There’s no doubt that Specialized know how to build great bikes – but the story of the Morgan Hill brand actually started with tires. Long before the first Stumpjumper hit the market in 1981, ...

It's still an expensive bike, typically $7,500, though it's currently on sale for nearly $2,000 less. Part of the price tag is simply due to mountain bikes being more expensive.

The Specialized Recon 1.0 ($120) is a great shoe for mountain biking ... You’ll need to buy sealant for sure (about $16 for 8 oz, enough for two mountain bike tires).

Specialized is showing off their newest electric mountain bike, the Turbo Levo. This year it has an updated motor and reworked battery for greater range.

For all of these rides, I use the same bike: the Specialized Diverge ($1,200 and up). Fast on pavement and smooth on gravel, the third iteration of the Diverge fits all of my needs.