Mountain Bike Action

The Giro Insurgent Spherical helmet provides ultimate protection, good ventilation and excellent comfort. It incorporates spherical technology for impact deflection, making it a safe choice for bike riders. It stands neither better nor worse than its competitors in terms of cooling, but has an excellent initial fit.

Giro's Source helmet, built from an in-molded polycarbonate shell and wrapped in a hard outer shell, impresses with its quality, affordability, and safety features for mountain bikers. However, it lacks some elaborated amenities seen in higher-end models.

The Interceptor 2.0 is Kali Protective's latest trail helmet, providing advanced safety features through RHEON technology and CASIDION NANO CORE. It also incorporates SUPERVENT technology for improved ventilation, has a redesigned visor and fit system for comfort, retails for $180 and includes a Lifetime Crash Replacement.

6D's new ATB-2T helmet has improved ventilation, increased coverage, a lower profile, and is lighter than its predecessor. It features a three-position visor, fidlock magnetic strap closure system, and goggle compatibility. The helmet's Omni-Directional suspension system effectively manages impact energy. The ATB-2T received a five-star rating from Virginia Tech.

The Bolle Trackdown MIPS helmet is a valuable, well-constructed and well-designed mountain bike helmet that provides excellent quality of safety and function for trail riders with cool features like the ability to store sunglasses.

The Trance X Advanced E+ is a powerful and lightweight eMTB with a strong battery, praised for its climbing and maneuverability.

The Trek Fuel EXe electric mountain bike is a game-changing trail bike known for its innovative design, silence, and overall feel close to a regular mountain bike than other e-bikes. Though higher in price, it offers a lightweight, playful feel with remarkable specifications, such as the excellent ABP rear suspension and German-made TQ-HPR50 drive system. It's perfect for riders who want an electric assist, as this allows for longer, steeper rides. However, riders expecting a high level of assist may be disappointed

The Copperhead EVO AM eMTB from Bulls offers a good geometry, superb drive unit from Bosch, and valuable features like integrated lights, making it an enjoyable ride for enthusiasts and recreational riders who prioritize comfort. However, the bike's high weight and merely average rear suspension performance limit its suitability for hardcore riders.

The Fly Racing Werx helmet is a high-quality, lightweight, and well-ventilated option for downhill riders at a price of $450.

The FOX Rampage Pro Carbon MIPS Helmet offers comfortable and reliable head protection with good visibility for gravity riding, though it has a snug cheek pad fit and average ventilation. Made from quality materials like a carbon fiber shell and dual-density Varizorb EPS foam, it ensures performance safety for riders. It is suited for world-cup racers, freeriders, and casual bikers.

The new Fezzari Timp Peak enduro ebike shows a lively and active riding style on the trail. Its high-quality built features best components including a carbon fiber frame, a tried and true Horst link suspension design and the Shimano EP8 motor connected to a Darfon battery, promising a natural and efficient ride feel.

The Kona Remote 130 is a mid-powered, playful, and capable eMTB that is perfect for those who don't need a long-travel, big-hit bike. It has a simple, stylish design and impressive battery range, making it great for both uphill and downhill rides. It's nimble handling and progressive suspension separate it from point-and-shoot, plow e-bikes.

"... the amount of trail illumination is still fully adequate for the most aggressive night riding we ever see ourselves taking part in."

"The lumen output of the 3600 Enduro left us wondering if chirping birds were mistaking us for an early sunrise."