Tested: 2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29
Specialized's venerable trail bike gets an overhaul
Specialized Rhyme targets lady shredders
The new 6-inch-travel bike is based on the popular Stumpjumper platform
Preview: Giant Trance Advanced 27.5 2
Giant's carbon Trance offers up big value
High Desert to High Alpine
Trail exploration in Central Oregon
The Web Monkey Speaks: The Bigotry of Wilderness
Do bikes belong in wilderness areas?
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Getting Hairy on the 27.5+ Charge Cooker
05.15.2015
Rob Jarman has a howling good time ripping Charge's new 27.5+ hardtail.
Tested: 2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29
05.15.2015
Specialized announced its 2016 Stumpjumper today, and it has a huge hole in it.
Specialized Rhyme targets lady shredders
05.15.2015
The women’s version of the Stumpy sports a carbon frame with alloy rear triangle, a different paint job and saddle, shorter cranks, narrower handlebars and a lighter tuned rear suspension, but the geometry is identical to the 650b men’s bike.
Hometown Havoc with Bas van Steenbergen
05.14.2015
One does not simply scroll past a Bas van Steenbergen edit.
Preview: Giant Trance Advanced 27.5 2
05.14.2015
There are carbon frames that cost nearly as much as this bike--Giant's least expensive carbon Trance model. So what's the catch? Are the parts crap? Here are some first thoughts after a few months aboard the Trance Advanced 27.5 2.
Deity: Jet Black Ninja
05.14.2015
The Jet Black Ninja meets the Cryptkeeper.
Matt Macduff Detonates Barcelona
05.14.2015
He's a maniac. He's the Lord of Leopard Print Pants. He's Matt Macduff and he's destroyed Barcelona with his devil horns-inspiring style.
Life Beyond Walls in New Zealand – Episode 2 | Smith
05.13.2015
After fumbling through a rocky start to their adventure on New Zealand's South Island, the gloomy weather cleared and the Smith crew rode some singletrack gems around Craigieburn and Christchurch before heading south towards Queenstown.
Commanding Turn: Shimano’s Original SPD Pedal
05.13.2015
As the 1980s turned into the 1990s, mountain biking was a wave still building, and the crest of that growing wave was shaped by cross-country racing. At the sharp end of the ‘pedal until it all turns red’ set, there was much to be desired in terms of the actual pedals being used.
Peaty Tests the Lenzerheide World Cup Track
05.12.2015
Peaty guinea pigs some of the freshly built sections on the upcoming Lenzerheide World Cup track.
High Desert to High Alpine
05.12.2015
From high desert trails to high alpine riding and the lush forests in between, there's no doubt that Central Oregon is a haven for the singletrack minded, and the Bike team was lucky enough to sample the goods during our 2015 Bible of Bike Tests.
Basics: How to Carry Your Bike | Trail Doctor
05.12.2015
Trail Doctor Dan Milner would like to save you a trip to your chiropractor by showing you how to properly lift and carry your bike on the trail.
Voting Now Open for Bell Built East Region
05.11.2015
Voting is now open for the Bell Built East Region finalists. Check out the candidates and cast your vote.
The Web Monkey Speaks: The Bigotry of Wilderness
05.11.2015
Vernon voices his opinion on the long-standing mountain bike ban in wilderness areas.
La Parva SuperDownhill: Nine-Mile DH Race
05.11.2015
On April 19th racers in Chile took on the La Parva SuperDownhill, descending over 7000 feet in nine miles.
Happy Mother’s Day from Kitsbow
05.10.2015
Kitsbow knows what mom really wants.
Beyond the Bike with Cam McCaul
05.09.2015
Always the entertainer, Cam McCaul gives us a look into his life beyond riding and talks about what the future might have in store for him.
Mike Steidley Rides Trials at the Cabo Arch
05.09.2015
Journey to the Cabo Arch with 12x US National Champion Mike Steidley.
Fat Summer is Coming – Marco Hösel
05.08.2015
Marco Hösel puts his Nicolai fatbike to use on some slushy and muddy springtime terrain.
The Story Behind The Evil Following | Blueprint
05.07.2015
It's not the bike anyone expected from Evil. The Following turns convention on its head in many ways. But will riders place their trust in Evil again? Should they? This is the story of both a brand and a bike that are battling their way back into the fold.
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May 16, 2015
Photo of the Day: Paris Gore
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May 15, 2015
Photo of the Day: Kevin Lange
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May 14, 2015
Photo of the Day: Sterling Lorence
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May 13, 2015
Photo of the Day: Bruno Long
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May 12, 2015
Photo of the Day: Ale Di Lullo