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The Best Mountain Bike Lights of 2023

We tested the best mountain bike lights for 2022 with options for every budget. Top picks include Seca, Fenix, and more!

Written by Chelsey Magness February 09, 2023

The Best Mountain Bike Grips of 2023

We tested the best mountain bike grips of 2023 with options for every budget. Top picks include ODI, DMR, Race Face, and more.

Written by Billy Brown February 09, 2023

Ibis Makes $3,500 Carbon MTB That High Schoolers Can ‘Pay Off With a Summer Job’

Ibis build the DV9 as an all-around trail and race bike — for one specific, underserved athlete group. Its pricing goals proved lofty.

Written by Sam Anderson February 09, 2023

State of the ‘Union’: Fox Debuts First MTB Shoe

Fox Racing’s Union shoe line comes in three variations and includes features like a BOA Li2 system, molded toe cap, and glass-filled nylon shank.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 09, 2023

Kilian Bron’s Short Film ‘Fuego’ Brings the Heat

You want exploding volcanoes, sick lines, and dust-caked descents? Enter Kilian Bron with a South American postcard you won’t soon forget.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 08, 2023

Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings for Cyclists: Everything You Need to Know

The Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings system uses real-world data and comprehensive testing to determine which helmets offer the best protection.

Written by Mark Wilson February 08, 2023

Affordable Liv Lurra Hardtail Launches Today

The Liv Lurra aims at agility on a variety of trail conditions and an approachable price tag.

Written by Sam Anderson February 07, 2023

The Best Bike Pumps of 2023

Our experts found and tested the best bike pumps of 2021. Whether for road riding, mountain biking, or fat biking, we’ve got you covered.

Written by Billy Brown February 01, 2023

Pivot LES SL Mountain Bike Review: Near-Perfect Pure Race Hardtail

The Pivot LES SL is a near–perfect hardtail race bike — incredibly light, responsive, and efficient. But it is pricey.

Written by Seiji Ishii January 30, 2023

A Mountain Bike Century on Vermont’s Best Trails

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to ride 100 miles of the sweetest Vermont singletrack? Wonder no more.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 27, 2023

Ibis Builds a Budget Bike: The ‘Exie for All’

Ibis sought to lower the budgetary requirement of a mid-range MTB with its new made-in-Vietnam Exie — and it succeeded.

Written by Sam Anderson January 24, 2023

Mud, Blood, and Tears: Peep the Trailer for this Bike Race Docuseries

“Call of a Life Time” explores six off-road cycling races around the country — and the athletes who put it all on the line to…

Written by Andrew Marshall January 24, 2023

The New Liv Intrigue LT — Liv’s Most Capable Long-Travel Ride

The Intrigue LT provides more travel than any other bike in Liv’s lineup — and it offers a mixed-wheel configuration to boot.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 24, 2023

Canyon Bicycles Freerider Ryan McNulty: Raw Talent and Steez

If you haven’t heard or, more importantly, seen Ryan McNulty in action, Canyon Bicycles’ latest edit is the perfect introduction.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 24, 2023

Devinci Bikes’ Georgia Astle Flips the Switch

The young freerider hits some of British Columbia’s most scenic singletrack in this lushly shot, crisply cut video.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 24, 2023

Ridiculously Fun: MTB Pro Carson Storch Explains ‘Electric Beaver’

What is ‘Electric Beaver’? For one thing, it’s a beast. For another, it’s a brainchild. Carson Storch spills the whole story in this Q&A.

Written by Sam Anderson January 13, 2023

Lazer Coyote KinetiCore Now Available: Lowers the Cost of Rotational Protection

Rotational protection and a suite of handy, trail-ready features at a $100 price point? Color us intrigued.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 12, 2023

Caleb Holonko Absolutely Shreds North Vancouver

How many MTB stunts can you pack into a vid just over a minute long? Caleb Holonko is about to show you in this British…

Written by Andrew McLemore January 12, 2023

SRAM Rolls Out Modular, Direct-Mount Eagle Rear Derailleur to Save Your Wallet

SRAM continues its push to change the MTB derailleur game, with a new solution to resolve the key problems with direct-mount rear derailleurs.

Written by Sam Anderson January 11, 2023

Turn Your MTB Into an E-Bike With This Removable $300 DIY Hack

$300 is a lot cheaper than a new e-bike, but implementing this build is going to require a specific set of skills.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 11, 2023

Watch a Mountain Biker and Skier Surf Peruvian Sand Dunes in ‘FUEGO’ Trailer

The teaser for Kilian Bron’s new film is a pulse-pounding multisport journey down Peruvian sand slopes.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 11, 2023

How to Start Downhill Mountain Biking on a Budget

So you think you want to start downhill mountain biking? Well, yeah, I do too. But it turns out there’s a lot to it. Here’s…

Written by Sam Anderson January 10, 2023

Dylan Stark’s 2022 MTB Highlight Reel Revives Raw, Old-School Mixtape Energy

Transposed onto the world that a suspended bike can unlock, the former BMXer’s tricks now actually resemble video game shenanigans.

Written by Sam Anderson January 09, 2023

Liv Embolden Mountain Bike Review: Affordable Women’s 29er for Moderately Technical Trails

The ladies’ Liv Embolden 1 is a competent, full-suspension mountain bike for beginners, with dependable comfort at a wildly low price.

Written by Morgan Tilton January 09, 2023

Ronan Dunne Masters the Mud in ‘Doing Dangerous Stuff Safely’

Ronan Dunne made headlines in 2022 with a series of victories and podium spots. But in this vid, he’s just having a good time.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 06, 2023

Olivier Cuvet Looks Impossibly Smooth on His ‘Best Lines’ of 2022

How many of us can say we’re as good on a bike with our wheels off the ground as with them on?

Written by Sam Anderson January 06, 2023

Gee Atherton Slays Super Exposed Portal Trail, We Were Petrified

Moab’s Portal Trail is heavy on exposure, dust, and rocks, and light on forgiveness if you make a mistake. Gee Atherton is up for it.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 05, 2023

Downhill Mountain Biking Provides ‘Clarity’ for Dean Lucas

Wake up. Caffeinate. Shred. Repeat. That’s how Dean Lucas does it these days. He’s designed his life for maximum clarity. Jealous much?

Written by Andrew Marshall January 05, 2023

Who Is Lachlan Morton? Professional Cycling’s Outlier

Lachlan Morton has stepped out of the traditional path of professional cyclists to become one of the sport’s most prolific adventurers.

Written by Mark Wilson December 27, 2022

Back in Black and White: New Cut of Emil Johansson’s Groundbreaking ‘Esperanto’ Segment

‘Esperanto’ was one of the best mountain bike films of the summer — and we’re still getting more of it 5 months later.

Written by Will Brendza December 23, 2022

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