Mountain Bike

Dainese D-Air DH Airbag Prototype Protects MTB Racers on the World Cup

Dainese D-Air Bike is an all-new mountain bike airbag, already protecting DH racers. Built on tech already required in MotoGP, this Dainese DH airbag prototype…

Written by Cory Benson July 11, 2024

Trek Gen 4 Top Fuel is Faster and More Nimble With DownCountry Adjustability

The Trek Top Fuel has seen a fair amount of change over the past few years. It’s morphed from a race-only cross-country steed, to a…

Written by Jordan Villella July 11, 2024

Wolf Tooth Components Resolve rev2 Is New ‘World’s Longest Dropper Post’, Adds 34.9mm Size

Even if you don’t need the bigger sizes, the Rev2 dropper post has updates for all – and they’re backwards compatible.

Written by Zach Overholt July 11, 2024

Kona Process 153 Reboots, Plus All-New Process 134

Kona refines their process to deliver two trail bikes ready to shred anything, with affordable alloy and dreamy carbon options.

Written by Tyler Benedict July 11, 2024

Bosch adds Auto-Shifting w/ New TRP Electronic Derailleur

It’ll also manage your range anxiety with AI.

Written by Tyler Benedict July 10, 2024

Schwalbe Rick XC is that new In-Between Race Tire

Schwalbe splits the difference between two of their fastest MTB tires and creates their first 2.4″ XC tire for racers.

Written by Tyler Benedict July 09, 2024

Manitou Unveils Lighter XC Fork & Shock, Plus Retro Mattoc

Manitou’s new XC suspension sheds weight, upgrades internals, and continues to be easily user serviced and tuned. Plus, they’ve got a clever modular remote switch…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 08, 2024

WTB Adds Wider Gravel Tires, New Macro XC Race Tire & Vulpine S, Plus Casing Updates

Want bigger gravel tires? A light weight XC race MTB tire? WTB has you covered with new sizes, new models, and updated casings!

Written by Zach Overholt July 03, 2024

Roval Teams Up with Industry Nine on New Traverse i9 1/1 Wheels

The new Roval Traverse wheelsets claim to reduce pinch flats and even ‘ankle’ to improve traction. Plus, they have i9 1/1 hubs at the center!

Written by Ron Frazelle July 02, 2024

Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Redefines Trail Bike Capability w/ Genie Rear Shocks & Adjustable Geo

The Stumpjumper 15 is an impressive bike, but it’s also notable for what it lacks. Is this the start of the end for mechanical MTB…

Written by Steve Fisher July 02, 2024

Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Pro Review: A Genie in an Air Spring and Adjustable Versatility

From Cowichan Bay to Pemberton, here are Steve’s thoughts on the all-new Stumpjumper 15!

Written by Steve Fisher July 02, 2024

SRAM Adds a More Affordable Eagle Transmission Group – for OE only, Plus new Brakes!

SRAM Transmission equipped bikes are about to enter a new price point thanks to the new S-1000 group. Plus, the new XS-1270 cassette brings a…

Written by Ron Frazelle July 02, 2024

Goodyear Wrangler Jumps from Jeeps to Enduro Bikes with New MTB & eMTB Tires

Goodyear brings iconic Wrangler off-road tire to mountain bikes with all-new front- & rear-specific treads for dry and rocky trail riding…

Written by Cory Benson July 02, 2024

Shimano Gives Us S-PHYRE Tech on New Budget Road Shoes, Plus SPD Winter Shoes

Shimano trickles down S-PHYRE Tech to new budget RC302 and RE302W road shoes

Written by Ron Frazelle July 02, 2024

KNOG Rebrands, Drops Two New Blinder X MTB-Specific Trail Lights

KNOG considers themselves as UnKonventional, and they have two new MTB lights to light up their next chapter.

Written by Ron Frazelle July 01, 2024

Starling Cycles Launches the Mini Murmur a Steel Full Suspension XC/Trail Bike

Meet Starling Cycles Mini Murmur – a do everything steel 120mm full suspension shredster.

Written by Ron Frazelle June 28, 2024

Shimano EP801 “Race Tune” Now Available as a Firmware Update

Shimano unleashes more power, more quickly for e-MTB racers, giving you faster acceleration and more customization options.

Written by Tyler Benedict June 27, 2024

OneUp MTB Hubs Debut w/ Colorful, Affordable Design

OneUp Components gets into hubs with an impressively affordable, light, and well-made option that comes in 7 colors.

Written by Tyler Benedict June 26, 2024

Magura Pulls Out the Stops, Releases New Gustav Pro and Easy Tube Technology

The Magura Gustav is back with an easy button for brake hose attachment!

Written by Ron Frazelle June 26, 2024

Knolly Goes Big and Slack With the New Warden 170 MX

The Knolly Warden gets its own Gen 6 update just in time for your next freeride mission.

Written by Steve Fisher June 26, 2024

The Aventon Ramblas makes e-MTB more accessible than ever, with room to grow

Curious about some of the design decisions Aventon made for the Ramblas? The brand weighs in…

Lighten Your Rotation with New Hollow Titanium Road, Gravel, and XC Cranks from 5DEV

5DEV’s newest titanium cranks lose the holes and loosen your wallet.

Written by Ron Frazelle June 21, 2024

absoluteBLACK GRAPHENpads Get Less Expensive, Add New MTB Compatibility

GRAPHENpads are now a bit cheaper, and fit more bikes.

Written by Zach Overholt June 21, 2024

DT Swiss 1200 Molds Lighter, Tougher Carbon Mountain Bike Wheels, from XC to EN – First Rides

DT Swiss unveils all-new lightweight 1200-series carbon MTB wheels built on new manufacturing tech to make them lighter & tougher, from XC to Enduro, even…

Written by Cory Benson June 20, 2024