![Vital MTB Face Off: The Best Flat Pedals](https://p.vitalmtb.com/styles/thumbnail_cropped_300x169/s3/photos/spotlights/87/a/2024-07/FaceOffA.jpg?VersionId=6XXsXXpnJqTbQ3RuG6qceer5FsukZUH3&itok=8wRGa8uP)
![Freeride's Heavy Hitters Play B.I.K.E. at Highland Resort](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31078/b/c235x132_Untitled_1_copy.jpg?VersionId=SLbZEGIaWh_T5MYM0nM6pP6n6oIGYKeI)
DJ Brandt, Ethan Nell, Reed Boggs, and Nicholi Rogatkin square up at Highland for some fun.
7/1/2020 9:59am
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Burgtec Bartender Pro Minnaar Signature Grip Image$18.74(25% off)Up to 25% off at Competitive Cyclist
![Forum: Flatlanders - How's That Modern Bike Working for You?](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31074/b/c235x132_Screen_Shot_2020_07_01_at_8.07.08_AM.jpg?VersionId=OPv.ddbsVZGlAcUWK26MQhjQLqmZH032)
Will today's modern geometry with slacker headangles and stretched out reach be fun in flatter, chunkier terrain? Vital member, smelly, wants to know.
7/1/2020 7:08am
![Ride With Finn Iles - POV of Nelson BC's Longest Descent](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31068/b/c235x132_Untitled_1_copy.jpg?VersionId=R.K_gB5kB69EDDnFICiiC3jugHNat4Iz)
Finn takes you for a ride down Powerslave, an iconic downhill in Nelson, British Columbia.
6/30/2020 8:54am
![Member Review: 7iDP Transition Knee Pads](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31064/b/c235x132_Transition_Knee_F_1_600x600.jpg?VersionId=_b3hUjDrwgwWDvX5JbH2gY5kBpMfQZ._)
"The most comfy pedally-pads I've ever tried," says Vital member megatryn.
Have an informed and honest opinion about a product? Help out your fellow MTBer by writing a review. The top Vital reviewer each month earns a Jenson USA gift card.
Have an informed and honest opinion about a product? Help out your fellow MTBer by writing a review. The top Vital reviewer each month earns a Jenson USA gift card.
6/29/2020 6:11pm
![Get This Sweet, Functional Deal Before It's Over 🤩](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31062/b/c235x132_Birzman_Torque_Wrench_Set.jpg?VersionId=ly3FM3QE76ZZ6k2NyBJY3eiE18ARXohn)
Birzman Torque Wrench Set – Includes everything you need with low to medium torque values. Your bike will thank you. Now $83.20 (20% off) at Competitive Cyclist.
6/29/2020 5:40pm
![Yeti Introduces the SB115](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31061/b/c235x132_2021_YetiCycles_SB115_T2_Blanco_Dark.jpg?VersionId=n_6ebmvbuYs.RVKRUGC26IB_S8Kdoie4)
Building off the success of their SB100 cross-country bike, Yeti is back with a little more travel to take on rowdier rides.
6/29/2020 5:07pm
![Transition's Lightest Bike Ever - Meet the All-New Spur](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31060/b/c235x132_Untitled_1.jpg?VersionId=W4HMV8j7EEBCm6_ek2vIo0EP1YlFkoX6)
Super lightweight, all the right numbers and smart builds make this new 120mm-travel 29er ready to Giddyup!
6/29/2020 1:46pm
![Bike of the Day: Deviate Highlander](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31054/b/c235x132_deviate_highlander_FB.jpg?VersionId=qzkEdaDJenGoNkm0xeCOk0wG.2NE00T6)
The high pivots are coming, the high pivots are coming!
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Presented by All Mountain Style. Add your ride to our Bike Check section!
6/29/2020 1:39am
![Commencal Launches the 2021 Clash](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31052/b/c235x132_cover.jpg?VersionId=5azBVjhj6h5EszZFfkCIMclM9TJfgIT3)
With 27.5-inch wheels, long travel and completely revised geometry and kinematics, Commencal's freerider do-it-all gets the 2021 overhaul.
6/28/2020 1:48am
![G-Out Project - Taramack #USDH NW Cup](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31049/b/c235x132_g_out_A.jpg?VersionId=.joMr4fj.Gk9L3ckXMGTP_FJ9qz1DV2q)
If there was a drinking game for tire/seat buzzing, we'd have been nackered in the first 9 minutes of shooting this gallery.
6/27/2020 9:30pm
![Secret Spots Are Best - Daily Shot](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31048/b/c235x132_nodig_spot.jpg?VersionId=7urexqbUv6hcTzBpeeJf2NlE1Ahr187J)
Like the sign says, no dig no ride.
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6/27/2020 12:33pm
![Who Can Claim Fastest at Fort William? Red Bull Presents a Decade of Racing](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31044/b/c235x132_Untitled_1.jpg?VersionId=lZxG63o2qKbpUHj1G.MRweYIlXpMlzbu)
When considering the weather, the course, and technology, Red Bull pits the last ten years of racers against one another to see who was fastest.
6/26/2020 7:12pm
![Keeping Fit and Fast - Matt Walker Has His Eyes on the Prize](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31041/b/c235x132_maxresdefault.jpg?VersionId=.gGBTj2dAE.4_KYGhftQXx9dCrQ4K7cR)
Live to Ride spent some time with Matt Walker for a look at how he's keeping sharp for the coming World Cup season.
6/26/2020 8:11am
![Bike of the Day: Specialized Stumpjumper EVO 29](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31040/b/c235x132_stumpy_evo_29_black_FB.jpg?VersionId=nz9NbAc0GQStaAB_e3rg21OdN_0ghkgl)
Classy build that looks ready to rip!
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Presented by All Mountain Style. Add your ride to our Bike Check section!
6/26/2020 2:04am
![Downhill Southeast Moves Venues for July 11th Race](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31035/b/c235x132_Untitled_1_copy.jpg?VersionId=yxmdLEoBge7ggqNnUHkjXPiZjgy7Lab5)
Downhill Southeast is having to move from Beech Mt to Windrock. The good news is that there are new trails!
6/25/2020 10:28am
![Pure and Simple Shredding to the Sounds of the Forrest](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31034/b/c235x132_Untitled_1.jpg?VersionId=sT9Tugl1cOi3as9vdPN68psIQfTDpa1h)
Max McCulloch headed out alone to film this edit for NOBL Wheels. We have to say, we like the results!
6/25/2020 8:58am
![Bike of the Day: Kavenz VHP16](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31030/b/c235x132_Kavenz_VHP16_Virtual_High_Pivot_FB.jpg?VersionId=1UeF8Bh.BRQu.kVs5efaTKo08_fbzwnY)
Hand-welded, high-pivot bike from Germany. Almost production ready they say!
Presented by All Mountain Style. Add your ride to our Bike Check section!
Presented by All Mountain Style. Add your ride to our Bike Check section!
6/25/2020 6:11am
![How Do You Train for World Cup Racing? Neko Mulally Shares His Methods](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31029/b/c235x132_maxresdefault.jpg?VersionId=Ie_VxkCMWRtmIhRlEWSUuTGa1VFQ1PUE)
As usual, it isn't all business with Neko...bonus, check out his custom dirt jumper!
6/24/2020 2:31pm
![ERGON GD1 Evo Grips Distort Gravity](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31027/b/c235x132_Untitled_1_copy.jpg?VersionId=Pdv4tmNnErGIUDxtKwFwNlF09oBiEn6T)
Gravity specific with proprietary rubber compounds, the ERGON GD1 grip is focused on the demands of downhill.
6/24/2020 10:13am
![Bike of the Day: Kona Process 165 "Park"](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/31023/b/c235x132_process_165_park_FB.jpg?VersionId=UKe7xrmiMiYYQx8zmXhCZUaPgrQSKElZ)
Things are excalating in the BOD photo prop war!
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Presented by All Mountain Style. Add your ride to our Bike Check section!
6/24/2020 12:19am