Perfect Gifts for a Mountain Biker // Holiday Gift Guide 2023

Perfect Gifts for a Mountain Biker // Holiday Gift Guide 2023

Shopping for the ideal gift can be stressful, especially if you are unfamiliar with the needs of a mountain biker. To simplify the process, we’ve curated a list of our staff’s favorite items they ...
RockShox Reverb AXS Wireless Dropper Review // The Last Dropper Post You’ll Ever Need

RockShox Reverb AXS Wireless Dropper Review // The Last Dropper Post You’ll Ever Need

Instead of relying on cables and cumbersome routing, the AXS Dropper post utilizes a wireless remote to initiate saddle height adjustments. By eliminating another cable on the bike, SRAM has effect...
GOREWEAR MTB Apparel Review // Best Gear for Wet Weather Riding?

GOREWEAR MTB Apparel Review // Best Gear for Wet Weather Riding?

While the GOREWEAR brand is more commonly associated with waterproof winter gear and tight-fitting road cycling apparel, the company has taken a new aim at bringing its waterproof technology to the...
How to Fix Simple Brake Rub on a Mountain Bike // Tech Tips

How to Fix Simple Brake Rub on a Mountain Bike // Tech Tips

Brake rub is a common and annoying issue that most riders will encounter at some point when maintaining their mountain bike. This unwanted contact between the brake pads and rotors not only comprom...
Top 5 Mountain Biking Tire Setups // Staff Favorites

Top 5 Mountain Biking Tire Setups // Staff Favorites

The quest for the ideal mountain bike tire isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Ultimately, it’s a blend of personal preference and terrain demands that culminate in the perfect tire selection, prov...
Hope Pro 5 Hub Review

Hope Pro 5 Hub Review

If you’ve been mountain biking for long, you’ve heard of Hope Tech components. This legendary brand out of Barnoldswick, England, has been designing and manufacturing their storied hubs and brakes ...
Crankbrothers vs. Shimano SPD // What is the Best Clipless Pedal for Mountain Biking?

Crankbrothers vs. Shimano SPD // What is the Best Clipless Pedal for Mountain Biking?

Two prominent names dominate the clipless pedal landscape: Shimano and Crankbrothers. Each of these pedal systems offers unique features and benefits, catering to mountain bikers' varying needs and...
The Best Mountain Biking Grips // 2023

The Best Mountain Biking Grips // 2023

BK explores a selection of our grips and explains which one is right for you.
Rocky Mountain Element Select Build // A True Do-it-All Mountain Bike

Rocky Mountain Element Select Build // A True Do-it-All Mountain Bike

The mountain biking industry has long been searching for the perfect balance between climbing efficiency and descending capability. While advances in bike geometry and componentry have narrowed the...