Mountain Bike

GoPro’s 2012 Red Bull Rampage Edit

GoPro footage never feels as fast or as scary as the real thing. So you can only begin to imagine how terrifying a run from…

Written by Saris Mercanti December 04, 2012

2013 Enduro World Series Events Announced – Two Continents, Four Countries

The inaugural races of the new Enduro World Series have just been announces. The locations are limited to four countries and two continents, but will…

Written by Saris Mercanti December 04, 2012

Ritchey Adding Monolink Saddles, Plus Road Tubeless & 650B Mountain Bike Wheels

Ritchey showed off several new products at Taichung Bike Week, the traditionally industry-only show where OEM buyers see what’s coming two or three years down…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 04, 2012

First Look: DVO Jade Coil Shock

There’s a few big contenders in the big travel suspension market but none have mustered as much excitement in recent years as DVO. This relatively…

Written by Saris Mercanti December 03, 2012

Long-Term Review: Specialized’s sturdy, stiff, and light S-Works Evo shoes

When Specialized set us up with a pair of their then-new S-Works Evo shoes last fall, I was excited by the idea- but worried about…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 03, 2012

Sun-Ringle Black Flag Pro SL, Charger Pro SL Mountain Bike Wheels Roll Into Wild

The guys over at Hayes showed us the new SUNringlé Black Flag Pro SL and Charger Pro SL wheels this summer, where we learned that…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 01, 2012

Friday Shredits: Get Amped For Your Weekend

Thirty two isn’t exactly old, but it’s just old enough to have a wife or husband, kids, a mortgage, and a full time job.…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 30, 2012

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

The Haiti Ascent Mountain Bike Stage Race was developed to showcase and support Haiti’s burgeoning tourism industry. If you want a mountain biking adventure, this…

Written by Kristi Benedict November 30, 2012

Answer Mountain Bike Components, Gear Now Available Direct Online

Answer has redone their web portal and are now offering everything from their ProTaper handlebars, stems and pedals to gloves, stems and ride-wear online at…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 30, 2012

Wade Simmons and Thomas Vanderham ride “XC”

Rocky Mountain has been killing it lately with an amazing line of bikes, along with a host of creative and inspiring videos of their team…

Written by Zach Overholt November 30, 2012

Introducing the Project 1.2 single speed: Reasonably-priced carbon?

Catch up on all of our Project 1.2 posts here! While it’s been in the works for some time (and we leaked early photos on…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 29, 2012

Hammerhead are giving away TEN MILLION DOLLARS!*

*if they win tonight’s jackpot. Hey, why not? www.facebook.com/hammerheadbicycles

Written by Marc Basiliere November 28, 2012

Aaron Gwin Talks About Leogang World Champs Prototype Brake Failure and Shimano Explains

Aaron Gwin has absolutely dominated at the elite level of downhill mountain biking over the past two years, earning two overall titles, but has yet…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 28, 2012

Fall-Winter Essential review: Capo’s Roubaix knee warmers

Sixty degrees? Cover your knees. Sure, it rhymes, but there’s a lot to that old saw. Knees are among the hardest working of cyclists’ joints-…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 28, 2012

Orbea Occam 29’er Mountain Bike – Initial Test Report

I first had a look at the twenty nine inch version of Orbea’s Occam at their Basque Country press launch in August and, based on a…

Written by Douglas McDonald November 27, 2012

Darren Berrecloth and Red Bull Rampage Featured on The Today Show

Mainstream broadcast TV showcasing mountain biking? Awesome! Grab your popcorn and enjoy this five minute clip. The correspondent actually does a great job of explaining…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 26, 2012

Hacktastic! DIY Automatic Electronic Suspension Lockout w/ Stealth Remote Buttons!

After hearing nothing but positives from those that have ridden the LaPierre x Rockshox EI Shock collaboration and seeing the potential for battery powered suspension…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 26, 2012

Custom “Pink Love” Steel 29er Mountain Bike by Cyclo Bicycles

We’ve covered one of Cyclo Bicycles’ steel road bikes before, and now they’ve sent over pics of a custom 29er mountain bike build for us…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 23, 2012

Black Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Here are a few internet deals for Black Friday’s shopping frenzy. Always, we suggest you shop first with your local bike shop. 20% off Fyxation…

Written by Kristi Benedict November 23, 2012

Fall/Winter Essentials: Ibex’s El Fito ¾ knicker

With winter conditions settling in across the country, it’s time to highlight some go-to fall weather pieces. The first (and most anticipated) item is the…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 23, 2012

New Enduro World Racing Series Announced

On this Thanksgiving Day, we’re thankful for a new mountain bike racing series completely free of UCI meddling. The new series is launching in 2013 and will…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 22, 2012

Review: Uvex’s lightweight, customizable SGL 202 Race Vario photochromic sunglasses

Shortly after our first look at Uvex’s SGL 202 Vario sunglasses last summer, we head from the brand that changes were in the works for…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 21, 2012

Found: New Profile Elite Race Cranks

The brand new Profile Elite Cranks, which have been a long time in the making, finally hit shelves last month. The cranks are made in…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 21, 2012

Santa Cruz Releases Full Carbon V10c Downhill Mountain Bike, Just Like the Pros Ride

The Santa Cruz Syndicate team has been hittin’ the gravity circuit aboard full carbon fiber V10 downhill bikes for a while now, proving their World…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 20, 2012

Trans Savoie enduro: 6 days, 20 timed stages, 20,000M descending, 5,000M Ascending

Fancy nearly a week’s worth of descending some of the most beautiful mountains on earth? Yes? Well here’s your chance. Featuring a staggering amount of…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 19, 2012

Monday Fails: Get Amped For Work

It’s Monday and it’s back to the grind again….. At least for the next three days before Thanksgiving . So take a break, be thankful…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 19, 2012

If She Can Do It – Womens MTB Documentary Now Online

Trying to get your wife/girlfriend/best friend hooked on knobbies? Sit her down and watch this thirty minute movie about a group of women coming together,…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 19, 2012

Chain Luck Brings “Shadow Plus” Tech to Shimano 9 Speed Equipment

Sometimes you need to be the change you’d like too see in the world. MTB-News.De forum user, Beer Pregnancy (AKA Dennis), took the motivational cliche…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 16, 2012