The Best MTB Helmets for Trail Riding // Staff Favorites

The Best MTB Helmets for Trail Riding // Staff Favorites

In the event of a crash, helmets provide a protective barrier, significantly reducing the risk of severe head trauma. Explore our extensive collection at Fanatik, where we offer a diverse range of...
Specialized Demo Bike Check // The Bikes We Ride

Specialized Demo Bike Check // The Bikes We Ride

This Specialized Demo is built to withstand post-Crankworx A-Line braking bumps, featuring top-tier components like a Fox 40 fork, Öhlins coil shock, and Hayes Dominion A4 brakes. The Renthal handl...
FOX GRIP X vs GRIP X2 Comparison // 2025 & 2026 FOX 36 Review

FOX GRIP X vs GRIP X2 Comparison // 2025 & 2026 FOX 36 Review

Discover the key differences between the 2025 Fox 36 GRIP X and 2026 Fox 36 GRIP X2 fork dampers. With Fox’s latest suspension innovations, including a redesigned chassis and evolving GRIP technolo...
Shimano XTR Di2 Wireless Groupset and New XTR Brakes Review

Shimano XTR Di2 Wireless Groupset and New XTR Brakes Review

Shimano’s all-new groupset provides the precise shifting feeling of previous-generation XTR in a wireless package, all while offering increased durability across every component. Watch our latest Y...
Aenomaly Constructs SwitchGrade 2.0 EVO Review // Is the SwitchGrade Worth It?

Aenomaly Constructs SwitchGrade 2.0 EVO Review // Is the SwitchGrade Worth It?

The SwitchGrade 2.0 EVO is an expertly machined product and is a clear solution for saddle clearance issues. The SwitchGrade would be particularly beneficial for riders on frames with limited seat ...
Rich's Chromag Rootdown // Bikes We Ride

Rich's Chromag Rootdown // Bikes We Ride

This Chromag Rootdown frame that once had been relegated to being a wall decoration in the warehouse has been given new life with the selection of a component most riders wouldn’t mind having on th...
Trickstuff Maxima Review // Compared to SRAM, Shimano, Hayes, and TRP

Trickstuff Maxima Review // Compared to SRAM, Shimano, Hayes, and TRP

The Trickstuff Maxima stands apart as a product in the world of high-performance mountain bike brakes. It's not just a brake system—it's a statement of precision engineering and boutique craftsmans...
One Dropper To Rule Them All? // The New RockShox Reverb AXS

One Dropper To Rule Them All? // The New RockShox Reverb AXS

If you own multiple mountain bikes, every bike needs a separate dropper post, and that adds up fast. But what if you could own just one and swap it between bikes in seconds? Rich has developed a "O...
SRAM 90 Drivetrain Review // Mechanical Transmission Compared to AXS Transmission and Eagle

SRAM 90 Drivetrain Review // Mechanical Transmission Compared to AXS Transmission and Eagle

Over the past few weeks, I've extensively tested the SRAM 90 groupset on my Stumpjumper EVO, experiencing its performance in a variety of weather conditions and riding scenarios. The smooth, respon...