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:""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 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...
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...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I reach for this bike when I want something playful and quick on tight trails. The 27. 5 wheels and short chainstays make it super easy to pop through corners and change lines, while the dw-link suspension still...
"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 like building around this frame because it hits that sweet spot between efficiency and descending confidence. The Switch Infinity platform pedals incredibly well but still opens up when the trail gets rough....
"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...
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 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:""The carbon wheel T2 is the build I'd personally reach for. You get the full TURQ carbon platform with Fox Factory suspension front and rear, and the XMC1700 carbon wheels make the bike feel sharper and more responsive...
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...
We pull on the Tracker Shoe for our spin to work because it utilizes tech from Giro’s mountain bike line for efficient performance, in a stripped-down package that’s lightweight and easy-wearing. The Tack rubber sole features Giro’s Gamma tread...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:“I’ve spent a lot of time on the Ripmo platform, and this XTR build is easily the most dialed version I’ve ridden. The dw-link suspension still climbs efficiently, but the lighter XTR drivetrain and fast-engaging...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""The Megatower C 29 90 is my go-to when the terrain gets wild. The Float X shock and FOX 38 fork give me the confidence to push hard on steep descents, and the Double Down rear tire takes the hits without flinching....
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:""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,...
The Santa Cruz Nomad CC X0 AXS Transmission Mountain Bike is designed for riders who thrive on steep descents and rugged terrain. Built with a Carbon CC frame and equipped with 170mm of VPP suspension, the Nomad handles big drops and technical trails...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I upgraded to the Bronson C MX 90 for the FOX Float X Performance shock and DT Swiss hubs, and I’m stoked on the bump sensitivity and precision this setup brings. The 150mm rear travel gives just enough squish...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Nomad has always had a cult following, and this generation earns it. The redesigned VPP suspension climbs better than you'd expect from a 170mm bike and absolutely devours the rough stuff on the way down....
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Nomad frame is the dream platform if you want to build a big bike that isn’t afraid of anything. I’ve built mine with a burly 170mm fork and coil shock for park days, but it still pedals well for long...
Sporting direct-drive efficiency, a lively ride, and capable geometry, the Santa Cruz Highball is a popular cross-country hardtail for everything from cruising to racing. The Highball deploys 29-inch wheels, short chainstays, and a slack 67-degree headtube...
We like the Ride Concepts Traverse Clip Mountain Bike Shoe for its women’s specific fit, D30 protection, and breathable water-resistant upper welded construction that allows us to send it on any trail. The DST 8. 0 MID GRIP Rubber outsole keeps us gripping...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “I couldn’t believe how the Blur GX AXS channels every watt of power into forward speed—Superlight™ suspension and wireless shifting make it feel insanely fast and precise.”We believe in pushing limits—and...
Designed with adventurous trail riding in mind, the Five Ten Trailcross Mid Pro Mountain Bike Shoes blend a lightweight yet durable hiking-friendly build with a grippy Stealth rubber outsole that provides positive traction on flat pedals. The result is...