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If you have not already noticed, the e-bike revolution is upon us. While it is true that Europe has embraced electrified cycling to a higher degree than North America, US dealers are still moving over a million units annually, no doubt aided by the arrival of more affordable models of e-bike from brands like Jasion.…

The short-travel trail category keeps evolving, and the newest entry might be one of the most interesting yet. The Ibis Ripley SL isn’t trying to be a pure race bike, and it isn’t trying to be a mini enduro rig either. Instead, it lands directly in the middle — what many riders actually ride most…

Trek has rolled out an updated version of its fat bike, the Farley. For 2023, aluminum versions of the Farley get revised, longer-slacker geometry along with a shorter offset fork for improved handling. These redesigned models also get a new lightweight carbon fork along with rack mounts for bikepacking adventures. The Carbon Farley frameset remains…

Spending long weekends riding is one of my favorite things, but camping can be hit or miss if you’re not prepared. For years, I relied on a hammock setup, and honestly, it was incredibly comfortable. Even with a rain fly, though, being exposed to the elements can turn rough fast. A few years ago, a…

Reserve, the wheel company created by Santa Cruz Bikes in 2017, is now a stand-alone brand with wheels designed for mountain, gravel, and road. Its latest wheel is designed to cover a wide swath of the mountain bike market, being suitable for everything from down-country to all-mountain riding. The new Reserve 30 SL is a…

Reserve, the wheel company created by Santa Cruz Bikes in 2017, is now a stand-alone brand with wheels designed for mountain, gravel, and road. Its latest wheel is designed to cover a wide swath of the mountain bike market, being suitable for everything from down-country to all-mountain riding. The new Reserve 30 SL is a…