Articles

On The Pedals

Jason reminds us all that even in the toughest of times, the human populous continues to multiply. Future generations of mountain bikers perhaps?

Ask MBT

Drive trains, MBT going multimedia and starting Junior out on the right foot (or wheel) round out this issue's Q&A. You got questions, we got answers!

Das rant

CG takes a little breather on the complaining tip to explain why this year's Holiday Buyer's Guide issue looks a little different. He resolves increased grouchiness for 2012.

Patty

Our resident chronicler says 'tis the season for gift giving and offers up some MTB-specific poetry to be recited over an open fire while roasting chestnuts.
Product Reviews

Gu Energy Gel New Flavor Trio

Erik De La Rosa samples some of Gu's latest flavors to make sure your stocking is stuffed proper-like

Morro Hydration Pack

DLR takes us through the charms of the $129 Morro hydration system as experienced in Colorado wintertime.

Tweaker Polarized Sunglasses

DLR pulls triple duty in the name of stocking stuffing. We also learn that his cranium is larger than the average melon.

Ibex Indie Long-Sleeve Jersey

We take the cold-weather gear and send it to the swamps of Florida. We may be confused but Sully makes sure there is no uncertainty surrounding this wool masterpiece.

Giant XTC 0

The terms carbon fiber, XC race bike, and affordable are rarely found in the same sentence. Giant says that trend is about to end and we're here to verify such claims.
Blogs

The Daily Grind

Blog-tastic.

Mud and Manolos

Back and blogging.

A Diary Left Open

By : Patty Mooney

A MT Biker's Perspective

By : Sully

December 2011 Issue

Welcome to the December/ January issue of Mountain Bike Tales where our editors have stepped away from online holiday shopping long enough to deliver the goods. This month we test Giant's XTC 0 carbon fiber mountain bike, some new flavors of Gu energy gel, the Ibex Indie wool jersey and some more of our editors' top gift ideas. We tackle your toughest questions and return with all of our usual rants and goodies. Check it out, and as always we welcome your feedback.

Check it out, and as always we welcome your feedback.
editor@mountainbiketales.com