Mountain Bike Reviews
White Industries XMR Hubs
White Industries' XMR Hubs are a smooth rolling option with taller flanges that allow for stiffer wheels.
WTB Asym i35 Rims, 27.5”
Wide rims carry a lot of benefits, and the WTB Asym i35 rim (27.5") is a nicely designed one that stands alone in terms of price and width.
7mesh Strategy Jacket and Glidepath Short
7mesh's Strategy Jacket and Glidepath Short offer a nice combination of comfort and versatility.
Shimano XT 11-Speed Drivetrain
Shimano’s new 11-speed XT drivetrain shows promise, but falls short of established 1x options.
2015 Evil The Following
The Following from Evil Bikes is a slack, short travel 29'er that likes to go fast.
E*thirteen TRSr 29” Wheels
E*thirteen's TRSr is a good option for anyone looking for stiff 29'er wheels and doesn't want to switch to a Boost-compatible bike.
WTB Thinline PadLoc Grip
WTB's new PadLoc grip system features a unique anti-twist design that effectively reduces hand fatigue.
2016 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition
The 2016 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition is a light, stiff trailbike with a lot of adjustability options.
MRP Loop TR 29″ Fork
The MRP Loop TR delivers a really nice balance of weight, stiffness, performance, and price.
First Look: Maxxis DHF & DHR II ‘Wide Trail’
Maxxis is releasing a new line of "Wide Trail" tires designed for wider rims, and we've been spending time on them. Here's the backstory and our initial impressions.
2nd Look: Interbike 2015
Interbike 2015 delivered an impressive combination of innovation, entertainment, stupidity, and technology.
2016 Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper FSR 650b
The 2016 Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper FSR 650b is one of the lightest bikes in its class, with excellent small bump compliance that will work well for a broad range of riders.
Canfield Brothers EPO Carbon 29er
It’s no secret we love the Canfield Brothers Yelli Screamy, so how does its new carbon sibling, the EPO, stack up?
WTB KOM i25 Rims
Update: We’ve put more time on the WTB KOM i25 rims, and we’ve been impressed with their value, comment on their durability, and offer more comparisons.
SIDI Drako Carbon SRS
The Drako Carbon SRS is SIDI's high-performance XC shoe, and it is proving to be both comfortable (especially on long rides) and extremely durable.
BOS Idylle Rare Air FCV Fork
The BOS Idylle Rare Air FCV Fork has the best action of any fork that our bike editor has ridden (DH or otherwise).
2016 Scott Genius 700 Tuned Plus & Genius LT 700 Tuned Plus
27.5+ are the hot new thing, but skeptics abound. Tom Collier checks out two new offerings from Scott to see if they live up to the hype.