A reader wants a bike that can handle bike park laps, jumps and technical terrain, but still pedal the occasional local trail ride. Here are three budget-friendly long-travel options worth considering.

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GT’s early carbon STS project looked like the future, but behind the scenes it became one of mountain biking’s most ambitious and complicated experiments. Mark Peterman shares the inside story of the materials, mistakes and momentum that shaped one of GT’s boldest chapters.

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  Lori Sibenaler believes that cycling has kept her out of a wheelchair.     (Photo courtesy of Lori Siebenaler) Elise Kim wrote to us recently and told us “Lori Siebenaler was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2016 at 51 and told she would likely be in a wheelchair within five years. Her mom found an […]

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After three intense rounds of racing, both the UCI Downhill and UCI Cross-country World Cups are shaping up to be all-time epics. 

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We decided to ask Google who rider number 297 was in that race. We didn't get an answer until we added the name of a good website for  finding the downhill results of the past: Roots and Rain

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Marin’s Oso pedals use a concave nylon composite platform, replaceable pins and a rebuildable design to deliver dependable flat-pedal performance at a budget-friendly $55 price.

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Following the recent launch of the new Deore mechanical drivetrain and brakes, Shimano drops some more goods in our lap with an updated Deore XT mechanical drivetrain, Deore XT pedals, and all-new 2.2mm thick rotors. 

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Our June 1996 issue was full of fun and interesting articles and photos. In addition to a test of three different Trek bikes, we also had tests of the Specialized Z-5, the ProFlex 856 and the Thermoplastic Mantis V. We also had an article by Cheri Elliot, who was racing pro downhill and pro dual […]

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The Crankbrothers Trail Speed Lace Vent shoe line is designed for hot trail days with a breathable mesh upper, quick-drying construction, Match outsole technology and flat or clipless options.

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Smith’s XC glasses revive a classic flip-up lens design from 1984 and update it with ChromaPop optics, modern materials and impressive trail comfort.

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