Gear

Mountain biking can be expensive, but if your stoke is high enough you can get rolling - without texting Zuck for cash...

Bontrager's high-value 150mm dropper post can be serviced by just about anyone - but it has to do better than its predecessor...

Threading the needle between minimalist protection and burlier armour, the VPD Joint System aims to provide comfort and substantial protection....

The Long travel Ripmo marks a dramatic shift to modern 29er geometry for Ibis...

These aren't the cheap composite pedals you might see on a department store bike, and they may even have some advantages over their aluminium siblings...

This German-engineered dropper post takes a different approach to most others, ditching the internal floating piston for incredibly smooth action...

Do you ever wonder why the suspension kinematics of lower-priced bikes doesn't match the effort going into higher priced platforms....

WTB updates rims and unveils a selection of aggressive, higher volume tires with new rubber compounds…

The man behind Santa Cruz's newest models rides for the camera and answers all our stupid questions....

The new Bronson continues to push what people feel a 150mm travel bike is capable of, and it does so while keeping things fun…

The Bronson's little brother gets longer, slacker and potentially fatter, with the option of tires up to 2.8"

Ratboy unleashed without rules makes for some bonkers riding on the brand new Bromad...

It was a long and circuitous route to coil-sprung happiness - but when it arrived it was was more plush than 70s shag....

Two pairs of carbon wheels, one slightly pricier, one slightly heavier - which wins the compliance, stiffness and tubeless mounting categories....

Eric Porter demonstrates why a 29'er tube is the only spare you need - with this trick it'll fit into everything from 16" to 29+...

Shimano's top of line MTB group finally goes full time 1x - and this one goes to 12 - but there are other highlights help you win at gear...

Many beautiful and well-loved bikes could be on the verge of extinction - all because the industry has abandoned forks with 1 1/8" steerer tubes...

Mano a Mano pits two similar products against each other - and in this case two riders will also be slugging it out with their grips...

While it wasn't all golden with the fast engaging hubs, in either silent or loud configurations, there is much to like...

An increasing number of manufacturers are pairing custom offset forks with new bikes, but what are they looking to achieve and how is it best used…

Premium hubs with the right number of the right kind of spokes - but how do they sound and engage....

TRP's Slate T4 is an entry level brake that can punch well above its weight class...

In the interest of getting tools off your body and onto your bike, here's another spot to stash your multi-tool...

Formula's mineral oil Cura brake is made in Italy, features a one-piece master cylinder body, a simple plunger setup, and a competitive price.