![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)
![One Sweet Deal for the Summer Days Ahead 🏝](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30720/b/c235x132_Fox_Racing_Essex_Short.jpg?VersionId=vlY_aRTLHebTfGNr8Se07m_c9y2Sv8jh)
Fox Racing Essex Short – If you're looking for simple, casual style and everyday comfort, here is your answer. As low as $20 (50% off) at Fox Racing.
5/6/2020 6:29pm
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RockShox ZEB Select Charger RC 29" Fork Image$582.40(35% off)Up to 35% off at Competitive Cyclist
![Tested: PNW Components Rainier Gen 3 Dropper](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30712/b/c235x132_rainierA.jpg?VersionId=Ma2cJlwdddmMwGiNcwbjFPmk3ABgngU9)
The third generation of PNW's budget-friendly dropper gains adjustable travel and more size options. Jump right in to learn more!
5/6/2020 12:35am
![Petition to Re-evaluate the Closure of Blue Mountain Ontario Bike Park for the Entire 2020 Season](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30707/b/c235x132_Screen_Shot_2020_05_05_at_11.18.39_AM.jpg?VersionId=qXqNnc1b7y7p76W17RY1DI5vb76YvyLu)
Ontario riders asking for help with trail access. This links directly to the petition.
5/5/2020 10:20am
![TRP DH-R EVO Brakes - FIRST RIDE](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30706/b/c235x132_TRPa.jpg?VersionId=nGj5KFdQYGj1KWAFAC4a.7R9Xwu6q1tl)
Clean design with power at the ready for the most recent model in the TRP brake family.
5/5/2020 9:56am
![Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup Officially Cancelled](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30704/b/c235x132_Untitled_1.jpg?VersionId=tpVrkn6pmi_HsmiWbcBHi71DsbaAJzco)
Organizers of the event have made an official press release, canceling the 2020 stop of the iconic event.
5/5/2020 8:20am
![ERGON Launches Enduro Saddle Collection](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30698/b/c235x132_full_hot_route.4444_564199.jpg?VersionId=YmBFeiG25gkWnHU4GOeq6rLkZ1vP7Xu5)
Available with stealth and oil slick rails, these new saddles from ERGON promise great freedom of movement and pressure relief.
5/4/2020 11:21am
![Fox Enduro Pro Knee Guards and TIME Speciale 8 Pedals Reviewed by Jenson USA Award Winner](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30697/b/c235x132_B.jpg?VersionId=WemwUuwQJB8irwz6eCihHMRfIZTKekHK)
April's Top Member Reviewer gives ride impressions of two quality products. Read his thoughts and learn how to be the next $100 Jenson USA Award Winner.
5/4/2020 10:59am
![All-New Specialized Status Spotted in the Wild?](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30695/b/c235x132_Screen_Shot_2020_05_04_at_10.45.07_AM.jpg?VersionId=0a0DF0QyymFEBFH2pv6y6TWqjCrEFJqh)
No longer a downhill bike, the new Status looks to be a certified mullet rig for everyday rides and maximum fun. BMX ripper Chase Hawk is on one. This could get nutty!
5/4/2020 9:51am
![Danny Fairclough? Brendan MacAskill? Brendog's Quarantine Antics Continue](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30694/b/c235x132_Untitled_1.jpg?VersionId=q71BbS50x3oRmqRgNTewskaxQvOoA4X0)
With a clear warning of, "Don't try this at home," Brendan Fairclough is trying this at his home.
5/4/2020 9:45am
![Jolandaland Ep. 2: Recovering From Injury and Preparing for the Road Ahead](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30693/b/c235x132_Screen_Shot_2020_05_04_at_9.24.13_AM.jpg?VersionId=VX6uswhRTfDcnxJNyk9TKqg8tkOApDbB)
Follow Jolanda Neff as she recovers from her injury and gets back on the road to recovery.
5/4/2020 9:32am
![Bike of the Day: Dartmoor Blackbird 29](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30687/b/c235x132_Dartmoor_Blackbird_29_FB.jpg?VersionId=9xdX.zSk8S13hLvhLlqbBVf6lLtm_Flm)
And now for something a little different.
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5/3/2020 2:03am
![Bike of the Day: Propain Spindrift](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30686/b/c235x132_spindrift_tan_FB.jpg?VersionId=A0Yxv0mTu.542hJ6S0utye3_1vZQSN.O)
Where do you stand on tanwalls? Yay or nay?
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5/2/2020 1:38am
![Vital Bike of the Day Gallery - April 2020](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30685/b/c235x132_aprilBOMa.jpg?VersionId=cGwN8jEygb1qJHGk1DkOGyCHCCO5beDn)
29 sick steeds made off with Vital's coveted Bike of the Day award in April 2020 (yeah we took a day off there...). Jump right in to cruise the gallery and get your drool on!
5/2/2020 1:23am
![Brendan Fairclough May Have Lost It](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30680/b/c235x132_Untitled_1_copy.jpg?VersionId=F5wnOs_Q66_OqPUs3CYv8j.SNoRIOF1t)
As it turns out, Brendog really does love Rampage. So much so that he's come up with a backyard rendition.
4/30/2020 4:11pm
![Where's Waldo - Daily Shot](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30678/b/c235x132_where_waldo_spot.jpg?VersionId=.eK3BuIl.NfbsiYuRrtKKFAoy.SBhYLn)
Sometimes you have to get lost in the woods to find your way.
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4/30/2020 12:21pm
![E-Bike Laps in Squamish with Remy Metailler](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30676/b/c235x132_maxresdefault.jpg?VersionId=PW0bP6Hdg4S7mfqLfFDCIip.QkizMtNO)
Remy heads out for an e-bike ride and offers his opinions on riding an e-bike while handling the jank.
4/30/2020 9:44am
![Cotic Introduces the RocketMAX Gen3](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30674/b/c235x132_cover.jpg?VersionId=Y5PPprzClzPMiO2QREWQ5zpYTauLcMHB)
More travel and tweaked suspension curves headline the changes on the third generation of Cotic's steel-framed enduro bike. This thing looks like a blast!
4/30/2020 2:37am
![Bike of the Day: Transition Sentinel](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30673/b/c235x132_Sentinel_2_FB.jpg?VersionId=h_HmSB5rBUE_WswgJ5pEor90XCMNidQe)
Here it is, the new Sentinel in the wild. Awesome build too!
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4/30/2020 12:31am
![DT Swiss Launches Revised 240 Hub](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30672/b/c235x132_Untitled_1.jpg?VersionId=LvVCA.3gdqMkc.6M_NMCPJFhZi.KevNQ)
A complete overhaul to the ratchet system promises lighter weight with increased durability.
4/29/2020 3:07pm
![The New Eminent Onset MT](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30670/b/c235x132_Untitled_1_copy.jpg?VersionId=_pEesekh12wC1irAJgu1AzvA6nFGXOXl)
A myriad of changes to the Onset creates a new 29er that is ready for anything the trail can throw at it.
4/29/2020 11:09am