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This updated iteration of the Switchblade has turned up the dial on speed and stability.

It’s been a few years since I had the pleasure of riding the previous Pivot Switchblade. This is a model that has risen to legendary status in...

Bike Reviews

Although it sports Yeti's classic teal colorway, the new SB160 is anything but old-school when it comes to its purebred speed and surprising efficiency.

For years, I’ve been intrigued by Yeti’s Switch Infinity translational pivot bikes. There’s something inviting about the Golden,...

The all-new Scott Genius incorporates the same bold, distinctly Swiss design as the Scott Spark 900 Tuned AXS we reviewed last year. The new bike...

Component Reviews

Brakes are the unsung heroes of speed. When I first got into mountain biking, what most surprised me was how slowing down had just as much to do with...

Apparel Reviews

Despite how many components go together to make a mountain bike, a rider still only has contact with two of them: pedals and handlebars. Any bike...

Wheel & Tire Reviews

Reasonable price point, quality, weight. Usually you only get a combination of two when it comes to wheels, CRD is quickly changing that.

There was a time when a carbon wheelset was only obtainable by those with a doctor’s salary or a sponsorship, but today there are a plethora of...

There was a time when a carbon wheelset was only obtainable by those with a doctor’s salary or a sponsorship, but today there are a plethora of carbon rim options around or under $500. Cascade Racing Designs has taken the next step and set out to...

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Accessory Reviews