LONG TERM REVIEW: GASGAS ECC 6 – THE MOTOCROSS INFUSED EBIKE
This SRAM powertrain-driven eMTB is more than just a 29-inch-wheel, 160mm-travel trail smasher; it brings cone-valve technology from the brand’s motocross division for the very first time on a...
View ArticleLONG TERM REVIEW: CANNONDALE MOTERRA NEO LT – THE LONG-TRAVEL ELECTRIC JOYRIDE
Even though the Moterra Neo LT is a long-travel, enduro-focused bike, it comes with versatility that makes it a great all-arounder. The post LONG TERM REVIEW: CANNONDALE MOTERRA NEO LT – THE...
View ArticleLONG TERM REVIEW: CANYON SPECTRAL CF 8 CLLCTV – BROADENING THE SPECTRUM
It’s a bike that wants to climb and descend in just about any creative way you can imagine, aside from professional-level enduro racing, and is a versatile platform that can cater to a wide range of...
View ArticleLONG TERM REVIEW: TRANSITION REPEATER POWERTRAIN CARBON – WE BROKE SRAM’S MOTOR!
The travel has been bumped up to 170mm front and rear on this second-generation machine, as well as longer and slacker geometry numbers and revised suspension kinematics to make it even more capable....
View ArticleLONG TERM REVIEW: CANFIELD’S TILT PRO OFFERS TIMELESS TRAIL EXCELLENCE
We wouldn’t think twice about taking the Tilt out on an all-day epic with thousands of feet of climbing and hours in the saddle, yet we would also pick it for a day in the bike park. The post LONG...
View ArticleLONG TERM REVIEW: PIVOT SWITCHBLADE – A SHARPER TRAIL WEAPON
From fast-paced, flowy trail rides with lots of climbing to well-traveled, beat-up, chunky steep descents, the V3 Switchblade pushes the fun factor a bit farther out on both sides of the all-mountain...
View ArticleBIG THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES – YT JEFFSY PRIMUS JUNIOR REVIEW
With a value spec of workhorse components, and putting higher-end components where it matters, this is a hard package to beat. The post BIG THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES – YT JEFFSY PRIMUS JUNIOR...
View ArticleLONG TERM REVIEW: SCOR 2030 – THE TRAIL BIKE THAT TRULY PUNCHES ABOVE ITS CLASS
On paper it sounds like an ordinary trail bike, but the enduro-inspired geometry and choice components let this bike earn the cliche and overused therm "punch above its class." The post LONG TERM...
View ArticleLONG TERM REVIEW: SPECIALIZED S-WORKS EPIC 8 – THE EVOLUTION CONTINUES
The result is a single-frame design that, depending on the components added, can be either a competitive XC racing rig or a confident trail bike that is ready for anything thrown its way. The post...
View ArticleTHROWBACK THURSDAY: 20 YEARS AGO
Our cover from December of 2004 featured one of the latest bikes from Marin, the Mount Vision Pro. In the lower left photo you can see Mike King leading eventual series champion Eric Carter in the...
View ArticleLONG TERM REVIEW: TRANSITION SPUR – MINIMIZED EFFORT FOR MAXIMUM TRAIL...
Transition’s lightness, both in feel and on the scales, makes for a bike that can be pedaled farther and pointed down gnarly lines with fresh legs, thanks to the overall efficiency. The post LONG TERM...
View ArticleLONG TERM REVIEW: ROCKY MOUNTAIN ALTITUDE – REACHING NEW ELEVATIONS IN ENDURO...
From our first test ride, the new Altitude felt like a true race bike, but not one that was confined to the tape. The post LONG TERM REVIEW: ROCKY MOUNTAIN ALTITUDE – REACHING NEW ELEVATIONS IN ENDURO...
View ArticleTRAIL BIKE VS. FAT BIKE SHOOTOUT
To Keep it Slim or Go Fat The post TRAIL BIKE VS. FAT BIKE SHOOTOUT appeared first on Mountain Bike Action Magazine.
View ArticleLONG TERM REVIEW: NORCO RANGE VLT E-MOUNTAIN BIKE – THE EDITOR’S CHOICE
It’s the kind of bike that makes you want to smash your favorite downhill trail into oblivion, but the bonus is getting to have a lot of fun on the way up, too. The post LONG TERM REVIEW: NORCO RANGE...
View ArticleREVEL RASCAL V2 LONG TERM REVIEW – A VISION OF TRAIL BIKE VERSATILITY
The bike is best suited to the rider who sees a lot of elevation on a day-to-day basis riding trails that range from flow to moderate tech or even light enduro and downhill if ridden in moderation....
View ArticleYETI CYCLES ASR LONG TERM REVIEW – CALL IT A CROSS-COUNTRY COMEBACK
Once again, the ASR is pushing geometry and weight boundaries that match up perfectly with the trajectory of modern cross-country racecourses. The post YETI CYCLES ASR LONG TERM REVIEW – CALL IT A...
View ArticlePivot Trailcat Review – A Vision of Trail Bike Excellence
The Trailcat is a trail bike that’s designed for everything from long climbs to technical singletrack descents. The post Pivot Trailcat Review – A Vision of Trail Bike Excellence appeared first on...
View ArticleVIDEO: Specialized Status 2 170 Review
Built to be ridden anywhere and withstand abuse, the Specialized Status 2 170 was a bike that we were very excited to test. We had a hunch that this would be a great bike for ripping park laps, but we...
View ArticleYeti SB165 Long-Term Review – Not for Racing Only
The new SB165 receives several significant updates, but one thing that hasn’t changed is its appetite for gravity and the steeper side of riding. The post Yeti SB165 Long-Term Review – Not for Racing...
View ArticleVideo: Testing the Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 70
The Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 70 is built for riders who want a bike that climbs efficiently, descends with confidence, and delivers a playful, responsive ride. The post Video: Testing the Rocky...
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