Mountain Gear

Aggressive, fast, yet precise hoops that will push you to go harder on your 29er.

The most comfortable mountain bike "race" shoe I've ever used

The steeds and horses, bikes and hike-a-bikes of the 2012 TransAlp

For a race like Silver Rush 50, Colby Pearce says he would never regret dual suspension, plus he shows off his prototype Kappius hub

Here's a look at Cannondale's OverMountain press camp where they introduced the 2013 line of Cannondale's OverMountain family

Lennard Zinn recalls all of the specs of his old 650b Ritchey to help a reader set up an authentic vintage 650b at home

Lennard Zinn discusses mixing up gearing, power meters and chainsets

Lennard Zinn was building 650b bikes in the '80s outlines their history and advantages, and thinks the industry will come around

WTB has forged a reputation for producing straightforward and practical designs that work. The Frequency i23 rims are no exception.

Lennard Zinn was building 650b bikes in the '80s and reminds us of their history and advantages, and thinks the industry will come around

A new bike for a good cause

A new bike for a good cause

If you're a baggy rider but hate waistbands, say hello to DirtBaggies

SID has been around for a while and its heritage is safe if this fork is anything to go by

If Turner’s 650b creation is any indication, maybe it’ll only take critics one ride to see that the potential of 650b is huge.

If Turner's 650b creation is any indication, maybe it'll only take critics one ride to see that the potential of 650b is huge

The Fulcrum hoops responded as quickly as a 29" wheel ever has for me

Lenndard Zinn says this infinitely-adjustable ride avoided the usual drawbacks of a dropper post

Lenndard Zinn says you'll forget about the price of the Kronolog dropper post for the infinitely-adjustable ride without the usual drawbacks

If you've got Leadville qualification on the mind, consider Eszter Horanyi's gear recommendations and trail analysis before you line up

The latest 29er creation from Moots blends titanium, carbon, and aluminum construction

Know what you're up against in the Barn Burner before you race so you can pick the right equipment and prepare for the course

Advice from the pros on picking the right equipment for the course and where to push the pace in the NUE Series

Willow Rockwell is sick of the belief that the bike wins the race, but she does think 29ers are fun

Check out the Trek World Racing DH team at Sea Otter. Bontrager developed a special fast-rolling, low-knob tire specifically for the Sea Otter terrain.

Advice from the pros on picking the right equipment for the course and where to push the pace in the NUE Series

Check out Nick Legan's author page.

Tips to improve the learning curve of night riding. Where is the balance between weight and light output? Bar or helmet mount?

This bike took Freeman on a great ride at Whiskey until she double flatted in the final few miles

The National Ultra Endurance series highlights some of the best ultra endurance races in the country

Stander's Stumpjumper features rotor rings, Look Quartz carbon pedals and road-intended Specialized Toupe saddle

Stander's Stumpjumper features rotor rings, Look Quartz carbon pedals and road-intended Specialized Toupe saddle

Dubbed Revolution Tubeless Ready, the range offers up a full UST bead and mid-weight casing for full tubeless compatibility

Dubbed Revolution Tubeless Ready, the range offers up a full UST bead and mid-weight casing for full tubeless compatibility

What did it take to get Georgia Gould on 29ers? The right set of wheels.

Mavic has debuted three brand new 29er wheelsets, their first full range of big wheels

Mavic has debuted three brand new 29er wheelsets at the Sea Otter Classic

Shimano calls their new Zee component group the "gateway to gravity" component line

Easton says they've developed the "strongest bar and stem combination ever" with their new Havoc line

Anthem X Advanced 29er 0 proved itself to be quite versatile

Giant Bicycles has upped the 29er ante with the introduction of Anthem X Advanced carbon/aluminum 29er and all-aluminum women's Anthem X 29er models

The Shimano Shadow Plus is an entirely new mech tensioning system governed by a clutch which allows you to increase the tension on the chain

Though not an easy sell, Davison is now an advocate for women riding 29ers

LZ takes on XTR compatibility

Carbon-soled and ready for some extreme riding, both the Mavic Chasm and the Bontrager RXL are well-equipped kicks that demand attention

The target rider of The North Face line will be the person who wants subtle clothing without any large logos or bright designs

LZ has some suggestions for fine-tuning your Eggbeaters to suit your different shoes

LZ uses skinnier tires to cut through the mud down to where the traction is, rather than wide tires with low PSI and float on mud without traction

Crankbrothers is showing the depth of their knowledge with this cable actuated dropper post

The Specialized Rime shoe is forging a genre all its own within the mountain bike shoe category

The affordable all-rounder SLX is becoming even more versatile

The funky lid from Sweden is all business

New carbon hardtail is half a pound lighter than Air 9 Carbon

Overall this is a classy fork

How do you service the needs of almost 500 riders in a multi-day mountain-bike stage race?

Euro-Asia Imports has issued a recall of Nitto B259AA riser handlebars

Is it worth having a few extra links in your chain?

Fit for purpose

The steering is precise, the handling is immediate and the power transfer is fantastic

Yello Lube is a green product that gets the job done

Winter products you'll love from your head to your toes

One of the bittersweet things about being in the bike business is that I frequently have to let go of bikes I've become attached to

Admittedly, I knew I'd like this tire

The Specialized S3 MT helmet is a mid-range lid that shares much with the higher end S-Works Prevail

Featuring Wayne Stetina and Stan Koziatek

Overall this is an excellent brake, but is it really necessary for anyone but a top level cross country racer

Snow-bikers have worked out several different systems for staying warm

SRAM is replacing the bushing that currently resides within all X9 shifter bodies with ball bearings

Zinn answers your questions on not converting to a 29er, rusty frames, and carbon seatposts in Ti frames

While snow-bikes aren't new, a surge in popularity has seen the emergence of new frame trends

Headlining the company's 29er cross country fork line, the Tower range replaces the older Minute line

Swiss MTB stalwart Christoph ‘Susi' Sauser compares 26ers and 29ers

The shoes have been completely redesigned from the ground up to be lighter, stiffer, and more comfortable

Dear Lennard, I started messing around with a newish XTR rear derailleur with the intention of converting it to a short cage

Check out Giro's latest creation in the mountain bike world.

In a word: flawless

Lennard Zinn answers your questions on rotors and carbon frames.

" ... an excellent all-rounder that is nimble and climbs like a goat"

A look at some new bikes from the proud Italian brands