Mountain Bike

DVO Topaz Prime & Jade X Prime Shocks Get More Air & Coil Adjustability for Easier Tuning

Get a closer look at updates & adjustability on new DVO Prime suspension on the Actofive P-Train Vojta Bláha races on the UCI Enduro World…

Written by Cory Benson June 11, 2024

The New Titanium Hardtail from Otso Cycles is a Hoot (Ti)

Otso’s latest bike is a departure for a few reasons… it’s also the first to be SRAM Transmission compatible!

Written by Zach Overholt June 11, 2024

The New, Aggressive Smokey Ti Broadens Esker Cycles Hardtail Lineup

Only you can prevent boring rides with a bike like the new Esker Smokey Ti!

Written by Ron Frazelle June 10, 2024

First Impressions: The New Haro Saguaro 1 is a Fun, Well Spec’d, Shreddy, Slack, 29er Hardtail

Ron gives his first impression of Haro Bikes’ new aggressive hardtail, the Saguaro 1.

Written by Ron Frazelle June 07, 2024

Wilde Bikes & Paul Components Create Wild Limited Edition Zebra Splatter Parts for Your Steed

Looking for something a little different than the typical Paul Components? This limited edition collaboration should do the trick.

Written by Ron Frazelle June 06, 2024

Ellsworth Roots is Back as Fast Gravel Bike, Along with New Business Model

Ellsworth is getting back to their Roots, literally. The new Roots gravel bike marks a new chapter for the brand.

Written by Zach Overholt June 05, 2024

Sour Cowboy Cookie & Double Choc: 2 Steel SRD Full-Suspension Bikes Made-in-Germany

Sour Racing Development unveils 2 all-new small batch steel & alloy full-suspension mountain bikes, made-in-Germany: downcountry SRD Cowboy Cookie & all-mountain SRD Double Choc…

Written by Cory Benson June 04, 2024

SRAM’s New AXS Pod Rocker Paddle Brings Back the Ergonomics Mountain Bikers Prefer!

A new SRAM AXS Pod Rocker fixes the limited ergonomics of their latest wireless shifter with a new rocker switch you can buy on its…

Written by Cory Benson June 03, 2024

MXC or Moots Cross-Country: All-New Light Titanium Hardtail Race Bike from Steamboat

The first new titanium Moots XC hardtail in a decade? The new MXC is ready to race, whether cross-country, marathon, or local singletrack loops!

Written by Cory Benson May 31, 2024

Turner Introduces Venn Titanium Bike Packing Rig, Gila Single Speed & More!

Turner is embracing 3D Printing to create modern mountain bikes and gravel machines!

Written by Zach Overholt May 31, 2024

Hudski Teases New Dualist Do-It-All Bike with Increased Tire Clearance

With more tire clearance, multiple axle positions, and a UDH, how would you build the Dualist?

Written by Zach Overholt May 31, 2024

2024 Lapierre Zesty CF Remakes All-Rounder Carbon All-Mountain Bike

Lapierre reshapes their carbon Zesty CF, giving the 2024 all-mountain bike an all-new dedicated frame with more travel, revamped geometry, and more…

Written by Cory Benson May 30, 2024

Esker Lorax Ti is Reborn as Go-Everywhere Drop-Bar Mountain Bike

Titanium, huge tire clearance, dropout options, and drop bars. There’s a lot to like with the new Lorax Ti.

Written by Zach Overholt May 30, 2024

MTB vs. Moto: What’s the Faster Way Down Red Bull Hardline Course?

Most of the time, if you asked whether a motocross bike would be faster than a mountain bike, the answer would be obvious. Especially when…

Written by Zach Overholt May 30, 2024

First E-Bike Ride. Expectation vs. Reality

E-bikes are supposed to be easy. This MTB ride almost killed me.

Written by Greg Lawrence May 29, 2024

DT Swiss Alloy F1900 DH MTB Wheels Promise Extra Affordable Gravity Durability

New affordable DT Swiss F1900 aluminum gravity mountain bike wheels prove smart design can beat lightweight in the bikepark and on the DH track…

Written by Cory Benson May 29, 2024

Update: Red Bull Hardline Canyon River Gap is Removed from Race Course

The Red Bull Hardline course builders have managed to scare just about everyone with their insane new feature.

Written by Zach Overholt May 29, 2024

Öhlins Prototype Electronic XC Suspension Raced on the MTB World Cup: Uncovered!

Öhlins already has fresh new prototypes evolving their latest XC fork & shock, with BMC’s Titouan Carod racing electronically-controlled suspension on the World Cup…

Written by Cory Benson May 29, 2024

The New Industry Nine Hydra Grade 300 v2, Their Strongest Wheelset Yet

Industry Nine releases the Hydra 300 v2 wheelset, their strongest alloy wheelset to date.

Written by Ron Frazelle May 28, 2024

Pro Bike Check: Superior XF 9.9 Team XC Marathon Race Bike of Jaroslav Kulhavý

Czech cross-country mountain bike racer Jaroslav Kulhavý lines up for the Nové Město marathon on a new Superior XF 9.9 Team XC bike…

Written by Cory Benson May 26, 2024

Update on BH’s Prototype Cross-Country Race Bike, Under Cover on the XC World Cup

Let’s catch up with the carbon prototype BH XC bike set to replace the Lynx Race. It’s being raced now on the World Cup, but…

Written by Cory Benson May 25, 2024

Hunt Sustain: Affordable Carbon & Alloy Wheels Made in Europe, More Sustainably

New Hunt Sustain wheelsets rethink how to craft modern recycled carbon & alloy wheels with less harmful finishes, while remaining affordable…

Written by Cory Benson May 24, 2024

Next-Gen Canyon Sender CFR Prototype DH Bike Gets High-Pivot, Adds KIS Stabilizer

Is Tahnee Seagrave’s high-pivot prototype carbon DH race bike the next-gen Canyon Sender CFR, with built-in KIS steering stabilizer?

Written by Cory Benson May 23, 2024

Pro Bike: Vali Höll World Champ YT Tues & DH RockShox BlackBoxxer Flight Attendant Fork

DH World Champ Vali Höll races a new TY Tues downhill bike, fitted with rainbow-striped electronic prototype RockShox BlackBoxxer fork & Vivid Coil shock!

Written by Cory Benson May 22, 2024

Ronan Dunne Races Extra-Long Mondraker Summum Prototype to DH World Cup Win

This extra-long, super adjustable alloy prototype Mondraker Summum downhill bike just dropped in, with Ronan Dunne racing it to his 1st DH World Cup win!

Written by Cory Benson May 22, 2024

First Look: Shimano’s Lace-Up New Enduro/DH Shoe, the SH-GE700

Shimano’s GE700 & GE900 are geared towards enduro, but they’re much more versatile than you’d expect.

Written by Ron Frazelle May 22, 2024

Roval Control SL Team XC Race Wheels Dip Under 1,200g

The new Royal Control SL Team wheels get carbon spokes, a surprisingly minimalist hub, and are still tough as nails so their racers won’t break…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 21, 2024

Courdurier Wins Bielsko-Biala on Prototype Lapierre Carbon Spicy CF Enduro Bike

Unlabeled carbon prototype Lapierre Spicy enduro bike raced by Frenchwoman Isabeau Courdurier to win the inaugural Bielsko-Biała World Cup…

Written by Cory Benson May 21, 2024

RockShox Prototype Vivid Coil & Air Flight Attendant Enduro Shocks Hit the World Cup

RockShox Flight Attendant suspension hits big enduro stage with prototype sneak peek of all-new Vivid Coil shock, automated Vivid Air & Super Deluxe Coil shocks…

Written by Cory Benson May 20, 2024