Charlotte

We tested trail tires for grip, wear and tubeless setup to find the best mountain bike tires for 26, 27.5 and 29-inch wheels, budget to premium.

We tested mountain bike wheelsets and rims to find the ones worth fitting, from hub spacing and brake mounts to cassette range and spoke count.

We tested seven mountain bike pumps — floor, frame and electric — and picked the ones that fill a fat tire quickly and read true at trail pressures.

We tested flat MTB pedals for grip, platform size and durability. Our top pick is an alloy bargain — plus picks for big feet, mud and tight budgets.

Flats and clipless picks for trail riders, chosen for grip, platform size and durability, with a budget option we stand behind.

We tested folding multi-tools from Crankbrothers, Topeak, Vibrelli and Park Tool to find the one that gets you home from the trail.

Which mountain bike knee pads actually stay put and protect without overheating? This guide cuts through foam marketing to match pads to your riding style, trail or downhill.

We tested flat pedal MTB shoes for grip, stiffness, and fit. The Five Ten Freerider wins on grip; picks for budgets, wide feet, and rocky trails.

Hands-on picks for the best mountain bike dropper posts, from a short-stack 210 mm post to budget external-routing options that fit older frames.

We tested mountain bike computers for glove-friendly controls, tree-cover GPS accuracy, battery life and navigation, and picked the ones worth mounting.