Winter Riding Essentials // Best MTB Gear and Apparel for Cold Weather

Winter Riding Essentials // Best MTB Gear and Apparel for Cold Weather

For the final day of our Fanatik Holiday Gift Guide, we've put together a selection of the most essential winter cycling gear. These carefully chosen items will help keep your favorite rider warm, ...
Fanatik Gift Guide // Best MTB Protection

Fanatik Gift Guide // Best MTB Protection

Chromag Rift Chromag, based in the iconic mountain biking destination of Whistler, B.C., has earned a reputation for producing premium, high-performance components designed to withstand the toughes...
Fanatik Gift Guide // Bellingham's Best

Fanatik Gift Guide // Bellingham's Best

We’ve carefully curated a selection of some of our favorite local component and gear manufacturers, highlighting the incredible craftsmanship and innovation coming out of the Pacific Northwest. The...
Fanatik Gift Guide // Best Mountain Biking Stocking Stuffers

Fanatik Gift Guide // Best Mountain Biking Stocking Stuffers

There's a special kind of magic in the simple joy of opening a holiday stocking—a moment filled with anticipation and delight as small treasures are discovered one by one. For mountain bikers, this...
MTB Gift Ideas // Best MTB Gear to Be Prepared On Trail

MTB Gift Ideas // Best MTB Gear to Be Prepared On Trail

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a mountain biker? Discover our handpicked selection of gear and tools to keep riders trail-ready. Shop the best MTB gear for adventure, maintenance, and pe...
MTB Gift Ideas // Best Tools for a Home Bike Mechanic

MTB Gift Ideas // Best Tools for a Home Bike Mechanic

Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or just getting started, these gifts will elevate your repair game and make bike maintenance a breeze. So grab your wrenches, and let’s dive into the must-have to...
Ibis Ripley Bike Check // The Bikes We Ride

Ibis Ripley Bike Check // The Bikes We Ride

Fanatik employee Finn recently built a custom XT Ibis Ripley V5, dialing in a mix of Tenet, Shimano, and SRAM components to suit his playful riding style. Focused on jibbing and jumping off small t...
Outbound Portal Light Review // Portal Compared to Hangover

Outbound Portal Light Review // Portal Compared to Hangover

The Hangover and Trail Evo have been the go-to combination around the shop for their brightness and easy-to-use designs. While the Hangover is a fantastic option for a lightweight helmet-specific l...
Schwalbe Albert Radial Tire Review // Albert Compared to Magic Mary

Schwalbe Albert Radial Tire Review // Albert Compared to Magic Mary

The Schwalbe 29 x 2.5 Addix Ultra Soft Albert Trail tires offer a unique and compliant ride, particularly noticeable in their ability to conform to rough terrain and provide excellent traction. On ...