Mountain biking is becoming too expensive and elitist, pushing newcomers away. Industry insiders and riders weigh in on the sport's accessibility crisis and how to fix it.
Bikes priced like cars, tech that needs a manual, and a scene too cool to admit it. We asked industry insiders, shop owners, and outsiders whether mountain biking is turning people away.
The 2027 Orbea Rise LT returns with Shimano's new EP810 RS motor, up to 100 Nm, and a focus on natural ride feel. We break down the details and ask: does this lightweight eMTB still have a place?
The 2027 Orbea Rise LT returns with Shimano's new EP810 RS motor, up to 100 Nm of torque, and a smarter tune. But can a lighter, smarter eMTB still stand out in a power-obsessed market?
The 2027 Orbea Rise LT gets Shimano's new EP810 RS motor with up to 100 Nm and 600 W peak power, plus revised suspension and Orbea's own batteries. We dive into the details.
The 2027 Orbea Rise LT returns with Shimano's new EP810 RS motor, delivering up to 100 Nm and 600 W. We dive into the details and ask: does this lightweight eMTB still make sense?
Black Diamond's 3,000-lumen Megawatt helmet light promises to turn night into day for mountain bikers. We put its output, runtime, and handlebar remote to the test.
We test the Black Diamond Megawatt, a 3,000-lumen helmet light built for mountain bikers. With a 50 Wh battery, wireless remote, and a runtime display, does it turn night into day?
Black Diamond's Megawatt helmet light blasts 3,000 lumens to turn night into day for mountain bikers. We review its performance, battery life, and features.
Black Diamond's Megawatt helmet light blasts 3,000 lumens to turn night into day for mountain bikers. We test its runtime, features, and trail performance.
We test the $880 POC Barocon Carbon full-face helmet. Is it worth the premium for downhill and freeride riders? Find out in our honest review.
We test the POC Barocon Carbon, a $850 full-face helmet with MIPS Evolve and a magnetic breakaway peak, to see if it's worth the hefty price tag for downhill and freeride riders.
We test the POC Barocon Carbon MTB helmet, a $870 full-face with MIPS Evolve and a magnetic breakaway peak. Is it worth the splurge? Find out in our review.
We're testing the most exciting MTB disc brakes for ENDURO issue #070, and we need your input! Take our survey to tell us what matters most in a brake. Help shape our group test and find out who takes the win.
We're testing the most exciting MTB disc brakes for ENDURO issue #070, and we need your input. Take our survey and help us determine what really matters in braking performance.
We're testing the most exciting MTB disc brakes on the market for ENDURO issue #070 — and we need your input. Tell us what really matters when you're braking hard on the trail.
We're testing the most exciting MTB disc brakes for ENDURO issue #070, and we need your input! Tell us what matters most in braking performance and help shape our group test.
We're testing the most exciting MTB disc brakes for ENDURO issue #070, and we need your help. Tell us what matters most in braking performance and help shape our group test.
We're testing the most exciting MTB disc brakes on the market for ENDURO issue #070, and we need your input. Tell us what really matters to you when it comes to braking performance and help shape our big group test.
We're putting the most exciting MTB disc brakes to the test in ENDURO issue #070, and we need your input. Tell us what really matters when it comes to braking performance.