Tags: Field Test
Matt Beer
Nov 2, 2023
Video: 8 Enduro Field Test Bikes Hucked to Flat
Driveside and non-driveside slow-mo shots for your viewing pleasure.
Henry Quinney
Nov 2, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast - The Field Test Roundtable
We rank each bike in order of how likely we are to recommend them to a friend.
Matt Beer
Nov 1, 2023
Video: The Field Test Speed Trap - No Braking Allowed
Extreme gravel riding to see which Field Test bike is fastest.
Henry Quinney
Oct 31, 2023
Video: The Best & Worst Traits of the 2023 Enduro Field Test Bikes
All the pros and cons of the bikes we tested in one video summary.
Dario DiGiulio
Oct 30, 2023
Field Test Review: 2024 Trek Slash - Rides Like a Session
Did the chain stay on? Answers inside.
Matt Beer
Oct 26, 2023
Field Test Review: 2024 Ibis HD6 - Sporty and Smashy
The all-new HD6 is a highly capable race bike that is light and snappy, with 165mm of travel out back.
Mike Kazimer
Oct 25, 2023
Field Test Review: 2024 Nicolai Nucleon 16 Supre - The Silent Plow
The Nicolai Nucleon is one of the wildest looking bikes in this year's Enduro Field Test.
Matt Beer
Oct 24, 2023
Field Test Review: 2024 Pole Onni - In the Eye of the Beholder
The Onni's extra-stiff frame means that it's best suited to an attentive, active rider.
Henry Quinney
Oct 23, 2023
Field Test Review: 2023 Unno Burn - You Know You're Curious
Even in a crop of very unique bikes, the Burn marches to the beat of a different drum.
Dario DiGiulio
Oct 19, 2023
Field Test Review: 2024 Chromag Lowdown - The Speed Couch
The Lowdown is built for serious terrain and hard riding, with a steel front triangle and aluminum swingarm.
Mike Kazimer
Oct 18, 2023
Field Test Review: 2023 Nukeproof Giga 297 - Is Parkduro a Thing?
The 180mm carbon fiber machine gets put to the test.
Henry Quinney
Oct 17, 2023
Field Test Review: 2024 Commencal Meta 5 SX - Supercross for a Reason
A confidence-inspiring aluminum shredder.
Mike Kazimer
Oct 16, 2023
Video: Welcome to the 2023 Enduro Bike Field Test
Eight interesting enduro(ish) bikes get put to the test in Whistler, BC.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 19, 2023
Video: 5 Value Bikes Ridden & Rated - Field Test Roundtable
Our picks and pans from the latest Value Field Test.
Dario DiGiulio
Jul 17, 2023
Value Field Test: Specialized Status 160
Simple aluminum frame + extreme geometry + solid components =
Dario DiGiulio
Jul 13, 2023
Value Field Test: Vitus Mythique 29 AMP
Vitus nailed a balanced feel with the Mythique, despite some component woes.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 12, 2023
Value Field Test: YT Capra Core 1 MX
The Capra's back for another round, this time with mixed wheels and an aluminum frame.
Dario DiGiulio
Jul 11, 2023
Value Field Test: Marin Rift Zone
The Marin Rift Zone is the most expensive bike in the Value Field Test, but does it take the top spot?
Mike Kazimer
Jul 10, 2023
Value Field Test: GT Sensor Comp
The updated Sensor is GT's take on a do-it-all trail bike.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 10, 2023
Welcome to the 2023 Value Bike Field Test
Five capable bikes all priced below (in some cases well below) $3,500 USD.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Dec 25, 2022
Video: 30 Bikes Hucked to Flat in Slow Motion
Hardtails, enduro bikes, downcountry bikes, trail bikes, and even a few DH bikes all get the full squish treatment in this 2022 Huck to Flat compilation.
Matt Beer
Dec 16, 2022
Field Test: 5 Trail Bikes & 3 DH Bikes Hucked to Flat in Slow Motion
Eight bikes launch the largest ramp to date.
Matt Beer
Dec 15, 2022
Field Test: 5 Trail Bikes Point Uphill in Whistler for the Impossible Climb
Five bikes, and one really steep, loose climb.
Mike Levy
Dec 15, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 156 - Fall Field Test Companion & BTS in Whistler
How'd we shoot this Field Test, why were the bikes so heavy and so damn expensive, and was it fair to test them in the bike park?
Mike Levy
Dec 14, 2022
Field Test: 5 Trail Bikes Face the Efficiency Test
Pinkbike sent us to Whistler with five brand-new bikes and nothing but sunny skies and dry trails, so what did I end up doing? Climbing the same gravel road too many times, of course.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 13, 2022
Video: 5 Trail Bikes Ridden & Rated - Field Test Roundtable
Mike Levy and Mike Kazimer go over their favorite (and least favorite) bikes from the Fall Field Test in Whistler, BC.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 12, 2022
Field Test: 2023 Scott Genius ST - Cape Not Included
The new Scott Genius ST was the lightest, longest, and most expensive bike we had on hand for the Whistler Field Test
Mike Levy
Dec 9, 2022
Field Test: Trek Fuel EX - Evolution Underlined
Trek's original trail bike returns as the do-it-all king.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 8, 2022
Field Test: 2023 Norco Fluid - The Reasonably Priced One
A lower price doesn't need to mean reduced performance.
Mike Levy
Dec 7, 2022
Field Test: Santa Cruz Hightower - Extra Normal, Extra Good
The ingredients seem run-of-the-mill, but the outcome is anything but.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 6, 2022
Field Test: 2023 Yeti SB140 - The Traction Finder
It's new, it's purple, and it's pricey. Find out how the SB140 performed on Whistler's technical climbs and descents.
Mike Levy
Dec 5, 2022
Video: Welcome to the 2022 Fall Field Test
5 new trail bikes get put to the test in Whistler, BC.
Mike Kazimer
Nov 10, 2022
2022 Downcountry Field Test Recap
All of the Field Test content gathered in one place for your convenience.
Matt Beer
Nov 9, 2022
Field Test: 6 Downcountry Bikes Hucked to Flat in Slo-Mo
Squishing shocks for science.
Matt Beer
Nov 8, 2022
Field Test: 6 Downcountry Bikes Go Up Against The Impossible Climb
Like hot gravy on cheese curds, Quebec's mud and roots can be incredibly slippery
Mike Levy
Nov 7, 2022
Field Test: 6 Downcountry Bikes VS the Efficiency Test
Six bikes, too much climbing, one winner.
Matt Beer
Nov 4, 2022
Video: 6 Downcountry Bikes Ridden & Rated - Field Test Roundtable
Pinkbike's editors explain their picks (and pans) from the latest round of testing.
Mike Levy
Nov 3, 2022
Field Test: Allied Cycle Works BC40 - The Fun Race Bike
Short on travel, big on fun.
Matt Beer
Nov 2, 2022
Field Test: Lapierre XRM 8.9 - Firm French Flier
The XRM requires an attentive pilot, and prioritizes efficiency over outright comfort.
Matt Beer
Nov 1, 2022
Field Test: Evil Following - Stout, Stiff, & Snappy
The Following is all about quick cornering and creative maneuvers.
Sarah Moore
Oct 31, 2022
Field Test: Ibis Exie - Ready for Your Next XC Race
There's more to the Exie than just a gleaming raw carbon finish and a low number on the scale.
Sarah Moore
Oct 28, 2022
Field Test: RSD Wildcat V3 - Purrfectly Capable Descender
The Wildcat ended up being impressive on the descents, although it had a more leisurely attitude on the climbs.
Mike Levy
Oct 27, 2022
Field Test: BMC Fourstroke LT - Gorgeous in Green
Where does the Swiss missile sit on the short-travel spectrum?
Mike Levy
Oct 26, 2022
Video: Welcome to the 2022 Downcountry Field Test
Six bikes, not enough suspension, and too much poutine... What could go wrong?
Matt Beer
Sep 8, 2022
Field Test: 7 of the Latest & Greatest Enduro Bikes Get Hucked to Flat
It's time for another round of slo-mo suspension squishing.
Matt Beer
Sep 7, 2022
Field Test: 7 Unique Enduro Bikes Battle Another Impossible Climb
Slippery logs, wet rocks, and one banana peel thrown in for good measure. Which of these enduro smashers made it to the top?
Alicia Leggett
Sep 6, 2022
Video: 7 Enduro Bikes Ridden & Rated - Field Test Roundtable
Watch the roundtable video to hear more of our impressions from this group of heavy-hitters.
Matt Beer
Sep 1, 2022
Field Test: Transition Patrol Carbon - The Party Machine
Hawaiian shirt not included.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 31, 2022
Field Test: Contra MC - The Steel Steamroller
The Contra MC lives for high speeds and rough trails.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 30, 2022
Field Test: Deviate Claymore - High Pivot Heaven
Deviate's latest carbon creation ended up surprising testers with its versatility.
Matt Beer
Aug 25, 2022
Field Test: 2022 Intense Tracer S - Energy & Speed
The bright red Tracer is hard to miss, but there's more to this 170mm machine than a flashy paint job.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 24, 2022
Field Test: 2022 Fezzari La Sal Peak - The Purple Trail Eater
With a makeover and some compelling selling points, how did the La Sal Peak stack up against its competition?
Alicia Leggett
Aug 23, 2022
Field Test: 2022 Santa Cruz Megatower - Even More Mega
The second iteration of the Megatower is stiff, responsive, and ready for almost anything.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 19, 2022
Field Test: The Commencal Meta SX is a Bruiser
It's big, it's metal, and it's the least expensive bike we tested.
Mike Levy
Aug 18, 2022
Video: Welcome to the 2022 Enduro Bike Field Test
Seven brand new enduro bikes, two weeks in the Pacific Northwest, and only one winner. Which bike is your money on?
Mike Levy
May 12, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 121 - How To Film Rampage & Field Tests with the PB Team
Max and Tom take you behind the scenes while shooting at Rampage, Crankworx, and the Field Tests.
Mike Kazimer
May 6, 2022
Editors' Choice: Our Favorite Parts From the Value Bike Field Test
Here are the components that impressed us the most during the Field Test, the ones that we'd happily run on our own bikes.
Matt Beer
May 5, 2022
Field Test: 9 Value Bikes Hucked to Flat in Ultra Slo-Mo
Capturing the beauty of violent impacts at 1,000 frames-per-second.
Matt Beer
May 4, 2022
Field Test: 4 Hardtails & 5 Full Suspension Bikes vs. The Impossible Climb
Another challenging course, this one made even trickier thanks to all of the pointy desert plants.
Mike Kazimer
May 3, 2022
Video: 5 Value Full-Suspension Bikes Ridden & Rated - Field Test Roundtable
Pinkbike's tech editors go over the pros and cons of five value-oriented full suspension bikes.
Alicia Leggett
May 2, 2022
Video: 4 Value Hardtails Ridden & Rated - Field Test Roundtable
It's time to pit these 4 hardtails against each other and chat about what we learned from riding them in the Arizona desert.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 29, 2022
Field Test: YT Izzo Core 2 - Ready to Climb
The Izzo lives for tight turns and techy climbs.
Ryan Palmer
Apr 28, 2022
Field Test: Canyon Spectral 125 AL 6 - When Trail Meets Enduro
Enduro speed meets trail-bike pop
Mike Levy
Apr 27, 2022
Value Bike Field Test: Fezzari Cascade Peak - The Classic Trail Bike
More middle-of-the-road than leading the pack, but that could be just the ticket for many riders.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 26, 2022
Field Test: 2022 Stumpjumper Alloy - As Versatile As Ever
The base model Stumpjumper is a workhorse of a trail bike with a frame that's worth upgrading with nicer parts.
Beta MTB
Apr 26, 2022
Five Value Full-Suspension Bikes Ridden & Rated - Field Test Roundtable
Our three testers rank the five full-suspension bikes in the line-up at the Field Test in Tucson, Arizona.
Mike Levy
Apr 25, 2022
Field Test: Kona Process 134 29 - Can't Stop, Won't Stop
The least expensive Process needs a serious stopping upgrade to unleash its full potential.
Ryan Palmer
Apr 22, 2022
Field Test: Commencal Meta HT AM Ride - Big Tires & Big Fun
Making plus-size hip again.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 21, 2022
Field Test: Marin Team Marin 1 - A Wallet Friendly XC Race Bike
The Team Marin 1 is ideal for riders hoping to test the waters of XC racing without breaking the bank.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 20, 2022
Value Field Test: Salsa Timberjack XT 29 - The Jack of All Trades
The Timberjack XT 29 is Salsa's workhorse trail hardtail, which Salsa says "just might be the best hardtail 29er for the playful types out there."
Mike Levy
Apr 19, 2022
Value Field Test: Diamondback Sync’r - Swim
Plus-sized tires, a dropper post, and a $1,500 price tag sound promising...
Beta MTB
Apr 18, 2022
Get Early Access to All the Value Bike Field Test Videos on Beta
Don't want to wait for them to drop on Pinkbike? Beta MTB members get early access starting today.
Mike Levy
Apr 18, 2022
Video: Welcome to the 2022 Value Bike Field Test - Reasonably Priced Full-Suspension and Hardtails
Nine value-priced mountain bikes, endless desert singletrack, and a whole lot of cactus.
Henry Quinney
Dec 24, 2021
Field Test: 12 Bikes & the New Grim Donut Get Hucked to Flat in Super Slow Motion
Hucking amazing footage shot at 1000 FPS for your viewing pleasure.
Henry Quinney
Dec 23, 2021
Field Test: 12 Trail & Downcountry Bikes Face the Efficiency Test
A dozen mountain bikes and one gravel road. Which ones were the most efficient climbers?
Mike Levy
Dec 23, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 98 - Field Test Trail Bike Debrief
Six aluminum, carbon, and steel trail bikes, varying ideas of what that even means, and liberal use of purple and toothpaste. Plenty to talk about, including a bunch of your questions from each review.
Matt Beer
Dec 22, 2021
Field Test: 6 Trail Bikes & 6 Downcountry Bikes vs. The Impossible Climb
This Impossible Climb was filled with obstacles that were slicker than snot on an icicle.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 21, 2021
Video: 6 Aggressive Trail Bikes Ridden & Rated - Field Test Roundtable
It's time to figure out the highlights and lowlights of this crop of Field Test contenders.
Field Test: Raaw Jibb - Smooth, Silent, & Sturdy
Mike Kazimer
Dec 17, 2021
Field Test: 2022 Scor 4060 ST - Fast & Filthy
A futuristic-looking carbon machine that uses a dual short-link suspension layout to deliver 140mm of travel. How does the new brand's trail machine match up to its competitors?
Alicia Leggett
Dec 16, 2021
Field Test: Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy - The Golden Retriever of Bicycles
The Stumpjumper EVO is an extremely easy bike to get along with.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 15, 2021
Field Test: Ghost Riot Trail Full Party - The Mixed Message Machine
How much of a party does the Ghost Riot actually bring to the trails?
Alicia Leggett
Dec 14, 2021
Field Test: Starling Murmur - The Steel Rock Crusher
There's more to this steel single-pivot than you might expect.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 13, 2021
Field Test: 2022 Propain Hugene - The Definition of Balanced
On its website, Propain boldly calls the Hugene the "one bike to rule them all." Has the German direct-to-consumer brand finally cracked the code?
Henry Quinney
Dec 10, 2021
Video: Top Fuel vs Element vs Jet9 vs Trance 29 vs Blur TR vs Lux Trail - Field Test Roundtable
Settle in for a heated round of downcountry debating.
Henry Quinney
Dec 9, 2021
Field Test: 2022 Rocky Mountain Element - Radical Geometry Meets Low Weight
The new Element is drastically different in the geometry department than its predecessor. What did those changes mean out on the trail?
Mike Levy
Dec 9, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 95 - Field Test Down-Country Bike Debrief
The Field Test bikes we wanted to keep, why we didn't get on with a few of them, and what we'd change to make them even better.
Henry Quinney
Dec 8, 2021
Field Test: 2022 Canyon Lux Trail - A Revised Racer
Is a new front triangle enough to move a more traditional XC bike into the downcountry category?
Henry Quinney
Dec 7, 2021
Field Test: 2022 Niner Jet 9 RDO - The Easy Rider
The Niner Jet 9 is more focused on the down portion of 'downcountry' compared to some of the other bikes on test.
Henry Quinney
Dec 6, 2021
Field Test: 2022 Santa Cruz Blur TR - The Cruz Missile
The Blur was the lightest bike in this year's downcountry field test. What did that mean out on the trail?
Henry Quinney
Dec 3, 2021
Field Test Review: 2022 Trek Top Fuel - Same Name, Different Bike
This isn't your dad's cross-country bike.
Henry Quinney
Dec 2, 2021
Field Test Review: 2022 Giant Trance Advanced Pro 1 - Eat, Pray, Live Valve?
The new Trance recieves updated geometry, along with version 1.5 of Fox's Live Valve suspension system.
Mike Levy
Dec 1, 2021
Video: Welcome to the 2021 Fall Field Test - Trail and Downcountry Bikes
Twelve of the latest trail and downcountry bikes face-off in the wettest cage match we've ever held.
Mike Levy
Sep 23, 2021
Field Test: Enduro and eMTBs Get Hucked to Flat in Ultra Slow Motion
It's not a Field Test unless we're hucking to flat and something breaks...
Matt Beer
Sep 22, 2021
Field Test: 5 Enduro Bikes and 4 eMTBs On the Impossible Climb
Here we go again - another round of impossible climbing, this time with some motors added into the mix.
Mike Levy
Sep 21, 2021
Field Test: 5 Enduro Bikes (and 1 eMTB) Face the Efficiency Test
It's fair to say that none of them were designed to excel at the Efficiency Test, but we're not gonna let that stop us.
Matt Beer
Sep 17, 2021
Video: Meta Power 29 vs 160E vs Range VLT vs Kenevo SL - Field Test Roundtable
You have seen all the reviews, but now its time to decide which one is our favorite. From Norco's monster truck Range VLT to Specialized's lightweight Kenevo SL, join Mike Levy, Henry Quinney, and Matt Beer to find out which eMTB came out on top.
Matt Beer
Sep 16, 2021
Field Test: Specialized S-Works Kenevo SL - An eMTB In Disguise
Warning: contains graphic huck to flat content.
Matt Beer
Sep 15, 2021
Field Test: 2022 Norco Range VLT - The Carbon Monster Truck
With its big travel and huge 900Wh battery, the second iteration of Norco's Range VLT is one serious machine.
Henry Quinney
Sep 14, 2021
Field Test: 2021 Commencal Meta Power - The Aluminum Sledge Hammer
How does this burly aluminum eMTB stack up against its carbon counterparts?
Henry Quinney
Sep 13, 2021
Field Test: 2022 Yeti 160E - The All-Rounder E-MTB
The 160E was built for racing, but it's not just for the steepest and rowdiest tracks around.
Henry Quinney
Sep 12, 2021
Video: Arrival vs Range vs Force vs Spire vs Capra - Field Test Roundtable
Which did we like? Which would we have ourselves? And how do they compare against a previous Field Test winner and a bike that we all have a great amount of appreciation for - the Specialized Enduro?
Matt Beer
Sep 11, 2021
Field Test: 2022 We Are One Arrival - Efficient & Effective
With a steep price tag it won't win on value, but with 152mm of travel, how did this dual-link carbon bike stack up against our other enduro bikes?
Henry Quinney
Sep 10, 2021
Field Test: 2022 Transition Spire - Suprisingly Versatile
With near-downhill bike geometry, does the Transition Spire limit itself to the gnarliest, steepest terrain, or is there more to it than meets the eye?
Henry Quinney
Sep 9, 2021
Field Test: 2022 GT Force Carbon - Longer, Lower, Idler
The new GT Force ticks all the boxes on the modern enduro bike checklist, but does that mean it rides well?
Henry Quinney
Sep 8, 2021
Field Test: 2022 YT Capra - The Speedy All-Rounder
The new Capra is well spec'd for the price, and it turns out it's pretty quick, too.
Matt Beer
Sep 7, 2021
Field Test: 2022 Norco Range C1 - The Pedal Friendly 'Downhill' Bike
There aren't many bikes out there that can match the Range's appetite for rough terrain.
Mike Levy
Sep 6, 2021
Video: Welcome to the 2021 Summer Field Test - Enduro and eMTBs
The Field Test is back, this time with the newest and most interesting enduro and eMTBs going head-to-head at the Sun Peaks Resort.
Mike Levy
Dec 24, 2020
Field Test: 10 Trail and Enduro Bikes Hucked To Flat at 1,000 FPS
Ten of the latest trail and enduro bikes and one bottom-out bonanza for Christmas.
Mike Levy
Dec 23, 2020
Field Test: 10 Trail and Enduro bikes VS the Impossible Climb
Yes, the Huck to Flat is coming soon but we have to get to the top first.
Mike Levy
Dec 22, 2020
Field Test: 10 Trail and Enduro Bikes Face the Efficiency Test
At least I don't have to wear lycra this time.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 21, 2020
Field Test: Searching Out the Best Values in the Enduro Category
We took a closer look at the bikes featured in the Enduro / Freeride Field Test in search of the best price vs performance ratios.
Mike Levy
Dec 20, 2020
Field Test: Searching Out the Best Values in the Trail Bike Category
We take a closer look at the five Field Test trail bikes to see which model gives you the most bike for your buck in each range.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 19, 2020
Video: Nomad vs Altitude vs Slash vs Spindrift vs Shore - Field Test Roundtable
Kazimer and Levy go over the high and lows of five new enduro / freeride bikes.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 15, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Santa Cruz Nomad - The Same But Different
The Nomad gets updated for 2021 with a few geometry and frame design tweaks.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 14, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Propain Spindrift - Lots of Travel & Lots of Fun
With 180mm travel front and rear, the Propain Spindrift is designed for rowdy riding, wild lines, and big hucks.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 12, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Trek Slash - Ready to Race
The Slash received multiple updates for 2021, but it's still an enduro race machine at heart.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 8, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Norco Shore - The Freeride Tank
The Shore is back for another round of freeride glory, this time with 27.5" wheels and 180mm of travel.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 7, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Rocky Mountain Altitude - The All-Mountain Enduro Bike
The new Altitude has a level of versatility that's not always found in an enduro race bike.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 2, 2020
Video: Stumpjumper vs Trance X vs Mojo vs P-Train vs Blackthorn - Field Test Round Table
Which bike stood out from the rest?
Mike Levy
Dec 1, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Specialized Stumpjumper - The Do It All 'Er
The 2021 Stumpjumper gets an all-new frame design, and that translates to a big difference out on the trail.
Mike Levy
Nov 30, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Actofive P-Train - Not Your Typical Trail Bike
It's German, steel, and it has a high pivot suspension layout.
Mike Levy
Nov 28, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Ibis Mojo 4 - The Trail Rider's Trail Bike
Version 4.0 of the Mojo is the longest and slackest yet, but it's still designed to be a fun-loving, 'all-mountain play bike.'
Mike Levy
Nov 25, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Salsa Blackthorn - Purple Singletrack Eater
A lot of purple and a lot of capability.
Mike Levy
Nov 24, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Giant Trance X - Computer Controlled Climbing Convenience
We put the new Trance X to the test, electronically controlled suspension and all.
Mike Levy
Nov 23, 2020
Welcome to the 2021 Field Test: Trail & Enduro Bikes
The 10 trail bikes featured in this Field Test are revealed, as well as a look at how we tested.
Mike Levy
Aug 27, 2020
Field Test: Behind the Scenes - Not Enough Travel and Too Much Lycra
Is this really the final Field Test video?
Mike Levy
Aug 26, 2020
Field Test: 9 XC Bikes & the Grim Donut VS the Huck to Flat
A Phantom camera, not enough suspension, and some sore ankles.
Mike Levy
Aug 25, 2020
Field Test: 9 XC Bikes & the Grim Donut VS the Efficiency Test
Just how efficient are the latest cross-country bikes?
Mike Levy
Aug 24, 2020
Field Test: 9 XC Bikes & the Grim Donut VS Impossible Climb
I swear I wouldn't have dabbed it if it was dry...
Mike Levy
Aug 20, 2020
Video: Spur vs Ranger vs Scalpel vs SB115 vs Epic EVO - Field Test Round Table
Five bikes doing down-country differently, but only one favorite...
Mike Levy
Aug 18, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO S-Works - The Most Versatile
For when you need to do everything, but you want to do it fast.
Mike Levy
Aug 17, 2020
Field Test: Revel Ranger - It Just Wants to Party
Part-time cross-country, full-time good times.
Mike Levy
Aug 12, 2020
Field Test: Cannondale Scalpel SE 1 - The Spider Monkey
The technical climbing wiz.
Mike Levy
Aug 11, 2020
Field Test: Yeti SB115 - The One That Wants to Be a Trail Bike
Does more travel mean more better?
Mike Levy
Aug 10, 2020
Field Test: Transition Spur - Made to Descend
A short-travel bike for riders who don’t care that they only have a short amount of travel.
Sarah Moore
Aug 5, 2020
Video: Trek Supercaliber vs Cannondale Scalpel vs Canyon Lux vs Specialized Epic - Field Test Round Table
It's time to compare the race bikes.
Sarah Moore
Aug 3, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Specialized Epic - The Lightest & Slackest
Very red and very fast.
Sarah Moore
Jul 30, 2020
Field Test: 2020 Canyon Lux - A Very Fast Baseline
How much has cross-country geometry evolved in the past two years?
Sarah Moore
Jul 29, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Cannondale Scalpel - Deceptively Fast
The Scalpel proves that a bike doesn't have to feel harsh to be fast on the climbs.
Sarah Moore
Jul 28, 2020
Field Test: 2020 Trek Supercaliber - Short On Travel, Not on Traction
A pure cross-country race bike designed with Olympic cross-country in mind, featuring just 60mm of rear travel.
Mike Levy
Jul 27, 2020
Welcome to the 2020 Pinkbike Field Test - Cross-Country Bike Edition
Prepare yourself for nine cross-country bike reviews and a whole lotta Lycra.
Mike Levy
Jan 20, 2020
Video: Behind the Scenes at the 2020 Field Test
There's a broken Mini, bloopers, and more in this candid look at the 2020 Field Test.
Sarah Moore
Jan 15, 2020
Recapped: The Complete 2020 Pinkbike Field Test
Our super mega recap of all 18 brand new bikes that we put to the test on some of the world's best trails.
Daniel Sapp
Jan 14, 2020
Field Test: Affordable Hardtails - Marin San Quentin 3 vs Specialized Fuse Comp 29
The final two bikes from this year's Field Test are capable hardtails that won't break the bank.
Richard Cunningham
Jan 6, 2020
Field Test: Affordable Trail Bikes - Canyon Spectral AL vs Ibis Ripmo AF
Finally, aggressive trail bikes that dental assistants can afford.
Mike Levy
Dec 26, 2019
Field Test: 13 Bikes VS The Impossible Climb
Thirteen bikes compete for honors up a tricky climb littered with roots, wet rocks, tight corners... And banana peels?
Mike Kazimer
Dec 25, 2019
Field Test: 13 Bikes Hucked to Flat at 1000 FPS
Merry Christmas! We busted out the Phantom to capture 13 bikes being hucked to flat in gratuitous slo-mo.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 24, 2019
Field Test: Enduro vs Force 29 vs Slayer vs Mojo HD5 vs SB165 - 2020 Enduro Bikes
Five bikes started, four bikes finished. Which bike would you choose?
Mike Kazimer
Dec 23, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Yeti SB165 - A Pedalable Park Bike
Do you prefer trails that are on the steeper and scarier side of the spectrum? The SB165 could be worth a look.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 19, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Specialized Enduro S-Works - Basically a DH Bike Without a Dual Crown Fork
The new Enduro is faster than ever, with a serious appetite for high speed, technical descents.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 18, 2019
Pinkbike Field Test: GT Force 29 Pro - A Solid Descender With Room for Improvement
The GT Force 29 was designed for downhill performance, but this stout aluminum steed's part spec wasn't quite up to par.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 17, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Ibis Mojo HD5 - An Easygoing All-Rounder
The Mojo HD5 got a little longer and slacker, but it's still plenty quick in the corners.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 16, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 90 - The One That Broke
Well that didn't go as planned...
Sarah Moore
Dec 10, 2019
Field Test Editors' Choice: 2020 Top Fuel vs F-Podium vs Trail Pistol S vs Mach 4 SL vs Joplin
We look for the mythical bike that is XC fast on the climbs and frighteningly fun on the descents.
Sarah Moore
Dec 9, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Trek Top Fuel - The Featherweight That Packs a Powerful Punch
Neither an up-forked XC bike nor a short-travel trail bike, the Top Fuel rewards riders for pushing hard.
Sarah Moore
Dec 5, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Pivot Mach 4 SL - Thoroughbred XC Racer
It's got a 120mm fork, a dropper post, and World Cup pedigree.
Sarah Moore
Dec 4, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Juliana Joplin / Santa Cruz Tallboy - Part Country, But Mostly Rock & Roll
A competent climber, but the descents are where the Joplin really shines.
Sarah Moore
Dec 3, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Guerrilla Gravity Trail Pistol - Down for Whatever Country
It does things differently, but does that mean it does them better?
Sarah Moore
Dec 2, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Mondraker F-Podium DC - It Says Downcountry on the Frame
So much potential in Mondraker's F-Podium platform.
Mike Levy
Nov 21, 2019
Field Test Editors' Choice: Optic vs Occam vs Primer S vs Stamina - 2020 Trail Bikes
Four bikes, one fatality, and one winner. Who ya got?
Brian Park
Nov 20, 2019
Video: How We Tested at the 2020 Pinkbike Field Test
Check out some of the trails, test tracks, and processes we used at this year's Field Test.
Mike Levy
Nov 19, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Intense Primer S - Mixed Wheel Corner Carver
The all-new Primer S is Intense's go at a trail bike with a 29" front wheel and 27.5" rear wheel, but do mixed wheels just end up sending mixed signals?
Field Test: 2020 Pole Stamina 140 - The Fastest Trail Bike*
Mike Levy
Nov 13, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Orbea Occam - The Most Trail Bike Trail Bike
Who's ready for a big ride and plenty of sketchy lines?
Mike Levy
Nov 12, 2019
2020 Field Test: Norco Optic - Short on Travel, Not on Capability
The all-new Optic is what happens when you make fun the main priority by combining smart geometry with short travel.
Brian Park
Nov 11, 2019
Video: Welcome to the 2020 Pinkbike Field Test
14 brand new bikes put to the test on some of the world's best trails.
Sarah Moore
Jan 19, 2019
Recapped: The Complete 2019 Pinkbike Field Test
Brand new bikes tested, antics, arguments, and all. Here is our super mega ultimate recap of all the videos from the first annual Pinkbike Field Test.
Richard Cunningham
Jan 17, 2019
Field Test: 3 Full Suspension Mountain Bikes Under $3000
RC compares the Norco Fluid FS 1 with Whyte's G-170 S and the Transition Scout Alloy NX to see how much trail bike you can buy for under $3000.
Brian Park
Dec 25, 2018
Field Test: 12 Bikes Hucked to Flat in Gratuitous Slow Motion
Literally just what the title says. Merry Christmas!
Mike Kazimer
Dec 21, 2018
Field Test: Firebird 29 vs Spartan 29 vs Ransom
Pinkbike's tech editors choose between the Pivot Firebird, Devinci Spartan, and the Scott Ransom. Which one would you pick?
Paul Aston
Dec 20, 2018
Field Test: Scott Ransom
The Ransom returns, with 170mm of travel, 29" wheels, and an appetite for steep terrain.
Daniel Sapp
Dec 19, 2018
Field Test: Trance vs Sensor vs Habit vs SB130
Which one would you pick? Pinkbike's tech editors choose between the GT Sensor, Yeti SB130, Giant Trance 29, and Cannondale Habit.
Paul Aston
Dec 19, 2018
Field Test: Devinci Spartan 29
The new Spartan is a burly, unflinching bike, with big wheels and 165mm of travel.
Paul Aston
Dec 18, 2018
Field Test: Pivot Firebird 29
The Firebird 29 is built for speed, whether that's in the bike park or between the tape at an enduro race.
Daniel Sapp
Dec 15, 2018
Field Test: Yeti SB130
With a little less travel than the enduro-oriented SB150, how does the SB130 compare?
Richard Cunningham
Dec 13, 2018
Field Test: GT Sensor Carbon Expert
GT's redesigned Sensor pays homage to the famous LTS, but with big wheels and slacker numbers than DH bikes of the time.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 8, 2018
Field Test: Stumpjumper vs Remedy vs Process vs Bronson vs SB150
Which one would you pick? Pinkbike's tech editors choose between the Santa Cruz Bronson, Trek Remedy, Yeti SB150, Kona Process 153, and Specialized Stumpjumper.
Richard Cunningham
Dec 12, 2018
Field Test: Cannondale Habit Carbon
Riding the original Habit had us dreaming of bigger wheels and a more aggressive chassis. Well, here it is...
Daniel Sapp
Dec 10, 2018
Field Test: Giant Trance Advanced 29
Is 115 millimeters of rear travel enough for the trails surrounding Whistler? We found out aboard the new Giant Trance.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 6, 2018
Field Test: Yeti SB150
The SB150 is the longest and slackest bike in Yeti's lineup. Find out how it handled the rugged terrain around Whistler, BC.
Mike Levy
Dec 5, 2018
Field Test: Trek Remedy 9.9
We find out how the latest version of the Remedy performs.
Mike Levy
Dec 4, 2018
Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper 29 Review - Field Test
With the lines between categories blurring, Specialized's new Stumpy aims to be an ideal all-arounder. Is that the right approach for you?
Mike Levy
Dec 3, 2018
Field Test: Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29
Next up in our Field Test series is Kona's big-wheeled 29er enduro bike, this time in carbon fiber.
Mike Kazimer
Nov 29, 2018
Field Test: Santa Cruz Bronson
The Pinkbike Field Test kicks off with the new Santa Cruz Bronson.
Brian Park
Nov 28, 2018
Video: Introducing The 2019 Pinkbike Field Test
We flew our entire team of technical editors to Whistler, and spent a few weeks testing a dozen new 2019 bikes on some of the world's best trails.