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Mountain bikes are one of the most versatile types of ...
Mountain Bike Buying Guide — Your Guide to Buying the Perfect MTB
Do you need a hand choosing the right mountain bike?
In this mountain bike buying guide, we will tell you all ...
Mountain Bike Sizing Charts (What Size Do You Actually Need?)
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Find your correct mountain bike size in about 15 seconds!
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Different Types of Mountain Bikes Explained: From Rigid to Full-Suspension
Mountain biking thrives on diversity, with each type of mountain bike tailored to the trail’s unique demands.
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A Complete Bike Tire Pressure Guide
The question "what pressure should bike tires be?" is complex, but using an appropriate tire pressure is a fast, ...
What is the real cost of a bicycle?
Have you ever wondered how much would it take to build a bicycle from the ground up, or what is the real cost of a ...
26″ vs 27.5″ vs 29″ Mountain Bike Wheel Comparison
Choosing the right mountain bike wheel size for your riding style and preferences will undoubtedly make riding more ...
Bicycle Frame Material Guide: Aluminum, Carbon, and Steel and Titanium Examined
Down here you'll get a brief overview of some of the pros and cons of each bike frame material.
Throughout time, ...
Mountain Bike FAQ
Down below you'll find answers to the most asked questions online. If you think something needs to be added - feel ...
Gravel Bike vs Mountain Bike Comparison: Which Type to Choose?
Gravel bikes have seen massive growth in popularity over the past decade, to the point that most bicycle ...
Road Bikes vs. Mountain Bikes: Understanding the Differences and Similarities
Road bikes and mountain bikes are the two most common types of bicycles available, serving the two most common ...
Mountain Biking for Beginners — 19 Tips to Improve Your Skills
Learning to mountain bike is a fun and challenging process that never truly ends, but the learning process is ...
Health
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Injury Prevention & Rehab for Cycling
Taking part in any sport or exercise brings with it the risk of injury, and cycling is no different.
It is ...
Cycling Nutrition — All About Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates (carbs) are a vital energy source for the body.
Eating the right type of carb, in the right ...
Improve Recovery, Performance and Health with the Sauna
Do you want to improve your cycling performance, recover faster between rides, or maintain muscle while recovering ...
Touring
The 15 Best National Parks for Cycling (U.S.)
Not all of the national parks are bike-friendly, but there are at least 15 that have excellent paved road networks and ...
The Best Road, Gravel, and Mountain Biking Routes in the USA
The United States is made up of some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the world.
Within the 50 ...
Tech & Gear
New Bike Buying – Importance of Break-in Period – Check-Up, Tune-up
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When you buy a new bicycle, there are a few important things to do to ensure it is set up ...
List of the Basic & Essential Mountain Bike Gear
Reaching far-away locations requires a bunch of preparation beforehand. Most of the essential mountain bike ...
Winter Cycling Clothing Essentials — How to Layer up for Winter Cycling
For many, the weather during each of the four seasons vary greatly depending on what climate you’re living in, so ...
Water bottles vs Hydration packs – Which is the Best Way to Stay Hydrated?
It is essential to carry enough water with you when you ride, whether you’re off-road cycling or road cycling. The ...
Buying Guides
The 14 Best Electric Mountain Bikes of 2024: Top-Rated E-MTBs for All Riding Styles
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Electric mountain bikes have revolutionized off-road cycling, combining traditional pedal ...
Best Mountain Bikes in 2024: Top Choices for XC, Trail, Enduro, and DH Riding
When choosing the best mountain bike, you're making a significant investment that's likely to last 5 to 10 years. ...
Best Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes Under $3,000 in 2024
Ibis Ripley - One of the best all-mountain carbon play bikes is now available on an aluminum frame!
Full suspension ...
Best Mountain Bikes Under $1,000 in 2024
Although the thousand dollar mark is considered an entry range among seasoned cyclists, there is still plenty of ...
Best Budget Mountain Bikes – Under $600
Mountain biking doesn't have to break the bank. | Image: Schwinnbikes.com
Most people are willing to spend $500 for ...
Best Bikes for Big Guys: 9 Bikes for Heavy & Overweight People
Bikes for heavy people aren't as common as they should be, making it unnecessarily difficult for those people to ...
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Best Short-Travel Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes – 100 to 130mm
Ibis Ripley - One of the most iconic short-travel playbikes available.
Trail and Cross-Country mountain bikes offer ...
Best Trail & All-Mountain Bikes (130-160 mm travel)
Mid-travel full-suspension MTBs tend to cover a broader spectrum of mountain biking applications than other more ...
Best All-Mountain & Enduro Bikes with 150-180 mm Travel
Enduro-style mountain bikes are relatively new to the MTB scene, with the discipline only gaining widespread ...
Best Downhill Mountain Bikes: Our Recommendations for DH Style Riders
The mighty speed demon in the world of mountain bikes - Downhill bikes are purpose-built machines.
Having ...
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Best Bikepacking Bikes: Top 14 Models We Recommend [Buyer’s Guide]
If we said it’s possible to travel the world for under $60 a month while getting the experience of a lifetime, ...
13 Best Hardtail Mountain Bikes of 2024 for Beginners Mountain Biking Enthusiasts
Hardtail mountain bikes are bikes that have front suspension only and no rear suspension.
Hardtails have ...
Best Women’s Mountain Bikes of 2024: Top Choices in All MTB Disciplines
Women's mountain bikes have been around since 1999 when Juli Furtado designed the first-ever women's specific ...
Best Beginner Mountain Bikes in 2024: Top Choices for Novice Mountain Bikers
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Mountain bikes are one of the most versatile types to own and they have come a long way since their ...
Best Cheap Mountain Bikes You Can Buy in 2024: Hardtail and Full-Suspension
Trek's affordable yet spectacular Marlin 7! | Image source: Trek Bikes
High-quality mountain bikes are ...
17 Best Fat Tire Bikes of 2024: Best Models for Snow, Mud, and Sand
Fat Bikes entered the adventure cycling market in the 1980s when bike manufacturers in both Alaska and Mexico began ...
Best Mountain Bikes Under $1,500: Ride MTB Trails on a Budget
It was once thought that getting a mountain bike meant forfeiting more than a few paychecks. They said the best ...
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Best Kids’ Mountain Bikes — Top Choices for Casual Riders and Young Pros
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Mountain biking is one of the most exciting and rewarding sports you can do as a child, ...
Best Mountain Bikes Under $2,000 in 2024: Our Top Intermediate Picks
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In the modern age, you don’t need to spend an absolute fortune in order to buy a decent mountain ...
Rigid Mountain Bike Selection for Gravel Roads and Singletracks
Before the arrival of high-tech suspension components, the rigid mountain bike opened up mountain trails to ...
15 Best Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes in 2024 – Top Models in All MTB Disciplines
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Full-suspension mountain bikes are the go-to for mountain bikers who want the ability ...
14 Best Mountain Bike Shorts to Stay Comfortable and Safe on the Trails
If you're an avid mountain biker, you know the importance of wearing the best mountain bike shorts!
Not only do ...
Mountain Bikes & Series Reviews
In-Depth Review of Specialized Mountain Bikes: Pioneers of Mountain Bike Performance & Design
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Specialized is one of the world's best bike brands, renowned for pushing ...
Orbea Occam Series Review: A jack-of-all trades 29er
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The Orbea Occam is a high-travel trail bike that pushes the upper limits of the category, ...
Santa Cruz 5010 Review — Making Short Work of Any Trail
The Santa Cruz 5010 is a fun, plucky trail bike and the perfect companion for creative mountain bikers.
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Yeti ARC — The King of Hardtail Mountain Bikes
The mountain biking scene has seen some major upgrades in the past 5-10 years, especially in the full-suspension ...
Santa Cruz Chameleon Review
Californian-based Santa Cruz Bicycles has been one of the world's leading mountain bike manufacturers for several ...
Salsa Timberjack Review
Salsa’s Timberjack line of mid-range hardtail MTB trail bikes is aimed at intermediate trail riders and ...
Trek Roscoe – Series Review
Trek’s 27.5” Roscoe hardtail MTB range is aimed at recreational riders looking to hit the dirt track and have some ...
Devinci Marshall Review — The Perfect Affordable All-Rounder
The Devinci Marshall is a mid-travel aluminum trail bike with 29" wheels, designed to be the perfect, affordable ...
Co-op Cycles DRT 4.1 Fat Bike Review
Fat tire bikes are characterized by their oversized tire size, designed to make cycling possible on any terrain.
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Cannondale Trail Series Review — Affordable, Comfortable and Versatile
Cannondale's 'Trail' series features 8 hardtail mountain bikes with varying degrees of quality, ranging in price ...
Cannondale Trail 7 Review
The new Cannondale Trail 7 is a capable all-around hardtail mountain bike aimed towards entry-level riders who enjoy ...
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Cannondale Trail 8 Review: An Excellent Beginner-Friendly MTB
The new Cannondale Trail 8 is the cheapest mountain bike by Cannondale.
It features all the modern features to ...
$600
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Santa Cruz Heckler Review: High-End Electric Mountain Bike
Are you ready for one of the most awesome electric mountain bikes available today? We present you with the new and ...
Marin Pine Mountain Review — Steel Adventure Hardtail with a Modern Twist
The Marin Pine Mountain is a steel-framed adventure bike built for bicycle touring, bikepacking, and light trail ...
Niner AIR 9
Niner Air 9 and Air 9 RDO are two fast and capable hardtail bikes made by the famous American bike brand ...
Marin Rift Zone Series Review
Marin's Rift Zone series bikes are built for mountainous of trails, and the lineup includes models for both ...
Orbea Alma Review
Orbea Alma range features an interesting bunch of cross-country mountain bikes with a variety of premium set-ups.
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Orbea Laufey Review — An Affordable and Versatile Basque Hardtail
Whether racing uphill or shredding downhill, the Orbea Laufey hardtail has got you covered. Orbea describes this ...
Yeti SB140 Review: A Seriously Fun Bike That Also Works Hard
The Yeti SB140 27.5" trail bike first arrived on the scene in 2019, replacing the popular SB5.
The SB140 ...
Marin Alpine Trail Review — Capable Yet Affordable Enduro Mountain Bike
The Marin Alpine Trail is an aggressive 29er enduro bike designed to be ridden hard on downhill trails.
The ...
Devinci Troy Review — Race-Ready Trail Bike
Devinci Bikes is a Canadian-based mountain bike manufacturer that prides itself on making the most reliable, ...
Cannondale Trail 5 Review
The Cannondale Trail 5 is a reliable hardtail mountain bike with an entry-level build and a competitive price ...
Santa Cruz Bronson Review — A Capable Do-It-All Mullet Mountain Bike
The Santa Cruz Bronson hits the sweet spot between performance and play, and the mixed wheel design enhances the ...
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Yeti SB130 Review: A Lively and Feature-Packed Trail Ripper
The Yeti SB130 is a mid-travel trail bike that first arrived on the scene in 2018.
This versatile 29er is ...
Marin San Quentin Series Review — Aggressive Trail-Shredding Hardtail
The Marin San Quentin is a 27.5" trail/cross-country hardtail designed with the help of professional mountain biker ...
Santa Cruz Hightower Review: A Lively All-Rounder Trail Mountain Bike
The Santa Cruz Hightower hit the market in 2016, making it one of the newer models on the lineup.
This 29" ...
Santa Cruz Tallboy — A Versatile Low-Travel Trail 29er
In 2009, Santa Cruz released the Tallboy as its first 29" mountain bike, and the fifth generation arrived in ...
4. Mountain Bike Brand Reviews
20 Best Mountain Bike Brands in 2024: Top Picks in All MTB Categories
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If you're in the market for a new mountain bike but don't know which mountain bike ...
Yeti Cycles Review
Based in Golden, Colorado, the Yeti Cycles company’s rise was driven by an increase in demand for mountain bikes. A ...
Ibis Bikes Review: Pushing the Boundaries in Mountain Biking Technology
Ibis Cycles is a modern private bike company based in Santa Cruz, North California. It is known for manufacturing ...
Santa Cruz Bicycles Review: High-End Mountain and Gravel Bikes
Santa Cruz has been in the business since the early 90s.
They started out, like most revolutionary companies, in ...
Evil Bikes Review: Are These Boutique Mountain Bikes Worth the Money?
Evil bicycles have somewhat of interesting history. The American company is located in Bellingham, Washington, and ...
Transition Bikes – Brand Overview
The Transition bicycle company was established nearly 20 years ago in 2001 in Washington State. Started by Kyle ...
Pivot Bikes Brand Overview
A relatively young company, Chris Cocalis founded Pivot Cycles in 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona after preciously leading ...
Overview of Rocky Mountain Bikes
Rocky Mountain cycles is a Canadian bicycle brand that has been producing a wide variety of quality mountain bikes ...
Intense Cycles Brand Overview
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Intense Cycles was founded in the 1990s, during the heyday of American mountain bike ...
Juliana Bicycles – Women’s Mountain Bikes Review
Juliana Bicycles was founded in 1999 by ‘Juli’ Juliana Furtado, a former World Champion mountain bike rider who after ...
Niner Gravel Bikes Review
The Niner Bicycle company is a US-based bike manufacturer founded in 2005 and the pioneer of the 29-inch wheel.
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Orange Bikes
There are few bikes out there that would be more easily recognizable with no labels on them than the UK's Orange ...
Eminent Cycles Review
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Founded by Jeff Soncrant, a former engineer and Kevin Sigismondo in 2014, the ...
