Five Ten Freeriders have a longstanding reputation in the MTB world, and they might just be our favorite shoe for riding platform pedals. Stealth Rubber is not only grippy, it is also durable, designed to withstand the demands of long hours adhering to granite rock. We like that this means it won...

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When racing down our favorite technical descent, there is no time to second guess our footwear: We trust the Five Ten Hellcat Pro mountain bike shoes for their premium construction, gravity-oriented build, and stylish, low-profile design. Made with a tough textile upper fabric and finished with...

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When we're lined up at the starting gate on the hunt for a podium finish, we can't think of a better rig than the Pivot Firebird to help us earn the victory we crave. This long-travel enduro brawler is built to get us down the mountain as quickly as possible thanks to careful engineering from...

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From race day to cross-country rides, we love the Pivot Mach 4 SL Pro XT/XTR 100 Carbon Wheel Mountain Bike for its need for speed and efficient pedaling platform. At the heart of this race-day rig, Pivot's DW-Link suspension platform provides an ultra-smooth and efficient ride. Combining...

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Slated for cross-country riding and racing, the Mach 4 SL Pro XT/XTR 120 Carbon Wheel Mountain Bike from Pivot is one of our short travel go-to options. The 100mm of rear travel is powered by DW-Link, which is one of our favorite rear linkage designs for its predictable tracking in uneven terrain...

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Cross-country racer at heart but reborn to be more capable and fun, the Pivot Mach 4 SL enhances performance while making no compromises. We love the Pivot Mach 4 SL for its ultralight frame, adjustable geometry and travel, and recent frame improvements that don't lose sight of its race origins....

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Race bike or after-work ripper, we love the redesigned Pivot Mach 4 SL for its ability to adapt to our riding style and recent improvements in geometry and capability. Receiving multiple updates from the previous iteration, Pivot revamped the Mach 4 SL to be more capable without losing sight of...

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Ripping local singletrack lines has never been more fun than when we're aboard the Pivot Trail 429 Pro XT/XTR Carbon Wheel Mountain Bike. This fun rocket of a bike uses DW-link suspension for a bottomless feel on the descents and a responsive ride on the climbs. With the Trail 429 getting lower,...

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When the day's trail mission calls for big climbs and unknown descents, we turn to the Santa Cruz Bronson Carbon C GX Eagle AXS Mountain Bike for its ultra-versatile trail capabilities. Built from the lightweight and durable Carbon C layup, this capable trail bike features confidence-inspiring,...

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We use the Nomad Carbon C GX Eagle AXS Air Mountain Bike as a versatile long-travel machine that gobbles bike park tech, nails big jump lines with poise, and even tackles a wide range of trail rides. The sixth generation Nomad hangs onto its playful nature with a 27. 5in rear wheel, but all...

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