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23 Jun 2020

Are Plus Tires And Bikes Still A Thing?

MTBR2020-07-04T14:22:43-06:00 Jun 23, 2020 Ponderings interviews, trends, design, wheels

Examining the rise (and fall?) of the wide-tire revolution.

11 Jun 2020

SRAM Eagle Expanded Range Explained

MTBR2020-06-12T23:37:36-06:00 Jun 11, 2020 Tech explainers, interviews, products, upgrades, @SRAM, drivetrain

Have compatibility questions about these new 10-52t groups? SRAM has answers.

8 Jun 2020

Magicshine ALLTY 2000 bike light review

MTBR2020-06-12T11:58:59-06:00 Jun 8, 2020 Gear videos, reviews, products, @ALLTY, lights

This new 2000 lumen light from Magicshine features a big, bright beam pattern with an array of useful features.

11 May 2020

First Look: Kenda Pinner All Mountain Tire

MTBR2020-05-15T10:52:02-06:00 May 11, 2020 Parts reviews, products, @Kenda, /Pinner, tires

World Cup DH ready for Gwin and perhaps the rest of us.

1 May 2020

e*thirteen Vario dropper seatpost review

MTBR2020-05-02T00:19:33-06:00 May 1, 2020 Parts videos, reviews, products, @e*thirteen, droppers

The new Vario enters the dropper post market with a robust $209 entry with adjustable travel, smooth action and serviceable design.

30 Apr 2020

Thule Helium Platform 2 hitch rack overview

MTBR2020-05-01T23:42:07-06:00 Apr 30, 2020 Gear videos, previews, products, @Thule, racks

Thule enters the wheel-hold tray style hitch rack category with the Helium Platform 2.

28 Apr 2020

Review: We Are One Union 29 Carbon Wheelset

MTBR2020-04-29T21:19:13-06:00 Apr 28, 2020 Parts reviews, products, @We Are One, /Union, wheels

Affordable North America-made wheelset ready for rowdy riding.

28 Apr 2020

Review: 2020 Transition Sentinel

MTBR2020-04-29T21:03:05-06:00 Apr 28, 2020 Bikes reviews, products, @Transition Bikes, /Sentinel, enduro bikes

Can this revamped long-travel 29er out-perform the original?

16 Apr 2020

Review: 2020 Transition Scout

MTBR2020-04-17T23:39:59-06:00 Apr 16, 2020 Bikes reviews, products, @Transition Bikes, /Scout, trail bikes

Updated geometry and travel for 2020 make this 27.5 trail bike fast and playful.

13 Apr 2020

First Ride: Guerrilla Gravity Gnarvana

MTBR2020-04-15T15:31:32-06:00 Apr 13, 2020 Bikes reviews, products, @Guerrilla Gravity, /Gnarvana, enduro bikes

The Gnarvana is Guerrilla Gravity’s heavy-hitting 29er intended for enduro racing, aggressive trail riding, and park riding.

23 Mar 2020

Best Hydration Packs

MTBR2020-03-24T18:56:47-06:00 Mar 23, 2020 Gear previews, roundups, products, packs

Our picks for the top gear haulers for long and short rides.

12 Mar 2020

Check out Park Tool’s New Hydraulic Brake Bleed Kit

MTBR2020-03-13T23:51:16-06:00 Mar 12, 2020 Gear scoops, products, @Park Tool, tools

Premium kits for easy brake bleeding at home and in the shop.

6 Mar 2020

How to pick the right mountain bike tire

MTBR2020-03-08T16:02:21-06:00 Mar 6, 2020 Tech guides, tires

From size, to width, to casing, and tread pattern, Mtbr breaks it all down.

5 Mar 2020

Destinations: Spider Mountain Bike Park, Texas

MTBR2020-03-08T15:37:19-06:00 Mar 5, 2020 Destinations guides, Austin, bike parks, Texas

This all-season bike park in the Lone Star State is a great winter getaway.

18 Feb 2020

First ride: Ibis Ripmo version 2.0

MTBR2020-02-20T12:37:25-07:00 Feb 18, 2020 Bikes reviews, products, @Ibis, /Ripmo, enduro bikes

Is the revamped Ripmo as good as the original?

14 Feb 2020

Best Mountain Bike Saddles

MTBR2020-02-15T14:13:01-07:00 Feb 14, 2020 Parts reviews, roundups, products, saddles

Key considerations include fit, weight, design, and price.

12 Feb 2020

The Robert Axle Project’s Drive-Thru Chain Cleaner

MTBR2020-02-13T22:29:38-07:00 Feb 12, 2020 Parts reviews, products, cleaning, maintenance, drivetrain

Makes it easier to clean the chain and frame on modern thru-axle bikes, by replacing your rear wheel and allowing uninhibited access to the drivetrain and rear triangle.

11 Feb 2020

First Ride – Santa Cruz Heckler E-Bike

MTBR2020-02-11T21:08:35-07:00 Feb 11, 2020 Bikes reviews, products, @Santa Cruz, /Heckler, e-mtb

In the timeline of every movement, there are key points that mark its adoption and acceptance.

10 Feb 2020

The Best Winter Jackets of 2020

MTBR2020-02-11T20:46:13-07:00 Feb 10, 2020 Gear reviews, roundups, products, clothing, jackets

We’ve tested these jackets in the coldest and harshest winter conditions out there and came up with a concentrated list of the best winter cycling jackets around.

14 Jan 2020