Editorial

An above the knee amputation isn't the ideal scenario for a mountain biker, but Brian Bartlett's invention got K.C. riding out of the saddle again...

Can a complete wheelset that costs less than many rear hubs deliver performance and durability for the North Shore...

Noel talks failure rates, carbon's dirty secrets, mandrels, and the Knolly Knation...

Put a mad scientist on the case to build the world's lightest mountain bike - and this is what you get...

Stop worrying about what others are doing and hold yourself accountable for your own actions…

When selfy life hits the mountain bike world…

A discussion over beers turns to SRAM's new DUB BB and crank and Andrew Major injects some perspective about standards...

Always give riding advice to the best rider in the crew, scoff at their wheel size choice and let them know you're the shot-caller...

"f you want to buy dozens of guns to play with in the bath while you splash around and make 'bang bang!' noises, that’s fine..."

"On those days I begin dreaming about going pro mid ride, imagining a Red Bull sponsorship..."

A Vista Outdoor owned company produces an AR15-type assault rifle - and Vista also owns Bell Helmets, Giro, Blackburn and Camelbak...

Intuitively it makes sense that riding at a higher skill level is more fun - because we have more fun when we ride better - but maybe it's not that simple...

After arriving at the bone-shattering wood stiff end of the scale, we're now looking to chase the perfect flex unicorn…

Twenty years working with aerospace composites, and a smaller window building steel duallies, gives Joe McEwan of Starling Cycles a unique perspective...

"Studies have found that while some choice is necessary for happiness, too much choice can lead to increased stress and anxiety..."

To find out what has made riders so angry about DUB we asked some of them to define the source of their rage - and cornered SRAM to answer some questions as well...

Is the rise of integrated tools going to bring the end of the quick-release axle or is there still a use for those funny love handles?

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

Uncle Dave wasn't grouchy, he just hadn't torn anyone a new one in a while.

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

Inevitably, this list evokes thoughts of gear and experiences. But after giving it some thought, there's no question what tops my list: It's the People.

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

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

Wouldn't it be sweet to have a secret society of mountain bikers - sort of like the illuminati - with chapters all over the world...