The 12 Best Mountain Bikes | Tested & Rated - GearLab
Oct 31, 2024 · Our Senior Mountain Bike Review Editor leads our test team, Joshua Hutchens is a lifelong mountain biker, coach, former racer, guide, and shop owner who rides with finesse and style. He's ridden hundreds of different mountain bikes over the years and can identify the most subtle and nuanced differences between the bikes he tests.
The 8 Best Mountain Bike Pedals of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
Jul 23, 2024 · The Shimano ME700 and M520 are great values. They're roughly a third of the price of the pedals that score higher. The 520 is less expensive than the ME700, but it has a small platform and isn't as easy to engage. We feel the ME700 is a better all-around option for most mountain bikers.
The 6 Best Mountain Bike Shorts of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
May 16, 2024 · The Skyline is a sturdily constructed mid-weight short. Heavy stitching joining high-quality material set these shorts up for a long life on the trail. Credit: Nick Miley. We include machine washing in the durability assessment, as washing can shorten the …
The 7 Best Flat Pedals for Mountain Biking of 2024 | Tested
Oct 30, 2024 · The 7 Best Flat Pedals for Mountain Biking of 2024. We tested 24 mountain bike flat pedals in a head to head to find the best, with models from Wolf Tooth Components, 5 Dev, OneUp, Race Face, Deity, and more. By Tara Reddinger-Adams, Kenji Mowrey, Sean Cronin, Pat Donahue, and Al Morrison ⋅ Oct 30, 2024.
The 5 Best Mountain Bike Knee Pads of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
Apr 30, 2024 · Our rating metrics for mountain bike knee pads are weighted as follows: Protection (30% of overall score weighting) Fit and Comfort (20% weighting) Pedal Friendliness (20% weighting) Ventilation and Breathability (20% weighting) Durability (10% weighting) Why Trust GearLab. Our lead mountain bike knee pad tester is Pat Donahue. This Central ...
The 10 Best Mountain Bike Helmets of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
May 6, 2024 · Giro Radix MIPS. The Giro Radix MIPS is the latest in Giro's functional, low-cost mid-range offerings. This affordable helmet, with the shell shape of a classic mountain bike helmet, a comfortable fit, and a well-targeted list of features, feels at home in a wide range of riding styles and conditions.
The 5 Best Mountain Bike Saddles of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
Jul 24, 2024 · The SDG Circuit Ti Alloy is also a fine mountain bike saddle, but it lost a little ground in this metric for several reasons. Its moderate width and tapered tail allow for great and natural freedom of movement, but the flatter profile tends to put a little more pressure in places than testers would have liked.
The 10 Best Mountain Bike Shoes of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
Jul 26, 2024 · The Best Mountain Bike Shoes for 2024. Searching for a new pair of mountain bike shoes? Well, you have come to the right place. We have spent nearly a decade scouring the internet and evaluating nearly every model on the market. Then, we purchased 20, yes 20, of the most compelling shoed to put through the wringer for this comparative analysis ...
The 4 Best Electric Mountain Bikes of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
Nov 6, 2024 · We tested electric mountain bikes from Trek, Specialized, Canyon, Commencal, Santa Cruz, YT, Ari and more to find the best. By Joshua Hutchens, Jeremy Benson, Chris McNamara, and Kurt Gensheimer ⋅ Sep 9, 2024.
The 4 Best Mountain Bike Wheels of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
Jul 25, 2024 · How We Test Mountain Bike Wheels. After spending hours researching the best mountain bike wheels on the market, our team purchased nine models to test and compare side-by-side. Our selection of all-mountain/trail wheelsets includes six carbon and three alloy models representing a large price and performance range.