What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:“This Áspero build fuses refined aerodynamics, supple ride feel, and Shimano GRX 820 performance. The Trail Mixer fork adds trail-handling versatility, while tire clearance and clean design keep it ready for everything...
"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...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “The Áspero‑5 Di2 pairs snappy electronic Shimano GRX RX825 shifting with a Wolf Tooth 48T chainring and 10‑51T cassette for wide-ranging gravel performance. Clean lines, aero carbon fiber, and CL‑800 rotors...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The S-Works Recon is my go-to for race day and hard XC efforts. The carbon sole is insanely stiff, and the Dyneema upper fits like it’s molded to my foot. I love how dialed the BOA system feels, and it’s just...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The MX239 Wide is a dream come true for riders who need extra space in their mountain bike shoes. It offers the same high-performance features as the standard MX239, with a premium leather upper that molds to...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve been riding in the Union Flat all season—they’re stiff enough for power transfer but still comfortable off the bike. The grip is next-level with my flat pedals, and they’ve taken a few rock hits without...
"The Yeti SB140 tightens its frame around a refined Switch Infinity suspension platform, adding chassis stiffness and 34 millimeters of downtube clearance over the previous generation. Size-specific chain stays and seat tube angles put riders from extra...
"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:""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:""The first descent on my custom build made me forget I was on a 120mm bike. The geometry keeps the bike composed where short-travel bikes start to deflect and lose their line. It's efficient enough climbing that...
"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...
"The new Yeti MT XX Mountain Bike builds on years of downhill racing development to reshape Yeti's trail lineup. After a decade with the SB130 and SB140, Yeti retired both for a suspension design built from scratch. Sixfinity's six-bar layout drives anti-squat...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The daytime flash mode on the Pathfinder is bright enough that I run it on sunny morning commutes, not just after dark. Having a matched rear light in the same box makes it easy to just grab both and go.""Why...
"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 raced the RX710 Wide across a rough gravel course and immediately felt the stiffer midsole put more power into every pedal stroke. The dual BOA dials let me make quick adjustments mid ride without losing rhythm,...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve been riding in the Union Flat all season—they’re stiff enough for power transfer but still comfortable off the bike. The grip is next-level with my flat pedals, and they’ve taken a few rock hits without...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve been riding in the Union Flat all season—they’re stiff enough for power transfer but still comfortable off the bike. The grip is next-level with my flat pedals, and they’ve taken a few rock hits without...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The S-Works Recon is my go-to for race day and hard XC efforts. The carbon sole is insanely stiff, and the Dyneema upper fits like it’s molded to my foot. I love how dialed the BOA system feels, and it’s just...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The MX239 Wide is a dream come true for riders who need extra space in their mountain bike shoes. It offers the same high-performance features as the standard MX239, with a premium leather upper that molds to...
Whether we enjoy a relaxing singletrack or are more in the realm of sending it as hard as possible, the Santa Cruz Bronson is a popular trail bike amongst the Herd due to its versatile design and optimal travel for nearly any trail. The Santa Cruz Bronson...
"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...
"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:""The Fox Union BOA Flat is my go-to for aggressive riding on flat pedals. The dual BOA® system lets me dial in the perfect fit, while the Ultratac™ rubber outsole grips pedals like glue. The stiffened midsole...
"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...
"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...