Category: Bike Reviews


  • Santa Cruz Blur Review: XC Showdown

    Santa Cruz Blur Review: XC Showdown

    Up next, we have the Santa Cruz Blur. The Blur is Santa Cruz to its core. It’s a blast on the descents, with a comfortable and confident attitude. It’s no slouch on the climbs, either. It provides traction for days and a comfortable fit and feel. It comes in several flavors to suit the XC…

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  • 2023 Orbea Rise Review

    2023 Orbea Rise Review

    Today, we’re talking 2023 Orbea Rise. So it’s been a while since I’ve ridden the Orbea Rise. Since the last time I’ve ridden it, they have made some adjustments and updates to make it even lighter and more like your everyday pedal bike. They’ve added the option for a bigger battery that used to only…

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  • Transition Smuggler Review: The Perfect Compromise?

    Transition Smuggler Review: The Perfect Compromise?

    The Transition Smuggler lands itself smack dab in the middle of just about everything. It’s one of those do-it-all bikes with a Transition flare. It’s relatively lightweight, climbs quickly, and certainly packs a punch on the descents. I’ve got a lot of praise and a minor gripe or two. So stick around to see if…

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  • Yeti SB135 vs Santa Cruz 5010

    Yeti SB135 vs Santa Cruz 5010

    We’re back with another showdown. This time it’s between two of our favorite little bikes — the Yeti SB135 and the Santa Cruz 5010. One has two 27.5” wheels, while the other rocks a mixed-wheel setup.  Both fill that fun, lively, jibby trail bike category. So today, we’re doing some back-to-back laps to find where…

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  • Yeti SB160 vs Santa Cruz Megatower

    Yeti SB160 vs Santa Cruz Megatower

    Today we’ve got some back-to-back testing for some of the hottest enduro bikes on the market — we’ve got the Yeti SB160 vs Santa Cruz Megatower — two of the hottest enduro bikes on the market. We’re in Grafton, UT riding one of my favorite trails in the entire state. We’re going to do a…

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  • Transition Smuggler: First Look

    Transition Smuggler: First Look

    The Smuggler is back and it’s better than ever.

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  • Yeti SB160 Review: Worth the upgrade?

    Yeti SB160 Review: Worth the upgrade?

    The Yeti SB160 review is live. The winningest EWS race platform got a facelift. More travel, revised suspension, and a crisp paint job. Is it worth the premium?

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  • Tallboy vs Ripley – Trail Bike Showdown

    Tallboy vs Ripley – Trail Bike Showdown

    This one is a bit of a no brainer. Tallboy vs Ripley. Efficient, fast, fun and ready for anything you throw at them, whether it’s a 5000’ climb or rocky descent. Two of the best trail bikes for 2020. We put each to the test in our Santa Cruz Tallboy vs Ibis Ripley review. Come…

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  • Revel Rascal: First Ride Review

    Revel Rascal: First Ride Review

    Revel Rascal: First Ride Review. Revel, a new MTB brand with an impressive pedigree in cycling, made its debut in early 2019. The Rascal is their 130mm trail bike offering. It rolls on 29 inch wheels and a suspension platform designed by the Canfield Brothers. But how does it ride? Read on my friends.

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