Category: Bike Reviews
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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…
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Santa Cruz Tallboy Review: Version 5
It’s been a long time coming, but today, we finally have the Santa Cruz Tallboy 5. I’m personally pretty excited about this one because the Tallboy is consistently one of my favorite short-travel trail bikes. In the past, it’s always leaned a bit toward the descending side of the spectrum; Santa Cruz goes as far…
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Zipp 1Zero HiTop SW: Primer and ride review
It’s been quite a while since we’ve talked about wheels, but now seems like a good time — The Zipp 1Zero HiTop SW wheels dropped today, so we’re going to run you through all the juicy details as well as some quick ride impressions. They’re light, compliant, and come in a couple of flavors to…
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Orbea Oiz Review: XC Showdown
Last but not least, we have the Orbea Oiz. With the most travel in our entire test group, I would have assumed the Orbea Oiz would have felt the most “trail.” While the fit is more on the trail side of the spectrum, the suspension characteristics feel very XC. It’s a nice combo for making…
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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…