Mondraker Foxy and Dune Carbon at Sea Otter
The Mondraker Foxy features innovative forward geometry design. Recently launched in the United States, Mondraker is a Spanish brand bringing an impressive arsenal of carbon fiber trail bikes to this...
View ArticleIntense M29 FRO special edition DH race bike
Only 15 of these M29 FRO models will be available to the public. Southern California’s Intense Cycles and their M-Series downhill bikes have a long legacy of on the World Cup downhill circuit, starting...
View ArticleNorco Aurum HSP downhill bike launched
Thanks to its advanced full-composite construction, the Aurum HSP 1 weighs a svelte 32 pounds. Canadian manufacturer Norco is proudly displaying their latest innovation at Sea Otter 2018, the Aurum...
View ArticleInnovate or Die: Inside Specialized world HQ
The Innovate or Die mantra is the driving force behind everything Specialized does. Innovate or Die. It has been the mantra of Specialized almost since it began in 1974. Depending on who you ask,...
View ArticleLook X-Track pedal review
The wider surface area results in improved power transfer. What is it The Look X-Track clipless pedals were designed to provide the familiar and confident spring-loaded engagement of a Shimano SPD...
View Article9 miles of Mills Peak singletrack trail completed
Some of the core crew behind this huge effort. What started in 2007 as a dream to construct a 9-mile multi-use singletrack trail with 3,000 vertical feet of elevation change came to its full...
View ArticleDiamondback Release Carbon 5C review
Full carbon construction makes the bike a real looker. Photo by Scott Markewitz Lowdown: Diamondback Release Carbon 5C As a legendary brand that seemed to have lost its way for a while, Diamondback has...
View ArticleDownieville Downhill Now Boasts 7,000 Vertical Feet of Descending
Nearly 40 trail users showed up for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the former PCT trailhead now known as Gold Valley Rim Trail. The Lost Sierra region that includes the notorious Downieville Downhill...
View ArticleNorthwave Outcross Plus shoes review
The Northwave Outcross Plus shoe features a lightweight and breathable all-mountain design. What is it Offering the breathability and lightweight construction of a cross-country shoe with the grippy...
View ArticleBontrager Drop Line dropper post review
The Bontrager Drop Line comes in 100mm, 125mm, and 150mm travel lengths. What is it Of all the dropper posts that have come out over the past few years, none seem to be without flaw, although some...
View ArticleMavic Deemax Pro shoes review
Mavic’s Deemax Pro has a stylish look blending a downhill shoe with all-mountain capability. What is it As trail bikes become more capable, the natural result is riders who want to push further into...
View ArticleKüat Pivot swing out rack carrier
The Küat Pivot swing out carrier is ideal for #vanlifers with rear doors. After improving upon the already outstanding NV with the NV 2.0 bike rack launched last year, Küat showed off the new Pivot...
View ArticleODI Grips offering a slew of bright colors
So many grips, so few hands. Observe. Design. Innovate. That’s what ODI stands for, a Southern California company started in the late 1970s, making their name almost immediately with the famous...
View ArticleKnight Composites and Project 321 carbon MTB wheelsets
Knight Composites might be a new name, but they’re not new to the composites game. You might not recognize the name Knight Composites or Project 321, but you should. These two companies have serious...
View ArticleWhyte Bikes debuts 150mm travel 29er
The Whyte S-150 is an all-new 150mm travel 29er available in August. Launched in the U.S. in October 2015, U.K.-based Whyte Bikes is one of several direct to consumer brands offering top shelf design,...
View ArticleKicking off the Sea Otter Classic Correct
Target practice. Depending on what kind of cyclist you are, the Sea Otter Classic is a lot of things to a lot of different people. Virtually every form of bike riding and racing can be found at Sea...
View ArticleGore Bike Wear ONE Gore Tex Pro jacket review
The ONE Gore-Tex Pro jacket is 100% waterproof, very breathable, lightweight and packable. What is it Finding a jacket that’s completely waterproof, breathable, packable and stylish enough to wear off...
View ArticleBontrager Line Pro handlebar and stem review
The Line Pro carbon handlebar and alloy stem are beautifully designed. What is it Riders who appreciate design aesthetics in their mountain bike components should take a close look at the Bontrager...
View ArticleMavic Crossmax XL Pro shoes review
Comfortable, durable, grippy and good looking, the Crossmax XL Pro checks all the boxes. What is it Tired of mountain bike shoes that are stiff as a steel i-beam with almost no tread for those...
View ArticleBontrager Line Pro 40 29+ carbon wheels review
The Line Pro 40 wheels are designed to optimally fit 29×3.0 tires. What is it For those in search of shaving a half-pound of rotating weight from a mid-fat 29+ bike while gaining added cornering...
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