Category: Bike Reviews
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Ibis Ripley V5 Review: Is it overbuilt?
I’m a little late, but as promised, here’s the Ibis Ripley V5 review. Earlier this month, Ibis launched the new Ripmo and Ripley. We already talked about the longer-travel Ripmo V3, so today, we’re diving into the short-travel trail bike. The Ripley V5 uses the same frame as the Ripmo, so you’ll see a lot…
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Ibis Ripmo V3 Review: How much better can it actually get?
It’s been a long time since we’ve talked about the Ibis Ripmo — but today we’ve got the pleasure of riding the new Ripmo V3. Few bikes have had the cult following of the Ripmo in the last five years — and for good reason, too. Not many bikes offer this blend of climbing ability…
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Yeti SB165 Review: The Top Secret One
The new bike party isn’t stopping yet – today, we have the Yeti SB165. It’s been updated with a new geo and an MX setup. It departs a bit from how most Yetis tend to ride – but in a really good way for the category. So stick around to see what it’s all about.…
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2024 Giant Trance X Review: It Now Has A Home
G Alright, folks, it’s a whirlwind week, and today we have the Giant Trance X. It’s new for 2024 with a bit of a departure from the previous version. It’s now quite a bit better on the descents without giving up all that much on the climbs. It’s still quick and sporty, but it packs…
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2024 Rocky Mountain Altitude Review: The Magic Eraser
Today, we have the new 2024 Rocky Mountain Altitude, and oh boy, is it special. It’s a bit of a new look for Rocky with a reincarnated LC2R suspension design – Rocky’s version of a virtual pivot. It is easily the standout feature when it comes to ride quality. So stick around to see what…
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2024 Yeti ASR
I The Yeti ASR is back for 2024! It’s a fast and light little XC whip with some cool retro styling. We can guarantee it doesn’t ride like an old XC bike, though. It’s at the cutting edge of the category with modern geometry, a great suspension feel, and all the bells and whistles. Stick…
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2024 Transition Spur Review: Still Great?
The Transition Spur is a familiar face on the site, but it’s been almost four years since we last talked about it. Today, Transition has made a couple of updates, including UDH compatibility, so it can now run new Sram T-Type drivetrains. While this update isn’t a complete overhaul, the Spur might not really need…
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2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct Review: Better than ever?
Today, we’ve got the all-new Rocky Mountain Instinct, a platform that was due for an update. It’s now on the sharp end of the geometry, suspension, and frame features side of things. It’s still the take anywhere, do anything mountain bike it’s famous for being, just modernized. So, is it better than the previous version?…
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Giant Reign Review: The Rippin’ Rainbow
So today, we’ve got the Giant Reign, which I’ve dubbed the “Rippin’ Rainbow.” I’ve been dying to throw a leg over this bike since it came out. I’ve finally had the chance to do a wide range of riding on it, from our local backyard tails to the southern Utah desert and even a day…
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GT Sensor Review: Keeping Things Simple
The GT Sensor — this one is exciting. It’s not only a new bike for us to review but a new brand we’re carrying at the shop. The GT Sensor falls in the trail category with 140mm rear wheel travel, a 150mm fork, moderate geometry, and two 29” wheels. It doesn’t have all the bells…