And that got me thinking, what else in mountain biking triggers that same visceral reaction? What did I miss? Let me know in the comments and I'll think about it as I clean dog poop out of my tires.

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Cy’s art is intentional: he uses animal characters so more people can relate, keeps a notes app to capture honest moments on the trail, and creates weekly comics to help riders feel seen. We also ...

The magpie's dilemna; how to resist the lure of shiny objects.

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The Coros Nomad is a 349 USD / 369 EUR / 473 CAD device that has toned down styling cues from rugged watches of the G-Shock era. It is light at 61 grams and the silicone band is 24mm wide and ...

Alden Pate is back on Crestline Bikes for 2026! Founded in Los Angeles, CA and later moved to Bellingham, WA. Crestline shares its roots in both green forests and iconic DH tracks! Skylines highlights ...

A month or so into the test Devinci reached out and let me know that they adjusted their procedure on this frame to address that very issue. This was never a structure or strength concern, but it’s ...

The trails here are built to withstand the worst of riding conditions. Softer and more delicate trails endure seasonal closures, but there’s enough armour and woodwork elsewhere to keep us riding all ...

Back in June of 2025, Shimano released XT and Deore-level Di2 drivetrains. The years of waiting for cord-cutting were finally over. Shimano developed a wireless protocol that would allow for hybrid ...

Wheel snobbery is a thing. I suffer from it. I covet insanely expensive wheels. I go to unusual lengths to justify them on my bikes. I neeeeeeeed them. When scanning the spec sheet of any potential ...

A tale of two Specialized bikes. Well, OK - this is really just the tale of one bike, and that bike is (take a deep breath in) the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Elite Alloy. In the interest of not going ...