Bikes are getting more expensive. There’s no getting around it. Just about every category of bikes is seeing price increases. Several of the bikes in our old list from 2020 no longer fit the under $3000 criteria. An “enduro” bike…
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We took a look a look at the Marin Rift Zone a couple of years ago and really liked what rode at that point. Well after a couple of years Marin has revised the 2021 Marin Rift Zone and we’re…
This by far has been one of the weirdest years to try to buy a new bike. Stock shortages however are only part of the changing landscape of buying a new bike. Prices of base models have also been trending…
Welcome to the Everyday MTB Hot Laps podcast. We’re taking a hot lap around the latest mountain biking news and giving you hot takes on the latest products, events and more. Show Notes: World Championship Racing – https://www.redbull.com/int-en/live/uci-mtb-championships-2020-leogang-dh-men Specialized StumpJumper…
I recently visited the Fruita Fat Tire Festival and got a chance to ride the Marin Rift Zone 3. The Rift Zone 3 is a 29″ full suspension trail bike. Designed around a 120mm rear suspension and 120mm fork the Rift Zone sits squarely in the short travel trail bike category.
Hardtails are how most people get on the trails for the first time. Whether it is a $200 Walmart bike or a $2000 XC machine you can learn something and gain valuable skills on a hardtail. However, around the $1000…
The bike maker whose namesake is where it all began, has announced a new line of aggressive hardtails that look like an appealing option for those who want to get back to their riding roots. The Marin San Quentin hardtails…