Top Ten Guide – Best 29″ Mountain Bike Tires
My guide to the best 29″ mountain bike tires on the market today.
Mountain Bike Parts
[Review] Mountain Bike Flat Pedal Shoot Out
See which flat bike pedals fair the best against each other head to head.
[Bike Lust] Foes Firefly Moonmen Strong Matter Bicycle Fab Graham
This Bike Lust article features a mix bag of American made mountain bike goodness including DH machines, seatposts, forks, and more.
Made In The USA Vassago VerHauen Steel 29er Frame Now Available
Great looking modern 29″ frame made in Portland, Oregon.
Paul Component Engineering RHUB Cassette Hubs
Paul Component Engineering Disk RHUB 10-speed cassette hubs.
[Review] Vassago OptimusTi 29″ Titanium Mountain Bike Frame
Another great USA made titanium 29″ mountain bike frame option.
Boo Bicycles Glissando – First Titanium And Bamboo Frame
Unique new concept from Boo Bicycles combining titanium and bamboo together in one bike frame.
[Bike Lust] 616 Bicycle Fabrication Gates Belt Drive 29er
616 Bicycle Fabrication rigid Gates belt drive 29er.
How A Mountain Bike Frame Is Made – Seven Cycles and Intense Cycles
Two great articles on the process of making a mountain bike frame.
Chris King Not Jumping On Board With XX1 Compatibility This Year
Chris King announces they will not offer a SRAM XX1 hub this year.
Paragon Machine Works Toggle Drop Belt Drive Dropouts
Innovative new quick release belt drive tensioning dropout.
Trade Show Roundup – 2013 Thomson Dropper Seatpost and Handlebars
Thomson shows off their new handlebars and Elite Dropper seatpost.
Shimano Clipless Pedal Shootout Review – XTR Trail vs XT Trail vs PD-M530
Shootout review of Shimano’s clipless trail pedals – XTR Trail, XT Trail, PD-M530.
[Interview] Carl Strong – Strong Frames
Montana based titanium frame building veteran Carl Strong delivers a detailed interview.
Cane Creek Malcom Monday: Tuning Field Guide
Cane Creek’s Malcolm Monday session will be all about how to use their Double Barrel Tuning Field Guide.
[How To] Set Mountain Bike Fork Sag
Learn how to set the sag on your fork correctly for better handling.
[Review] Thomson Elite Dropper Seatpost
Finally there is a full review of this long awaited American made adjustable seatpost.
[Interview] Frank Wadelton aka Frank The Welder – FTW
Veteran frame builder Frank the Welder provides his insight to creating his mountain bike frames.
What’s The Most Popular 1X Drivetrain in 2020? 1×9, 1×10, 1×11, 1×12
So you’ve decided that a 1X Drivetrain upgrade is the next mod on your mountain bike. Or you’ve decided on your next new MTB you …
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[Review] Wolf Tooth Components Drop Stop Chainring
Find out how well these innovative midwest made chainrings perform out on the trail.
Trade Show Roundup – 2013 Paul Components Hubs and Go Pro Mount
Paul Components shows off their 2013 products including new hubs and Go Pro mount.
2014 Cane Creek DBinline Air Shock Made In The USA
Cane Creek has debuted their latest air shock offering. The new 2014 Cane Creek DBinline air shock is designed for bikes with 120mm-150mm of travel.
2014 Twenty6 Products 40T and 42T Rear Cogs
New Twenty6 rear cogs to wider your gear range made in the USA.
Adventures In Twin Tube Internal Cable Routing
Meriwether Cycles walkthrough of non-standard internal cable routing construction.
Point One Racing Podium 2 Pedals Available
American made lightweight and stylish pedals are for sale at a great bike shop.
[Review] 2013 Thomson Elite Dropper Adjustable Height Seatpost
Thomson seatpost quality you expect now with adjustable height.
New Wolf Tooth Components Chainrings, Bolts, and Bottle Opener
Wolf Tooth Components releases some new chainring models and other products.
Best Mountain Bike Mud Guards And Fenders
Wet weather mountain bike riding can cause visibility issues. Check out these great fenders and mud guards for your bike.
New Industry Nine Torch Trail Website
New Industry Nine website focused on their Torch Trail wheelsets and hubs.
[Review] SRAM X.0 2×10 Drivetrain With Grip Shifters
Thorough review of SRAM’s X.0 2×10 drivetrain components.
Wolf Tooth Components 1×10 1×11 Chainrings Made In The USA Now Available
Chainrings designed to effectively drive 1X drivetrains without a chainguide.
[Review] KS ETen Adjustable Height Seatpost
If you’re looking for a less expensive adjustable height seatpost the KS ETen may be it.
[How To] Build A Mountain Bike 1X Drivetrain Made Easy – 1×9 1×10 1×11 1×12
Easy guide to building up a single front ring 1X drivetrain for your mountain bike.
[Long Term Review] Mavic Crossmax ST Wheelset
Review of Mavic’s Crossmax ST wheelset aimed at general XC and Trail riders.
[Review] Thomson Elite Dropper Seatpost
Thomson’s American made adjustable height seatpost gets reviewed.
Cielo By Chris King Rigid Steel Mountain Bike Fork
Cielo shows of their new rigid mountain bike fork.
[Video] How Its Made: Kettle Cycles Carbon Fiber SiCCC Brake Rotors
Watch how advanced carbon fiber brake rotors are made in the USA.
Updated: American Mountain Bike Frame Builders List
I’ve updated my list of American mountain bike frame builders with 13 new entries.
The Debate Rages: What is better? 26″ or 27.5″ (650B) Mountain Bike Wheels
Find out what happens when you ride the same bike on the same trail with both 26″ and 27.5″ wheels.
[Interview] Jim Kish – Kish Fabrication
North Carolina frame builder Jim Kish of Kish Fabrication sits down for an interview.
Project 321 Show New USA Made G2 Hub
California based Project 321 has released their newest rear hub model that weighs 70g less than before.
Tradeshow Roundup – 2013 MRP Chainguides and Chainrings
For 2013 MRP has revamped and expanded their whole lineup.
[Review] Cane Creek DBAir CS Climb Switch Shock
Find out how the new climb setting on the DBAir actually performs on the trail.
Custom Bicycle Dropout Options FAQ
Detailed run down of the many bicycle dropout options available for custom frames.
[Limited Edition] Paul Component Engineering Purple Anodized Tall And Handsome Seatpost
Get one while they last!
Chainstays Getting Shorter By The Minute
Waltworks latest personal build with super short 15.7″ chainstays
2014 Point One Racing Podium 2 Pedals
New pedal design for 2014 from California based Point One Racing.
WickWerks Mountain Bike Double Chainrings
WickWerks has just released a new mountain bike double chainring set featuring their BRIDGE technology.
Detailed Walkthrough Of Building A Bicycle Rear End
Groovy Cycleworks shows off a very detailed guide to building a bike frame rear end.
Wolf Tooth Components 1X Chainrings
These American made chainrings are designed to prevent dropped chains and work with SRAM XX1.
2013 Velocity USA New Dually 29″+ Fat Rim
New wide 29″ rim for those that like to ride fat on the trail.
How Popular Is A 1X Drivetrain?
1X mountain bike drivetrains are nothing new in 2018. They’ve been around for several years now and more and more bike manufacturers are shipping new …
Cane Creek DBAir XV Shock Gets Progressive
Cane Creek launches a new version of their DBAIR catered towards suspension with progressive leverage ratios.
Best 27.5 650B Mountain Bike Tires
Find out what I think are the best 27.5″/650B tires for mountain biking. I have suggestions for fast rolling, trail/enduro, and even plus sized tires.
Cane Creek DBAir CS Climb Switch
Cane Creek has improved the climbing ability of their DBAir shock with new CS technology.
[Review] crankbrothers Kronolog Adjustable Height Seatpost
Review of crankbrothers’ Kronolog adjustable height seatpost.
Industry Nine Launches New Torch Trail Wheelsets And Hubs
New wheelsets and hubs from Industry Nine offer new features and lighter weight.
20th Anniversary Turner Burner Frame
Turner is celebrating their 20th anniversary with a special Burner frame.
2015 Shimano XTR M9000 Real Weights And Photos
Real weights of Shimano’s latest XTR M9000 components have been measured.
[Review] Cane Creek DBAir Shock
Find out how this highly adjustable air shock performs when put through all sorts of mountain biking terrain.
[Interview / Shop Tour] Zen Fabrication – Portland, Oregon
Portland based frame manufacturing company Zen Fab gets a shop tour and interview.
New Handmade Mountain Bike Frame Builders
Four new entries have been added to the list of American handmade mountain bike frame builders.
2015 Wolftooth Chainrings – Stainless – Elliptical – 64BCD
Lots of new Wolf Tooth Components chainrings for 2015.
How-To Set Up Ghetto Tubeless On A Mountain Bike Video
Great video guide on how to set up your mountain bike to run ghetto tubeless.
[Review] Cane Creek Double Barrel Air Shock
Top of the food chain air shock from Cane Creek gets reviewed.
Mountain Bike Brake Lever Setup Tips
Learn how to set up your brake levers to fit your body and your riding style.
[Review] 2013 SRAM XX1 11-Speed Mountain Bike Drivetrain
High end 11-speed drivetrain for mountain bikers gets a full review.
Bicycle Frame Building Podcast – First Class Dropouts – Show #1
New podcast about bicycle frame building and cycling culture.
How It’s Made In The USA – Industry Nine Boost 148 Hub
Check out this excellent photo article on how an I9 Boost 148 hub is made.
Guerrilla Gravity B.F.C. 42T Rear Cassette Cog
A new American made 42T cog to widen your mountain bike rear cassette range.
Endless Bike Company Kick-Ass-Cogs
Endless Bike Company has produced some wider cogs for single speeders.
Hit N Run Direct Mount Single Crown Stem and Jawbone Stem
Interesting cockpit components from Hit-N-Run Designs
2014 Adjustable Height Seatpost Review Comparison
Six of the top adjustable height mountain bike seatposts get reviewed to see how they perform over time.
2014 Profile Racing Helm MTB Stem Made In The USA
Profile Racing is going to be offering a nice new stem for mountain bikers.
New 2015 Made In USA Wheelset From Velocity & Industry Nine
A great new American made wheelset option is now available for mountain bikers through The Wheel Department.
[Review] Schwalbe Nobby Nic 650B 27.5 Mountain Bike Tire
Versatile mountain bike tire from Schwalbe gets a thorough review.
American Made Paul Component Engineering Factory Tour
Take a look inside this American made bike part factory.
American Made Mountain Bike Update: Vlad Cycles – J.Bryant – Graham
I’ve updated my list of American mountain bike frame builders with three new entries.
[2013 NAHBS] Moots YBB 650B and Mount Stem
Moots shows off it’s first 650B mountain bike and new stem faceplate with mount.
Best 2014 29er Mountain Bike Fork Guide – FOX Racing Shox
Find out everything you need to know about the best 2014 29er fork improvements and new models.
[Factory Tour] Inside LH Thomson
Detailed tour of LH Thomson’s impressive American machining facilities.
5 Things You Need To Know: 2015 FOX Racing MTB Forks
Major updates have been made to FOX Racing Shox’s 2015 mountain bike fork lineup.
[Video] Paragon Machine Works – How A Titanium Dropout Is Made
Watch how a titanium dropout is created from a raw bar of material.
[Review] Industry Nine Enduro Mountain Bike Wheelset
North Carolina made Enduro wheelset gets a review.
Chris King Offers SRAM XD Driveshell For 1X11 Drivetrains
Chris King has finally released their own XD driveshell for SRAM 1×11 drivetrain.
Generic Cycles Handmade Titanium Seatpost And Stem
Check out these great looking handmade titanium mountain bike parts made in Colorado.
How Spokes Are Made In the USA With Wheelsmith
You wouldn’t believe the type of machinery it takes to make a wheel spoke.
Made In USA 2014 ENVE Minnaarbar Stress Tested
American made carbon downhill handlebar gets impacted tested with impressive results.
2016 Bontrager Line XXX Carbon Made In USA Wheels
Nice first ride article on Bontrager’s new carbon wheelset made in Wisconsin.
Twenty6 Products Celebrates Their 5 Year Anniversary with 24K Gold Pedals
Very limited edition pedals made in the USA.
[Review] American Made Industry Nine Gravity Wheels
Some of the best mountain bike wheels you can buy get reviewed and happen to be made in the USA.
Trade Show Roundup – 2013 Chris King Inset 8 Headset, 157mm ISO Hub, Ceramic Bearings
Chris King had a bevy of new products on display for 2013.
Phil Wood Seat Post Collars and Clothing Available
Phil Wood seat post collars and clothing are now available in their web store.
[Review] Eclipse Lightweight Mountain Bike Inner Tubes
Find out how these incredibly light weight mountain bike tubes perform.
[Round Up] Alternative or “Alt” Mountain Bike Handlebars
Over 30 alternative mountain bike handlebar designs for more hand positions and more neutral wrist position.
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Cane Creek DBcoil IL Shock Review
Exceptionally good North Carolina made shock in a compact package gets reviewed.
[Review] Stan’s No Tubes Crest 29er Rims
Lightweight tubeless 29er rims from Stan’s No Tubes get a review.
[Review] Mavic Crossmax SLR 29″ Mountain Bike Wheelset
Find out how these lightweight 29″ wheels perform.
To Convert Or Not To Convert… To 650B That Is
Maybe converting your 26″ bike to 650B/27.5″ is not such a great idea after all.
RCR Fabrication SRAM X Series Chainrings
RCR Fabrication along with Black Cat Bikes have created some really nice chainrings for SRAM X series cranks.
Made In The USA – Endless Bike Company Profile
American made cog and chainring company gets profiled.
WickWerks Z-Ring Narrow Wide Chainring Made In The USA
New American made narrow wide chainring designed with more durability in mind.
[Review] Shimano SLX Group
Shimano’s lower end mountain bike group offers high end performance without the price.
Project 321 Variable Sound 216 Engagement Hub
New American made hubs with 216 points of engagement and variable sound.
Paul Component Engineering Stem Cap GoPro Mount
Simple GoPro mount puts your camera in a great position to capture your riding action.
Industry Nine BigRig Carbon – 27.5 Enduro Review – Service Tools
Lots of new products from Industry Nine including carbon fat bike wheels and service kit along with a review of their 27.5 enduro wheels.