Mountain Bike

Pivot Phoenix 29 finally lands with big wheels and compact frame design

It’s finally official. Pivot has a Phoenix DH bike with 29″ wheels. Of course, you already knew that it was coming if you’ve paid attention…

Written by Zach Overholt September 05, 2019

Stan’s Flow & Baron CB7 engineered with lighter carbon, smarter asymmetric tubeless rims

Stan’s No Tubes has an all-new lighter generation of Flow & Baron carbon rims that take a completely re-engineered look at how to optimize a…

Written by Cory Benson September 05, 2019

Rotor 1×13 hydraulic mountain bike group is here, plus InSpider power meter debut

First shown last Sea Otter, the Rotor 1×13 hydraulic shifting mountain bike group is finally in production and shipping soon. Not interested in switching away…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 04, 2019

Wild CeramicSpeed DRIVEN mountain bike drivetrain unveiled, plus shiftable prototypes & more!

Last year, CeramicSpeed blew a few minds with their shaft-driven drivetrain concept on a road bike. Then they made it shift. Now, they’re addressing many…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 04, 2019

TRP DH7 drivetrain debuts with Gwin-approved lock-down lever, ratchet clutch & more!

If you’re looking for an alternative to SRAM and Shimano the new TRP DH7 shifter and derailleur combo might give you reason to consider something…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 04, 2019

Trust Shout fork adds long travel trailing multi-link suspension to trail & enduro bikes

After catching everyone’s eyes with their first linkage-driven fork called the Message, Trust Performance has just added a longer travel model called the Shout. Aimed…

Written by Steve Fisher September 04, 2019

Cane Creek Hellbender bottom bracket isn’t afraid of water w/ solid polymer Neo bearing

Cane Creek knows their way around a bearing. The company has been elevating the headset from the very first days of the threadless headset. Yet,…

Written by Zach Overholt September 04, 2019

Fox Live goes electric (bike) w/ E-Live Valve for Bosch Performance Line CX e-bikes

What’s better than an electronically controlled smart suspension? One that doesn’t need its own battery. That’s what the new Fox E-Live Valve will provide when…

Written by Zach Overholt September 04, 2019

Devinci charges up e-MTB line with new 130, 150, & 170mm travel EP, DC, & AC e-bikes

Prefer human power only? Then you’ll want to go straight to the story on the new Devinci Django. Don’t mind a bit of assist now…

Written by Zach Overholt September 03, 2019

Devinci Django evolves into modern SuperBoost trail bike w/ new geo & features

The last time we heard from Devinci about the Django, it was just getting its first pair of 29″ wheels. Clearly, much has changed in…

Written by Zach Overholt September 03, 2019

ARC8 borrows (and lends) big brand design talent for new DTC carbon road, mountain bikes

ARC8’s startup story is a bit unique, though not entirely unheard of among small brands who got their start sourcing open mold products to create…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 03, 2019

Review: Rolling big rides on the Santa Cruz Blur TR XC / Trail bike

When it comes to mountain biking in 2019, the weather has not been kind. My time on the Santa Cruz Blur TR started with a…

Written by Zach Overholt September 02, 2019

2020 Marin Rift Zone goes long, new Bobcat, Wildcat MTB hardtails, gravel & more!

Marin delivers a number of new mountain bikes, gravel & mixed-surface bikes, and e-bikes in their 2020 line-up. While the enduro Mount Vision we rode…

Written by Cory Benson September 02, 2019

Onza Porcupine trail tire, back in all its retro white & tanwall mountain bike glory

More than 30 years ago, pointy Onza Porcupines were all the rage, offering some of the best grip of the day and the flashy combo…

Written by Cory Benson September 02, 2019

Granite Design STASH Multi Tool stores in your steerer without tapping or special stems

There are a lot of different ways to carry a multi-tool, but being able to jump on your bike and not have to worry about…

Written by Zach Overholt August 30, 2019

Nickel plated WTC chainrings are a perfect match for Cane Creek eeWings cranks, XTR

What’s the ultimate set of cranks without the ultimate chainring? To answer that question, Wolf Tooth Components has teamed up with Cane Creek to create…

Written by Zach Overholt August 30, 2019

Friday Shredit: World Champ Kate Courtney shows off the tech skills you’re missing

Get back to basics and hone your technical skills with Kate Courtney. The best XC mountain bikers in the world are all at Mont-Sainte-Anne right…

Written by Cory Benson August 30, 2019

2020 NS Synonym carbon mountain bike switches up RC cross-country to TR trail

The biggest move for NS Bikes in the coming year leans towards lighter, shorter travel with the all-new carbon Synonym cross-country & trail bike. A…

Written by Cory Benson August 30, 2019

One-Ride Review: The 2020 Knolly Warden tames rough terrain with excellent traction

Knolly Bikes was showing off their new 2020 Wardens and Warden LT’s at Crankworx Whistler, and luckily they brought a few bikes along for demo…

Written by Steve Fisher August 29, 2019

Eurobike teases next week with Fizik, FiveTen, e-rickshaw reveals & much more!

With the world’s largest cycling tradeshow set to pop off next week, Eurobike organizers teased us today of what’s to come. With a number of…

Written by Cory Benson August 29, 2019

FSA cockpit integration expands on & off-road, plus more KFX for mountain bikes

Sleek internal cable routing looks here to stay, with everything from aero road bikes to XC mountain bikes trying to tuck shift wires & brake…

Written by Cory Benson August 29, 2019

Review: Trust Performance’s The Message trailing link suspension fork

Trust Performance’s The Message suspension fork came outta left field, launching a new way of thinking about mountain bike forks. More specifically, a new way…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 28, 2019

Just In: DMR Versa 2-sided pedals – Grind up clipped in, Bomb down on platforms

DMR’s new Versa is a hybrid platform pedal for mountain bikers on the fence between the pedaling efficiency of clipless and the freedom of platforms.…

Written by Cory Benson August 28, 2019

Specialized S-Works Power Mirror saddle replaces foam with Project Black 3D printing

The latest Specialized Project Black project has taken foam padding out of an S-Works Power saddle to create a 3D printed structure that is both…

Written by Cory Benson August 27, 2019

Pivot LES sheds more grams with new LES SL XC race hardtail frame

In the world of XC racing, sometimes less is still more. A hardtail frame is still often the tool of choice thanks to their instant…

Written by Zach Overholt August 27, 2019

Review: Discovering new gravel roads & trails in my backyard with Komoot

Seeking a break in my routine, I turned to Komoot to see if I could find some new gravel roads & trails close to home…

Written by Cory Benson August 23, 2019

Friday Roundup: Women’s VT camp, 8bar Berlin jobs, win Silca bar wrap & more!

Ride TR Women’s Weekend East in VT Sept 14-15 – Transition Bikes has just opened registration for their Women’s Weekend in East Burke, VT this…

Written by Cory Benson August 23, 2019

Crankworx 2019: Norco’s 2020 Fluid FS youth bikes & the new chromoly Torrent hardtail

If you’ve got young ones entering the MTB scene, Norco is definitely a brand to keep an eye on. Their line of Fluid youth bikes…

Written by Steve Fisher August 23, 2019

Crankworx 2019: Amazing paint & new MTB components from Race Face, e*13, & Maxxis

Cruising around Crankworx you’re bound to find new components on display, but one thing I always look forward to is the custom painted bikes! In…

Written by Steve Fisher August 23, 2019

Bontrager X-X-X mountain bike shoes bring peak opulence + new LTD colors!

Bontrager announced new top-end MTB kicks, the X-X-X Mountain Bike Shoe. Using their stiffest OCLV carbon soles with inForm Pro ergonomic lasts, they’re designed for…

Written by Greg Kopecky August 22, 2019