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Photos: Trail Dogs At the beginning of the summer, we covered inexpensive shuttle options utilizing public transportation. The shuttles that made our short list mainly provide access to intermediate and advanced trails. But what about beginner-friendly options? Well, few are out there for shuttling, at least. Shuttles in Big Sky, Montana, like the local favorite…

Every time I think I’ve got my bike storage situation figured out, a new bike comes in, and suddenly I’m out of space. Some solutions — like this hanging rack I built — fit a lot of bikes, but the bikes are difficult to access. Others, like the wall mounts in my garage, aren’t as…

BMB Raised Reverse stem. File photo: Jeff Barber Once an afterthought, mountain bike stems are having a moment right now. Late last week Hope announced an all-new “super short 20mm Gravity Stem” designed for downhill and enduro. This follows a crop of negative-rise stems teased earlier this year, which raises the question: Why are mountain…

Photos: Santa Cruz Santa Cruz has (re)introduced two new bikes this year, both of which have undergone significant changes. Now, the California brand makes it three bikes, giving us the fifth generation of its efficient XC machine — the Blur. Stepping into what is now modern XC bike territory, Santa Cruz adds more travel and…

The new Praxis G2 Brodium SL is a lighter-weight evolution of Praxis’ Brodium flat pedal. It features a fully CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum body, an updated hollow chromoly spindle, new Enduro Gothic Arch bearings, and a lower-profile concave platform aimed at riders looking for high levels of grip while shaving some weight compared to the original.…

All prices and availability are subject to change. Specialized just rolled out their End of Season Offers featuring 33 different mountain bike builds on sale plus hundreds of discounts on clothing, tires, and accessories. Our picks below feature some of our favorite bikes, clothing, and components that are still available in a wide range of…

Photos: Ant Zan of Black Pine Media If you haven’t watched a dual slalom race, you should. It is fast, hard-hitting action, with fast and (sometimes) loose corners, and tight margins. The only thing better than watching a dual slalom race is riding a dual slalom track. Like a pump track, your skills will improve…

Photo: Norco On July 15, Norco released its latest iteration of the budget-friendly Fluid trail bike. The 140/130mm (F/R) aluminum mountain bike saw significant geometry changes, a flip chip for a 27.5 rear wheel, and solid builds at impressive prices. The Norco Fluid A2 features RockShox suspension, Shimano brakes, Shimano drivetrain, and Schwalbe radial tires…

File photo: Crank The Shield Traveling for an out-of-town bike race is a fun way to ride new trails and make new friends, even if you aren’t particularly competitive. Still, signing up for a race costs money, and traveling overnight adds to the cost. #wpforms-724291.wpforms-block-22c613cb-e26c-4faa-8b3e-790b92d740d8 { –wpforms-field-size-input-height: 43px; –wpforms-field-size-input-spacing: 15px; –wpforms-field-size-font-size: 16px; –wpforms-field-size-line-height: 19px; –wpforms-field-size-padding-h:…

Photos: Travis Reill Summer is upon us, and we still have quite a bit of warm weather ahead. So, shorts and T-shirts always, right? Well, not necessarily. ​Obviously, it is summer, and where I’m at in Bend, Oregon, temperatures are in the 90s. But this summer kit roundup also includes pants, long-sleeved shirts, and even…