Product Review
Random Things People Gave Uncle Dave Recently - Part 2
Our grumpiest tester gets hold of some Gore clothing for all sorts of weather as well as some custom items from NWT3K in Seattle...
REVIEW
Bontrager Line 150mm Dropper Post Reviewed
Tires and wheels are right in Bontrager's target zone - but dropper posts are a more challenging matter...
EDITORIAL
The (Seasonal) Death Of Vanity
REVIEW
Race Face Vault J-Bend Hubs - Reviewed
There are more complex, quieter and faster engaging hubs available, but as a package Raceface's Vaults offer much to love...
Teardown | First Impressions
Chromag Rims and Chromag Wheels
What would you expect from Chromag rims? Well they aren't made of steel - but they aren't made of carbon either...
Long Haul REVIEW
Santa Cruz Bronson III CC - A Bike Review in 3 Acts
It's only a little bigger than the 5010 and only a little smaller than the Nomad but this low slung stunner is in a category all its own...
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Aggressive Semi-Slick Tires From e*thirteen
e*thirteen announces semi slick tires for trail, enduro and DH use - with ultra aggressive side knobs...
Review
Michelin Wild AM Tire Reviewed
Can input from Nico Vouilloz and Remy Absalon put Michelin back among the MTB tire front runners?
Wet Weather Product Review
Race Face Agent Pants Reviewed
Long pants in wet weather were a thing early in the freeride era, but materials and design hadn't yet caught up to mountain bikers' needs...
Product Review
Peaty's Sealant VS. Effetto Mariposa - Mano a Mano
Several products, including sealant, from both companies including syringes, a torque wrench and Peaty's Linklube...
VIDEO
How to Buy a Mountain Bike - by IFHT
"You're a mediocre sack of garbage stuck in a deadend job with nothing to make you happy..."
Long-Term Review
Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Wheels Reviewed
Santa Cruz went deep on engineering with external spoke reinforcements and an asymmetrical profile, but that only matters if they can take a beating...
Product Review
Mission Workshop Interval Jacket Reviewed
Sometimes a feathery windshell with enough protection to save you from a quick shower is all you need...
PRODUCT REVIEW
Leatt 3DF 6.0 Knee Guards Reviewed
Full featured knee pads that have some queues taken from both ends of the protection spectrum...
Review
Ritchey Kite Dropper Post Reviewed
In the age of long-travel infinitely adjustable posts, the Ritchey Kite is a bit of a throwback - but it has some tricks to show off as well...
Release
DVO Releases 2019 Suspension Range
DVO Suspension shows new products and updates for 2019 - get all of the details here...
Product Intro, Teardown and Review
Crankbrothers Synthesis Wheels - A Reboot
Entering the crowded carbon wheel market, Crankbrothers knew they needed to bring some heat and serve up something nobody offers...
First Impressions/Release
Öhlins' New RXF 36 Trail & TTX Air Shock
The Swedish brand has reworked just about everything to improve durability and performance both front and rear...
Product Intro
Specialized Re-Launches Roval Wheels for 2019
Specialized has put strength ahead of weight concerns and while the price has also increased there is now a more reasonably-priced carbon option...
Bike Review
Starling Murmur 29 Factory Reviewed
"It's a bit of a nuanced characteristic, but makes for confidence inspiring handling when turning up the wick..."
8 Front Fenders for your MTB
Fenders For Fall (and Winter)
A fender mounted to your fork is an inexpensive way to keep your vision clear while keep excess muck off your precious steed...
Uncle Dave went to Croatia and you're really not going to like it - Part 2
Uncle Dave and the (gasp!) 2019 Turbo Levo
A trip to Croatia was too much to pass up - and so Dave had fun with electricity - and this is your cue to start yelling....
Uncle Dave went to Croatia and you're absolutely going to hate the conclusions he formed while there - Part 3
Uncle Dave E-Explains Himself
"My impulse is to drag myself into the backyard so I can repeatedly punch myself in the face for talking about this again..."
Poor Prep Will Bite you in the Ass
A Disgrace to Mountain Biking
When one flat tire turns into four, preparation has to be spot on. If not get to walk out - or at least have a 10 spot handy...