Revel launch recyclable carbon mountain bike wheels
A new material and manufacturing process offers a lighter mountain bike wheel, which can be repurposed into other parts at the end of its life.
Mountain Gear
Review: Bontrager XXX Shoes
Stiff, supple, and stunning, the XXX shoes offer everything a racer needs — if you've got a low volume foot
Review: Rapha Explore shoes
The new Rapha Explore shoes are designed for comfort on gravel and trails, offering a generous fit and a moderately flexible sole.
Review: Specialized S-Works Recon shoe
The Specialized S-Works Recon shoe aims to balance performance and comfort. It's an improvement over prior models but is still quite stripped-down.
Review: Fezzari Signal Peak Pro
Fezzari finds a balance between XC-worthy efficiency and all-around capability for rocky, technical descents with the Signal Peak mountain bike.
Orbea Occam AM M-LTD 19
Orbea finds a balance between capabilities on rugged descents and efficiency and handling on tough climbs, making the Occam a winner.
Vittoria Air-Liner tire insert
A tire insert can help protect against flat tires and rim damage on a mountain bike, and Vittoria's Air-Liner is one of our favorites.
Canyon Lux CF 9.0 Pro Race
Canyon has crafted a pure XC race bike with balanced, aggressive geometry, premium components, and a suspension platform meant for World Cup racing.
Review: Vittoria Mezcal tire
Balance is what it is all about. No tire can do it all, but Vittoria's Mezcal is versatile enough to be our go-to pick for XC mountain biking.
Bontrager XXX mountain bike shoe
Bontrager's XXX shoes have been a welcome addition to the closet with a combination of comfort and stiffness.