Latest Reviews
Scored on the trail, not the spec sheet.
Magura Race Pro Brakes: Specs, Trail Feel, and Whether They’re Worth $800
You’re staring at an $800 brake set and wondering if Magura just reinvented stopping power…
Scott Spark DC: Downcountry Label Doesn’t Fit This Bike
The Scott Spark DC is not a downcountry bike, and calling it one undersells what…
RockShox Super Deluxe GENIE: How the Two-Chamber Spring Works
You’re staring at a spec sheet for a new Levo or Stumpjumper 15, and you…
Buyer's Guides
The gear decisions that cost real money, worked through start to finish and updated when the market moves.
All Guides →Start Here
The guides most riders come for — updated as the gear changes.
Opinion
Where riding is headed, according to Robb. Unsponsored takes, argued from the saddle.
Trek’s 32-Inch XC Bike Is Racing Soldier Hollow — Here’s What We Actually Know
Trek Factory Racing put a full 32″ XC prototype under Evie Richards at the Soldier Hollow World Cup — RockShox…
September 19, 2026Hattie Harnden’s World Cup Belt Drive Win: What It Means
A gearbox bike is not a gimmick built for gravel commuters and touring cyclists who…
September 14, 2026Super Boost Hubs Could Be Essential for 32-Inch Wheels — Here’s What That Means for Your Next Build
The 32-inch wheel conversation just got more complicated. Newmen Components dropped a statement this week…
April 18, 2026Bike198 Shop
Tees, hats and beanies for people who ride. Every order helps keep the reviews independent.
Join 25,000+ Mountain Bikers
One email a week with the gear worth buying and the riding worth planning. Written by a rider, not an algorithm.
Free · No spam · Unsubscribe anytime