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Bike Test: Intense M16 Carbon
We tested the M16 aluminum a few months ago, and it proved to be one of the fastest gravity bikes we’d ever been on. The new-school geometry, combined with the Jeff Steber-tuned, dual-link suspension...
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Bike Test: Pivot Mach 6 Carbon
The Mach 6 is Pivot’s second-generation enduro bike, which “on paper” seems to fit comfortably somewhere between Pivot’s downhill-specific Phoenix and the cross-country Mach 429. When we tested the...
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TRAILBIKE SHOOTOUT – KHS – KONA – GIANT – GT – SCOTT – CANNONDALE
If there is one question we get asked more than any other, it’s, “When will you guys do another affordable trailbike shootout?” Seriously, we get asked this almost every month, and finally the time...
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BIKE TEST: KONA HONZO 29ER TITANIUM
KONA HONZO 29ER TITANIUM Not your average hardtail The Honzo was one of those bikes you could call a pioneer. Before the Honzo, the “29er aggressive hardtail” didn’t really exist. It began its life as...
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SPECIALIZED RHYME FSR
SPECIALIZED RHYME FSR More than a girlie paint job The all-new Rhyme from Specialized is designed for the woman who likes to ride the trails hard and needs a serious bike to do it on. The bike takes...
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TEST: FARLEY 9.8 CARBON FAT BIKE
FARLEY 9.8 CARBON FAT BIKE Fat-tire race rocket Fat bikes have permeated the bike market, and if we were to hazard a guess, we’d say they’re here to stay; however, these tires, which look like they’re...
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Fondly Remembering MBA’s Past
DOWN THE TRAIL Fondly Remembering MBA’s Past O’Neal USA is an innovative motorcycle accessory company that spawned the Azonic mountain bike company over 20 years ago. Today, Azonic builds components...
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TEST: NORCO REVOLVER 9.2 FS
NORCO REVOLVER 9.2 FS The latest in XC racing Norco is no stranger when it comes to producing capable trailbikes for the epic Canadian landscape. Last year we tested the Sight Carbon from Norco and...
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27.5 Plus vs. 27.5
27.5 vs 27.5 plus: The debate between wheel sizes has started again, but this time we’re talking widths. Is a wider tire the answer, or have we been riding the perfect-sized tires all along? Mountain...
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TEST: CANFIELD BROTHERS EPO
CANFIELD BROTHERS EPO A hardtail for every occasion Hardtail trailbikes are in a niche of their own, and the hardtail faithful swear by them. We have ridden our fair share of these unique sleds, but...
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GIANT ANTHEM ADVANCED 27.5 0
GIANT ANTHEM ADVANCED 27.5 0 Top-shelf bike for top-shelf racing Giant’s Anthem Advanced is built to cater to the exacting requirements of the most demanding racers. It gives riders a little bit of...
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DEVINCI TROY SX
DEVINCI TROY SX Race-winning Canadian trailbike The Devinci Troy has quite a history for a bike that’s only three years old. The Troy was released to the public in 2013, but it didn’t make its debut in...
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IBIS MOJO HD3+
IBIS MOJO HD3+ Bring the Mojo, baby! Bring it big! Ibis is a company with a colorful history. It isn’t known for me-too bikes that have no soul. In fact, Ibis bikes are some of the most soulful...
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TURNER RFX V4.0
TURNER RFX V4.0 Carbon version of a freeride favorite The RFX was first introduced in 1999 at a time before events like the Red Bull Rampage even existed. That first version was a dedicated freeride...
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PIVOT LES FAT XX1
PIVOT LES FAT XX1 Transformers—fat bikes in disguise Versatility is the Pivot Les Fat’s first priority. Pivot’s highly transformable bike, the Les Fat, was built to tackle any terrain at any time of...
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SCAPIN SPEKTRO S3
SCAPIN SPEKTRO S3 The Italian race bike Scapin is best known for its collection of hand-crafted Italian road bikes, but recently the company has been working its way into the mountain bike market....
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INTENSE SPIDER 275C
INTENSE SPIDER 275 Carbon speed machine for every rider The Spider is one of Intense’s flagship models and has been the do-it-all bike ever since it was introduced all the way back in 1990. The bike...
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GHOST SLA MR XLC8 – Keeping it real
GHOST SLA MR XLC8 Keeping it real Everything you need: The Ghost AMR has a full Shimano XT 2×11 drivetrain and Fox suspension. Throw in a KS dropper post and our test bike’s build kit left little to...
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HARO SHIFT 27.FIVE R7
HARO SHIFT 27.FIVE R7 More than a BMX company Most mountain bikers got their start riding BMX in one form or another. Haro is arguably the most recognizable BMX brand on the planet, and rightfully so....
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CANNONDALE JEKYLL CARBON 2
CANNONDALE JEKYLL CARBON 2 Split-personality beast Enduro bikes are arguably the most talked about machines in the bike world. They’re what young riders are saving up their hard-earned cash for and...
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