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Mountain Bike Reviews

Thule 917XTR T2 Bike Rack

Thule 917XTR T2 Hitch Rack

May 22, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
Easy to use, sturdy, and durable, the Thule T2 hitch rack is a great option as a two-bike carrier for the majority of people out there.
Categories Bike Racks, Featured, Recommended, Reviews
Specialized Tactic Helmet, Blister Gear Review

Specialized Tactic Helmet

May 21, 2013May 20, 2013 by Noah Bodman
Redesigned for 2013, the Specialized Tactic helmet does everything well, and at a good price.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Recommended, Reviews
Icebreaker Blast Jacket, Blister Gear Review

Icebreaker Blast Long Sleeve Zip Jacket

May 21, 2013May 2, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
For biking, running, skiing, touring, or all of the above, the Icebreaker Blast jacket is a great first line of defense from the elements.
Categories Apparel, Bike Apparel & Armor, Featured, Jackets, Recommended, Reviews

Arcade Belts

December 23, 2012December 18, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth
If you’re going to bother to make a belt, you really ought to get it right. Arcade has.
Categories Apparel, Bike Apparel & Armor, Climbing, Recommended, Reviews

Reynolds All Mountain Carbon Wheelset

December 16, 2012 by Adam Vincent
If you're considering making the jump to carbon, the Reynolds All Mountain Carbon Wheelset offers the performance benefits of carbon with less sticker shock than other carbon wheels.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Wheels

Club Ride Bolt Jersey

December 14, 2012 by Jeremy Benson
If you don't want to look like either a roadie or a moto rider, the Club Ride Bolt jersey provides style without sacrificing technical performance.
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Shimano XT vs. SRAM X9 Clutch Derailleur Systems

December 12, 2012December 12, 2012 by Kevin Bazar
If you haven't looked at a clutch derailleur, you should. Reviewer Kevin Bazar breaks down the pros and cons of two solid choices, the Shimano XT and the SRAM X9.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Recommended, Reviews

Club Ride Half Rack Knickers

November 28, 2012November 27, 2012 by Jeremy Benson
Club Ride Half Rack Knickers: functional, well-designed mountain bike shorts, made in the USA. If you're ready to rock man-pris, these are certainly worth a look.
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ENVE Composites Twenty6 AM Wheelset

December 27, 2012November 15, 2012 by Joe Hanrahan
In short, the ENVE Composites Twenty6 AM wheelset is the current pinnacle of durability, stiffness, and weight in the all-mountain world.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Wheels

First Look: 2013 Surly Krampus

November 11, 2012 by Joe Hanrahan
The 2013 Surly Krampus brings back those good old memories of rallying rigid bikes with canti brakes; but instead of steep angles, long stems, and terrible tires, you're on a sweet modern machine.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Eric Melson, Diamondback Scapegoat, Blister Gear Review, alpenglowpress.com

First Look: 2013 Diamondback Scapegoat

August 12, 2014November 7, 2012 by Eric Melson
The 2013 Diamondback Scapegoat looks impressive, with quite possibly the best off-the-rack build of any Gravity / Park / AM bike on the market. Eric Melson's been putting time on it, check out his initial impressions.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews

RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 Shock

December 10, 2012October 29, 2012 by Kevin Bazar
The RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 is basically the best air shock that reviewer Kevin Bazar has ever ridden on any trail bike.
Categories Forks & Shocks, Recommended, Reviews
Küat NV, Blister Gear Review

Küat NV Rack

November 2, 2012October 28, 2012 by Rob Dickinson
The Küat NV is a solid contender among tray-style hitch-mounted bike racks, with a built in, legit repair stand that sets the NV apart.
Categories Bike Racks, Recommended, Reviews

PREVIEW: 2012 Knolly Chilcotin

August 12, 2014October 26, 2012 by Joe Hanrahan
After a long wait, reviewer Joe Hanrahan finally got a Knolly Chilcotin. While he continues to put it through its paces, here's a first look at the bike and Joe's early impressions of the ride.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended

Transition Trail-or-Park

October 25, 2012 by Eric Melson
The Transition Trail-or-Park has what you'd expect in a do-it-all jump / park / pump track bike, but it's the ToP's unexpected details that makes this bike stand out.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews

Best Mountain Bike Handlebars

June 13, 2013October 18, 2012 by Marshal Olson
You would be hard-pressed to find a bar these days that strays from the 8-9° sweep and 4-5° rise formula, but that doesn't mean all bars are created equal. Marshal Olson puts four bars to the test.
Categories Cockpit, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews

2012 Kona Satori

October 11, 2012October 11, 2012 by Noah Bodman
The Satori is Kona’s attempt to make an aggressive 29er trail bike in a full-suspension package. So far, it's been a lot of fun and a little bit confusing. Noah Bodman explains.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews

Giro Code MTB Shoe

June 16, 2013September 14, 2012 by Jeremy Benson
The fit and power transfer of the Giro Code are definitely worth the price tag, but durability might be a concern IF your rides typically involve much hiking/walking.
Categories Bike Shoes, Recommended, Reviews

UPDATE: SUNringlé Charger Pro Wheelset

September 3, 2013September 7, 2012 by Noah Bodman
For those looking for a solid all-mountain wheelset without dropping big bucks, the SUNringle Charger Pros are an attractive option. Just keep an eye on them at first.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Wheels

Lizard Skins Knee/Shin Combo Body Armor

September 25, 2012September 2, 2012 by Kevin Bazar
Reviewer Kevin Bazar has a lot of gripes with kneepads. A lot. So calling the Lizard Skins Knee/Shin Combo Body Armor "good pads" is a ringing endorsement. We agree.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Recommended, Reviews
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