Kona Announces Updated Versions of Its Budget-Friendly Hardtails Kona is keeping it real with updated versions of three of its most accessible hardtail mountain bike models. Written by Jeremy Benson February 19, 2026
DYEDBRO Adds SHUSH Noise Silencing and Protection Products to Its Growing Lineup Silence the noise and protect your bike with DYEDBRO’s new SHUSH stick-on chainstay and downtube protectors. Written by Jeremy Benson February 19, 2026
Starling Cycles Goes Big Mullet with the 32”/29” Big Bird Full Suspension Build Thanks to Starling Cycles, Big Bird has a mullet. Written by Travis Reill February 19, 2026
Renthal Joins the Clip Pedal Party with SPD-Compatible DH and Trail Models Renthal’s got two new SPD-compatible clip pedals, one for trail and a DH model with a uniquely massive platform Written by Jeremy Benson February 18, 2026
Nobl’s Signature Series Wheels are 30% Less Torsionally Stiff – On Purpose Nobl flips the script on modern carbon wheels, saying strength and performance come from compliance rather than “stiffness” Written by Travis Reill February 18, 2026
First Look and First Rides: Norco Sight VLT TQ is a Mid-Power All-Mountain Ripper Norco wants you to be the pilot, not the passenger, with its new TQ-equipped mid-power, lightweight Sight VLT all-mountain eMTB. Written by Jeremy Benson February 18, 2026
The Ibis Ripley SL is the USA-Made Lightweight Trail Bike You’ve Been Waiting For The new Ripley SL slots in between the Exie and the Ripley V5 in the Ibis lineup, and it’s made the in brand’s solar powered… Written by Jeremy Benson February 17, 2026
State Bikes’ New 4130 Trail Hardtail Upgrades to Shimano & Keeps Old Price Upgrades while keeping the same price? That almost never happens anymore… Written by Ron Frazelle February 17, 2026
Industry Nine’s Updated S-Series Aluminum Rims Feature Hollow Bead Wall Technology Industry Nine adds Hollow Bead Wall Technology to its Affordable S-Series rims for added strength and pinch flat resistance. Written by Jeremy Benson February 12, 2026
Esker Releases Limited Run of Long Wheel Base Fat Bikes, Plus Crazy Deals & Titanium Changes The Esker Hayduke still LVS, now as a stretched out fat bike! Written by Travis Reill February 12, 2026
Wheels Manufacturing Adds Colorful Shimano Direct Mount Options to Its Growing Chainring Lineup Wheels Manufacturing expands its chainring offerings with new Shimano Direct-Mount options in a range of colors. Written by Jeremy Benson February 11, 2026
Vee Tire Co. Launches RAD-Core Radial Casings for Three of Its Gravity-Oriented Tires Vee Tire Co. is next to market with radial tires with its new RAD-Core casings on three of its beefier tires. Written by Jeremy Benson February 11, 2026
ActoFive Signature X SL Cranks Machine Away Grams, Add More Colors & New Spindles There’s new lightweight ActoFive Signature X SL cranksets shed 50g with more extensive German CNC-machining! Written by Cory Benson February 11, 2026
Rimpact Announces Updated Version of Its Tuned Mass Damper, the TMD V2 Rimpact originally made a name for itself with its namesake tire inserts, but its product range has grown to include several items catering mostly toward… Written by Jeremy Benson February 09, 2026
Vassago is Taking Orders For Its Maximus Ti 32er Hardtail You can order Vassago’s Maximus Ti 32er mountain bike, with frames and complete bikes available soon. Written by Jeremy Benson February 06, 2026
REEB Celebrates 15 years with Limited American-Made Re:Dikyelous Hardtail REEB Cycles has a hardtail back in the lineup, but for a limited time! Written by Ron Frazelle February 05, 2026
OneUp Components Expands its Lineup With New Goldstone Signature Grip Jackson Goldstone is the World Cup DH Champ, and now the rest of us mortals can ride with his OneUp Components signature grips. Written by Jeremy Benson February 04, 2026
Allied Cycle Works Enters the Trail Bike Market with All-New FITZ Allied Cycles wonders what happened to the lightweight trail bike, so they’re bringing it back with the all-new FITZ. Written by Jeremy Benson February 04, 2026
Pulp Friction, Space-X, Pewter Pan, Agusta: Revel Bikes Get a New Look for 2026 Some great new colors, and even better names for the next generation of Revel Bikes Written by Travis Reill February 03, 2026
First Look and First Rides: Pivot’s Updated Shuttle LT eMTB is a Full Power Trail Smasher Pivot updates its long-travel, full power eMTB with more battery, Fox Podium forks, and lots of adjustments, including “Slacky McSteepTube” Written by Jeremy Benson February 03, 2026
BikeYoke Divine 2.0 Dropper Goes Big with 213mm Travel, 34.9 Options & Lower Prices The new BikeYoke Divine 2.0 dropper post is bigger and better than the original, but it’s now significantly more affordable… Written by Cory Benson February 02, 2026
Southern Oregon has a New Mountain Bike Destination: Say Hello to Grants Pass Step aside Ashland; Grants Pass boasts a new trail system which could cement the city as Southern Oregon’s newest riding destination Written by Travis Reill January 29, 2026
Sklar Bike’s New Standalone Steel Forks are Perfect for Gravel Bikes & ATB You no longer have to buy a frameset to get your hands on a fork from Sklar Bikes! Written by Ron Frazelle January 28, 2026
New Orbea Rallon RS eMTB Connects Remote, Motor, Derailleur, Dropper & Suspension to One Battery & One ‘Brain’ Big travel, lightweight and light power, with fully integrated systems and controls, Orbea goes its own way with the new Rallon RS eMTB. Written by Jeremy Benson January 27, 2026
Unique Czech Carbon High-Pivot CDuro Shremeeq Enduro Bike is Ready For You The all-new C/Duro Shremeeq is a made-to-order high-pivot carbon enduro bike, 100% made in the Czech Republic and World Cup-proven… Written by Cory Benson January 27, 2026
Forbidden Bike Co. Introduces Titanium Hardtails for MTB & ATB – Both with Flat Bars Forbidden Bike Co. extends their lineup with two new titanium hardtails – one for the trails and one for adventure rides. Written by Steve Fisher January 26, 2026
Atherton Bikes Announces its First eMTB, the Avinox-Equipped S.170E Atherton Bikes’ first eMTB is a 170mm enduro slayer built around the powerful Avinox drive system. Written by Jeremy Benson January 23, 2026
Interview: Dicky Dives into the Deep End of 32″ Bikes with Custom Titanium Vassago SS What’s a 57-year-old, 5’6″ single speed racer to do if they want to try out 32″ wheels? Get Vassago to build them a custom titanium… Written by Jordan Villella January 23, 2026
Rimpact Components Slashes Chain Damper’s Price While Adding Two Tuning Options Rimpact has reduced the price of their Chain Damper and now includes two sets of springs, allowing riders out-of-the-box tuning options. Written by Steve Fisher January 22, 2026
Hands On: 32″ Maxxis Aspen Tires are Available Now, and Lighter than You’d Think The first Maxxis 32″ MTB tire is now available for sale. We have the actual weights inside, even though we don’t have wheels to put… Written by Zach Overholt January 21, 2026
