Race Face Stage Shorts and Jersey
Race Face's Stage kit has the cut and features for a day in the bike park, but is light enough for all-day rides.
Mountain Bike Reviews
2nd Look: 2016 Trek Session 9.9
Reviewer Marti Bruce weighs in with a smaller rider's take on the Trek Session 9.9.
Pearl Izumi Launch Kit and Bib Liner
Pearl Izumi's Launch kit and Bib Liner are the most comfortable pieces of bike apparel we've used.
RockShox RS-1 29” Fork
The RockShox RS-1 is a highly-specialized fork that shines in technical terrain.
2016 Rocky Mountain Instinct 990 MSL BC Edition
We've reviewed Rocky Mountain's Thunderbolt and Altitude, so it's time now to weigh in on how the Instinct fits between them.
Flash Review: Yeti 5.5c
We just got our hands on Yeti's new SB 5.5c, and so far we've been surprised.
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2016 Canfield Crampon Mountain Pedals
Canfield’s new Crampon Mountain pedals offer some exciting upgrades over our old favorites, the Crampon Ultimate.
Race Face Agent Jacket
Race Face's Agent Jacket is a versatile, packable jacket that's well suited to most riding situations.
Maxxis Aggressor Tire
Maxxis’ new Aggressor has proven to be a great all-around tire, and we compare it to the High Roller II, the Minion family, and more.
Catahoula Ergonomics Saddle
Catahoula is a small, semi-custom saddle company in Montana that makes every part of the saddle in shop. They are gearing up for their first broader production run, and we've been spending time on one of their seats.
Pearl Izumi Women’s Elevate Short, Liner Short, & Launch Jersey
Pearl Izumi's new women's trail kit is well-designed and has a great fit.
2016 Trek Session 9.9
The Trek Session 9.9 is a very light, very fast downhill bike, but see our notes regarding sizing.
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch II Bike Shoe
The Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch II is a stiff, breathable bike shoe that excels at all-mountain and trail riding.
7mesh Revelation Jacket
We’re all used to technical ski apparel, but 7mesh is a company out of Squamish, BC, that’s making premium-performance, technical bike apparel.
IXS Dagger Knee Guards
The IXS Dagger Knee Guard might just be the best kneepad for DH riding we've found.
First Look 2016 Diamondback Release 2
We take a First Look at Diamondback’s new Release 2, and break down the build kit, as well as diving into why it might look a little familiar.
First Look: Ibis Ripley LS
Ibis is now offering the Ripley 'LS' — but how much Longer & Slacker is it? We've spent 2 weeks on the bike so far, and here are our initial impressions.
2016 Rocky Mountain Maiden Park
It took Rocky Mountain four years to develop their new Maiden DH bike, so was it worth the wait?
Thule T2 Pro Bike Rack
The new Thule T2 Pro stands as a nice upgrade over the original T2 (now “T2 Classic”). We compare the two, and detail what’s changed and what stays the same.