationed fork, and is still pretty competitive on price.