The 2020 Transition Sentinel is here — and wow, is she a looker. The new iteration of the 29″ wheel aggressive all-arounder keeps everything that made the previous bike great, with minor tweaks to fine-tune the ride quality. It now features a new look, with sharper lines that continue the new design aesthetic first introduced […]
Long Term Review: Transition Sentinel Carbon
I’ve been running the Transition Sentinel Carbon as my primary trail bike for two seasons now. During this time, I’ve worn parts out, ridden a number of epic destinations, and a variety of setups were experimented with. What follows is an update with my experiences owning the bike in the form of a long term […]
Ask Bermstyle: What Size Santa Cruz Jackal Dirt Jumper Do I Buy? Plus – DJ Forks?
Question — Jon H. writes: Hi, stumbled across an old write up on the Jackal frame size. Have you been happy on your short? I am 5’10 and have been struggling on their sizing. I mostly ride the pump tracks and small/med lines with my son on an old Giant STP and have been looking […]
First Rides: 2020 Norco Sight C2 27.5″ Review
The 2020 Norco Sight is billed as a versatile all-mountain bike with modern frame geometry and suspension kinematics. The 2020 iteration of the Sight has undergone a major shift from the previous 2019 edition, with an increase in suspension travel and revamped geometry that features a slack head angle, lengthened reach and wheelbase, and significantly […]
Review: GT Force Carbon Pro
Growing up, I remember GT bikes as the bike to have. A brand with a long storied history, I have fond memories of learning how to dirt jump on a GT Fueler BMX bike. I’ve never really spent time on the mountain bikes, but when GT revamped the line and released the new Force Carbon, […]
Buying a Dual Suspension Mountain Bike on a Budget of $2500 or less
When it comes to finding a trail-worthy mountain bike on a budget, hitting up your local bike shops during the off-season to find closeout prices on previous year models is generally your best bet. It helps to know what you’re looking at or for though; having a baseline of what you can get for your […]
GT Carbon Force Pro (2020) Part 1: Out of the Box
Geometry proved capable of winning enduro races at the world cup level and Fox Factory Suspension spec (not to mention its brilliantly candy-color blue finish) make the GT Force Carbon an appealing package for fans of 27.5″ wheels.
First Look at New 2020 GT Force 29
GT is a popular brand name for mountain bikers that grew up riding BMX. Though they lost steam for a while, they’ve been coming back into the limelight with Martin Maes crushing it at the EWS on one of the most affordable bikes in its class. The Force geometry looks on point and the sweet […]
Santa Cruz Jackal Dirt Jump Bike Build & Review
The Santa Cruz Jackal MTB dirt jump hardtail is only available as a frame only, and at $800, it’s on the high end in terms of available options. Because of the high entry cost, unless you have a healthy budget or a fondness for the most choice gear, it isn’t in our top recommendations for […]
Whyte S-120 Carbon Works 120mm Trail Bike
When it comes to going fast both uphill and down on all day trail rides, today’s bikes are more capable than ever. If you’re shopping for a bike in the XC / Trail bike category, 29″ wheels and 120mm/130mm of travel hits the sweet spot for a lot of riders. This category used to be […]
2019 GT Force Carbon
The GT Force Carbon Pro has accomplished something GT hasn’t for some time — got me thinking about getting a GT again. With 27.5″ wheels and 150mm of rear wheel travel mated to a 160mm fork, the Force is solidly planted in the midsize wheel enduro category. It also looks like it would be a […]
The Guerrilla Gravity Smash
Guerrilla Gravity’s line of USA-made bikes are most intriguing. Recently they rebooted their line up, introducing a new modular frame platform based on a carbon front triangle that’s manufactured in Colorado. Unlike other brands that introduced new platforms recycling their front triangle mold, they’ve successfully pitched it as a desirable selling feature instead of a […]
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