Tested

2017 Liv Hail Advanced 1 (product)

2017 Giant Trance Advanced 0 (product)

2018 Transition Sentinel X01 (product)

2017 Commencal Meta AM V4.2 Race Eagle 650b (product)

2018 Canyon Spectral AL 6.0 (product)

2019 Trek Remedy 9.9 (product)

2018 Trek Slash 9.8 (product)

2017 Trek Slash 9.9 29 Race Shop Limited (product)

2017 Trek Remedy 9.9 Race Shop Limited (product)

2017 YT Jeffsy CF 27 Pro (product)

2016 YT Capra AL Comp 1 (product)

2018 Specialized Enduro Coil 29/6Fattie (product)

2017 Specialized Enduro Comp 650b (product)

2018 Santa Cruz Hightower LT Carbon CC XX1 Reserve (product)

2018 UNNO Ever Factory Bike (product)

Spank Spike 350 Vibrocore Wheelset (product)

We wrapped our 29-inch rims with some relatively new WTB rubber for this test. Up front we ran the WTB TCS Vigilante 2.5 Light / High Grip, and out back we slapped on the TCS Trail Boss 2.4 Tough / Fast Rolling tire. The Pivot Firebird 29 was our chassis of choice for this review, and the tires ...

Posted by SomeGuy on 1/30/2019 8:52 AM

Miranda XMOD MTB Carbon Crankset (product)

When Miranda set out to make the XMOD MTB carbon crankset, they wanted them to be lightweight, durable, and compatible with multiple mountain bike disciplines. With over six months of testing on our end, we feel we’ve come to a verdict on how well they did in covering these objectives. Str...

Posted by dirtworks911 on 1/24/2019 10:16 AM

ENVE Composites M730 Wheelset (product)

Leatt 3DF 6.0 Knee Pad (product)

2019 Norco Aurum HSP1 Bike (product)

Vital MTB Test Sessions: Five of the Best 27.5 Downhill Bikes Raced and Reviewed (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 1/8/2019 6:49 AM

During the Vital MTB 27.5 DH Test Sessions, the UNNO Ever went head-to-head with four other leading bikes. What follows are our thoughts specific to the Ever. Be sure to check out the main feature for an in-depth comparison video, timed testing results, and more. Highlights 27.5-inc...

Posted by bturman on 1/6/2019 2:39 PM

During the Vital MTB 27.5 DH Test Sessions, the Specialized Demo 8 went head-to-head with four other leading bikes. What follows are our thoughts specific to the Demo 8. Be sure to check out the main feature for an in-depth comparison video, timed testing results, and more. Highlights ...

Posted by bturman on 1/6/2019 2:39 PM

During the Vital MTB 27.5 DH Test Sessions, the Pivot Phoenix went head-to-head with four other leading bikes. What follows are our thoughts specific to the Phoenix. Be sure to check out the main feature for an in-depth comparison video, timed testing results, and more. Highlights 2...

Posted by bturman on 1/6/2019 2:38 PM

During the Vital MTB 27.5 DH Test Sessions, the Norco Aurum HSP went head-to-head with four other leading bikes. What follows are our thoughts specific to the Aurum HSP. Be sure to check out the main feature for an in-depth comparison video, timed testing results, and more. Highlights ...

Posted by bturman on 1/6/2019 2:38 PM

During the Vital MTB 27.5 DH Test Sessions, the Canyon Sender went head-to-head with four other leading bikes. What follows are our thoughts specific to the Sender. Be sure to check out the main feature for an in-depth comparison video, timed testing results, and more. Highlights 27...

Posted by bturman on 1/6/2019 2:38 PM

2018 Specialized Demo 8 S-Works Bike (product)

2018 Pivot Phoenix DH Carbon Saint Bike (product)