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Yeti Cycles ASR with a Cannondale Lefty? (Dream XC Build)
The Yeti Cycles ASR is the XC bike I recommend most often to people! It is fast, light, and does amazing in tech! It also has one of the most comfortable carbon constructions, making it perfect for long days in the saddle! So when it was time to let my intrusive thoughts win and take my favorite XC forks, the Cannondale Lefty, off of its Cannondale home and move it to another platform the ASR was a no brainer! The Yeti ASR Dream Build (affiliate links) : Bike (Yeti ASR):...
Mo Awesome
51 minutes ago2 min read
Riding the Steepest Trails in Phoenix! (New Pivot Cycles Shuttle LT)
The new 2026 Pivot Cycles Shuttle LT is here and it is aggressive! With lots of new features and plenty of adjustments, this long travel, full power enduro e-bike is ready to rip whatever the trail throws at it! We take it to some of the steepest trails in South Mountain to see what it is all about! Thank you Upway for sponsoring this video! Looking to sell your used ebike? https://upway.co/pages/sell-your-ebike#/form/brand?variation=request Check out the Pivot Shuttle LT her
Hannah Awesome
Feb 31 min read
Should You Buy the Ibis Ripley V5? (Long Term Review)
The Ibis Ripley V5 has been out for a year now and in that time I have been able to test it in its stock setting as well as a beefier suspension set up! With 130mm of rear travel and a classic DW-Link suspension design, how does this short travel Ibis bike compare to its previous version? Is it worth the purchase? Let's find out! Thank you Jenson USA for making this review possible! Check out some awesome deals here: https://www.jensonusa.com
Mo Awesome
Feb 11 min read
Save up to $2000 off ARI Bikes! (January Bike Deals)
It's a new year and ARI Bikes want's your resolution to be more time on the trails on a brand new bike! With some insane savings there is no time like the present to add a bike to the quiver! Here are some of the best deals we have seen: ARI Superior Peak ( Reg $6999 , Sale $5099 ): It might be winter but it is never too early to plan that summer bike park trip! https://aribikes.com/pages/build?bike=superior-peak ARI La Sal Peak ( Regular $6999, Sale $6399 ): Looking for one
Hannah Awesome
Feb 11 min read
What is the BEST Bosch E-MTB in 2026? (Bosch E-Bike Buyers Guide)
What is the best E-MTB in 2026? With lot's of options on the e-mtb side we decided to test out 4 of the best e-bikes on the market! How do they stack up against each other? And is the Bosch motor unit the best option currently? How should you build up your e-mtb? Let's find out! Check out the Pivot Cycles Shuttle AM here: https://www.pivotcycles.com/en-us/bikes/shuttle-am Check out the Yeti LTe here: https://yeticycles.com/en-us/bikes/lte Check out the Ari Timp Peak here:...
Hannah Awesome
Jan 231 min read
Pivot Cycles Shuttle AM Review! (The Best E-Bike in 2026?)
Pivot Cycles is no stranger to e-bikes and they know how to make a great bike! The Shuttle AM is proof of that! With a very well balanced geo, amazing spec, and a build that is exactly what riders need, the bar is set very high with the Shuttle AM! But how will it compare to the other ebikes in our test? Let's find out! Check out the Pivot Cycles Shuttle AM here: https://www.pivotcycles.com/en-us/bikes/shuttle-am
Hannah Awesome
Jan 141 min read
Transition Regulator CX Review! (The Most Fun E-Bike?)
Transition Bikes is no stranger to making very fun bikes! So when we had the opportunity to test the Transition Regulator CX E-bike we had to include it! With a 600 wh battery, mullet wheel set-up, and their Giddy Up suspension design, this might just be one of the most fun e-bikes on the market! Check out the Transition Regulator CX here: https://www.transitionbikes.com/Bikes/RegulatorCX
Hannah Awesome
Jan 121 min read
ARI Timp Peak with Fox Podium Review! (The Perfect E-Bike?)
The ARI Timp Peak is one of the most versatile e-bikes on the market! With a balanced geo and have it your way build option, this 170mm travel e-bike is at home in a wide variety of trail system. But how does this direct to consumer all mountain set-up stack up against some other e-bikes? Let's find out! Check out the ARI Time Peak here: https://aribikes.com/products/timp-peak
Hannah Awesome
Jan 71 min read
Yeti Cycles LTe Review! (The Most Capable E-bike?)
The Yeti Cycles LTe is meant to go fast but does fast translates to fun? With a SixFinity suspension design and an aggressive geo, the Yeti Cycles LTe has been one of the fastest e-bikes we have tested, but how does it stack up against some other e-bikes? Let's find out! Check out the Yeti Cycles LTe here: https://yeticycles.com/en-us/bikes/lte
Hannah Awesome
Jan 61 min read
Best Enduro MTB Fork in 2026? (Fox 38 vs RockShox Zebb vs DVO Onyx 38 vs Fox Podium )
What is the best MTB enduro fork as we head into 2026? There are a lot of amazing mountain bike suspension options including the Fox Podium, RockShox Zebb, DVO Onyx 38, and Fox 38! In this video we break down each of these forks and help you figure out which mtb fork is right for you! Thank you Jenson USA for making this review possible! Check out some awesome deals here: https://www.jensonusa.com
Hannah Awesome
Jan 21 min read
Mo Awesome's 6 Favorite Bikes of 2025! (Bikes of the Year 2026)
What a year of testing bikes! There has never been a better time to be a mountain biker and 2025 proved that bikes are so good right now and somehow only getting better! In our second year of Awesome MTB I had a chance to test a ton of bikes that ranged from gravel to XC to enduro to E-mtb! What were my favorites and what are the best bikes of the year as we head into 2026? I tested 50+ bikes this year and here are my 6 favorites: Best XC Bike: Cannondale Scalpel with Lefty a
Mo Awesome
Dec 30, 20252 min read
What is the BEST Gravel Bike in 2026? (Conclusion and Awards Video)
What is the best XC Bike in 2026? What about E-MTB? Which gravel bike should you go with? Pedaling enduro bike? Welcome to the Awesome MTB Fall Bike Buyers Guide! We have spent the last few months testing some of the best bikes on the market! Heading into 2026, more time on bikes is a lot of riders goal so we wanted to create a comprehensive guide no matter what type of bike you are into! In this video we break down the winner of Best Gravel Bike of 2026! Who will win? Let's
Hannah Awesome
Dec 22, 20251 min read
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