Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Alloy Comparison

Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Alloy Comparison

While the term “do it all bike” is overused in the cycling industry, the Specialized Stumpjumper Evo may be one of the most worthy bikes of that title.
Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy // Dream Build Bike Check

Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy // Dream Build Bike Check

We check in with Fanatik's General Manager, Joey, to see why he opted for an aluminum framed Stumpjumper EVO Alloy when he could have built any bike we carry.
Forbidden Dreadnought // Dream Build Bike Check

Forbidden Dreadnought // Dream Build Bike Check

Since his first demo ride on a Druid, Rich was hooked by Forbidden’s high pivot witchcraft.
Specialized Enduro // Dream Build Bike Check

Specialized Enduro // Dream Build Bike Check

A 6’2” rider with a craving for bike park laps, our buyer Erik set out to create the ultimate long-travel machine for
Revel Ranger // Dream Build Bike Check

Revel Ranger // Dream Build Bike Check

It only takes one glance at his one-of-a-kind custom Revel Ranger to realize that Bill Fritts knows bicycles. Having amassed 19 years in the cycling industry, with a lengthy background in road and ...
Transition's Mixed-Wheel Patrol // Long-Term Review

Transition's Mixed-Wheel Patrol // Long-Term Review

Since its initial release in 2015, Transition’s Patrol has established itself as the hard-charging, long-travel option in their line-up. While it has received incremental updates over the years, th...
More Engagement: Not Always Better? DT Swiss 350 and 240 EXP Hubs

More Engagement: Not Always Better? DT Swiss 350 and 240 EXP Hubs

We take a look at the Ratchet mechanism that makes the 350 such an amazing hub, as well as the newer Ratchet EXP design that the ultra-lightweight 240 hub runs. We also examine what has changed bet...
SRAM Eagle AXS Wireless Drivetrains Compared: GX vs. XX1 and X01

SRAM Eagle AXS Wireless Drivetrains Compared: GX vs. XX1 and X01

We take a look at SRAM's new GX Eagle AXS drivetrain and compare it to its pricier XX1 and X01 counterparts in order to determine which one is right for you. In this review we look at build materia...
Why Fox's 36 and 38 are so good, and Variable Valve Control (VVC) Explained

Why Fox's 36 and 38 are so good, and Variable Valve Control (VVC) Explained

2021 is the year that Fox Shocks opened the floodgates and let their engineers go wild. We see more changes in the product line-up than in any previous launch. Almost everything has been altered, f...