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Our team of mountain bike and gear testers have decades of mountain biking experience. We recognize mountain bikes and gear can be expensive and as mountain bikers ourselves, we aim to help you make informed purchase decisions.

A close-up view of a bicycle's seat post and frame, showing a dropper post mechanism. The bike features a mint green frame and a textured tire with a brown sidewall. In the background, blurred greenery suggests an outdoor setting, with fallen leaves and soft lighting enhancing the natural atmosphere.
Dropper Posts
How a $199 PNW dropper post made me rethink gravel biking [Review]
Close-up of a mountain bike tire with the text "K Ripper TRAIL" visible, showing its knobby tread and tubeless-ready design. The rim and a portion of the wheel's spokes are also visible, with a natural outdoor setting in the background.
Tires
Kenda Ripper review: A trail tire that rolls fast with surprising grip
Two gray bicycle grips with a herringbone texture are resting on a rocky surface. The grips have black end caps with the text "PNW COMPONENTS" visible.
Cockpit
PNW Range mountain bike grips add new size options to fit more hands [Review]
A person standing in a forest, wearing a light-colored long-sleeve shirt and brown shorts. They have a black waist pack secured around their waist, with some gear and a water bottle attached. The background features tall trees and grassy ground, indicating an outdoor setting.
Hip Packs
Why the High Above Cascadia hip pack falls just short of perfection [Review]
A collection of black straps and a mounting hardware piece laid out on a textured concrete surface. The straps are labeled with the brand name "tailfin" and have multiple holes for adjustability. The assembly includes a small rectangular piece designed for attachment, alongside a strip with several connectors.
Accessories
Modern mountain bikes don't have enough bottle mounts. Tailfin HydroMount fixes that.
A black mountain bike with "Specialized" branding is positioned on a dirt path surrounded by greenery. The bike features thick tires and a sturdy frame, showcasing its design for rugged terrain. In the background, trees and foliage can be seen against a light sky.
Cross Country Bikes
Specialized Epic 9 sharpens XC race focus [Review] 
A man wearing sunglasses and a light-colored shirt secures a mountain bike onto a bike rack, surrounded by lush green trees in the background. He is focused on adjusting the bike, which has a bright orange bag attached to the handlebars.
Tops & Jerseys
Solid-color, t-shirt style jerseys for mountain biking
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A close-up view of a cyclist's leg positioned on the frame of a white mountain bike, with a focus on the bike's rear suspension and components. The background features foliage with autumn colors. The cyclist is wearing dark pants and shoes, highlighting active outdoor gear.
Saddles
Specialized Power Pro Mirror saddle delivers chamois-free comfort for MTB rides
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Close-up of a bicycle's handlebar featuring a SRAM gear shifter with a sleek design, wrapped in black tape for grip. The background shows a blurred green environment, suggesting an outdoor setting.
Cockpit
Ratio Drop Dropper lever review: The best drop bar remote I've tested
A bicycle seat with a small black storage bag attached, featuring a rolled tube and various tools partially visible inside. The bag is opened to reveal its contents against a blurred green grass background.
Gear Bags
Redshift Quickdraw saddle bag review
A mountain bike parked on a dirt trail in a forested area. The bike features a sleek black frame, thick tires with visible tread, and two water bottles mounted on the frame. Surrounding the bike are pine trees and scattered pine needles on the ground.
Mountain bikes
The Lauf eElja is the lightest and most unique e-bike I've ever ridden [Review]
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Close-up of a bicycle's drivetrain, featuring the chain, pedal, and rear tire. The image highlights the details of the bicycle components, showing dirt and wear from outdoor use.
Tires
Pirelli Cinturato gravel bike tire review
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A person standing in a forest, wearing a light green short-sleeved shirt with a contour map design. The individual has their hand on their hip and is looking off to the side, with trees and greenery in the background.
Tops & Jerseys
Praise be to the button-up mountain bike jersey
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Close-up view of a red aluminum block with two blue bearings and a threaded bolt in the center. The component is mounted on a wooden surface, and a black hose connects to one side.
Accessories
Store more bikes in a small space with the 1UP RS Slide
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A close-up view of a cyclist's foot on a bicycle pedal, showcasing a metallic pedal attached to a mountain bike frame. The background features blurred greenery, indicating an outdoor setting, with a clear sky above. The cyclist is wearing black pants and a red shirt.
Flat Pedals
Fresh ride review: Praxis G2 Brodium SL lightweight flat pedals for trail and enduro
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Close-up view of a mountain bike rear tire on grassy terrain. The tire features a textured tread pattern, and part of the bike's frame is visible in the background, showcasing dirt accumulation. The focus is on the tire, highlighting its rugged design suitable for off-road cycling.
Tires
Delium radial mountain bike tires: The Rugged and Versatile, tested
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Close-up image of a bicycle's handlebar featuring a black stem with a label reading "flexxx." The handlebars are positioned against a blurred outdoor background with greenery, capturing details of the bike's components.
Handlebars
The $400 Fasst Flexx enduro handlebar is designed to improve control and reduce pump [Review]
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An energy gel packet on a bed of dark gravel stones. The packet is orange with a label that reads "GU Energy Gel," specifying the flavor as "Sour Peach" and noting it contains no caffeine.
Nutrition
I swore off Gu Energy Gels for years. One new flavor brought me back.
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Close-up of a mountain bike tire with visible tread patterns, labeled "Dissector." The tire is slightly dirty and set against a blurred background of green foliage and trees, indicating an outdoor setting.
Tires
Is the Maxxis Dissector an upgrade over the Minion DHR II? [Review]
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Close-up of a cyclist's foot wearing a black and brown biking shoe, placed on a pedal of a bright green mountain bike. The cyclist is also wearing a patterned sock, and the bike features elements of off-road design, showcasing a natural outdoor background.
Mountain Bike Shoes
Drift ARC review: A clipless and flat pedal MTB shoe in one, and it's waterproof too
A close-up view of a black and red rack attachment mounted on a wooden surface, designed for outdoor use. The attachment features cutouts for securing equipment and is connected to a cylindrical component, with earth and foliage visible in the background.
Accessories
Store any hitch-mounted bike rack with the 1UP USA Rack Stash wall mount
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Packs
Arctos Swift pack pairs a hip pack with a backpack for performance that outweighs unconventional looks [Review]
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A close-up view of a bike light mounted on a helmet, with a blurred background of greenery. The light features three bright LED bulbs encased in a transparent cover, mounted securely on the helmet. The overall image conveys a sense of outdoor adventure and safety.
Lights
Review: Full On Lighting's MB6 brings ultra-wide 6,100-lumen beam so you can ride FAST
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A man wearing a white cycling helmet and a green backpack with a hydration tube stands in front of lush green foliage. He has a beard and is dressed in an orange long-sleeve shirt.
Half Shell Helmets
New POC Cularis Pure helmet offers interchangeable helmet cover
A close-up view of a bike pedal with a foot wearing a light-colored cycling shoe resting on it, showcasing the shoe's laces and logo. The bike frame is turquoise, partially obscured by mud, indicating use in outdoor terrain, with green grass in the background.
Clipless Pedal Shoes
Crankbrothers Trail Speed Lace Vent clipless MTB shoes keep your feet cool [Review]
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A person standing outdoors with their back to the camera, wearing a colorful long-sleeve shirt and a green Osprey Raptor 14 backpack. The background features lush green foliage.
Hydration Packs
The Osprey Raptor is a fully featured bike-specific hydration pack
A blue patterned bicycle seat pack attached to a bike's saddle, with a backdrop of green foliage and a visible bike tire in the foreground.
Bike Bags
A dropper post and short rider-compatible bikepacking seat bag: Rogue Panda Ripsey Seat Bag V2 review
A pair of SIDI cycling shoes resting on a wooden surface, featuring a predominantly white and black design with neon green laces. The shoes appear slightly worn, suggesting they have been used for cycling activities. The background shows a blurred grassy area, adding a natural outdoor context.
Clipless Pedal Shoes
Sidi Dominator X review: Lightweight cross-country mountain bike shoes tested
Close-up of a mountain bike frame featuring a blue patterned frame bag, shock absorbers, and a rubber tire. The background includes green foliage, highlighting the bike's design and detail.
Bike Bags
Rogue Panda makes highly-customizable frame bags for every mountain bike
A mountain biker with a black helmet and sunglasses rides down a rocky, wooded trail. The cyclist wears a light-colored shirt and turquoise shorts, leaning forward as they navigate the terrain. Surrounding trees are bare, and the ground is covered in leaves and rocks.
Trail Bikes
Canfield Tilt review: An aluminum trail bike with adjustable chainstays and CBF suspension
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A tent set up in a forested area, nestled between trees. The tent is predominantly yellow with black accents and has mesh windows for ventilation. The ground is covered with pine needles and small rocks, indicating a natural camping environment. Sunlight filters through the trees, illuminating the scene.
Bikepacking Gear
The NEMO Hornet Osmo tent is robust and packable
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Close-up image of a rugged bicycle tire showing the tread pattern and branding, including "FSX" and "RAD CORE TLR."
Tires
Vee RAD-Core radial MTB tire first ride review: Testing the Attack FSX and Snap WCE MK2
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Close-up view of a bicycle handlebar equipped with a mounted bag, secured with orange straps. The bag is gray and designed for outdoor use. The background features blurred greenery, indicating a natural setting.
Bikepacking Gear
Old Man Mountain Manzanita Cradle and 11L Side Load Bag review: Tested on Moab's toughest bikepacking loop
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