Best All-Around Trail Mountain Bike 1.Santa Cruz Hightower S ($5,899) Frame:Carbon Suspension:150mm (front) 145mm (rear) Tires:29 x 2.4 in. What we like:A hard-charging workhorse that excels on almost all terrain. What we don’t:A bit heavy and expensive; not as strong a climber...
Due to its exceptional adjustability and all-mountain prowess, we can confidently label the Instinct as the best all-around trail bike on our list. The C50 build of the Instinct has quality components, a precise Shimano XT drivetrain, and Rocky Mountain’s carbon frame to ensure we excel on...
The bike is available in either 27.5 or 29-inch wheels, adding to its overall versatility. The Process 153 AL/DL achieves greater balance and control thanks to the incorporated tapered head tubes. The tube is wider at the head to more evenly absorb shock and more aptly grab the trail. Not...
The North Fortuna trail is more technical and you should expect some rocky spots. If you’re a more advanced rider, park at the Big Rock trailhead on the east side of the park and take the mountain bike trails up to Cowles Mountain and onto Pyles Peak. Check out a trail map before ...
We’ve rounded up our pick of the best trail helmets currently on sale, plus our advice on what to look for when you’re buying a new lid. We also have a list of thebest enduro helmetsif you're looking for full-face mountain bike helmets, and another looking at thebest road helmets...
This type of bike will usually be a full-suspension setup, and will have more travel than a trail bike – around 160 to 170mm. Aside from enduro racing, this type of bike is great for riders who like technical terrain and long days out exploring natural trails and mountain routes. They...
Looking for the best hiking trails in Austin? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 147 scenic trails in the Austin area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos fro
To foster authentic bike culture, a town needs more than just high quality trails. These 20 mountain bike hamlets around the country (in no particular order) offer bucket-list rides, new trail development, a variety of outdoor recreation, and a fun, bike
Do you long to meditate on top of the Mohawk mountain right beside the end of the mountain biking trail at Mohawk state forest? Wouldn’t it be grand to bike up to the peak of a mountain buff point and watch the sunset? Do you daydream of having a picnic near the historic sloping ...
Explore the most popular moderately challenging trails in Pinnacle Mountain State Park with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.