So many tire options, so little time. With the wide variety of mountain bike tires available to buy, it can be confusing to know which ones will be best for you, your bike and your riding style. Read on for the most important considerations when picking out the right MTB tires for you. What to … Read more
The Norco Optic C2 is a smaller travel bike that ventures into big travel terrain and doesn’t bat an eye. The combination of quality, plush suspension and aggressive geometry make the Optic C2 a trail bike well worth considering for riders who love to shred downhills hard while still being able to pedal back to … Read more
Imagine you’re zipping down your favorite winter MTB trail with a hard-packed snow surface. The grip seems good, you’re enjoying your ride, and all of a sudden you lose all control and hit the ground hard. What happened? You hit a patch of ice and lost all traction before even realizing what was going on. … Read more
With its nimble geometry, plush yet supportive suspension and awesome grip, the Salsa Spearfish is an excellent cross country mountain bike for new and experienced riders alike. Whether you’re looking for a bike to compete in your local XC race scene or just want an all around trail shredder that’s fast and pedals amazingly well, … Read more
Long, slack, and with plenty of travel, the Santa Cruz Megatower delivers a major punch when hitting fast and technical descents, all while remaining versatile and lively. Pros Cons Check Current Price Bike specs Frame Carbon C frame Geometry For size large frame Megatower 2 C R Suspension Front fork RockShox Zeb R, 170mm Rear … Read more
Have you ever thought, “my mountain bike is good, but I wonder if it could be better”? Mountain bike upgrades can be a great option to improve the performance of the bike you already have, or to bring a new bike you want but have minor gripes with to the next level. Here’s what you … Read more
As unique as it is fun to ride, the Norco Torrent packages a long wheelbase, slack geometry and a long travel fork into its hardtail design. The result is a playful, fun ride that can handle some serious speed and terrain. Pros Cons Check Current Price Bike specs For a size large Norco Torrent S2 … Read more
The Norco Fluid FS A3 is a fun to ride trail bike that is surprisingly affordable for a bike that shreds as hard as it does. Read on to find out what makes the Fluid FS A3 a worthy consideration if you’re considering getting your first full suspension MTB. Pros Cons Bike specs Frame 6061 … Read more
Tubeless tires have become increasingly popular in the sport of mountain biking in recent years, and for good reason: they reduce the risk of punctures, and they can run lower tire pressures, improving both traction and ride quality. However, running tubeless tires does come with some drawbacks too. Read on to find out if a … Read more
It confidently blends into almost any environment and rarely looks out of place. And no, we aren’t talking about the reptile. The Santa Cruz Chameleon’s versatility and confidence to shred trails of all types leaves little doubt where it gets its name from – read our full breakdown below. Pros Cons Bike specs Model reviewed: … Read more