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2016 Santa Cruz 5010

The geometry, linkage, and travel of the Santa Cruz 5010 have been updated for 2016. So is the new 5010 still a 5010?

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2015 Evil The Following

The Following from Evil Bikes is a slack, short travel 29'er that likes to go fast.

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2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon 6Fattie

The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon 6Fattie offers a unique ride that is perfect for advanced riders looking for something different, or intermediate riders seeking a confidence boost.

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First Look: Ibis Ripley LS

Ibis is now offering the Ripley 'LS' — but how much Longer & Slacker is it? We've spent 2 weeks on the bike so far, and here are our initial impressions.

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First Look 2016 Diamondback Release 2

We take a First Look at Diamondback’s new Release 2, and break down the build kit, as well as diving into why it might look a little familiar.

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2016 Trek Session 9.9

The Trek Session 9.9 is a very light, very fast downhill bike, but see our notes regarding sizing.

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Flash Review: Yeti 5.5c

We just got our hands on Yeti's new SB 5.5c, and so far we've been surprised.

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2016 Rocky Mountain Instinct 990 MSL BC Edition

We've reviewed Rocky Mountain's Thunderbolt and Altitude, so it's time now to weigh in on how the Instinct fits between them.

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First Look: Devinci Django 29

Devinci is releasing a 29" version of their popular 120 mm Django.

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2nd Look: 2016 Trek Session 9.9

Reviewer Marti Bruce weighs in with a smaller rider's take on the Trek Session 9.9.

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Long Term Review: Bulls Black Adder 29

We've spent another 3 months on the Bulls Bikes Black Adder 29, and here's our long-term update.

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2016 Devinci Wilson Carbon

The Devinci Wilson Carbon is supremely well rounded, and is well suited to all manner of DH tracks.

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2016 Devinci Django Carbon 29 GX

While there are better purpose-built bikes out there, for an all-around, one bike quiver, it’s pretty tough to top the Devinci Django 29.

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2017 Pivot Switchblade 29

We spent time on Pivot's new Switchblade which works with both 29 and 27.5 Plus wheels.

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2016 Yeti SB5.5

Our bike editor thinks that the Yeti SB5.5 may just be fastest bike he's been on.

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2017 Pivot Firebird

The new 2017 Pivot Firebird is the most DH oriented enduro bike we've ever ridden.

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27.5″ Trailbike Roundup

"Trail bikes" cover a broad spectrum so we break down more than twenty 27.5" bikes, from XC whips to mini DH bikes, and compared their climbing and descending abilities.

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2017 Marin Attack Trail Pro

Marin's new Attack Trail Pro hits a middle ground between trail and enduro bikes that should appeal to a lot of people.

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2017 Transition Scout Carbon

We challenge anyone to ride the Transition Scout and not have fun on it.

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2017 Devinci Django Carbon

We were impressed with the 29" wheeled Devinci Django 29, now it's time to weigh in on its smaller wheeled sibling.

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