Mountain Bike

New Fox Transfer Neo Dropper Post Claims Fastest Wireless Connectivity in Cycling

Fox enters the matrix of wireless dropper posts with the new Transfer Neo.

Written by Zach Overholt August 20, 2024

Santa Cruz Tweaks 5th-gen Bronson All-Mountain Bike with a Lower, Better VPP

The new 5th gen Santa Cruz Bronson reshapes popular all-mountain bike with even better VPP and evolved MX geometry!

Written by Cory Benson August 20, 2024

Patent Patrol: Fox Wireless Dropper’s Infinite & Stepped Travel to get Voice & Auto GPS Drop

Recent Fox wireless dropper seatpost patents hint at a future of more connected mountain biking, with automatic saddle drops on the horizon…

Written by Cory Benson August 15, 2024

Pademelon Brings Back the Steering Damper with Adjustable & Position-Specific Support

Pademelon brings hydraulic steering dampers back to life, but this time with smarter adjustable damping that knows when you’re turning!

Written by Cory Benson August 13, 2024

Review: Schwalbe Albert Gravity & Trail Radial MTB Tires Simply Grip More

Review: Schwalbe Albert Radial MTB tires grip more! Last week you got tech details, now let’s talk how these revolutionary tires really ride!

Written by Cory Benson August 13, 2024

Forge+Bond 25 MTN Bar Puts Vibration-Damping Plastic FusionFiber in Your Hands

New vibration-damping carbon Forge+Bond 25 MTN handlebar uses thermoplastic FusionFiber composite to improve MTB comfort and control…

Written by Cory Benson August 12, 2024

First Look: Trickstuff Maxima MTB Brakes Now Available in Black, and Now Actually Available!

Trickstuff’s maximum stopping power Maxima mountain bike brakes now come in all-black, and they are actually available to buy now…

Written by Cory Benson August 12, 2024

Ari’s Superior Peak Downhill Bike Offers Adjustable Geometry And A Lively Ride

Ari Bikes’ Superior Peak is their new DH race machine, offering plenty of adjustability and 29″ or MX wheel compatibility.

Written by Steve Fisher August 12, 2024

Wolf Tooth GnarWolf V2 Chain Guides Add Colors, Drop Price

Wolf Tooth’s highly adjustable, shim-free chain guides get a slight update with new colors and a lower price, and they’ll fit almost any bike.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 10, 2024

Tumbleweed Bikes Announces the Sunliner Flat Bar Mountain Touring Bike

Tumbleweed Bicycles adds a flat bar mountain tourer to their purpose-built line of bikepacking bikes.

Written by Ron Frazelle August 09, 2024

DT Swiss Honors 30 Years with Retro Limited Edition Modern Carbon Wheels & MTB Hubs

DT Swiss celebrates 30th anniversary in cycling with retro logos, silver spokes & polished hubs in limited edition carbon wheels & a MTB hubset.

Written by Cory Benson August 09, 2024

YT Jeffsy Uncaged 14 Ltd Gets Fist Bump of Friendship, Trail Bike & Action Figure Included

YT’s newest limited edition Uncaged 14 build decks out their latest Jeffsy carbon trail bike with a killer paint job, a drool-worthy build, the first…

Written by Cory Benson August 08, 2024

New Trek WaveCel MTB Helmets Get Cooler, Blaze Includes Removable Ear Covers

Can’t decide between a half shell and a 3/4 MTB helmet? The new Trek Blaze means you don’t have to choose…

Written by Zach Overholt August 08, 2024

Schwalbe Reinvents the Mountain Bike Tire in Unique Radial Casing with Extra Grip for Albert

By reorienting the fabric inside, Schwalbe created new Radial mountain bike tires that far outperform everything that came before…

Written by Cory Benson August 08, 2024

Chris King’s Hand-Built, Ready to Ride Wheelsets are in Stock and Ready to Rip

Don’t want to wait for a custom wheel build? The Chris King Ready to Ride wheels are built and available now.

Written by Ron Frazelle August 05, 2024

Marin Bikes Shakes it Up with the Return of the Quake DH/Freeride Bike

Marin releases the all-new Quake, their first full-send freeride, park, and DH bike in 14 years

Written by Ron Frazelle August 05, 2024

Shimano S-PHYRE XC903 MTB Shoes are More Comfortable Than Ever

If you can get past the price, the new Shimano XC903 mountain bike shoes offer far more comfort than you would expect.

Written by Zach Overholt August 05, 2024

Review: DT Swiss 240 DEG Hub Boosts Engagement with Oversized 90T Ratchet Ring

New DT Swiss 240 Ratchet DEG 90T 4° hub is the answer to faster freehub engagement without sacrificing strength and durability!

Written by Cory Benson August 01, 2024

RST Teases LTD Team Stitch Pro Enduro Fork, Electronic Control Prototype & AirTag Tracker

RST is bringing back their classic Team edition silver forks, but will you be able to get one? Plus, budget prototype electronic suspension is in…

Written by Cory Benson August 01, 2024

Innovative Lapierre Spicy CF Carbon Enduro Bike is Both High-Pivot & Low-Pivot, You Pick!

The all-new 2024 Lapierre Spicy CF is a carbon enduro transformer. This bike is both a high-pivot & a low-pivot – 2 mountain bikes in…

Written by Cory Benson July 31, 2024

Nordest Bardino v3.5 Brings UDH to Affordable Steel Enduro Hardtail

This updated affordable 2024 Nordest Bardino v3.5 steel enduro hardtail adds UDH universal derailleur hanger for SRAM T-type transmission compatibility. Pre-order now for 20% savings…

Written by Cory Benson July 30, 2024

Marin Alcatraz Dirtjump Bike Gets Much More Affordable w/ $500 Cheaper Pumptrack Build

A much more affordable Marin Alcatraz Dirtjump build could be the perfect mountain bike to dial-in skills on the pump track and progress on jump…

Written by Cory Benson July 30, 2024

2024 Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 70 Coil Review: For a Smoother Ride, Go For the Coil

The Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 70 Coil is excellent for smoothing out the trail – but it could use some quieter cables…

Written by Steve Fisher July 29, 2024

Shimano Trail Born Fund Will Donate $10 Million to Build New Trails!

Without trails there would be no mountain biking. The new Shimano Trail Born Fund will help trail builders continue their efforts around the globe.

Written by Zach Overholt July 29, 2024

Cascade Components Shows Pressurized Brake Adjuster Proto, Transmission Cage + Pulleys, More!

Cascade Components had a number of new parts and prototypes to show at Crankworx – including this interesting brake adjuster which adds 15psi to the brake…

Written by Steve Fisher July 29, 2024

Podcast #102 – Cannondale Factory Racing & Lefty Deep Dive

The podcast covers how the CFR team dials in their suspension for different course demands and rider styles and what it’s like servicing multiple Lefties…

Written by Jordan Villella July 26, 2024

Knolly’s 5th Generation Delirium is Frameset-Only, Built For Fun Gravity Rides

Knolly’s newest Delirium is built with gravity fun in mind – just don’t expect to order it as a complete bike.

Written by Steve Fisher July 26, 2024

Intense M1 Pinion Prototype Teases Gearbox DH Bike Future of Electronic & Auto Shifts

Spotted, tucked into a corner at Eurobike, was this slick aluminum Intense M1 Pinion DH prototype sporting a gearbox and their latest Smart.Shift electronic shifting.…

Written by Cory Benson July 25, 2024