When we set out on a trail adventure with unknown destinations, we choose the Santa Cruz Bronson for its do-it-all, fun-loving attitude. Built from the ultralight, ultra-strong Carbon CC layup, the Bronson is purpose-built around a mixed-wheel setup giving...
Whether we're riding hard-charging descents with our enduro buddies or we're trying to keep up with the XC crowd on group rides, the Santa Cruz Hightower is ready to tackle anything we throw at it. The lightweight Carbon CC frame layup delivers just the...
The Mountain Hardwear Wicked Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt embodies the spirit of summer, offering lightweight protection from rough rock faces, trailside brush, and hot UV rays. The performance fabric is made with recycled content, but that doesn't compromise...
From flowy singletrack to getting technical with small jumps, jibs, and berms, the Santa Cruz Tallboy is our go-to choice when we need a fast and agile bike that has a bit more capability than a traditional XC bike. Sitting on 120mm of VPP suspension...
Whether we are bombing our local trails in the foothills or doing laps at one of the ski resorts in preparation for race day, the Santa Cruz Megatower is a great choice when we need a ride that can do it all. With 165mm of VPP suspension, the Megatower...
From smashing jump lines to dissecting the flowy singletrack, the Santa Cruz 5010 is our weapon of choice when we need a bike that rips. With a lightweight frame, mixed-wheel setup, 130mm of VPP suspension, and aggressive geometry, the 5010 has all the...
From sending it down chunky descents to lapping our favorite downhill trails, we love the Santa Cruz Nomad for its do-anything capability, mixed-wheel design, and efficient suspension platform. With 170mm of VPP suspension, the Nomad is a long-travel...
The SB160 T4 XX1 Eagle AXS Carbon Wheel Mountain Bike fills a gap in Yeti's lineup for the long-travel 29er crowd. With 160mm of rear wheel travel that's powered by Yeti's renowned Switch Infinity link, the SB160 is designed to take on the gnarliest terrain...
Whether we are lining up for a cross-country race or just out for a weekend singletrack ride, the Santa Cruz Blur is one of our favorite cross-country bikes for its extremely lightweight frame, cross-country-focused design, and new Superlight suspension...
Whether we are in for a full day of long climbs and technical descents, or just tearing up our local trails in the foothills, the Santa Cruz Megatower is our go-to choice when we need a brawler of a bike that can still pedal. With 165mm of VPP suspension,...
From all-day group rides lapping our favorite trails to ripping alpine singletrack at Mach speed, the Santa Cruz Hightower is our choice time and time again due to its versatile and capable design. The Santa Cruz Hightower is a 29-inch trail bike with...
We love the Santa Cruz Bronson for its ability to be the ideal bike in the majority of riding scenarios. From enduro days with huge elevation gains and descents to casual trail rides, the Bronson's mid-travel design, efficient suspension platform, and...
Designed to represent the cutting-edge of short-travel trail bike technology, the SB120 T4 XX1 Eagle AXS Carbon Wheel Mountain Bike goes above and beyond. 120mm of Switch Infinity rear travel tracks unbelievably well while putting the power down in technical...
Designed to combine Yeti's best trail and cross-country bikes, the SB120 T3 X01 Eagle AXS Carbon Wheel Mountain Bike is among our top picks for short-travel trail bikes. 120mm of rear wheel travel is powered by Yeti's Switch Infinity linkage, which is...
Whether we are hitting the jump lines or in for an all-day ride of climbing and descending, the Ripmo is always a solid choice. We love the Ibis Ripmo for its efficient suspension platform, lightweight frame, and dual 29-inch wheels. Designed for aggressive...
Whether we are cruising the singletrack or ripping more technical lines, the Ibis Ripley is always a solid choice. The Ripley's lightweight frame, dual 29-inch wheels, and renowned DW-link suspension platform combine to give us a trail bike that rips...
From flow trails to technical trail rides, the SB140 is a trail machine we would be stoked to ride anytime. The SB140 is a trail bike that has the best of both worlds, with a fun and agile geometry combined with 29-inch wheels for efficient rollover characteristics;...
Whether we are crushing flowy singletrack or hitting the jump lines with the boys, the SB140 is the superbike we want to be on. We love the SB140 for its aggressive design, premium suspension platform, and 29-inch wheels. At the heart of all Yeti bikes...
Some bikes just aren't suited to plunging down the steepest, gnarliest lines on the mountain, causing you to question how far you're willing to push a shorter travel, less aggressive bike on terrain where falls carry serious consequences. Not here. The...
When we can't decide whether to bring out the cross-country or trail bike, the Santa Cruz Blur Trail is there to save the day. Like a cross-country race bike but upgraded with 15 millimeters more travel in the rear, the Blur Trail combines cross-country...
The Stamp Lace LTD Splatter MTB Shoe delivers a balanced feature set that caters to a wide range of riding styles ranging from aggressive trail to full-on downhill laps. The padded collar and protective toe cap come into play when we're rallying steep...
For a touch of warmth on crisp treks, we layer on the Mountain Hardwear HiCamp Fleece Long Full-Zip Jacket. The tall collar keeps the chill off our neck, while the extended length helps keep our hips primed for steep trails. Constructed with clean lines...
From racing in our local cross-country series to cruising the singletrack after work, the Juliana Wilder Trail is one of our favorite bikes to throw a leg over when we need a lightweight and efficient ride. With 115mm of Superlight suspension, the Wilder...
After a short break, the ASR is back to claim the dedicated XC race bike spot in Yeti's lineup. The Yeti ASR is a 29-inch full-suspension cross-country race bike sporting 115mm of rear-wheel travel. Its updated Flex Stay suspension system ensures unrivaled...
