Gunnison’s Original Growler: What You Need To Know
By Jason Sumner May 23, 2013
Feature Articles Race Coverage
For starters, be aware that the Original Growler is loaded with techy singletrack and almost never-ending pedaling. No wonder everyone who registers for the race must tick a checkbox affirming that they are “an experienced mountain biker.”
Read More »Video: DirtTV – Punta Ala Enduro World Series Round One
By Francis Cebedo May 22, 2013
Feature Articles Video
Last weekend, some of the top riders and legends from Downhill Racing, Cross-Country and and Four-Cross converged at Punta Ala, Italy for the first ever Enduro World Series Race. They were rewarded with a racing experience that is not only sweeping the nation but the world.
Read More »Review: Seasucker Mini-Bomber Suction Cup Bike Rack
By Francis Cebedo May 20, 2013
Feature Articles Pro Reviews
You need to transport bikes on occasion but you have multiple vehicles or you are not ready to commit to a permanent rack. Or you have a type of car where a hitch rack is not an option and a roof rack is not available.
Read More »Video: Enduro World Series #1 in Punta Ala Results
By Francis Cebedo May 20, 2013
Feature Articles Video
The opening shot of the Enduro World Series has been fired with a successful race yesterday, May 19 in Punta Ala. Over 500 riders participated and current and former champions joined to assemble one of the most talented fields to line up for a race.
Read More »Bionicon C.Guide Chain Guide Long Term Review
By John Shafer May 20, 2013
Feature Articles Parts Pro Reviews
We’ve been using Bionicon’s 19-gram, $50 C.Guide chain guide for over a year now, in all kinds of conditions and on all kinds of trails. Read the full review to find out how it’s performed.
Read More »Travel Oregon Contest – Enter To Win a FREE Mountain Bike Vacation!
By Gregg Kato May 14, 2013
Feature Articles
Enter the Travel Oregon contest and you could win a FREE Oregon Bike Vacation. Simply tell us your favorite Oregon trail and why.
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: Just Don’t Do It
By Kurt Gensheimer May 14, 2013
Feature Articles
I’ve done a lot of dumb things in my life, but pre-riding yesterday’s Tour of California Stage 2 in 122 degree heat was one dumb thing I’m proud not to have done.
Read More »Video: Whistler Mountain Bike Park Set to Open May 17 With Most Opening Day Terrain Ever.
By Francis Cebedo May 13, 2013
Feature Articles
In contrast with the past two spring seasons where cool spring temperatures and a deep mid-mountain snowpack made clearing trails a difficult task, this spring has been much more forgiving.
Read More »Lezyne Deca Drive LED Light and Shock Digital Drive Floor Pump
By Francis Cebedo May 10, 2013
Feature Articles Lights Shootout Sea Otter Classic
The charming Cedric Gracia is here to show us a couple of products with his unmistakable flair. The first is an 800 lumen light for $160. The second product is a rear shock pump in digital and floor pump configuration.
Read More »Video: Enduro Bearings XD-15 Bottom Bracket with Ceramic Bearings
By Francis Cebedo May 10, 2013
Feature Articles
Enduro bearing showed us their new bottom bracket with pride. The XD-15 is light and reliable as it has low rolling resistance with ceramic bearings and stainless steel races.
Read More »Video: Fluid Nutrition Performance and Recovery Drinks
By Francis Cebedo May 08, 2013
Feature Articles
Richard Smith tells us about his San Luis Obispo company called Fluid. We at Mtbr have been using the Fluid Performance drink over the winter and we like it. Find out why.
Read More »Video: Michelin WildRace’r and WildGrip’r 27.5 Tires
By Francis Cebedo May 08, 2013
Feature Articles Tires
The Michelin WildRace’r looks fast with its low profile center knobs and the WildGrip’r, on the other hand, looks like a rally tire with a ton of traction with its good rubber compounds and side knobs.
Read More »Video: Miguel Martinez and his FRM 650b/27.5 Winning Bike
By Francis Cebedo May 07, 2013
Feature Articles
Perhaps the greatest moment at the 2013 Sea Otter Classic transpired when 37-year old Miguel Martinez won the Pro XC race by two seconds. Miguel is a former Olympic champ.
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: Listen All Y’all It’s a Sabotage
By Kurt Gensheimer May 06, 2013
Feature Articles
Booby-trapped trails are a sign of mental sickness, but they’re also a product of poor trail etiquette. There is no justification for people who intend to harm mountain bikers, but what leads someone to such desperate measures in the first place?
Read More »Video: New Spinergy Zyclone Full-Carbon 29er Wheels At Sea Otter
By John Shafer May 03, 2013
29er Feature Articles Parts Press and News Sea Otter Classic Video
Spinergy gave us a preview of their upcoming all-carbon, disc-ready, 29er mountain bike wheels at Sea Otter. Check out our exclusive intro video and photos of the new sub-1400 gram 29er wheelset.
Read More »Kitsbow Mountain Bike Apparel
By Mtbr May 02, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic
Kitsbow is a new player in the mountain bike apparel market and redefining high-end. With a short and liner that costs $480, it deserves a second look.
Read More »Video: 2014 Norco Sight Carbon 650b/27.5
By Francis Cebedo May 02, 2013
650b Feature Articles Sea Otter Classic
Norco showed us a fascinating carbon version of their Norco Sight 650b. The Sight is a 140mm travel bike purposely designed for the 650b/27.5 wheel size.
Read More »Pemberton and Whistler Trails – And Your Bike Park Countdown
By Lee Lau May 02, 2013
Feature Articles
An average ski season this year in Whistler means that lower valley trails, like Pemberton, are starting to melt out from snow and are rideable.
Read More »The DVO Emerald Inverted DH Fork – Sexy, Green & Upside Down At Sea Otter
By John Shafer May 01, 2013
Feature Articles Forks Parts Sea Otter Classic Video
We visited with DVO Suspension at Sea Otter and finally got a chance to get up close and personal with their hot new Emerald Inverted downhill fork.
Read More »New from Serfas: Gladiator Sunglasses and FMP-900/FMP-969 Floor Pumps
By Gregg Kato April 30, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
Serfas is expanding their product line-up big time for 2013. They have several new models of cycling specific eyewear with some great features at a great price. They also have some killer looking new floor pumps.
Read More »Park Tool Celebrates 50th Anniversary
By Gregg Kato April 30, 2013
Company Spotlight Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Press and News Video
Park Tool is a brand name well known in the bike industry for quality and durability. Walk into ANY bike shop and you will find Park Tools. Check out this cool company retrospective for their 50th anniversary.
Read More »Rocky Mountain Altitude 650b / 27.5 Trail Bike – A Closer Look
By John Shafer April 29, 2013
650b Feature Articles Sea Otter Classic
The Rocky Mountain Altitude is all-new for 2013, with 650b / 27.5-inch wheels, 150mm of travel, carbon fiber or aluminum frame options, and adjustable geometry. We took a closer look at it at the annual Sea Otter Classic.
Read More »Haro FLC 29 Pro – Carbon 29er hardtail
By Gregg Kato April 26, 2013
29er Feature Articles Sea Otter Classic
The Haro FLC 29 is a carbon 29er hardtail that is built with massive tubes that provide a still and efficient pedaler that won’t beat you up on the downhills.
Read More »Video: 2014 Fezzari Timp Peak and Nebo Peak 27.5
By Francis Cebedo April 26, 2013
650b Feature Articles Sea Otter Classic Video
Fezzari has something pretty special here with their new 650b/27.5. All the geometry numbers check out and the weight, spec and price are simply unbelievable.
Read More »CamelBak M.U.L.E. NV Hydration Pack
By Gregg Kato April 25, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
CamelBak’s new M.U.L.E. NV with new iNtegrated Ventilation back panel has four articulating pods that move to fit the curvature of your back and provide lift between the pack and your sweaty back.
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