News & Reviews
On the hunt for that perfect gift for the mountain biker in your circle? We've got you covered! We hit the trails all year round, putting a multitude of MTB gear to the rugged, Sedona test. To make your gift-hunting...
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When it comes to clipless mountain bike pedals, two brands have long ruled the market: Shimano and Crank Brothers. Biggest share probably goes to Shimano SPDs for their tried-and-true clipping mechanism, as well as the ubiquity of pedals and cleats....
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Year on year, Deity Grips are Thunder Mountain’s favorites. Here’s why. You always hear that contact points are the most important consideration when it comes to bike comfort and rider feel. Makes sense: the places where your bike touches your...
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Are the new Continental MTB treads any good? I have a long, fraught relationship with Continental mountain bike tires. At the 2012 Arizona Trail Race 300, which I lined up for with realistic aspirations of winning, I decided to run...
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What style pedals are right for you? And how do you pick the best model? In the mountain biking culture wars—carbon frame or metal? dropper seatpost versus rigid? SRAM or Shimano? beard, mustache, or baby face—few subjects inspire more angst...
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