What it is: A flat pedal shoe from newcomer to the industry, Ride Concepts. The Livewire is their closest offering to the FiveTen...

Summary: Recently (~2015) reworked, Spencer Branch is a great combination of flowy trail with some chunky rock armoring sections and...

Summary: Not to be confused with the Spencer Branch trail, Spencer Gap is typically climbed from Wash Creek Rd as a way to access Trace...

What it is: A 105mmx105mm flat pedal developed by ANVL components (Transition's component brand) with double concavity and 10 pins in...

What it is: A 34mm stanchion 'trail' fork from DVO that combines wide range of adjustment and great performance with ease of service,...

Summary: A seasonal (only open for mountain biking October 15 - April 15) trail connecting the bottom of Butter Gap to the fish hatchery...

What it is: WTB's faster rolling 'trail' tire, available in fast rolling compounds with both 'Light' and 'Tough' casings, and in 2.4 or...

What it is: SRAM's reworked Code series brakes for enduro or downhill applications, providing numerous adjustments (reach/contact point)...

Summary: A bike accessible 3 mile section of the much longer Buckhorn Gap trail, which has a bit of everything including flowy, fast...

What it is: A 35mm stanchion air fork that provides an enormous amount of support with very little stiction and a number of adjustments....

What it is: Shimano 4-piston 'trail' brakes, combining the power of a Saint caliper with the modulation of XT levers, providing greater...

What it is: A 35mm stanchion, all-mountain/enduro fork with decent adjustments, plenty of support, and a stiff chassis that suffers from...

What it is: A large, high volume 2.5in tire that provides great volume and excellent cornering grip, but with somewhat squirmy behavior...

What it is: A composite flat pedal with 10 pins on either side, great grip and shape, all at a fairly attractive price point. Thoughts: I...

Summary: One of the classic Pisgah rides, this is a great pathway to the more challenging trails in Pisgah. When ridden correctly,...

Summary: A seasonal (Oct15-Apr15 ONLY) 'front country' Pisgah trails that offers a great combination of technical climbing, fast...

Summary: A mainly smooth gravel trail that runs high along the Davidson River, switching between singletrack and doubletrack, and...

Summary: A great introduction to riding in Pisgah, Cove is one of the longest "beginner" trails in Pisgah. The trail is mostly a mix of...

What it is: The Auron is a 34mm (35mm for Boost versions) stanchion single crown fork made by SR Suntour. The fork provides a number of...

Summary: A fairly steady, 4 1/2 mile climb out of the fish hatchery with a small waterfall, several campsites, and a few interesting...