All Mountain Biking: Page 1

Magura accomplishes its Mission

German company unveils new designs to its forks and disc brakes as part of the Mission Performance project

Suffering: The ‘Queen of Pain’ talks
On a hunt for hurting, Christopher Case checks in with Rebecca Rusch to talk pain and her upcoming record attempt on the Kokopelli Trail
Keeping it in perspective
Italian cross-country champion Marco Fontana is hoping for a breakthrough 2013, and taking his career as it comes
Reviewed: Geax Aka tire has become our choice for dry dirt
Geax's new 29er dry tire is ideal for dry, rocky trails
N. American MTB Man of the Year: Aaron Gwin
Aaron Gwin is our North American MTB Man of the Year
Teal Stetson-Lee soaking up Luna experience in 2012
Young Luna rider says she's honored to be closing her first year with Luna and is learning from her three world-class teammates

Bikes and Tech

Deda's XDR 35 Bar/Reverso Stem: A solid MTB option
The traditional Italian company delves into the all-mountain MTB market
Magura accomplishes its Mission
German company unveils new designs to its forks and disc brakes as part of the Mission Performance project
Quick Look: Magura's eLECT
In a brief test the eLECT always locked out while climbing and unlocked on bumpy descents

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29er

Shimano launches improved XTR brakes and carbon 29er wheels
Traditionally aluminum-centric brand moves into carbon with new XTR line-up
Giant offers versatile, affordable women's dualie 29er
The first women's-specific full-suspension 29er from Giant is a competitive bike at a competitive price
Worlds pro bike: Mary McConneloug's Seven IMX 29 SL

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Race Results

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Rider Journal

Adam Craig journal: Nine reasons ‘cross season is a blur
Adam Craig recaps a (mostly) successful six-week run from Trans Provence through Louisville
JB's Go Bigger: I will not ride hardtail at Pisgah!
I learned a few new lessons and had to re-learn a few. One, in particular, I am working on ingraining for the future...

Destinations

Destination: Durango, Colorado
There are few towns in existence that embrace cycling to the level that Durango has. The town eats, sleeps, and breathes cycling
Destination: Hartman Rocks, Colorado
Just three miles from downtown Gunnison, the trail system provides for top notch riding ranging from smooth and fast to slow and technical

Video

Video: How to change a Shimano bottom bracket
Get step-by-step instructions for changing out threaded Shimano bottom brackets
Ask a Mechanic: Installing tubeless tires
Ask a Mechanic walks us through the process of installing tubeless tires on a mountain bike wheel — without making a mess

Nutrition

Go big or go bigger: How does an XC racer go 100 miles?
Before taking third in the Leadville Trail 100, Jeremiah Bishop had to make the switch from XC to endurance. Here's how he transitioned
Core temperature monitoring for nutrition research
Dr. John Heiss explains his core temperature monitoring that will give insight into his nutrition and hydration during the Leadville 100
Skratch Labs makes hydration natural
Physiologist Allen Lim's has turned his light, palatable Secret Drink Mix loose on the world

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