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100% Altis helmet review 100% brings its proprietary Smartshock impact protection system to its mid-range Altis trail helmet

Snowshoe XCO World Cup preview: Riders primed for final race of the season Cross-country racers will line up for one last short track and XCO race this week in West Virginia

Bespoken Word: Go big or go homegrown Events don’t have to be massive to be great. In fact, the opposite might be true...

IXS Flow Evo+ Knee Guard review The Flow Evo+ from Swiss brand IXS packs an impressive punch into a rather compact design, but a shorter-than-average overall height limits protection and all-important aesthetic appearance

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Downcountry bikes: Everything you need to know Downcountry bikes are short-travel full-suspension bikes that are light and efficient, yet outfitted for enhanced downhill performance. Here is our definitive guide to this new bike category

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Selle San Marco Ground Dynamic saddle review Selle San Marco Ground Dynamic saddle is an update to the Italian brand's popular GND off-road saddle, but have the changes in shape improved comfort and performance?

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Latest News

Valentino Rossi teases VR46 e-bike

By Lance Branquinho

news The great Italian motorcycle racer is adding his VR46 brand to a new e-bike range

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Yeti Cycles unveils 2022 range, including a new enduro e-MTB

By BikePerfect

News Yeti launches a new 160mm enduro e-MTB with a brand new suspension system and refreshes paint and build kits of the existing range

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Reece Wilson rides to victory at the Snowshoe World cup #1 in 2021

Snowshoe DH World Cup preview: Everything to play for in the final showdown for 2021

By Ryan Simonovich

Everything you need to know about who to watch as the downhill World Cup racers drop in for one last run to decide the series overall on Saturday

Specialized updates the Chisel LTD range with new Fire and Water colorway options

By Lance Branquinho

News If you like the idea of a red or blue custom hardtail build, without breaking the bank, these Chisel LTDs are the real deal

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Star bikepackers complete new Westfjords Way route in Iceland

By Ryan Simonovich

News Chris Burkard, Lael Wilcox, Payson McElveen, Nichole Baker, and Rugile Kaladyte preview new route in remote corner of Iceland

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Rotor Universal Tooth chainring works with any Shimano or SRAM 1x system

By Lance Branquinho

News Does having to check chainring compatibility annoy you? These new Rotor Universal Tooth ‘rings are the answer

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BMC spin-off brand SCOR launches with four new gravity focused bikes

By Ryan Simonovich

With an emphasis on fun not racing, the fresh Swiss brand offers a trail bike and enduro bike in analog and e-MTB options that are all based on the same frame

Scott launches new Patron eRIDE enduro e-MTB

By Graham Cottingham

News It's all about integration as Scott takes a ground-up design approach for its brand-new 160mm do-it-all e-MTB

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Could HexaGO be an alternative to MIPS?

By Lance Branquinho

News Italian brand 7.20, has refined its HexaGO technology and packed it into the Awake helmet

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A rider flys high at the Proving Grounds contest in 2019

Proving Grounds to host first-ever women's freeride contest

By Ryan Simonovich

News Casey Brown competed in 2019, but this year is the first time there will be a full women's field

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Latest Features

A mountain biker does a small jump on a trail lined with ferns

Best budget mountain bikes: Off-road options at affordable prices

By Lance Branquinho

Buyers Guide The best budget mountain bikes offer some great specs at low prices

Buyers Guide

Best budget mountain bike lights: Ride in the dark for less money

By Ryan Simonovich

Buyer's Guide The best budget mountain bike lights should have decent brightness, standard features and a fair price

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The back end of a gravel bike next to the front end of a mountain bike

Gravel bike vs mountain bike: Understanding the differences

By Zach Nehr

Feature Both bikes are meant to go off-road, but they also have some major differences

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Best electric gravel bike: Charge up your gravel riding

By Josh Ross

Buyer's Guide The best electric gravel bikes will take you on longer rides and bigger climbs on everything from pavement to singletrack

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Best mountain bike backpacks: carry everything you need for long days on the trails

By Colin Levitch

Buyer's Guide The best mountain bike backpacks have storage for spare clothes, food, hydration and storing body armor between descents

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Bespoken Word: Harder than we think

By Guy Kesteven

Guy Kesteven reminds us that simply riding a bike is a lot more impressive than us cyclists give credit

A rider corners around a berm on one of the best hardtail mountain bikes under $1,500

Best hardtail mountain bikes under $1,500: Hit the trails on a budget

By Lance Branquinho

Buyers Guide What are the best hardtail mountain bikes under $1,500? We list a selection of the hottest value hardtails

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Pro Bike: Greg Minnaar's Santa Cruz V10

By Ryan Simonovich

Pro Bike The new World Champion is rolling on a new bike for the Lenzerheide World Cup

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Best electric mountain bikes: e-MTBs that can get you up and down the mountain

By Colin Levitch

Buyer's Guide With the support of a motor, the best e-MTBs unlock huge potential for climbing and descending

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