The Juliana Joplin is a short-travel trail bike that isn't afraid to get rowdy. The Carbon CC frame construction provides a lightweight and responsive starting point for this trail ripper, and 120mm of ultra-efficient VPP rear travel provides composure...
Whether we are toeing the starting line or just racing around the local singletrack, the Santa Cruz Highball is one of our favorite cross-country bikes when we need to go fast and put in the miles. The Highball is an efficient cross-country race hardtail...
From training for our enduro races with numerous hill climbs and descents to just bombing down our local technical trails at full speed, the Santa Cruz Megatower is one of our go-to bikes when we have a day of climbing and all out descending. With 165mm...
From ripping through singletrack to cranking out cross country climbs, the Santa Cruz Tallboy is one of our go-to bikes when we need an aggressive bike for cross-country or trail riding. With 120mm of VPP suspension, the Tallboy boasts efficiency and...
A short travel 29er that moves like a cross-country bike and tackles features like a trail bike, the Santa Cruz Tallboy is one of our go-tos when we need an aggressive bike for cross-country or trail riding. With 120mm of VPP suspension, the Tallboy boasts...
Bombing down technical descents or just finessing the flowy jump lines, any type of riding we are doing is complemented with the Santa Cruz Nomad. With its do-anything capability, mixed-wheel design, and 170mm of VPP suspension, the Nomad can bomb down...
From sending it down chunky descents at the bike park to lapping our favorite downhill trail loops, the Santa Cruz Nomad is a mixed-wheel monster truck that lives to shred. With 170mm of VPP suspension, the Nomad can handle almost anything we can throw...
The Santa Cruz Blur is our go-to bike for cross-country races and weekend singletrack rides alike. We love the Santa Cruz Blur for its extremely lightweight frame, cross-country-focused geometry, and new Superlight suspension platform. The Blur has an...
Whether we are just out for a casual ride or dropping black diamonds, the Santa Cruz Bronson is the perfect bike when we need one that can do a little bit of everything. Complete with 150mm of VPP suspension, the Bronson Descends with reckless abandon...
When the forecast calls for a day of rowdy descents and long climbs, the Santa Cruz Bronson is our go-to. Its aggressive geometry, a mixed-wheel setup, and an efficient yet plush suspension platform allow the Santa Cruz Bronson to excel at aggressive...
Whether we are ripping up chunky descents or just cruising on the trails, the Santa Cruz Hightower is one of our favorite all-around bikes that can easily handle nearly any scenario. Being a mid-travel 29er, the Hightower is lightweight enough for long...
From aggressive trail riding to lightly dabbling in some enduro riding, the Santa Cruz Hightower is one of our top choices when we need a bike that is capable in various conditions. Being a mid-travel 29er, the Hightower is lightweight enough for long...
From doing laps at one of the ski resorts in preparation for race day to just cruising the trails in the foothills with the buds, the Santa Cruz Megatower is one of our favorite rides to throw a leg over when we have a full day of climbing and descending....
Whether are ripping through flow trails at Mach speed or taking on a bit more technical trails, the Juliana Joplin is a popular weapon of choice when we need a bike that is capable and still very fast. With efficient-rolling 29-inch wheels and a lightweight...
Whether we are training for our local enduro series with days of massive climbs and descents or we are just tearing up our local singletrack on the weekdays, the Juliana Roubion is a hit with the Herd for its aggressive geometry, capable suspension platform,...
Cross-country racer at heart but reborn to be more capable and fun, the Pivot Mach 4 SL enhances performance while making no compromises. We love the Pivot Mach 4 SL for its ultralight frame, adjustable geometry and travel, and recent frame improvements...
Long days of technical descents and grueling climbs call for a bike that can handle a variety of terrains with ease and efficiency. The Ibis Ripmo fits the bill, and we are always stoked to throw a leg over one for its efficient suspension platform, lightweight...
From ripping through singletrack trails to casual trail rides, the Ibis Ripley is always a blast to throw a leg over. With an efficient suspension platform, lightweight frame, and dual 29-inch wheels, the Ripley was designed for trail riding and helps...
Cross-country bike in efficiency and lightweight trail bike in capability, the Pivot Mach 4 SL is a versatile bike that blurs the lines on what a cross-country bike can do. The newest version of the Mach 4 SL has been redesigned and features a slackened...
The perfect blend between a capable cross-country bike and an aggressive trail bike, the Trail 429 is a lightning-fast, lightweight trail bike that excels on various trails. With 120mm of ultra-efficient DW-Link suspension, the Trail 429 was born to shred...
Rocketing down the singletrack and blazing up technical climbs calls for a lightweight XC bike with exceptional capability. The Santa Cruz Highball fits the bill and is one of our favorite cross-country bikes when we need speed and efficiency. The Highball...
Quick, versatile, and precise, the Pivot Switchblade is an aptly named trail bike and is our weapon of choice when it comes to slashing singletrack and cutting down technical descents. With 142mm of DW-Link suspension travel, the Switchblade lands squarely...
When getting technical on the flow trails, the Santa Cruz 5010 is our go-to bike for an aggressive and agile ride. Known for its nimble handling, mixed-wheel setup, 130mm of VPP suspension, and aggressive geometry, the 5010 has all the ingredients to...
From jump lines to techy singletrack, the Santa Cruz 5010 is our bike of choice when we need a nimble and aggressive trail bike. With a lightweight frame, mixed-wheel setup, 130mm of VPP suspension, and aggressive geometry, the 5010 was made for riding...
Take to the trail for XC hot laps and race day alike with Northwave's Razer Mountain Bike Shoe. These cross-country tuned kicks combine breathable synthetic uppers with Northwave's signature XC 10 Sole that lands at a stiffness index of 10 out of 12 to...