
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""These are hands down the stiffest and most efficient gravel shoes I’ve ridden. The Pontoon system really locks you in for better power transfer, but they’re still surprisingly walkable for hike-a-bike sections....
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I like the Caledonia Rival AXS for riders who want wireless electronic shifting without jumping to the top-tier price point. Rival AXS is smooth and reliable under load, and the 48/35T with a 10-36T cassette...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Mach 4 SL is fast in all directions, not just up. The dw-link suspension climbs efficiently enough to cover serious elevation without burning out my legs, and the surprisingly slack head angle keeps the ride...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The automatic hub is genuinely clever for this age group. A lower gear makes push-offs easy and hills manageable, a higher gear lets them move fast on flat ground, and the bike switches between them on its own...
"The Pivot Shuttle SL/AM pairs a Bosch Performance Line SX motor with a full-carbon enduro frame, so the assist adds power without the weight and sluggishness that usually comes with an E-MTB. The compact motor delivers up to 600 watts of peak power and...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""These are the shorts I choose when I don’t know how the ride will unfold. They’re tough enough for aggressive trail riding, but they never feel restrictive on long climbs. I like having the liner option and...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This shoe hits the sweet spot for trail riding—stiff enough to power up climbs, but walkable when the hike-a-bike hits. The fit is snug, the BOA is quick, and they’ve held up to serious use.""For big trail...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “I recommend this to riders who hate unloading bikes just to grab gear. The swing-away feels solid even with bikes on, and the tray height makes loading comfortable. It’s heavy-duty without being annoying to...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""Compared to the SL, the Trailcat LT feels like it has more cushion to push harder downhill. The 135mm rear travel is really noticeable on rocky descents, and the Fox 36 fork soaks up bigger hits without feeling...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Freewheel 4-Finger Glove is my go-to for winter trail rides and frosty morning commutes. It’s warm without feeling bulky, and I can still shift and brake with total control. The touchscreen pads actually...
"The Yeti LT brings the Sixfinity suspension platform to a pedal bike for the first time, after a decade of development and proving on Yeti's E-MTB and Special Projects DH race bikes. A tool-free flip chip switches between 29-inch and mixed-wheel setups,...
Whether we are racing or just putting in the miles on the weekend, the Specialized Recon 3. 0 Mountain Bike Shoes are some of our favorites due to their premium construction. The XPEL mesh upper and TPU coating ensure a durable and breathable shoe that...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:“I’ve ridden the Pro X0 build hard, and it’s the one I’d pick when speed and precision matter most. The Podium fork delivers unreal steering accuracy, and the Bosch CX Race motor feels explosive but controlled...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Fox Racing Union BOA is the trail shoe I recommend when someone wants genuine performance without giving up walkability. The dual BOA Li2 system dials in fit across two zones independently so the shoe stays...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I've ridden these through a full season of rocky singletrack, and the BOA dial lets me micro-adjust fit without ever stopping to bend down. The toe cap has taken a few direct rock strikes that would've ended a...
Whether our adventures take us off-road, through the city, or completely off the bike, the Mavic Cosmic Boa SPD Mountain Bike Shoe is the perfect choice. The synthetic leather upper is durable and breathable, and the memory foam insole cushions our feet...
The Shimano MW502 Wide Mountain Bike Shoes are our go-to wet-weather riding shoes. Featuring a waterproof membrane and a warm fleece-lined interior, the MW502 Wide Mountain Bike Shoe are ready for less-than-ideal conditions. The DRYSHIELD membrane shuts...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""Having a massive screen on the ELEMNT ACE GPS makes a world of difference when following directions or keeping tabs on ride metrics. I can quickly adjust my routes, check the wind conditions, and access all my...
"Some rides don't fit neatly into one discipline, and the shoe that covers all of them well is the one worth owning. Pearl Izumi's Expedition Pro Mountain Bike Shoe is built for riding where the demands shift constantly and the shoe needs to keep up with...
The Shimano RX801 Wide takes all the best features from Shimano’s high-end road and mountain shoes and pulls them into a super light gravel racing shoe made to push the pace. The RX801 Wide features Shimano’s a super stiff carbon composite sole to...
When we sneak in a ride before meeting friends we opt for the Fox Racing Union Canvas Mountain Bike Shoe. These versatile kicks effortless go from pedal to pub floor thanks to a breathable canvas upper, comfortable EVA midsole, and specifically engineered...
"Modern bicycles are a marvel of engineering, but let's not forget the importance of a quality rack to get our steeds to and from the trailhead. Kuat has been a top contender for years, and their Piston Pro X represents the pinnacle of technology and...
"The LT Turq is the frameset built around Sixfinity, the six-bar suspension platform Yeti spent a decade proving on E-MTB and Special Projects DH race bikes before bringing it to a pedal bike for the first time. Dual-behavior anti-squat keeps the platform...
"The new Yeti MT XT Di2 Carbon Wheel Mountain Bike pairs Shimano's wireless Di2 shifting with a DT Swiss carbon wheelset, built on Sixfinity, the suspension design retiring both the SB130 and SB140. Through the pedaling zone, the switch link stacks anti-squat...
Featuring a 51L curved tray, the Malone Paddle Gear Pilot™ TC ST Rooftop Bike Carrier fits most car tops. Aocking ratchet arm secures your bike by the front wheel to reduce frame contact, keeping your bike it top condition during transportati