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A slideshow of Dave Smith's selects from the past year

How do you seat tubeless tires without a compressor or access to power? Here's one way for even stubborn tires...

Are mountain bikers sick of the two party system - of having to choose between red and blue? Is it time for a fresh start?

Downhill and Enduro pros have begun to see the benefits of Cushcore - but how are they for those of us who aren't paid to ride...

Jesse had his first EWS victory within his grasp but luck wasn't on his side just yet...

Trek's signature trail bike only comes in 27.5 for 2017, but it is as versatile as it is fun.

With 120mm travel at both ends and modern aggressive geometry the Marin Hawk Hill is a surprisingly capable bike for US$1500/CDN$1900 and it's heaps of fun to ride.

Virtually every company makes tubeless valves the same way - but e*thirteen has a different approach that makes a big difference...

It's been a year since Stevie's passing - a few reflections, some video and some ways to remember Stevie and contribute to his legacy...

"We just wanted the no bullshit version of mountain biking, which as eveyone knows is just having fun outdoors..."

While it's clear the Stache wasn't designed for the nastiest, steepest terrain, for trails where it shines it lights up like a near-sighted goalie...

HT has been making pedals since JFK was alive, and don't think of them as off brand because Andrew Major (and Aaron Gwin) think they are sweet...

This special edition from of the RIP 9 RDO gets a custom valved PUSH ELEVENSIX rear shock but it doesn't come cheap...

EDC or Every Day Carry allows you to pack all the tools you need into your steerer tube and then deploy with a simple pull...

The name suggest this bike is up to no good but the elegant lines make me think they bike will never get caught...

Two new forks, handmade hardtails, wheels that cost two months' rent and sunglasses that demand respect and authority...

Kona has done a side run around e-bike opponents - and it's (almost) impossible to be mad...

This bike makes some bold claims, like climbing like an XC bike and descending like a dh rig - and the gliding 4-bar system may even levitate...

We can all agree that E-Bikes are ugly - but we need your help to find out which is the ugliest...

The Norco Range is a competent and burly line eater - but it also has other surprising competencies...

NWT3K is set to give mountain bikers the freedom to design their own jerseys and shorts to be delivered to your door in a couple of weeks...

"Everyone who’s ridden this bike, regardless of ability, has stepped off it with a huge grin on their face..."

Danny MacAskill has captured the world's attention with his skill, bravado and creativity - here's our chat with the magician from the Isle of Skye...