"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...
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...
"The Santa Cruz Blur Deore picks up 10 additional millimeters of travel this generation, and the extra travel arrives with a more progressive leverage curve that ramps up support through the last third of the stroke. Santa Cruz opened up the geometry,...
"Santa Cruz moved the Bronson's VPP suspension link lower and further forward, a change built to optimize anti-squat through the pedal stroke. The result is 150mm of travel that stays quiet over square-edge hits and delivers more traction than the previous...
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...
"The bare Blur frame mirrors the same geometry update as every complete build this generation: longer reach, a slacker head tube, steeper seat tube, and a lower bottom bracket, proportioned by size instead of scaled up from a single reference frame. Front...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “Between the fast carbon frame, Shimano 105 drivetrain, and Reserve aero wheels, the P‑Series 105 Race is a no‑nonsense tri rig that balances performance, storage, and value.”We turn to the Cervélo P‑Series...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “With a Trail Mixer-adjustable fork, threaded T47 BB, wireless SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 1×12 drivetrain, and fast-rolling Reserve wheels with 45 mm tires, this Áspero adapts to all-road riding while staying light...
Don't mar up your brand new bottom bracket before you even get a ride on it. Use Abbey Bike Tools' Oversized Bottom Bracket Socket, made with the same high quality 7075 aluminum alloy and machined and finished to tight tolerances as the rest of its tools,...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I love how the Blur 90 TR combines lightweight efficiency with just the right amount of travel to tackle technical trails. The Superlight™ suspension feels incredibly responsive, and the SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “I reach for this build when I want a gravel bike that’s quick on smooth dirt but still stable when the route gets rough. The mechanical Apex XPLR drivetrain is simple and dependable, and the Trail Mixer fork...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Bosch motor gets me to the top of trails I'd normally shuttle, and the Fox Podium inverted fork and 170mm of four-bar suspension make the descent worth every pedal stroke. This is the closest thing to a downhill...
"What Our Gearhead Experts Are Saying: ""The Megatower GX AXS is my go-to for charging through technical descents without hesitation. The 170mm FOX 38 up front soaks up massive hits, while the size-specific geometry keeps climbing efficient despite its...
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:""I’ve ridden top-tier race bikes for years, and the Addict RC Pro is the kind of bike you save for your biggest days. The frame is unbelievably light, the Dura-Ace Di2 drivetrain is flawless under load, and the...
"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:""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...
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...
"Easily swing bike into desired position to optimize spaceHolds any bike up to 2. 5""Durable powdercoated steel with custom molded covers"
A full-power ebike built by a mountain bike company. All the legendary Santa Cruz dynamics - supreme handling, great suspension and longevity - paired to the class-leading BOSCH motor and versatile battery solution. Heads up - We do our best to keep bike...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:“With 150 mm of VPP suspension, 29″ wheels, Fox Performance Elite suspension, and SRAM GX Eagle AXS electronics—it’s the modern trail bike that climbs smart, descends hard, and handles any line with confidence.”We...
"The 5Dev R-Spec Shimano Steps EP8 eCrank Arms are billet machined from 7075-T651 aerospace aluminum, the same alloy spec that handles the sustained torque loads a Shimano motor puts through the drivetrain on long technical climbs. What Our Gearhead®...
"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...
The Specialized Recon 1. 0 Mountain Bike Shoe is a lightweight performance cycling shoe with a dirt-focused design and off-bike capability. The durable synthetic upper stands up to repeated abuse from rocks and bushes, and the triple hook-and-loop strap...