Author: Aaron Chamberlain
Watch: Transition Adds Carbon Smuggler to Lineup, Drops 2.3lbs
Transition has just announced a carbon-framed version of the Smuggler that drops 2.3lbs in weight.
Watch: Introducing the Vault J-Bend Hubs and Arc Carbon Rims from Race Face
Race Face now offers the Vault mountain bike hub as an aftermarket choice for riders that prefer to build up their own wheelsets, but they’re now compatible with J-bend spokes. Race Face is also now selling their carbon Arc 31 rims aftermarket.
SR Suntour Auron RC2 29″/27.5+ Fork Review
The latest SR Suntour Auron suspension fork upgrades to 35mm stanchions and offers impressive performance, at a very reasonable $700 price.
e*thirteen Beefs Up New TRS and LG1 Tires
e*thirteen has announced updates to their popular TRS mountain bike trail tire as well as a dual-ply LG1 version for downhill. Both models share the same aggressive tread pattern of the original TRS tire.
Lighter than an Inner Tube: Fizik Tundra M1 Saddle Review
Tundra’s Fizik is an ultralight mountain bike saddle, weighing less than a spare 29er tube.
Transition’s New Carbon Sentinel Long Travel 29er Drops 2.5lbs of Frame Weight
Transition’s new Sentinel long travel 29er has just been released with a carbon frame, and it’s cut a stunning 2.5lbs off the frame weight compared to aluminum
Brakes for the Fastest Man in the World: TRP G-Spec Quadiem Review
Aaron Gwin’s personal mountain bike brake, the TRP G-Spec Quadiem, could be just what you need to give you a massive boost in descending confidence.
Ultralight Bikepacking Tent: MSR FreeLite 1 Review
The MSR FreeLite 1 is an ultra-lightweight one-person tent that works well for bikepackers. In this review, Aaron shares his experience with the FreeLite after several bikepacking trips.
Therm-A-Rest NeoAir Xlite Mattress, Ideal for the Gram-Conscious Bikepacker
The NeoAir Xlite from Therm-A-Rest is an ultralight sleeping pad that provides superb comfort–perfect for bikepackers.
Review: The BikeYoke Revive Dropper Post Is Exceptional
BikeYoke is a small German brand, but their Revive mountain bike dropper post stands head and shoulders above all the dropper posts from the major brands.
10 Mountain Bike Wheelsets for Almost Any Budget
In this mountain bike buyer’s guide, you’ll find 10 excellent wheelset upgrades for just about any budget out there!
Fly Racing Lite Knee Pads Review
The Fly Racing Lite Knee Pads for mountain biking proved to be comfortable, lightweight, and provide great protection–all at a reasonable price point.