Mavic Alpine XL Clipless Trail Shoe
If you're looking for a pair of bike shoes for exploring, bush-whacking, extended hike-a-bikes, trail work, or commuting, you ought to consider the Mavic Alpine XL.
Mountain Bike Reviews
Avalanche Chubie Rear Shock
The Avalanche Chubie rear shock can turn a long-travel trail bike into a mini-downhill machine that can also be pedaled uphill as fast as many short-travel trail bikes. It's a durable, adjustable, high-performance upgrade.
Teva Pivot Clipless Shoe
Teva hit the nail on the head with their Pivot clipless AM shoe. It has some novel design features that had us asking, "Why hasn't anybody thought of that before?"
Best Bike Grips for Going Gloveless
More riders are going gloveless on the trail, and these are the four best 'gloveless' grips that Kevin Bazar has ever used.
SRAM XX1 Drivetrain
With the XX1 kit, SRAM has basically defined exactly what a purpose-built trail group should be, with a number of designs that will likely become industry standards.
2013 Fox 34 TALAS 26 FIT CTD Fork
Fox now includes their CTD damper system on ALL of their 34mm and 32mm forks. So is that a good thing or bad thing? Blister's Noah Bodman weighs in.
2013 Diamondback Scapegoat
Though billed as a gravity / park bike with all-mountain agility and playfulness, the Diamondback Scapegoat shines brightest as a freeride machine. Blister reviewer Eric Melson reports.
Thule 917XTR T2 Hitch Rack
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.
Specialized Tactic Helmet
Redesigned for 2013, the Specialized Tactic helmet does everything well, and at a good price.
Icebreaker Blast Long Sleeve Zip Jacket
For biking, running, skiing, touring, or all of the above, the Icebreaker Blast jacket is a great first line of defense from the elements.
Arcade Belts
If you’re going to bother to make a belt, you really ought to get it right. Arcade has.
Reynolds All Mountain Carbon Wheelset
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.
Club Ride Bolt Jersey
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.
Shimano XT vs. SRAM X9 Clutch Derailleur Systems
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.
Club Ride Half Rack Knickers
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.
ENVE Composites Twenty6 AM Wheelset
In short, the ENVE Composites Twenty6 AM wheelset is the current pinnacle of durability, stiffness, and weight in the all-mountain world.
First Look: 2013 Surly Krampus
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.
First Look: 2013 Diamondback Scapegoat
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.
RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 Shock
The RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 is basically the best air shock that reviewer Kevin Bazar has ever ridden on any trail bike.
Küat NV Rack
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.