Two mountain bikes are displayed against a gradient orange background. On the left, a white Canyon Lux Trail bike stands upright, while on the right, a red Revel Ranger bike is also positioned upright. The center features a stylized "VS" indicating a comparison, with the text "ROUND 2" at the top.

Short-travel trail bike semifinal: Canyon vs. Revel

Two short-travel trail bikes advance to the semifinals: the Canyon Lux Trail and Revel Ranger. Here's how they got here and how they compare.

by Jeff Barber

8 min

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Motors

Shimano e-bike motor gets key features modern riders have been asking for

by Jeff Barber

5 min

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Georgia

Bike park in Georgia is mixing soil and sawdust to make PNW-style loam

by Travis Reill

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Tires

Is this Maxxis’ answer to radial tires? Maxxis Minion DHX review

by Travis Reill

7 min

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November 10, 2026 Trail Bikes

Long-travel trail bike semifinal: Yeti vs. Specialized

9 min

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November 9, 2026 Mountain Bikes and Gear

40%+ off these Jenson USA picks plus a veterans discount at Outdoor Research

8 min

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November 9, 2026 Lights

The 12,300-lumen Wuben X1Pro light is crazy bright on the trail, but there's a catch

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November 8, 2026 Mountain Bike Trails

Is there a local mountain bike advocacy group in your area?

November 7, 2026 Tires

Is this Maxxis’ answer to radial tires? Maxxis Minion DHX review

7 min

November 6, 2026 Mountain Bike Trails

Missed the Pisgah Project raffle? Enter to win a $14K Orbea Occam LT

2 min

Image comparing two mountain bikes, "Evil The Offering" on the left and "Ibis Ripmo" on the right, displayed against a gradient background. The text "ROUND 1" and "vs." is prominently featured in the center. A badge in the bottom right corner reads "BEST OF 2026."

November 6, 2026 Trail Bikes

Evil the Offering vs. Ibis Ripmo: Long-travel trail bike, round 1

9 min

Image depicting a comparison between two mountain bikes: the Forbidden Druid on the left, a full bike with black components, and the Starling Murmur on the right, showcasing just the bike frame with teal color and a yellow shock absorber. The background features a gradient transitioning from purple to blue, and the text "ROUND 1" and "VS." is prominently displayed in the center. The image is labeled "BEST of 2026" in the bottom right corner.

November 6, 2026 Trail Bikes

Forbidden Druid vs. Starling Murmur: carbon high pivot or steel single pivot?

7 min

November 6, 2026 Motors

Shimano e-bike motor gets key features modern riders have been asking for

5 min

Today’s Best MTB Deals

New MTB Trail Builds & Developments

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Alberta

Black Mountain Trail Network in Nordegg brings 30km of flow trails and tech descents to Alberta

A small Alberta town near Banff is building a 50km mountain bike trail network, having already completed 30km in just three years.

A mountain biker leaps off a dirt ramp in a forested area, surrounded by tall trees. The cyclist is wearing a helmet and a red and black jersey, demonstrating an aerial maneuver on a bright orange mountain bike, with dust kicking up from the trail below. Baker's Park mountain bike trail.

Colorado

$1.1 million in grants will add 10 miles of new trail in Silverton, Colorado

Baker's Park in Silverton, Colorado, adds 10 miles of new singletrack across 11 trails with over $1 million in grants, creating high-elevation flow trails near the tiny mountain town.

A trail sign indicating the "Coyote" path at Brule River State Forest, surrounded by lush green vegetation and tall trees. The sign features icons for biking and walking, with a depiction of a coyote. A winding dirt path can be seen leading through the forest.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s Brule River State Forest once excluded mountain biking, but not anymore

Brule River State Forest had singletrack but it was only open to hikers. Switching the trail to multi-use created a good problem for the area: they would need a lot more trails. Now, the forest boasts 9 miles and counting.

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Colorado

An all-new bike park with gravity-style trails is coming to Montrose, CO

The city of Montrose, Colorado is planning a brand-new bike park in the center of town filled with gravity-style trails.

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Sponsored

Pedal 63 Miles of the Finest Backcountry Singletrack on the Highline Trail in Payson, AZ

Forget the Kokopelli Trail: there's a new multi-day epic in town, and it's chock-full of sweet, sweet singletrack.

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Colorado

A $225,000 revamp of the Lunch Loops Bike Park is currently underway

The bike park at the Lunch Loops Trailhead will soon boast all-new beginner and intermediate-friendly jump lines.

Idaho

Ponderosa State Park near McCall, ID, could get 3 new MTB trails

A phased proposal could grow Ponderosa State Park's bike trails by nearly 50%, adding about four miles of purpose-built singletrack to ease crowding near McCall.

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Idaho

New adaptive-friendly MTB trail system in Eagle, Idaho honors a rider's legacy

Built with input from adaptive athletes and funded by a coalition of donors, including REI and the Albertson Family Foundation, the 5.5-mile Kevin Pavlis Park trail system outside Boise just opened in May.

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Nova Scotia

Wentworth Ski Hill has upped its game with a new DH trail made possible by Shimano's Trail Born Fund

Thanks to a $55,000 grant from Shimano's Trail Born Fund, Wentworth Ski Hill is building a race-ready double black that will be the only trail of its kind east of Quebec.

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