"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve been riding the Hightower C 29 90 and it nails that middle ground between trail and enduro. The FOX Float X shock makes it super planted on descents but doesn’t feel sluggish when I’m grinding up techy...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""This is the kind of frame you build when you want a bike that’s fearless on descents but still pedals clean. I’ve built a Megatower for enduro racing and another for park days—both feel like they can take...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’d pick this build for riders who want race-ready performance without the electronic price jump. The handling feels sharp like a pure race bike, but it’s forgiving enough for long training blocks and rough...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Hellion Elite BOA® CLIP is built for aggressive downhill and enduro riding. The BOA® Fit System locks my foot in place for total control, while the Kevlar®-reinforced Cordura® upper shrugs off trail abuse....
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve been riding the Firebird Pro X0 in the full MX setup with carbon wheels, and it’s insanely capable. That 29-inch front plows over everything, while the 27. 5 rear lets it snap through tight corners. 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: ""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:""Santa Cruz packed the Vala Deore with the same Bosch Performance Line CX motor and dialed geometry as their top-tier bikes, but at a price that makes premium eMTB performance more accessible. I love how the aluminum...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’d pick this build for riders who want race-ready performance without the electronic price jump. The handling feels sharp like a pure race bike, but it’s forgiving enough for long training blocks and rough...
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...
"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...
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...
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 love this Cutthroat build for big gravel days where speed, control, and comfort all matter. The AXS shifting is crisp even after hours of dust and washboard, and the Class 5 VRS frame tune noticeably softens...
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...
Built for the chilly days these Pearl Izumi Summit AmFib Lite Mountain Bike Pant don't leave our legs out to freeze during the winter months. We wear these pants while out on the fat bike trails during the winter, or for the occasional chilly weather...
The PEARL iZUMi Canyon Mountain Bike Shoe is ready to accompany us from trail to tavern and any other adventure we might find ourselves on. Designed for flat pedals, the dual-density outsole features soft and sticky rubber at the ball of the foot to lock...
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...
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...
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...
"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....
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This is the kind of build I dream about—X0 AXS shifting, Factory FOX suspension, Reserve carbon wheels, and that dialed CC frame. The Bosch CX motor is buttery smooth on the climbs, and the FOX X2 shock makes...
"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...
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...
"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....