"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I've been running the Hellion Elite BOA on aggressive enduro and bike park days and the MaxGrip outsole is one of the stickiest flat pedal soles I've used — it locks onto the pins and stays there through rough...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The SB135 rewards input in a way that bigger bikes don't: flick it into a corner and it responds immediately, pump a roller and it launches, find a side hit and it goes where it's pointed. With Fox Factory suspension...
From cross-country to downhill, the Maloja AnemonaM Printed Mountain Bike Short keeps us covered while we enjoy the ride. We like how the polyester and spandex fabric wicks sweat and moves with us while we pedal, and keeps us covered while we descend.
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve spent long days climbing and descending on the Ripley, and it still amazes me how efficiently it pedals while staying composed on rough trails. The dw-link suspension keeps traction high on technical climbs,...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I like the Dominator X for long off-road days where comfort and stability matter most. The fit is easy to dial in, and the sole feels efficient without being overly stiff. It’s a great option for riders who...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve been using the Freewheel Leather Palm Glove on aggressive trail rides and it’s a solid performer. The leather palm gives great bar feel and grip, even on rocky descents, and the reinforced padding adds...
When Specialized set out to design a downhill mountain bike shoe, they did it with the intention to provide comfortable, all-day riding, but they also kept post-ride fun in mind. Thanks to a platform design, the 2FO DH Flat Mountain Bike Shoes are great...
Lightweight and durable construction are essential for mountain biking shorts, but Mons Royale takes their Virage Bike Short even further. Their tough performance fabric is made with recycled polyester, keeping the fabric light and their environmental...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I like this build for riders who want wireless shifting and modern gearing without stepping into top-tier pricing. The Rival AXS drivetrain is intuitive and durable, and paired with the Soloist frame it feels...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This build nails the balance of race performance and long-distance reliability. The GRX Di2 setup shifts clean even in dust and mud, and the 2x drivetrain gives you range for punchy climbs and fast fire roads....
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve been really impressed with how the X5 handles long, rough miles. The T700 carbon frame and the X Stays do an incredible job muting vibration without making the bike feel sluggish. Shimano’s 105 Di2 gives...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Pearl Izumi Expedition Pro is the shoe I recommend when someone needs one shoe that works across gravel, XC, and cyclocross without feeling like a compromise in any direction. The carbon fiber midsole gives...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve been really impressed with how the X5 handles long, rough miles. The T700 carbon frame and the X Stays do an incredible job muting vibration without making the bike feel sluggish. Shimano’s 105 Di2 gives...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Pearl Izumi Expedition Pro is the shoe I recommend when someone needs one shoe that works across gravel, XC, and cyclocross without feeling like a compromise in any direction. The carbon fiber midsole gives...
Whether you ride the road or the trails, you want your feet to be comfortable every mile you’re on your bike. That’s why comfort features such as the 4 Degree™ elite fit system and women's specific fit, a Virtually Seamless™ toe, and breathable...
The seemingly magical properties of silicone grips have made them popular items in endurance racing circles, and you're able to thank ESI for starting the trend. With the Racer's Edge Grips, ESI has brought that smooth ride and all-conditions control...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""These quickly became my go-to flat-pedal shoes for mixed terrain. The dual-compound sole grips well when the trail gets choppy, and the chevron lugs make hike-a-bike sections surprisingly secure. They’re breathable,...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve taken the Fargo Apex 1 on everything from gravel overnighters to long mixed-terrain routes, and it’s one of the most confidence-inspiring adventure bikes out there. The steel frame smooths out rough sections,...
Go farther with the right footwear, starting with your bike socks. Designed with ZQ-certified Merino wool, our Women’s Bike Zero Cushion Ankle socks are crafted to feel good: they’re breathable, have a performance-oriented and women's specific fit,...
Quick, versatile, and precise, the Pivot Switchblade is an aptly named trail bike and is our weapon of choice when it comes to slashing singletrack and cutting down technical descents. With 142mm of DW-Link suspension travel, the Switchblade lands squarely...
"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...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Hellion BOA® CLIP takes everything I love about the original and adds a precision fit with the BOA® system. The PerformFit™ Wrap keeps my foot locked in without pressure points, and the Cordura® and Kevlar®...
The Mavic Crossmax Boa Mountain Bike Shoe is stocked with performance and comfort features for cross-country riding. The synthetic leather upper is durable and breathable, and the memory foam insole cushions our feet for comfort on long rides. The fiberglass...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""For riders who need a bit more room, the S-Works Recon Wide Shoe is a game-changer. The 4mm wider base plate provides extra space without compromising the stiff, efficient power transfer these shoes are known...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve ridden this build hard on fast XC tracks and technical singletrack, and it feels incredibly efficient without being harsh. The X0 Eagle Transmission shifts flawlessly under load, and the Fox Factory suspension...