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Login / Register Home EDITORIAL & NEWS INDEX 29ER 27.5 26ER ALL MOUNTAIN XC LIGHT FORKS TIRES BIKESHOPS USER REVIEWS ALL BIKES SUSPENSION WHEELS TIRES TUBELESS BRAKES CONTROLS DRIVETRAIN ACCESSORIES FORUMS ALL (130 Forums) 29ER 27.5 26ER GENERAL FAT BIKES ALL MOUNTAIN NORCAL WHEELS & TIRES CLASSIFIEDS POST AD LATEST BIKE BIKE PART ACCESSORY TRAILS HOT DEALS PARTNERS Login Register Home EDITORIAL & NEWS INDEX 29ER 27.5 26ER ALL MOUNTAIN XC LIGHT FORKS TIRES BIKESHOPS USER REVIEWS ALL BIKES SUSPENSION WHEELS TIRES TUBELESS BRAKES CONTROLS DRIVETRAIN ACCESSORIES FORUMS ALL (130 Forums) 29ER 27.5 26ER GENERAL FAT BIKES ALL MOUNTAIN NORCAL WHEELS & TIRES CLASSIFIEDS POST AD LATEST BIKE BIKE PART ACCESSORY TRAILS HOT DEALS PARTNERS Mother’s Day Deals for Mountain Bikers Mtbr April 24, 2020 Don’t miss out on these great deals for the mountain biking mom in your life. Read More » The Best Kids Bikes for 2020 Mtbr April 23, 2020 This is your complete guide to children’s bicycles from balance bikes to mini-mountain bikes Read More » Video: YT’s new IZZO unleashed Mtbr April 23, 2020 Watch as a masked rider takes YT’s trail bike for a spin over Irish trails portraying the characteristics of this true short travel trail bike: Fast. Agile. Sharp. Read More » Photos: UCSC tanks artwork Francis Cebedo April 22, 2020 To many mountain bikers who ride in Santa Cruz, there is a familiar and welcome sight on the trails as one rides by the U-Conn fire road connecting the Emma McCrary trail and Wilder State Park. Here is a gallery documenting the art of the UC Santa Cruz tanks. Read More » Skills video: Improve Your Cornering with evo Mtbr April 21, 2020 Make the most of your time in quarantine by becoming a better mountain biker with these cornering skill drills from evo Read More » Review: 2020 Pivot Shuttle eMTB Jordan Carr April 20, 2020 Pivot’ eMTB is refreshed for the new year with 29er wheels, a longer fork, and more affordable build options Read More » Gear Deals: Spring Tune-Up Essentials for the Home Mechanic Mtbr April 17, 2020 Spruce your mountain bike up for spring with these deals on tools and must-have repair items Read More » The new YT IZZO is a short-travel trail ripper Mtbr April 17, 2020 Inspired by the Katana sword used by Samurai in ancient Japan, the IZZO has been developed to be a fast, agile and sharp bike in both form and function. Read More » Review: 2020 Transition Scout Jordan Carr April 16, 2020 Popping off curbs and creatively linking together unique features within the manmade infrastructure that made up the concrete jungle of my youth, memories that drift through my mind as I pedal up the dusty forest service road. A wheelie here and a nose-bonk there. Simple yet luxurious, they were a recipe for gobs of positive […] Read More » The Best Mountain Bikes Under $1000 for 2020 Mtbr April 16, 2020 If you’re new to the sport, there are some great mountain bikes under $1,000 that will let you hit the trail without spending a mountain of money Read More » Video: Checking the condition of Santa Cruz bearings and pivot hardware Francis Cebedo April 15, 2020 In this video, we’ll show you how to take apart a Santa Cruz Heckler’s VPP linkages, check the conditions of the bearings and axles, clean and grease as appropriate. Read More » First Ride: Guerrilla Gravity Gnarvana Josh Patterson April 13, 2020 The Gnarvana is Guerrilla Gravity’s heavy-hitting 29er intended for enduro racing, aggressive trail riding, and park riding. It’s the fifth model built around the Revved modular frame platform Read More » 10 reasons why a Peloton bike may be for you Steve Sprich April 10, 2020 In this Shelter-in-Place or harsh weather environment, indoor cycling options become more interesting. Here is our rundown on the Peloton Bike system. Read More » The Best Sunglasses for Mountain Biking in 2020 Jordan Carr April 09, 2020 The best sunglasses for mountain biking strike a delicate balance between protection, performance, and looks. Here are our favorites for 2020 Read More » Review: Trek Top Fuel 9.9 2020 Jordan Villella April 08, 2020 Boasting one of the most recognizable mountain bike factory teams in the world, Trek knows how to build a fast ride. For 2020, its flagship Top Fuel grows into a longer-travel, more capable machine with the ability to be ridden beyond the boundaries of traditional cross-country racing. The design changes are in response to a […] Read More » 2021 new Fox 38 fork, revamped forks and shocks Francis Cebedo April 07, 2020 Fox comes out swinging with their 2021 lineup a new fork and major updates to their shock and dropper line. Read More » Gear Deals: Specialized Accessories On Sale Mtbr April 06, 2020 Speed into spring with deals on Specialized tires, pumps, shoes and more! Read More » Video: “Shape Your World” Celebrates Hardworking Trailbuilders Josh Patterson April 03, 2020 Shimano teams up with IMBA to launch Dig In trail initiative Read More » Video: Bernard Kerr – eMtb elevated Francis Cebedo April 02, 2020 Here, Bernard Kerr shows us what the bike is capable of. So when we complain that the bike is heavy, sluggish or difficult to manual, Bernard can shed some light on the subject. Read More » The 5 best tips to get the most e-bike range Francis Cebedo April 02, 2020 Given any e-bike battery size, there are things you can control to maximize its range. Here are our 5 best tips. Read More » e*thirteen XCX GROUPSET Contest Mtbr April 01, 2020 Here’s one of our more compelling prize packages, an e*thirteen XCX groupset worth $1377 Read More » Learn to wheelie for free while supporting Trips for Kids Josh Patterson April 01, 2020 Ryan Leech has teamed up with PEARL iZUMi to offer his 30-Day-Wheelie Challenge for free to all riders. PEARL iZUMi will donate one dollar to Trips for Kids for every rider who joins the challenge Read More » Five hydration tips for cyclists Jordan Villella April 01, 2020 We all know hard riding in the heat requires hydration to keep the machine that is you running smoothly. The question is how much, when, and what to drink? Here are five great hydration tips for cyclists. Read More » Top 10 Tips for mountain biking and social distancing with Coronavirus Francis Cebedo March 31, 2020 Most shelter-in-place mandates have identified outdoor recreation and trails as essential activities and facilities. Here’s how to do it safely Read More » Gear Deals: Brakes, Bikes and Rain gear Jordan Villella March 30, 2020 Gear Deals: Brakes, Bikes and Rain gear What can make you faster by slowing you down? A good set of brakes! Nothing beats the feeling of confidence, bombing downhill and knowing your brakes are dialed – like an extension of your mind. It’s a feeling most riders know but after many trips on the lifts […] Read More » The Best Indoor Cycling Trainers of 2020 Mtbr March 27, 2020 If you can’t ride outside right now, you can maintain your fitness (and sanity) by spending some time on the trainer. These are the best smart trainers of 2020 Read More » Video: A Moment of Solitude Mtbr March 26, 2020 We all could use a moment of solitude right now. Whether your moment is riding your bike, going for a walk, or disconnecting from media, we hope you find your version of solitude. Read More » Gear Deals: Awesome gear for Adventure from evo Mtbr March 25, 2020 Specifically picked for the Mtbr crowd, these evo deals are sure to get you stoked! Read More » Gear Deals: Jenson Bike Maintenance and Overhaul Sale Jordan Villella March 23, 2020 Great deals to help you tune-up your bike for spring and summer riding Read More » Best Hydration Packs Mtbr March 23, 2020 For bikepacking, big backcountry adventures, all-day epics, and/or guiding, the humble hydration pack remains an essential must-have piece of gear. That’s why Mtbr has rounded up this list of the best hydration packs. Read More » Best Indoor Trainer Accessories Jordan Villella March 20, 2020 Sometimes logging your miles inside is the best way to go. Mak...