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Review and photos by AJ Barlas Mountain bike helmets have evolved very quickly in recent years, with extended coverage and improved impact technologies at the forefront of the improvements. These updates have provided the all-around rider with helmets that not only do a great job of keeping us safe, but look good while doing it. Though their staff has loads of prior experience, Kali Protectives are still a relatively new brand within the bicycle industry. This youthfulness shines through in their products and the brand's ability to come forward with designs that think a little outside the box and a...

by Kevin Shiramizu X-Fusion has been quietly making quality shocks and forks for several years now, and are often spec'd on budget-oriented bikes given their good value. The company has continued to take steps towards producing higher end parts, and the new Sweep fork is their latest development, incorporating a fresh "Roughcut HLR" damper. X-Fusion Sweep HLR Highlights Travel: 160mm (ITA 100-160mm) for 27.5" 34mm Stanchions Spring Type: Air Damping: "Roughcut HLR" cartridge damper with expansion bladder External Adjustments: Hi- and Lo-speed compression, rebound Axle: LockX 15mm Post Mount, Max Rotor Size: 203mm Tapered Steer Tube Colors: Black or White...

i think my comment about "paying a couple bucks" got focused on too much. subscription revenue never pays for a magazine's existence, the ads do, just like with vital. we run MTB company ads so we can provide you all with free content that's magazine-quality. with that said, i'd imagine it's just really hard for advertisers to find value in print as they focus on online ad campaigns or instagram/social media campaigns. was my post above dramatic? yes, but it is really sad to me that there isn't room for a print magazine like dirt, regardless of timeliness of content...

Reviewed by Brandon Turman and Steve Wentz // Photos by Lear Miller Cube's Stereo was one of the first bikes available with 27.5-inch wheels. The early adopter immediately stood out from the others by offering a full carbon frame, 160mm of travel, and aggressive angles in a visually appealing package. Previously unavailable in the USA due to a suspension patent held by Specialized, the Horst link equipped Stereo will soon be accessible to anyone with a $4,199 $4,999 US price tag that'll make you look twice. As a result, we were finally able to get our hands on a bright...