Gear

Specialized's Defroster - redesigned for 2018 - is a winter shoe built for aggressive trail riding in frigid conditions or in a deluge...

SRAM's goals were simplicity, durability and compatibility but no new standards were created and no old ones were harmed...

The Mattoc Pro is more adjustable than the competition, offers solid performance and sells for hundreds of dollars less...

Some bike reviews go smoothly and everything works just fine - other times things go a little sideways...

Some unconventional observations from a born again flat pedal rider who still plays for both teams...

"Take a durable trail shoe, hollow it out enough for a winter weight sock and add a GoreTex membrane..."

Pitting the new lights from Serfas against other well-known brands in the dank of the Shore uncovers strengths and weaknesses...

New tires from e*thirteen for aggressive descending and DH - in multiple wheel sizes.

AJ's GeoMetron G16 has the personal touches he wants, without the excess he doesn't need.

How many beers will it take? What are the crucial points where errors occur? What is slickoleum?

People, events, and bikes. These are the things that got me excited in 2017.

Race Face's top end pedal offers 10 shin gobbling pins per side, a generous concave platform, 4 sealed bearings per side and a sneaky grease port that does double duty...

The wide bar trend has some merit - and it taught Cam some lessons - but once they were learned it was time to pull things in a little... #bestof2017

It could have gone ugly, but enduro camaraderie, indie disruptors, and big wheel trail bikes top the list pushing things in the right direction.

Dark times often reveal our strengths - but it wasn't all dark in bikes, movies, trails...

Where have all the unique suspension designs gone? Why are riders spending so much money on off the shelf bikes instead of going custom...? #bestof2017

The gear that caught Andrew's attention and continues to surpass expectations to this day, and some classic memories that haunt him on the trails still.

The Chester series doesn't put a big hole in your budget for grips, bars and stem - but is it worthy of your ride?

Whether you have big flippers or small tootsies, Crankbrothers' Stamp 3 pedals have you covered and they punch above their weight class...

"Would I put one in the quiver if money weren't an object? Hell yes, but then the question remains: how often would you notch that arrow?"

A surprise awaits inside Raceface's reasonably priced Aeffect Dropper post - and it turned out to be more than a one beer job...

When we look at upgrading our bikes it's usually about lighter, stronger, smoother - but maybe we are looking in the wrong place?

Tim is looking to Santa for something money can't buy, something vintage, something Swiss (and mechanical and a couple more...

Simplify your tubeless tire setup with this inflator from Shimano—loads of pressure and nothing to break...