"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Tallac BOA® CLIP is my top choice for all-mountain riding. The BOA® Fit System lets me fine-tune my fit on the fly, while the Cordura® upper stands up to rugged conditions without sacrificing breathability....
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""Santa Cruz’s Vala AL 70 is a serious eMTB for riders who want top-tier performance without the carbon price tag. The Bosch Performance Line CX motor, RockShox Zeb fork, and SRAM Eagle T-Type drivetrain make...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""These shorts are an ideal blend of durability and comfort. The merino-wool blend keeps things breathable, while the recycled nylon adds toughness for rough trail days. I love the elastic waistband—it moves with...
"What Our Gearhead Experts Are Saying:""The Chameleon Frame is a dream for riders who love to customize. Its adjustable dropouts and compatibility with 29-inch or 27. 5+ wheels let me tailor my bike to suit any trail style. Whether I'm building a bikepacking...
You plan on living out of this Pair of Ortlieb's Bike-Packer Plus Panniers on your Summer of Cycling tour across the country. Ortlieb made these panniers out of PU-coated Cordura to withstand the heavy abuse required with seasonal tours, and it'll certainly...
"What Our Gearhead Experts Are Saying:""This bike is a standout in the gravel scene, and the D30 carbon wheels take its performance to the next level. These wheels are stiff, light, and built to endure the demands of mixed terrain, delivering a responsive...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""The Megatower is the bike I grab when the trail starts with a double black and ends somewhere near a shuttle road. It pedals surprisingly well for a bike this burly, but point it downhill and it just rails. The...
"What Our Gearhead Experts Are Saying:""The Nytro E9 Road - Dura-Ace Di2 is a game-changer for e-road bikes. The TorayCa T900 UD carbon frame delivers pro-level stiffness and weight savings, while the TQ-HPR50 motor provides smooth, natural power assistance....
Completely redesigned to handle the demands of cross-country racing and downcountry riding, the Five Ten Kestrel BOA Mountain Bike Shoe is built for speed and comfort. Made with recycled materials, the abrasion-resistant upper is hyper-breathable and...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Hellion CLIP is my go-to for rugged trail riding. The Cordura® upper is tough and breathable, while the EVA midsole absorbs impact so my feet stay comfortable even on long descents. The ClipGrip outsole keeps...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""Commuting on the Skitch feels like unlocking a cheat code. The Fazua Ride 60 motor gives just enough assist to flatten hills and extend range without feeling overpowered, and the carbon frame keeps it snappy....
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""This build hits all the sweet spots. The updated VPP platform feels incredibly planted, and the longer, slacker geometry gives way more confidence on steep, chunky trails. The GX Transmission shifts flawlessly...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve been surprised at how the NEW F5 105 Di2 balances pure race speed with everyday usability. The T700 frame is stiff where it should be, but it smooths chatter better than a traditional race platform. The...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I built my Hightower C frame with a Fox Float X and the feel is incredible—supportive, planted, and composed on square-edge hits. The Float X gives me the plush traction I want on long descents but stays efficient...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve ridden a ton of high-end e-MTB builds, but the Bullit C MX GX AXS is next level. The wireless SRAM GX AXS shifting is lightning fast, and the FOX Performance Elite suspension keeps things smooth through...
The Hightower is a mid-travel quiver-killer of a trail bike that sports 29-inch wheels and a balanced platform for descending and climbing. With new improvements significantly improving the Hightower's capability, we are confident this is one of our top...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Tallac Mid BOA® CLIP gives me the perfect mix of stability, protection, and power transfer. The BOA® Fit System keeps my foot locked in with a custom fit, and the mid-height collar adds ankle support for...
Built to fend off debris and inclement weather, we hit the trail with confidence knowing our feet are protected in the Transition Clip Mountain Bike Shoe. Robust D3O protection in key areas shields our ankles from chainstay or crank arm impact, while...
With optimal travel for nearly any trail and major revisions to aid in all-mountain performance, the Santa Cruz Hightower is one of our go-to bikes for everyday riding. The Santa Cruz Hightoweris back and has been updated with improvements across the...
Simple suspension maintenance allows your fork to last much longer and perform at its best. Riding in dusty and muddy conditions wreaks havoc on fork seals and truth be told, you probably should be changing them more often than you do. Ensure that...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Sport Mechanic 2. 0 is my go-to stand for home tuning. It’s compact, rock solid, and the clamp holds bikes firmly without slipping. The included tool tray is a huge bonus, and I can pack it down and take...
"What Our Gearhead Experts Are Saying:""I love how responsive and efficient the Blur GX AXS is for cross-country races and trail riding. The Superlight suspension keeps every pedal stroke productive, and the GX Eagle AXS drivetrain offers smooth, precise...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I took the Bullit C MX 90 through some of the steepest, roughest trails in my zone, and this thing devoured it all. The FOX 38 fork and Float X rear shock feel bottomless, and the SRAM Maven brakes are super confidence-inspiring....
Completely redesigned to handle the demands of cross-country racing and downcountry riding, the Five Ten Kestrel BOA Mountain Bike Shoe is built for speed and comfort. Made with recycled materials, the abrasion-resistant upper is hyper-breathable and...
From light trail riding to epic mountain adventures, the PEARL iZUMi Summit Mountain Bike Shoe is prepared for everything. The nylon-composite sole delivers an excellent power transfer and features an outsole pattern that delivers unmatched traction when...