Latest Product Reviews

We test a lot of bikes here at Vital, and if there is one trend that really sticks out, it’s the fact that bikes are pretty damn good these days. So good, that we sometimes struggle to figure out how best to describe them. No such worries with the all-new for 2022 Canyon Torque – it’s a single-minded beast of a bike that doesn’t try too hard to be something that it is not. If you’re looking for a do-it-all enduro bike that is at home on a wide variety of trails and that can be pressed into duty

Looks can be deceiving. With an aesthetically clean and appealing to the eye 150mm travel frame design, a coil shock, and geometry that isn’t radical, Orbea’s Occam LT poses the question- Is it a trail bike, an enduro bike, or simply a modern-day mountain bike ready to take on whatever climb, descent or trail obstacle thrown its way? Highlights Carbon frame 29-inch wheels 150mm (5.9 inches) of rear wheel travel // 150mm (5.9 inches) fork travel Coil shock Asymmetric Design Tapered headtube Fully

The second generation of the Santa Cruz Megatower comes three years after the launch in 2019 and builds on the success of its predecessor. With some exciting new features and refined geometry, fans of the old bike may have a new favorite and those looking for an enduro bike can put this one at the top of their list. For a bike that is targeted at big rides and demanding terrain, Santa Cruz has upped the level for what to expect out of an enduro bike in terms of capability and all-day comfort

E-bikes are an ever-evolving product category. Any mountain biker wary of yearly incrementalism will find the e-bike landscape downright overwhelming. Trek's new Rail 9.9 line pushes the limits of technological integration and incorporates a host of new elements. Is it too much? Did they forget about the actual bike in the process? Let's dig in and sort it out. Highlights 160mm (6.2-inches) front travel // 150mm (5.9-inches) rear travel Trek ABP suspension design Carbon frame 29-inch wheels Mino

Pedal up. Party down. Repeat. The 2022 Kona Process 153 DL 29 is still the gravity shredding animal with playful attributes that we grew to love in previous iterations. With some updates to the geometry, it is now even more capable on the steep stuff. At a very reasonable price point, this year’s Process 153 DL 29 may appeal to many riders who are ready to take their all-mountain/enduro game several levels up. The Process 153 DL is incredibly fun to ride on all sorts of trails; from all-day