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Santa Cruz Heckler MX XO1 AXS RSV Review
Modern geometry, mixed wheel sizes, and 150/160mm of suspension travel come together in a highly versatile and...
ENVE AM30 Review
Snappy and fun, these wheels deliver on performance and quality but left us craving a more compliant ride
Stan's Flow MK4 Review
Hi-tech, low drag, and very efficient, these wheels are fast and well thought out. These will be a significant upgrade...
Top Pick
Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Review
With a smaller motor and battery, this model weighs less than a full-powered e-MTB and delivers a little less than...
YT Decoy 29 Core 4 Review
A trail/all-mountain eMTB that is versatile, well-rounded, and checks nearly all of our boxes. It lost a little ground...
Trek Rail 9.7 Review
A well-rounded and powerful eMTB that charges uphill and has a confidence-inspiring and stable downhill performance...
Santa Cruz Bronson XO1 AXS RSV Review
Updated geometry and a move to mixed wheel sizes have made this trail bike more aggressive than ever. The 29-inch...
Revel Rascal GX Review
This good-looking, versatile mid-travel 29er is quick up and down the hill and it does virtually everything well with...
Ibis Ripley AF Deore Review
The affordable aluminum-framed version of Ibis' popular short travel trail bike. It's still playful, versatile, and...
Canyon Spectral 29 CF 7 Review
This carbon-framed 29er has 150mm of rear travel, a 160mm fork, and a progressive geometry that slays the descents. It...
Top Pick
Commencal Meta HT AM Essential Review
This good-looking 27.5+-inch wheeled hardtail masterfully blends aggressiveness and playfulness. Consumer direct means...
Norco Torrent A1 HT Review
An aggressive hardtail that thrives at speed and in steep terrain. We can see its potential, but unfortunately, some...
Top Pick
Fezzari Delano Peak Elite Review
A reasonably priced, direct-to-consumer, mid-travel trail bike that gives the big names a serious run for their money...
Best Buy
Shimano ME700 Review
These are the budget version of our favorite style Shimano SPD pedal, while missing some of the fancy nuances of the...
Editors' Choice
Ibis Ripmo V2 XT Review
The V2 is a new and improved version of the Ibis Ripmo. Some subtle changes to the geometry and suspension design have...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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