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Ibis Mojo HD

It's not the newest bike on the market, but here's why we think the Ibis Mojo HD is still a worthy, versatile rig.

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2014 Santa Cruz Heckler

The Heckler's been around for 18 years, but it got some major updates for 2014. We put it through its paces and found that it's still a versatile, all-mountain machine.

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First Look: 2014 Trek Superfly 8

In our first look at the Trek Superfly 8, we talk about fit and initial impressions of this XC hardtail.

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Update: 2014 Trek Superfly 8

After more time on the Trek Superfly 8, we're still impressed with its powerful, efficient, climbing performance. But will it suit your riding on the down?

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Preview: Yeti SB5c

Yeti debuts a 2015 trail bike with a unique suspension design. Promising features and unanswered questions abound.

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2014 Specialized S-Works Demo 8

Other bikes are better for lapping jumps in the bike park, but when it comes to hurtling down steep, rough trails, the Specialized S-Works Demo 8 is very hard to beat.

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2014 Knolly Podium

The Knolly Bikes Podium can handle challenging, technical terrain while also providing a whole bunch of pop. If you’re into skying through jump lines, don’t pass it up.

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2014 GT Fury Expert

One of the better all-around DH bikes we've tested, the GT Fury Expert is great at plowing over rough terrain, but it's also poppy and playful.

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2014 Rocky Mountain Altitude 770 MSL Rally Edition

The Rocky Mountain Altitude 770 MSL Rally Edition is a versatile, adjustable All Mountain ride with a good build.

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2014 Transition Covert 29

If your local trails feature sit-and-spin climbs and fast, ripping descents, you’ll get along well with the Transition Covert 29.

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2015 Devinci Spartan Carbon SX

We're back from Interbike, and of everything we rode, the Devinci Spartan Carbon SX was the best at doing everything pretty well.

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2014 Trek Session 9.9

The Trek Session 9.9 is a well-balanced and playful downhill bike that's great for attacking technical terrain.

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2015 Giant Reign Advanced 27.5 1

The new Giant Reign Advanced 27.5 1 is a strong contender in the All Mountain category, and will appeal to anyone spending a lot of time running steep, nasty trails.

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2015 Transition Patrol 2

The new Transition Patrol 2 is a solid choice if you're looking for a poppy, well-rounded trail bike in the 155mm range.

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2015 Salsa Horsethief Carbon

The Salsa Horsethief Carbon feels far more capable than most 120mm bikes, and effectively bridges the gap between shorter-travel 29ers and longer-travel AM / enduro bikes.

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2015 Intense Tracer 275C

If you like the way a variable pivot point suspension handles, the lightweight Intense Tracer 275C leaves little to be desired.

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2014 Giant Glory

The 2014 Giant Glory is a popular DH bike that ought to be agile yet stable. Unfortunately, the setup on our bike didn't produce that result...

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2015 Intense Carbine 29

One of the most impressive 29ers we've tested, the Intense Carbine 29 can be ridden hard on descents and offers great pedaling efficiency.

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2015 GT Helion Carbon Pro

The GT Helion is a solid option if you’re looking for a XC or light-duty trail bike, and you’re not a fan of 29” wheels.

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2015 GT Sanction

The GT Sanction is a purpose-built machine that likes speed and steep terrain more than most 160mm bikes on the market.

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