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...

At the 2021 North American Enduro Cup, our pro racers Eric Olsen and Andrew Cavaye threw down in a BIG way. Andrew pulled 10th place, only 1 min 23 seconds back from first (out of 40+ mins) and Eri...

The Insurgent has always been Evil’s huckster, and has developed a cult following among folks who value the playfulness of 27.5” wheels, short chainstays, and a low center of gravity. Today, Evil l...

Here we cover what could be the most interesting and is arguably the most important MTB component—wheels. Mountain bike wheels are special because they not only have to handle huge forces and stres...

In part 2 of Understanding Mountain Bikes, we’re looking into the component “system” that allows you to drive your bike forward. As a whole, this is called your drivetrain. Simply put, a bicycle dr...

In Part 1 of Understanding Mountain Bikes, we’ll discuss the component system at the heart of a full-suspension mountain bike: The frame and suspension. These parts are the foundation for the rest ...

Dan reviews the all new Fox 34 Step-Cast, designed specifically for downcountry (i.e. aggressive XC) use, after spending some time with it mounted up on his Evil Following. Using technologies intro...

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...

Every time I hop on the Ripley AF, other bikes seem to fade from my memory. This bike just fits. There’s no learning curve. The weight is distributed correctly, the suspension does what it’s suppos...