Reviews

At The Loam Wolf, we’re long-time fans of Ride Concepts. Though the brand is under a decade old, its mission has been to craft top-tier mountain bike shoes. Their focus keeps impressing us, and RC continues to raise the bar every season, we think.!

Looking back on the blur that was 2024, picking my top MTB products isn’t easy. I’m sure something great will come to mind after this publishes, but these stood out. I spent plenty of time with them, which is why they’re on my list of the year’s best. This season especially!!

A postcard from Colorado the 170/160 mm travel Yeti LTe T3 uses Sixfinity suspension and a Bosch Performance Line CX motor, all in bright orange. At €12,900, this 23.3 kg eMTB chases race pace and fun, but how well does it handle when things get truly rough? Yes!

The all-new Yeti LTe is here—and it’s stout AF. Try bending it out of shape or pushing past its limits—I’ll wait. This beast handles a tight field of competition with ease. Tough, relentless, and ready for anything, it’s built to perform in every scenario.

In this video, we test and review the Yeti LTe, successor to the 160e full-power eMTB. With 160mm rear and 170mm front travel, builds start at $10,300. Our T3 SRAM XO build costs $12,900, and the test bike weighed 51.75 lbs without pedals, ready for the trails.

The new Yeti LTe updates the 160e’s race-winning performance with refreshed geometry, Bosch CX/CX-R drive, and new complete builds. Though it launches today, I tested a pre-launch bike weeks ago. For full details, check our Yeti LTe launch article from earlier today.

After learning much from their 160e platform, ‪@yeticycles‬ have just released the new LTe, a 160mm/170mm enduro ready eMTB. The new LTe ain't cheap, but it sure is an impressive machine that rides with the best of the competition. Our test model comes with the Bosch CXR Race drive unit, a Fox Podium fork and Schwalbe Radial tire spec.

The new Yeti LTe revitalises e-enduro bikes with the Bosch Performance CX motor. Priced from €9,900 to €14,500 fully spec’d, it offers precise component coordination, advanced geometry, and legendary Yeti performance. Discover what this high-end e-MTB can do!

The Yeti LTe isn’t just another e-MTB—it’s full power, fresh tech, and built for any trail. In this Backcountry Gearhead® Field Test, Paul and Kendall tackle climbs and dissect descents to reveal what makes this e-bike shine—and where it could still push harder.

The new Yeti LTe is here! We test this high-end e-enduro with Bosch CX drive, 170/160mm travel, Sixfinity suspension, and Vectran carbon frame. In this video, we cover the price debate, technical details, and riding impressions—killer bike or luxury toy? Find out!

Ride Concepts has become a go-to shoe brand. While many of their shoes are strong, some had minor flaws. With the new Hellion shoes, however, they’ve nailed it—delivering an excellent flat pedal option that combines performance, comfort, and durability for serious riders.

Spencer reviews the new Fox 36 SL, a lightweight update to the acclaimed 36mm stanchion fork. With multiple chassis improvements, it outperforms the Fox 34 in nearly every way with minimal weight gain. Short-travel riders are winning—let’s dive into the details.

Peaty’s, co-founded by legendary rider Steve Peat, is renowned for its range of bicycle products, including high-quality sealants, cleaners, and lubricants trusted by riders for maintenance, performance, and keeping bikes in top condition on every ride.

I put two top-end trail bikes head to head, pushing them through climbs, descents, and everything in between. After testing every aspect, the winner’s spec impressed me completely—there’s honestly nothing I’d change about it. A perfect balance of performance and design.

A strong contender for those who prefer slimmer glasses than the current trend, this pair impresses with standout lenses and a price that punches above its weight. Stylish, functional, and affordable—a rare combination that makes it worth considering.

Fox Podium Factory review: this shoe delivers unrivalled performance, excelling in every ride. Comfort, grip, and responsiveness are top-notch—but the high price might make your head spin. A premium option for riders who want the best, if they’re willing to pay.

After three days trekking around the halls of Eurobike, these are the most exciting mountain bike products we found at the show… Tom’s been in Frankfurt searching out the latest and greatest MTB products and prototypes. From clothing to cockpit, braking to suspension, there’s everything imaginable at the show. We’ve picked out the best bits from brands you’ve heard of and those you certainly won’t have. Check out this video for the latest mountain bike news straight from Eurobike 2025.

Fox’s latest update to the 36 fork is much needed. For many years the 36 was a mainstay all-mountain and enduro fork, but in its last iteration, the 36 became an awkward middle child between the 34 and 38. With a complete redesign, can the new 36 finally deliver a standout performance worthy of its name?

Given Kashima is supposed to reduce friction in suspension, putting it on a brake rotor may sound silly. But Galfer did exactly that for one of their motorcycle athletes and are doing the same for MTB. The Kashima doesn't affect the braking surface of course - just the inner part of a new two-piece rotor, called the Shark EVO V3.

Galfer's Kashima Coated Two-Piece Brake Rotor - Eurobike 2025

The Podium is a 160–170mm travel, 29er-specific, single-crown fork built around an inverted chassis. The lower legs are 36mm, while the uppers measure a substantial 47mm. Connecting the two sides is a dedicated 20x110mm steel axle and an oversized, generatively designed crown. 

Our first ride impressions of Fox’s brand new Podium Factory upside-down fork – the first of its kind for a long time from a mainstream manufacturer – reveal its performance as truly lust-worthy. Our expert tester Alex took to his local trails in Scotland’s Tweed Valley and the Enduro World Cup race tracks in Leogang, Austria to test the fork to its limits.

His testing revealed that it’s plush, smooth and composed on the wildest bumps, roughest chatter and biggest hits. But that performance comes at a cost; retailing for £2,199 / $1,999.99 / €2,399 / CAD$2,679 / AU$3,349 and weighing 2,730g (29in, 170mm travel 225mm steerer tube) it’s not going to be for every rider out there.