From the first introduction of a mountain bike sometime in the 1970's, the specialization of the sport has evolved to having a variety of mountain bikes designed for a specific riding style.
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In order to scale mountain ranges quickly, or simply looking for exciting rides on rugged dirt paths, a hardtail mountain bike will provide you with […]
5 Best Hardtail Mountain Bikes Under $1000 Read More »
Proudfoot from Golden, Colorado shows off their full suspension 29er at Sea Otter.
Proudfoot Prime 29er Debut Read More »
Round up of the past few weeks of incredible American made mountain bikes.
Big round up of the best looking mountain bikes built by talented craftsmen in the USA.
[Bike Lust] Reeb Sklar Wiseman 44 Chumba Appleman Intense Firefly Moonmen Read More »
Check Oddity owner Burnsey’s personal rigid 29+ steel mountain bike.
[2015 NAHBS] Oddity Cycles Rigid 29+ Read More »
Custom paint and American made parts galore make this custom MTB stand out.
[2015 NAHBS] Silent Cycles Rigid Mountain Bike Read More »
Moonmen and Idyllic Cycleworks team up to produce their first steel mountain bike.
[2015 NAHBS] Moonmen Steel 29+ Rigid Mountain Bike Read More »
Fat bikes are in demand and Aluboo offers something a bit unique at a great price.
Aluboo Alubooyah Fat Bike At 2013 Interbike Read More »
Listen to Ezra Caldwell’s inspiring story of building bikes and fighting cancer.
[Video] Fasst – A Tale Told By Three Bikes Read More »
My latest list of favorite American made bikes I’ve found around the web.
[Bike Lust] Attack Of The 650B’s – Retrotec – Firefly – BMW – Rosko and a 29er Reeb Read More »
Amazing works of art from top American mountain bike frame builders.
[Bike Lust] Black Sheep Bikes, By:Stickel, Retrotec, Mosaic Cycles Read More »
If you are wondering whether cross country (XC) mountain bikes are dead, rest assured, they aren’t. The discipline grows more popular every day with new
Are XC (Cross Country) Mountain Bikes Dead? Read More »
Roundup of some really great made in the USA mountain bikes on the trails and in the studio.
[Bike Lust] Retrotec Guerrilla Gravity Foes Graham Wiseman Durango Breadwinner Read More »
5″ travel trail bike from Lenz Sport is reviewed to see how it performs in the wild.
[Review] Lenz Mammoth Trail 29er Mountain Bike Read More »
Foes Racing shows of their full suspension fat bike.
Foes Makes A Full Suspension Fat Bike Read More »
Learn about handmade frame builders in their own words.
Learn The Inside Story Of Handmade Frame Builders Read More »
Fresh roundup of the best American made mountain bikes from around the country.
[Bike Lust] 44 Bikes Hardtail – Groovy Cycleworks Custom – Indy Fab – Black Cat Custom Read More »
Alchemy has launched their first full carbon full suspension bike for 2016 made in the USA.
2016 Alchemy Arktos Carbon 27.5 – Made In USA Read More »
Thomson has launched their own line of bikes with Lynskey kitted out with American made parts.
2014 Thomson Elite 275 Titanium Mountain Bike And Covert Seatpost Read More »
Watch Lucas tear it up on his M9.
[Video] Intense M9 Shreddage With Lucas Cowan Read More »
I talk with Jon Guerdrum about his custom FORM Cycles titanium 29er.
[American Ride] Jonathan Guerdrum’s FORM Cycles Prevail Titanium 29er Read More »
Downhill shredder handmade in Colorado with the features racers want.
Handmade Downhill Bike From Guerrilla Gravity GG/DH Read More »
Take a look inside Colorado handmade frame builder Mosaic Bicycles.
Inside Mosaic Hand Crafted Performance Bicycles Read More »
Get inside the head of this innovative Oregon based frame builder.
[Interview] Rob English – English Cycles Read More »
DeSalvo shows off his titanium building prowess on this latest 650B mountain bike creation.
[2013 NAHBS] DeSalvo Custom Cycles – Titanium 650B Mountain Bike Read More »
7 new additions to the list of mountain bikes made in the USA.
Turner Bikes owner details the new Czar carbon 29er front to back.
[Video] Dave Turner Talks About The Carbon Fiber Czar Read More »
Todd Ingermanson of Black Cat Bicycles has put up a very detailed article showcasing a full frame build.
Black Cat Bicycles Full Frame Build Read More »
Roundup of the latest American made mountain bikes from January 2017.
American Handmade Mountain Bike Showcase: January 2017 Read More »
Really fun bikes built by hand in Boulder, Colorado. Made to be ridden and made to last.
Matter Cycles Video Read More »
Latest 29+ mountain bike from Colorado based 3D Racing.
Made In Colorado 3D Racing Has A New 29+ Mountain Bike Read More »
Direct mount hangers available to for your PMW dropout equipped bike.
Paragon Machine Works Shimano Direct Mount Derailleur Hangers Read More »
Foes Shaver XC model goes 650B and loses some weight.
2014 Foes Shaver XC 650B 27.5 Mountain Bike Read More »
Two great made in the USA mountain bike companies have updated their websites.
44 Bikes And White Industries Launch New Websites Read More »
Great interview with Steve Bilenky and Tom Faust of Bilenky Cycle Works about building mountain bike frames.
[Video] Behind The Craft – Bilenky Cycle Works Read More »
Two of Portand’s finest handmade builders combine to form Breadwinner Cycles.
Pereira Cycles and Ira Ryan Cycles Come Together To Form Breadwinner Cycles Read More »
Latest roundup of the best American made mountain bikes from across the country.
[Bike Lust] Fat Chance MTB – Alliance – Turner – Flock of Black Sheep – SCW Customs Read More »
Check out this nicely photographed and detailed article on how Colorado based Guerrilla Gravity makes their frames.
How Guerrilla Gravity Makes Their Bikes Read More »
A montage of marvelous mountain motion machines made in the USA.
Bike Lust – Meriweather – Sklar – Oddity – Chumba – Moonmen Read More »
Take a peek inside Guerrilla Gravity and see their new 2014 Megatrail frame.
Guerrilla Gravity Headquarters & 2014 Megatrail Read More »
Collection of my favorite recent releases from various handmade builders.
[Bike Lust] Retrotec, DeSalvo, Independent Fabrication, ByStickel Read More »
Listing of mountain bike frame building classes in the USA.
Classes To Learn Mountain Bike Frame Building Read More »
Short documentary telling the story of handmade bikes in the Denver/Boulder area and the community that makes it so unique.
[Video] InRoads Movie – Colorado Builders Read More »
Another hot batch of American made mountain bikes to devour.
[Bike Lust] Rosko Matter Oddity Alliance Firefly Retrotec Read More »
Short travel XC race and trail 29″ mountain bike made in California.
[Review] 2013 Intense Cycles Spider 29 Mountain Bike Read More »
New American mountain bike frame builder startup in Idaho.
New MTB Startup – Oxide Cycles – Boise, Idaho Read More »
Moots has updated their titanium fat bike with some tweaks to make it better for snow and summer riding.
[Video] 2014 Moots FrosTi Titanium Fat Bike Read More »
Great interview with the head honcho at Intense Cycles on his latest mountain bike frames.
[Video] Jeff Steber Talks About The Intense EVO 951 27.5 DH Bike And Limited Edition M9 Read More »
A new bike company started by former Black Sheep Bicycles employees shows off their first creation.
Moonmen #M00 Titanium Fat Bike Read More »
Fantastic lengthy interview with James of Black Sheep Bikes.
Black Sheep Bikes Interview Read More »
American made Durango Moonshine full suspension 27.5″ mountain bike gets reviewed out west.
Review – American Made Durango Moonshine 27.5 650B Read More »
Walt unleashes a custom monster 36″ mountain bike.
Waltworks Custom 36er Mountain Bike Read More »
Big collection of my favorite mountain bikes made in the USA over the past couple of weeks.
[Bike Lust] Samsara Meriwether Turner Reeb Rock Lobster Kelson Strong Indy Fab Read More »
Foes Racing Shaver 29 Review by Mountain Bike Action
2013 Foes Racing Shaver 29 Review Read More »
Two great interviews with two incredible American mountain bike frame builders.
[Interview] Get To Know Wiseman Frameworks and 44 Bikes Read More »
Updated listing of mountain bikes made in the USA with nine new companies.
Find out how this 120mm travel 29er performs.
[Review] Ellsworth Evolution Full Suspension 29er Read More »
Nice looking cruiser style mountain bike has some sweet details.
[Bike Lust] Groovy Cycleworks – Dave’s Cruiser MTB Read More »
New frames made in the USA from a name that’s been around for a while.
Chumba Cycles Now Made In The USA Read More »
Three interviews with three great frame builders.
[Interview] Black Cat Bicycles – Retrotec Inglis – Hunter Cycles Read More »
Colorado made trailbike from Guerrilla Gravity gets a review in both trail and beast modes.
Guerrilla Gravity Made In The USA Megatrail Review Read More »
We are well into Spring now and it seems like everyone is out on the trails. I’ve put together a saucy little roundup of American made mountain bike hotness.
[Bike Lust] 44 Bikes Oddity Stinner Bicycle Fab Chumba 616 Sklar Engin Read More »
Latest round of the best looking bikes in American made MTB.
Interesting story about Shannon Galpin and Alchemy Bicycle Company.
Shannon Galpin and Alchemy Bicycle Co. Read More »
When it comes to riding, taking on trails on the mountain is one of the most exhilarating and thrilling experiences you can have. Whether you’re
5 Best Mountain Bikes Under $2000 Read More »
Independent Fabrication’s frame designer sits down for an interview about frame building and design.
[Interview] Chris Dornback – Independent Fabrication Read More »
Great looking mountain bike made in California.
[Bike Lust] Siren Bicycles Twinzer Steel 29er Read More »
Check out two great tours of companies making mountain bike parts in the USA.
Shop Tours – Inside Industry Nine And Moots Read More »
New Guerrilla Gravity 29/27.5+ full suspension trail beast ready to rock your world and made in the USA.
Guerrilla Gravity Trail Pistol Made In USA 27.5+ 29er Read More »
Interview with Jim Kish about the first bike frame he ever made.
[Interview] Jim Kish – My First Bike Read More »
More details emerge about Turner’s latest 29″ carbon creation.
More Details On 2013 Turner Czar 29″ Carbon Full Suspension Mountain Bike Read More »
Incredible builder and cancer fighter tells his story.
[Video] Made By Hand – The Bike Maker – Ezra Caldwell – Fast Boy Cycles Read More »
Cysco Cycles shows off their titanium 650B hardtail.
Cysco Cycles Does Titanium 650B Read More »
Check out 3 incredible titanium mountain bikes from Dean and interview with builder John Siegrist.
[2013 NAHBS] Dean Titanium Bicycles – Duke, Di2 Hardtail, and Exogrid Rigid Read More »
Kris Henry of 44 Bikes shares how he sets up his bike and talks in depth about his company.
44 Bikes Personal Ride And Builder Spotlight Read More »
Two beautiful custom fat bikes designed for midwest singletrack by Wiseman Frameworks.
[2015 NAHBS] Wiseman Frameworks Fat Bikes Read More »
Two new American mountain bikes from Colorado based Durango Bike Company.
Durango Moonshine & Hooey American Made Mountain Bikes Read More »
Kris Henry of 44 Bikes sits down for a nice interview with A Maker Tale.
Interview: Kris Henry – 44 Bikes Read More »
Industry Nine gets a tour through the eyes of a bikepacker.
Industry Nine Factory Tour Read More »
My recent stash of lustworthy American made mountain bikes.
[Bike Lust] – Groovy Firefly Black Cat Intense Alliance Breadwinner Read More »
Nice quickie video of Oddity Cycles out of Colorado.
[Video] Oddity Cycles Read More »
One of my favorite hobbies is souping up cars. Taking what the car has to offer, finding areas that could be improved, and making changes
Mountain Bike Parts Read More »
For 2013 Foes Racing is releasing their F275 full suspension 650B trail bike.
2013 Foes Racing F275 Read More »
8 new American made bikes and 2 handlebars to check out.
[Bike Lust] Moonmen Chumba Oddity Sklar Retrotec Intense Alliance Ahearne Read More »
Todd has let another cat out of the bag with this Holy Mountain 27.5+ hardtail shredder.
2016 NAHBS – Black Cat Holy Mountain 27.5+ Hardtail Read More »
Denver, CO based builder Generic Cycles gets the spotlight shown on them in the first of Something Independent’s Founders Series.
[Video] Something Independent Founders Series: Generic Cycles Read More »
Portland made steel 29er gets the full review treatment.
[Review] Vassago Verhauen Steel 29er Read More »
All around trail shredding DW-Link 27.5″ mountain bike gets a full review.
[Review] 2013 Turner Burner DW-Link 27.5 650B Read More »
Latest and greatest in American made mountain bikes featuring Intense, Watson Cycles, and FTW.
[Bike Lust] Watson Ti – 951 EVO – UZZI 27.5 – FTW Odysseus 27.5 Read More »
If you’re looking for an affordable American made 27.5 mountain bike, Intense has you covered.
Affordable Intense Cycles Tracer 275 Foundation Complete Build Read More »
New American handmade mountain bike frame builder gets a shop tour.
[Shop Tour] Sarif Cycle Worx Read More »
If you’re new to the world of mountain biking, then it’s imperative that you find out as much as possible before investing in your first
XC Hardtail vs Full Suspension for a Beginner? Read More »
Review of Turner Sultan full suspension 29er.
[Review] Turner Sultan Full Suspension 29er Read More »
Six new mountain bike frame builders have been added to my list of USA made bikes.
Made In The USA Bike Builder List Update Read More »
Lots of new American made mountain bikes to check out from some great builders.
Bike Lust – Alliance 44 Bikes Appleman Bicycle Fab Wraith Firefly Read More »
Nice shop tour of Hunter Cycles out of California.
[Shop Tour] Hunter Cycles Read More »
Dedacciai tubing based custom 27.5/29 mountain bike from New Jersey.
[2015 NAHBS] Vlad Cycles 27.5/29 Custom Read More »
Sweet looking new mountain bike release from California made Ventana.
2013 Ventana Alpino 27.5 650B Full Suspension Mountain Bike Read More »
A great interview with American mountain bike leader Jeff Steber.
[Video] Intense Cycles American Manufacturing Factory Tour Read More »
Trevor Trinkino shows off how well the new made in the USA MegaTrail performs.
Guerrilla Gravity MegaTrail Action Video With Trevor Trinkino Read More »
New American made 27.5″ downhill mountain bike is unveiled.
2013 Intense Cycles 951 EVO 27.5 650B Downhill Mountain Bike Read More »
Chumba’s hardtail 29+ mountain bike gets reviewed in single speed and geared modes.
Chumba Ursa 29+ Review Read More »
Devin Lenz walks through their handmade mountain bike build process.
How It’s Made: Handmade Lenz Sport Mountain Bike Read More »
Custom carbon frame builder Matt Appleman discusses his thoughts on his career.
[Interview] Matt Appleman – Appleman Bicycles Read More »
Eight fantastic American made mountain bikes on display by handmade builders.
More coverage of mountain bikes from 2014 NAHBS featuring a gearbox bike, galleries, and 44 Bikes rigid SS.
2014 North American Handmade Bicycle Show Roundup #3 Read More »
Lynskey Performance releases 2 new affordable titanium mountain bikes and a new full suspension titanium 650B.
Lynskey Silver Series MT650, MT29 and Pro650 FS-140 Read More »
Two incredible mountain bikes from an award winning and very talented California builder.
[2015 NAHBS] Retrotec 29+ and Fat Bike Read More »
Kent Eriksen shows off his new titanium full suspension frame and many other creations.
[2013 NAHBS] Kent Eriksen Cycles – Titanium Full Suspension Frame, 650B Lefty, Plus More Read More »
Aaron Stinner shows off his frame building technique in this Stinner Frameworks video.
[Video] Stinner Frameworks – How Our Bikes Are Made Read More »
My latest picks of the best looking American made mountain bikes from top builders around the US.
[Bike Lust] Indy Fab Deluxe Redux – Reeb Cycles SFP – A Train Rigid Read More »
Titanium trail hardtail made in Colorado with interesting geometry gets reviewed.
[Review] REEB Cycles TyReeb Titanium Hardtail Mountain Bike Read More »
Fat bikes are on point in this installment of Bike Lust.
Bike Lust – Ti Cycles Oxide Indy Fab Moots Oddity Sklar Meriwether Read More »
Black Sheep are known for their curvy titanium mountain bikes. Check out what they brought to the show.
[2013 NAHBS] Black Sheep Bikes – Titanium Fat Bike Heaven Read More »
Zen Fabrication out of Portland, Oregon has launched their own bike frame line for 2015.
2015 Zen Fabrication Trail 29er Bike Made In The USA Read More »
My latest and greatest collection of American made mountain bikes.
[Bike Lust] – Victoria Cycles Moonmen Inglis Renovo Strong Coconino 44 Bikes Read More »
Bozeman, Montana custom bike builder tells his story.
[Interview] Custom Bike Builder Carl Strong of Strong Frames Read More »
Video interview round up focused on mountain bikes at the 2014 North American Handmade Bicycle Show.
2014 North American Handmade Bicycle Show MTB Videos Read More »
Turner’s latest iteration of the Flux gets reviewed.
[Review] Turner Flux 27.5 Made In The USA Read More »
Custom designed 29er built with character and simplicity in mind.
[American Ride] Greg Ooley’s Custom Black Cat Rigid 29er Read More »
Latest hot American built frames and details I’m digging at the moment.
[Bike Lust] Turner, 44 Bikes, Black Cat Bicycles, and Waltworks Read More »
Review of Ventana’s El Ciclón trail bike.
[Review] Ventana El Ciclon Read More »
Mark Norstad from PMW talks about the prototype performance of their new dropouts.
Paragon Machine Works PolyDrop and Toggle Drop Update Read More »
Duo of stellar rides from 2016 NAHBS.
2016 NAHBS – Soulcraft 27.5+ – REEB SqWEEB Read More »
See how Foes Racing makes their mountain bike frames from scratch in California.
Foes Racing Factory Tour Read More »
Guerrilla Gravity racer shows what Colorado made GG/DH downhill bike can do when ridden wide open.
[Video] Trevor Trinkino Shreds On The Guerrilla Gravity GG/DH Read More »
T.C. Worley built a Peacock Groove singletrack shredder.
T.C.’s Custom Peacock Groove Rigid 29er Read More »
Foes Racing had their 2015 FFR prototype downhill bike with a unique suspension design at Sea Otter this year.
2015 Foes FFR Prototype 27.5 Downhill Mountain Bike Made In The USA Read More »
Custom 27.5 hardtail mountain bike ready for trail and enduro shredding.
Peter Verdone’s Custom Engin Cycles 27.5 Hardtail Read More »
Zen Fab had their new Trail 29er and Adventure Bike on display at NAHBS this year.
[2015 NAHBS] Zen Fab 29er Trail and Adventure Bike Read More »
Take a look at a custom 44Bikes Kid Dangerous
44Bikes Kid Dangerous Read More »
Who makes better bikes? Small companies or big companies?
Big Mountain Bike Company vs Small Mountain Bike Company Read More »
Big news on this 29″ carbon fiber prototype from Turner.
[Prototype] Turner Bikes Goes Carbon Fiber On 29″ Full Suspension Czar Read More »
Spotlight on frame builder Strong Frames.
Strong Frames Builder Spotlight Read More »
My latest batch of amazing custom mountain bike finds.
Colorado based Guerrilla Gravity has unleashed a big mountain beast called the Smash 29.
American Made Mountain Bike – Guerrilla Gravity Smash 29 Read More »
First roundup of mountain bike coverage from the 2014 North American Handmade Bicycle Show.
2014 NAHBS Roundup #1 – Hometown Manufacturing – 44 Bikes – Boo Bicycles Read More »
New Hampshire handmade bike frame builder Graham Cycles provides insights to his craft.
[Interview] Joe Graham – Graham Cycles Read More »
Check out this custom 29er from Black Cat with a unique stem design.
[2015 NAHBS] Black Cat Bicycles 29er Hardtail Read More »
This is a roundup of the rest of the great looking and incredibly well built mountain bikes that were at the 2015 North American Handmade Bicycle Show.
[2015 NAHBS] Best Of The Rest Wrapup – Part 1 Read More »
Award winning Philadelphia bike shop owner and builder Drew Guldalian discusses frame building.
[Interview] Drew Guldalian – Engin Cycles Read More »
See how this working man is able to balance his MTB racing career with real life.
[Interview] Mike Simonson Rides 616 Bicycle Fabrication Read More »
Build a bike that is great for daily XC and is well suited for backpacking trips.
[Bike Build] Lynskey M2923 Dual Sport Backpacking Mountain Bike Read More »
Who says quality American made titanium mountain bike frames have to cost thousands?
[Review] Lynskey MT650 27.5 Affordable American Made Titanium Mountain Bike Read More »
New 27.5/650B model is officially available as a production bike.
2014 Moots YBB 27.5 650B Titanium Mountain Bike Read More »
Focus on American manufacturing and builders in mountain biking.
Chris King Manufacturing and Soulcraft Bicycles Read More »
For 2013 Turner Bikes is jumping into the 650B arena with their Burner bike.
Tradeshow Roundup – 2013 Turner Bikes Burner 650B and Sultan Read More »
Sometimes one bike from a builder is not enough. Aussie Rob needed a MTB to match his carbon road bike.
Aussie Rob’s Custom Appleman Carbon Hardtail Mountain Bike Read More »
Interview with Whit Johnson of Meriwether Cycles.
[Interview] Meriwether Cycles Read More »
Video interview with Jeff Steber of Intense Cycles on how they make their mountain bike frames in the USA.
[Video] Intense Cycles – How They Keep It Made In The USA – Bonus EVO 951 Read More »
Chumba’s new Rastro hardtail is made in Texas and looks ready to rip.
Chumba Rastro Mountain Bike Made In The USA Read More »
Cutting edge builder from Eugene, Oregon Rob English gives us a chat.
[2013 NAHBS] English Cycles – Custom Rigid 29er Mountain Bike Read More »
Take a look back at this highly influential model from Intense Cycles.
History Of Intense Cycles M Read More »
Intense’s 650B trail bike gets a thorough thrashing to test its mettle.
[Review] Intense Cycles Tracer 275 Read More »
American made products come from all over the country including Wisconsin where Saris Cycling products are created.
Saris Cycling Made In The USA Read More »
Incredibly artful new titanium mountain bike build from Firefly Bicycles.
[Bike Lust] Firefly Bicycles Titanium Mountain Bike Read More »
I have a slew of new American made mountain bikes in this post. I’m really digging everyones’ creativity and paint schemes.
Lynskey posted up some nice looking photos of their Pro29 FS120 mountain bike.
Lynskey Pro29 FS120 Production Bike Revealed Read More »
Impressive performing titanium full suspension XC and trail mountain bike.
[Review] Moots MX Divide 29″ Titanium Full Suspension Mountain Bike Read More »
Big roundup of mountain bike coverage from the 2014 NAHBS featuring big galleries, Indy Fab, and much more.
2014 North American Handmade Bicycle Show Mountain Bike News Roundup #4 Read More »
Get to know Erik Rolf of Alliance Bicycles out of Ketchum Idaho.
[2013 NAHBS] Alliance Bicycles – Titanium 29er Hardtail Read More »
Check out the Turner Flux 27.5 in action on the trail.
[Video] Turner Flux 27.5 In The Wild Read More »
Intense has released their latest American made downhill beast the M16 featuring 27.5″ wheels and adjustable travel.
2016 Intense Cycles M16 Downhill Bike Info Read More »
I have made a listing of all of the American mountain bike builders manufacturing and hand making frames in the USA.
Ultimate Listing: Mountain Bikes Made In America Read More »
Take look at some of the incredible work featured by Engin Cycles.
[2013 NAHBS] Engin Cycles – Steel And Titanium Hardtails With A Fat Bike Tandem Read More »
Dave Turner gives a detailed interview about the new Flux 27.5.
[Video] Interview With Dave Turner On The Flux 27.5 Read More »
Colorado based frame builder Guerrilla Gravity has photos of their new Pedalhead hardtail in a rainbow of colors.
2016 Guerrilla Gravity Pedalhead 27.5+ 29er Hardtail MTB Colors Read More »
Check out this slick looking hardtail mountain bike with some great details.
[Bike Lust] Amanda’s Custom Wolfhound Cycles Steel 29er Hardtail Mountain Bike Read More »
The Bat Otis from Breadwinner Cycles gets detailed in this great interview with Tony Pereira.
[Interview] Breadwinner Cycles Bad Otis Read More »
Bevy of handmade bikes for February.
American Handmade Mountain Bike Showcase – February 2017 Read More »
Big roundup of some stunning American made mountain bikes featuring hardtails, rigids, 29+, and more.
New American made aluminum fat bike will be available this fall.
Zen Fabrication ZFB1.0 Aluminum 29+ Fat Bike Read More »
Quick list of my recent favorite USA made mountain bikes.
[Bike Lust] Zen Fab – 44 Bikes – Intense – Strong – Snyder Read More »
Turner unveils their latest 650B/27.5 mountain bike for 2014.
2014 Turner Flux 650B 27.5 Mountain Bike Read More »
Black Market Bikes boss Carter Holland talks about his history and the future.
[Interview] Carter Holland – Black Market Bikes Read More »
Award winning 29+ mountain bike gets an incredible photo shoot and build profile.
[Bike Lust] North Of The Border Retrotec Klunkus Read More »
Reeb’s 29+ fat bike does some snowy mountain bike shredding.
[Review] Reeb Reebdonkadonk 29+ Fat Bike Read More »
Affordable American made steel 29er hardtail mountain bike gets reviewed.
[Review] American Made Vassago VerHauen 29er Mountain Bike Read More »
Solid video from Breadwinner Cycles x Kitsbow.
Video: Breadwinner Cycles Read More »
Brad Allen shares his story about his custom handmade By:Stickel 29er.
[American Ride] bRad Allen’s Golden By:Stickel 29er Read More »
One of Foes latest creations goes under the microscope to see how it performs.
[Review] Foes F275 650B 27.5 Trail Bike Read More »
I’ve updated my listing of mountain bikes made in the USA, doubling the amount of builders.
[Update] Ultimate Listing: Mountain Bikes Made In America Read More »
Check out the 2014 Turner Burner, tour Turner Bikes, and get out the interview with Dave Turner himself.
Turner Bikes Shop Visit And Interview With Dave Turner Read More »
Colorado built downhill frame that is ready to tackle the Rockies.
[Review] Guerrilla Gravity GG/DH American Made Downhill Mountain Bike Read More »
Get to hear the full story of the rise of Vassago Cycles.
Vassago Cycles Rides Again Read More »
New assortment of great American made mountain bikes from across the country.
[Bike Lust] Eriken Ti Fatty – Indy Fab Rigid – Retrotec Enduro – 44Bikes 29+ Read More »
One of the fastest American racers now on an American made bike.
[Video] Brian Lopes On Intense Cycles Read More »
Intense’s New 2015 Spider 275 Pro mountain bike gets detailed and a full review.
2015 Intense Spider 275 Pro Review Read More »
Fully rigid steel 29er from 44 Bikes gets a review.
[Review] 44 Bikes Rigid Kid Dangerous 29er Read More »
If you’re interested in getting into cross-country riding, then it’s imperative that you find the right bike for the job. Since this sport is all
What Makes An XC Mountain Bike Great For Cross Country? Read More »
Excellent interview with a leader in handmade bicycle building.
[Interview] Steve Garro – Coconino Cycles – Custom Bicycles Read More »
Two trail oriented mountain bikes made in Colorado ready to tackle any terrain.
[2015 NAHBS] Matter Cycles Slayride and Benefat Read More »
Exceptional tour of one of the preeminent titanium bike manufacturers in America.
[Factory Tour] Moots – Steamboat Springs, Colorado Read More »
A duo of great American mountain bike factory tours.
American Made – Inside Intense Cycles & Moots Read More »
Take a look at Eric Coury’s entry for Best Steel Construction at 2013 NAHBS.
[2013 NAHBS] Castle Frameworks – 650B Hardtail and Full Suspension Mountain Bikes Read More »
Latest round up of mountain bike news from the 2014 North American Handmade Bicycle Show including fat bikes and custom carbon.
2014 NAHBS Mountain Bike Coverage Roundup #2 Read More »
Scott Quiring had a slick and versatile titanium 29+ mountain bike at 2015 NAHBS.
[2015 NAHBS] Quiring Cycles 29+ Titanium Rigid Mountain Bike Read More »
Interview with Paul Sadoff of Rock Lobster Cycles
Interview With Paul Sadoff Of Rock Lobster Cycles Read More »
Excellent POV footage of Colorado riding on the GG/DH.
[Video] I Like To Go Fast POV – Guerrilla Gravity Read More »
Retrotec shows off this new curvy 27.5+ hardtail at the 2016 North American Handmade Bicycle Show.
2016 NAHBS – Retrotec 27.5+ Hardtail Mountain Bike Read More »
Shaun Palmer is back with Intense Cycles with a different role to play this time.
Shaun Palmer Is Back With Intense Cycles Read More »
Steve Garro of Coconino Cycles talks about his 10th anniversary and the future.
Coconino Cycles 10th Anniversary And Beyond Read More »
When many mountain bike enthusiasts first start out, there is often a great deal of confusion about the differences between cross country (XC) mountain biking
What is Cross Country (XC) Mountain Biking? Read More »
Mosaic Cycles latest titanium dirt jumper project.
Mosaic Cycles Titanium Dirt Jumper Read More »
Learn about the roots and philosophies of titanium builder Form Cycles.
Form Cycles Interview Read More »
Excellent video on one of the pioneer’s of mountain biking.
[Video] Tom Ritchey’s 40 Year Ride Read More »
Round up of some great looking American made hardtail mountain bikes.
[Bike Lust] Hardtail Madness – Sycip Moonmen Engin Sklar Read More »
There are the big names in the industry that mass produce fantastic mountain bikes. There are also smaller, boutique, custom shops that build custom bikes
Mountain Bike Builders Read More »
My picks of the best made in the USA mountain bikes over the past few weeks.
Great video on custom frame builder SCW Customs out of Maryland.
[Video] SCW Customs Read More »
Breadwinner builds on their Bad Otis success with the 27.5+ focused Goodwater.
2016 NAHBS – Breadwinner Goodwater 27.5+ Hardtail Mountain Bike Read More »
New 650B downhill monster.
Intense Cycles M9 27.5 Downhill Bike Read More »
Great looking American made mountain bike with lots of American made parts.
[Bike Lust] Watson Cycles Custom 27.5 (650B) Steel Ruination Mountain Bike Read More »
2013 Turner Burner 650B review.
[Review] 2013 Turner Burner 650B Read More »
Matter Cycles shows off the new TwoStroke 27.5+ full suspension mountain bike.
2016 NAHBS – Matter Cycles TwoStroke 27.5+ Full Suspension Read More »
While there are many styles and even sub-styles, there are mainly six primary types of mountain bikes commonly available: Dirt Jumper Downhill Enduro Fat Bike
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Find out how Samsara Cycles does custom made mountain bikes.
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Excellent video on Mike DeSalvo and his custom bicycle business.
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Colorado made belt drive 29er hardtail gets reviewed.
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I’ve updated my list of American mountain bike frame builders with the latest companies I’ve found across the country.
American Handmade Mountain Bike Frame Builder Update Read More »
Latest collection of recent handmade American bike frames that I find stellar.
[Bike Lust] Intense Cycles, Black Sheep Bikes, Generic Cycles, DeSalvo Cycles Read More »
Lots of American made fat bikes are hitting the trails this season. Check out some of the latest builds.
Bike Lust Fat Bike Edition – Matter Retrotec Honey Lynskey Read More »
Bike packing can be a blast or a real hassle. Chumba has made the Ursa 29+ for the former.
Review: 2016 Chumba Ursa 29+ BC Read More »
Been riding a while and you’re ready to up your game? We find most riders in this price range are shopping for their second or
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Take a look inside one of the best American made titanium bike makers.
Moots Titanium Bicycle Factory Tour Read More »
Breadwinner Cycles Bad Otis hardtail gets reviewed and a full shop tour.
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Latest round up of the best American made mountain bikes from around the country.
[Bike Lust] Coconino Mtn Cruiser – Reed 650B DJ – Firefly Hardtail – Zealot Masochist Ti Read More »
Podcast featuring top handmade mountain bike builders like Alchemy, Mosaic, and Eriksen Cycles.
Find out how this steel MTB born in Colorado performs on the trails.
[Review] REEB Cycles Steel 29″ Gates Drive Hardtail Mountain Bike Read More »
American made Intense Cycles 27.5″ trail mountain bike gets reviewed to see how well it performs.
Review – Intense Tracer T275 Made In The USA Read More »
I have a nice array of American made mountain bikes to show you including a lightweight fat bike, 2014 models, and a vintage Yeti.
Brand new carbon 29er frame from Alchemy boasts sick looks and new construction methods.
[2015 NAHBS] Alchemy Cycles Carbon Oros 29er Read More »
Sweet looking ride with an interesting name from Fast Boy Cycles.
[Bike Lust] Fast Boy Cycles – Ultimate Tight Ass Read More »
Big handful of American made mountain bikes to show off in this edition of Bike Lust.
[Bike Lust] Firefly Oddity Twenty6 Moonmen Matter Turner Rosko Bicycle Fab Read More »
Colorado designed and made Guerrilla Gravity Megatrail gets reviewed.
[Review] Guerrilla Gravity Megatrail Read More »
Sweet rigid 29er from 44 Bikes.
[Bike Lust] 44 Bikes Singlespeed Sweet Tooth Read More »
Best of the best American made mountain bike roundup from the past weeks.
[Bike Lust] Retrotec Hardtail – Fatback Fat Bike – Trek 970 – Firefly Hartail Read More »
Alchemy’s USA made carbon Arktos frame is detailed in this well done article about its production and a full ride review.
2016 Alchemy USA Made Arktos Carbon 27.5 Read More »
Several custom made mountain bikes featuring a 650B hardtail, Brook Trout custom paintjob, and UBI student bikes.
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A great look at the 650B XC machine made in the Rockies.
Lenz Sport Revelation 650B Read More »
Custom full titanium race machine ready to shred in Ohio’s Interscholastic League.
[2015 NAHBS] Groovy Cycleworks Titanium 29er Rigid Singlespeed Read More »
This California based builder has an appreciation for aluminum and enjoys exceeding expectations.
[Interview] Mike Ahrens – Ahrens Bicycles Read More »
Chumba’s made in Texas Ursa 29+ hardtail gets reviewed.
Made In USA Chumba Ursa 29+ Mountain Bike Review Read More »
Tennessee builder has updated their titanium frames with modern features.
2014 Lynskey Pro26 Titanium Hardtail Mountain Bike Read More »
Second part of my wrapup roundup of some great looking and well built bikes at the 2015 NAHBS.
[2015 NAHBS] Best Of The Rest Wrapup – Part 2 Read More »
American made 27.5 trail shredder reviewed by two testers.
[Review] American Made Turner Burner 27.5 Mountain Bike Read More »
Two sides of the same coin, Tony Pereira and Ira Ryan are Breadwinner Cycles.
[Video] Breadwinner Cycles – Custom Steel Handmade Bicycles Read More »
Q and A with the prolific Chris King.
[Interview] The Chris King Read More »
Big round up of the best looking American made mountain bikes on the web.
Mid-November roundup of the latest American made mountain bikes from across the country.
Bike Lust – Wiseman Moonmen DeSalvo Sycip 44 Oxide Seven Read More »
Dean had a 27.5″ titanium full suspension prototype frame on display with an interesting suspension layout.
[2015 NAHBS] Dean Prototype Titanium Full Suspension Mountain Bike Read More »
Excellent looking rigid mountain bike from a great Michigan builder.
[Bike Lust] 616 Bicycle Fab Custom Rigid Steel 29er Mountain Bike Read More »
If your dream is to hit the mountain bike trails like a cross-country pro, you’ll need some tried-and-true tips first. Mountain biking might look like
5 Essential Cross Country Mountain Bike Techniques Read More »
New enduro mountain bike made in the USA ready to run 26″ or 27.5″ wheels.
[Bike Lust] 2014 Guerrilla Gravity Megatrail Enduro Mountain Bike Read More »
Mosaic Cycles had a pair of expertly crafted titanium mountain bikes on display at 2013 NAHBS.
[2013 NAHBS] Mosaic Cycles – Titanium Hardtail MTB and Titanium Dirt Jumper Read More »
New builder out of Colorado offers a nice array of mountain bike models.
Matter Cycles – Boulder, Colorado Read More »
Lots of great looking American made mountain bikes for your viewing pleasure.
Bike Lust – Rock Lobster Durango Alliance Renovo Groovy Mosaic Sklar Read More »
Fourteen new handmade mountain bikes to ring in the new year.
Bike Lust – 14 New American Made Mountain Bikes Read More »
