If you’re new to the sport of mountain biking you may be wondering which type of bike is best to start out on – a hardtail or full suspension bike? While each type of bike has its pros and cons, there are some serious advantages to starting out on a hardtail, including levelling up your … Read more
Composed at speed, smooth over the rough stuff, and excellent at all around trail riding. Despite not having the highest end specs for every component, the Marin Rift Zone 1 feels and rides like a premium trail bike, which comes as a surprise to some because of its price tag. Read on to find out … Read more
Mountain biking includes a wide variety of trails, terrain and riding types, ranging from flat and smooth trails to climbs, fast descents and rough terrain. To be able to ride these different types of trails effectively, the right mountain bike for the job can vary greatly. Some bikes are lighter weight and built to cover … Read more
Historically, mountain bike design has made uses of coil springs to provide bikes with suspension, however, today, more modern mountain bikes use air forks and shocks, where pressurized air acts as a spring to absorb impacts on the trail. But like mountain bike tires, air sprung suspension needs to be maintained at a certain pressure … Read more
Lots of MTBers know fat bikes as a way to keep their mountain biking going when there’s snow on the ground. But how are fat bikes to use on regular mountain bike trails during warmer seasons? Can they be used as an all around mountain bike? Read on to find out! The difference between a … Read more
You’re ripping through your local MTB trails and you come to a steep descent. Rather than slowing down or worrying if your seat is too high up, you push a lever and seamlessly drop your seat nice and low and attack the descent with confidence. If this sounds like you, you already get how much … Read more
While the pressure in your mountain bike tires isn’t always a hot topic of discussion in the mountain bike world, it can be much more important than you may think. Having the wrong tire pressure can make your ride a lot bumpier, can reduce your traction on the trail, and can even be dangerous. By … Read more
When it comes to trail bikes, not all are created equal. Some are smoother on descents, some better for climbing. Both the Marin Rift Zone 2 and the Kona Process 134 are fun do-it-all trail bikes, with balanced geometry and solid components. Read on for our complete breakdown of the Marin Rift Zone 2 vs. … Read more
The Co-op Cycles DRT 1.1 is an awesome entry level mountain bike that both looks great and is fun to ride. The bike’s snappy handling, reliability, and the sharpness of its braking go above and beyond what you’d expect from a bike designed with newer mountain bikers in mind. Pros Cons Check Current Price Bike … Read more
Looking for a full suspension trail bike that is fun to ride and lives for fast and rowdy descents? The Kona Process 134 is an awesome mid travel shredder that handles smoothly and confidently, and is plenty of fun from the first ride. Pros Cons Bike specs (Kona Process 134 29 with aluminum frame) Frame … Read more