Whether you are buying your first mountain bike or upgrading to a newer model, buying a mountain bike is a serious business. Qualities to Look…
This is our third annual roundup of trail bikes that aren’t priced to the stratosphere. We could call them affordable, budget, real-world, blue-collar, or college-fund-friendly, but…
The Diamondback Mason is a serious departure from most 29-inch hardtail geometry, with numbers more often found on all-mountain rigs. A 66.5-degree head angle, 17-inch chainstays,…
In the issue of Dirt Rag, #190, you’ll find our side-by-side-by-side comparison of the latest and greatest Specialized Stumpjumper mountain bike FSR models. Now available in…
Scott unveiled its 2014 mountain bike lineup this week at Deer Valley, Utah, and as notable for what was there were what wasn’t: 26-inch wheels. Aside…
Pivot’s Mach 429 Trail is a best-seller for Pivot, so when it came up as the next in line for a revamp, careful consideration had to…
Let me answer this question first: no, this is not a Krampus with holes drilled in it. While ECR closely resembles its 29+ brethren, it is…
Taking a good mountain bike for beginners out for a spin on a challenging trail is a lot of fun – but there’s no denying that…
Looking for a new bike? Chances are that you’ll end up choosing a road bike or a mountain bike either way – but knowing the difference…
The 5010 might be the most famous bike in the Santa Cruz line. Not the V10, which has won countless downhill races at the highest level….
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