Trek Marlin 7 vs Specialized Rockhopper Expert 29: The Real Talk The Short Answer After logging over 200 miles of mixed terrain on both of these machines, here is where they stand in the real world. The Trek Marlin 7 feels a bit more planted on rough singletrack, while the Rockhopper Expert 29 feels more […]

Head-to-Head: Ibis Ripmo V2 vs. Yeti SB140 The Short Answer Buy Ibis Ripmo V2 if: You want a bike that feels planted on steep, technical descents where traction is more important than speed. You ride in loose, rocky terrain like the Cascade Foothills where the V2’s rear linkage tolerates bad lines better than stiff frames.