Maxxis High Roller III Review // High Roller Compared to Assegai and Hillbilly

Maxxis High Roller III Review // High Roller Compared to Assegai and Hillbilly

The new High Roller performs well over a variety of conditions, ranging from rim-deep moon dust to picturesque beds of rooty loam. When the sky opens up, and trails turn to mud, it provides a sense...
Specialized Epic 8 Evo Bike Check // The Bikes We Ride

Specialized Epic 8 Evo Bike Check // The Bikes We Ride

This custom Specialized Epic 8 EVO bridges the gap between cross-country speed and trail bike durability. Its updated frame offers enhanced efficiency and less pedal bob, while the high-end suspens...
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Review // RockShox Charger 3 Compared to Charger 3.1

RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Review // RockShox Charger 3 Compared to Charger 3.1

The Charger 3.1 isn’t a complete overhaul but rather the introduction of incremental refinements that improve upon what was already a great product. This latest iteration of RockShox suspension is ...
Transition Sentinel Bike Check // The Bikes We Ride

Transition Sentinel Bike Check // The Bikes We Ride

When he’s not working tirelessly to keep our website or bike builder running smoothly, our web manager Victor is likely out on Galbraith aboard his carbon Transition Sentinel. Having previously spe...
How to Assemble a Mountain Bike // Fanatik Custom Build Assembly Guide

How to Assemble a Mountain Bike // Fanatik Custom Build Assembly Guide

Congratulations on your new bike purchase! To get you on the trails as quickly as possible, follow this guide to ensure your bike is properly assembled.  If you are uncomfortable performing the as...
Best Summer MTB Tires // Staff Favorites

Best Summer MTB Tires // Staff Favorites

 As July gives way to August, it is safe to say we are fully in “dust season,” with most riders swapping their spiked winter tires for a fast-rolling tread pattern. I asked around the shop to find ...
Ibis Launches All-New Ripmo and Ripley

Ibis Launches All-New Ripmo and Ripley

This time around Ibis have given the same treatment to their beloved Ripmo and Ripley models, radically redesigning their frame while keeping their core characteristics that have made them such a ...
Introducing the RockShox Charger 3.1 and Vivid Coil Ultimate

Introducing the RockShox Charger 3.1 and Vivid Coil Ultimate

RockShox’s pursuit of providing riders with the best suspension possible has resulted in the updated Charger 3.1 damper, along with a new coil shock and numerous upgrades for the Super Deluxe air ...
DT Swiss 240 DEG Review

DT Swiss 240 DEG Review

Building on a legacy of ratchet freehubs, DT Swiss introduces the new 240 DEG, boasting enhanced engagement and sturdier internals. Externally, it closely resembles the 240 EXP, except for a slight...