TESTED: Rocky Mountain Slayer 70
With a 69-degree head angle and low 13.2-inch bottom bracket, the Slayer handled everything thrown at it with unfaltering composure.

DECEMBER 12th: TESTED Santa Cruz Blur LT
The BLT's confidence-instilling 5.3 inches of rear-wheel travel, pleasant-pedaling virtual pivot suspension, surprisingly agile geometry and 28-pound weight made it the ideal companion for epic, all-day excursions on rugged terrain.

NOVEMBER 7th: TESTED Salsa Moto Rapido
The Moto Rapido is a well-made bike at a good price that reminded us how fun riding a hardtail can be.

SEPTEMBER 22nd: TESTED Haro Escape 8.3
How does one adapt a 26" mountain bike to a task which is best performed by the most simplistic and rugged 20" BMX bikes without giving up the comforts and advantages that mountain bike technology has come to offer?

SEPTEMBER 6th: TESTED 2005 GT ID5 1.0
GT has made huge gains with this refined version of I-Drive. The ID5 climbs and descends like a champ.

AUGUST 23rd: TESTED Motobecane Fantom Elite DS
The parts spec is nothing short of stunning given the price tag, but did Motobecane cut too many corners in an attempt to meet their price point?

AUGUST 8th: TESTED Jamis Dakar XLT 2.0
In 20 years, the Jamis Dakar line has evolved from skinny steel bikes with no suspension, spongy cantilever brakes and 18-speed drivetrain to full-suspension bikes with five inches of travel front and rear, a rugged aluminum frame, hydraulic disc brakes and a few more bells and whistles.

JULY 6th: TESTED Mongoose Black Diamond Triple
There are occasions where making 7.5 inches feel like less is an absolute boon. And I’m not just talking about against-your-will prison shower situations either. For a bike of this big hit ability, the Black Diamond is easy – nay, delightful – to pedal.

JUNE 27th: TESTED Foes Inferno
The Inferno may not be "freeride-rated", but it sure has a helluva lot more Mountain to it than most "All Mountain" designs.

JUNE 16th: TESTED Cannondale Prophet 2000
Five inches of travel and just 27 pounds? The Prophet is one of the most advanced single pivot bikes around. Sound oxymoronic? Well, shit, read the review.

June 7th:
Tested--Cannondale Chase 2
Cannondale did their research and it shows on this signature model urban assault hardtail.

MAY 24th:
Tested: Scott Nitrous
With the Nitrous, Scott USA aimed to create a freeride bike that could forego the chairlift. They succeeded.

MAY 9th:
Tested--Moots Smoothie Al
Light, simple and efficient...that just about sums up this handmade racer.

APRIL 4th:
A really cool Dahon? Better believe it.
It weighs less than 22.5 pounds, the ride is incredible, the parts pick is right on--plus it folds & packs into a suitcase. Seriously.

MARCH 21st:
Tested: Scott Scale
Arguably the lightest mountain bike available, the Scott Scale Limited is the XC geek's dream come true.