Mountain Bike

Vittoria Reaxcion XC Race Wheelsets get new DT Swiss hub & wider carbon & alloy rims

The Vittoria Reaxcion XC Wheelset gets a complete overhaul for 2020 with a new 28 mm internal width rim profile and an all-new DT Swiss…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 23, 2020

NICA x Blackburn x Bikepacking Roots team up to teach bikepacking w/ traveling gear library

Bikepacking is amazing. But it can also be intimidating as a first-timer tries to figure out all the necessary gear and planning for their first…

Written by Zach Overholt June 22, 2020

ION Protection’s new low-profile Scrub Amp body armor shorts & tops disappear as you ride

ION bike products’ new Scrub Amp body armor promises to deliver the protection you need for enduro, freeride & other aggressive all-mountain riding, without the…

Written by Cory Benson June 22, 2020

Commencal’s 2021 META AM 29 goes steep and slack in all the right places

Trailing the launch of Commencal’s new META TR 29 is it’s burly all-mountain brother; the 2021 META AM 29. Sticking with the 160 mm platform,…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 22, 2020

Revel Ranger patrols the race course or the backcountry w/ short travel CBF suspension, 29″ wheels

Revel Bikes have only just celebrated their one year anniversary, but they’re quickly proving to be an exciting company to watch. Initially launching with two…

Written by Zach Overholt June 22, 2020

The Path // Part 2: How to train like a pro for the Enduro World Series

Welcome back to The Path; the story of Jessie-May Morgan’s journey from Weekend Warrior to EWS Athlete, covering qualification, enduro training, race prep and more!…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 19, 2020

Urge BP Deltar helmet provides full face coverage without fully emptying your wallet

Getting ready to hit full send? In that case, you should probably be wearing a full face helmet. And if you’re looking for a new…

Written by Zach Overholt June 19, 2020

2020 SolarisMAX is Cotic’s downcountry hardtail for enduro & bikepacking w/wagon wheels

Cotic have updated their SolarisMAX hardtail for 2020 with a steeper seat tube and no fewer than eight bottle bosses on the downtube! The new…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 19, 2020

Commencal improve sizing for 2021 META HT AM lowering profile, plus Rudeau shreddit

Commencal reckon the META HT AM is the most versatile bike in their entire range. This all-mountain hardtail mountain bike is back for 2021 with…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 18, 2020

Bontrager releases all new carbon Line 30 Pro & Elite MTB wheelsets

Today, Bontrager unveiled all-new versions of its popular Line Pro 30 and Line Elite 30 carbon mountain bike wheels. What has Bontrager really excited is…

Written by Jordan Villella June 18, 2020

Wolf Tooth renames narrow-wide chainrings Dropstop A, B & ST based on compatibility

Times were simpler when 1x narrow-wide chainrings first appeared. Both literally and figuratively. In terms of chainrings, it was pretty much one tooth profile fits…

Written by Zach Overholt June 18, 2020

MRP “Ready to Shred” package factory tunes your MTB suspension fork for you

Not sure what to do with all those knobs and dials on a modern suspension fork? Or just want something that’s custom tuned for you,…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 17, 2020

Must watch: Santa Cruz gets creative with their surroundings for 5010 launch video

Did you catch the launch of the new Santa Cruz 5010 and Juliana Furtado yesterday? If so, then you’ve probably already seen the launch video…

Written by Zach Overholt June 17, 2020

Trailer: Accomplice Mountain Bike Film by TGR will premiere at Drive-In sites across US

Teton Gravity Research’s Accomplice mountain bike film is set to premiere at the Denver Mart Drive-In on July 8th 2020. Before then, TGR plan to…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 17, 2020

REI pre-order gives sneak peak at upcoming Smith Mainline MIPS Full Face Helmet

The Rocky Mountain Race Face Enduro Team has been spotted rocking Smith Optic’s first ever full face helmet. Jesse Melamed’s Instagram gives us a sneak…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 16, 2020

Ride Concepts Vice combines classic skate shoe styling, D3O protection w/ Kyle Strait Signature Edition

Since their launch just a few years ago, Ride Concepts introduced a number of new shoes from post ride slides to burly shoes for downhill.…

Written by Zach Overholt June 16, 2020

Santa Cruz updates the 5010 with Lower-Link VPP and size specific chainstay lengths

One of the best aspects of a mountain bike is its versatility. While many modern MTBs are optimized for one purpose, bikes like Santa Cruz’s…

Written by Steve Fisher June 16, 2020

Juliana’s fun-loving Furtado trail bike gets a linkage and geometry update for 2020

If you’re the type of rider who prefers to have one well rounded MTB instead of a whole fleet of different bikes, a mid-travel 27.5”…

Written by Steve Fisher June 16, 2020

Hayes adds XC Collection w/ Manitou R7 Pro fork, Mara shock, SUNRingle Duroc 30 Pro wheels, more

After starting with the Enduro Collection, Hayes is introducing their next family of components – for XC. Combining the newest parts from most of the…

Written by Zach Overholt June 16, 2020

Revel Bikes mixes up some Tang & a bit of red dirt for new Rail & Rascal paint jobs

One of the benefits of being a smaller bike brand that doesn’t rely on model years? Essentially, you can offer new frame colors as often…

Written by Zach Overholt June 15, 2020

Kindernay XIV rolls out 543% range with first thru-axle internal gear hub

We got a sneak peek at the Norwegian Kindernay internal gear hub a few years back with its unique modular SWAP hub shell & hydraulic…

Written by Cory Benson June 15, 2020

Review: The Knolly Warden LT eats up the rough stuff without losing its balance

With 168/170mm of travel, 27.5” wheels and aggressive frame geometry, Knolly’s Warden LT is a full-on enduro machine. This bike is oh-so comfortable and capable…

Written by Steve Fisher June 15, 2020

2021 Commencal META TR 29 set loose w/long & slack geometry, plus longer travel

So what’s new about the 2021 Commencal META TR 29? Lots! Commencal have rebuilt their 29er trail bike with a modern geometry that clearly wants…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 15, 2020

Vittoria Mazza all-terrain enduro tire is truckin’ w/deep, aggressive tread pattern and burly edges

Two years after development began, Vittoria’s new enduro tire has rolled into town. Word on the street is this tire could be the “minion killer”.…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 15, 2020

Mega Deals! Father’s Day sales from DJI, Mission Workshop, PoCampo, Jaybird & more!

Looking for the best Father’s Day Sales and cycling deals for your pop? We’ve rounded up some killer tech, kit and gear sure to please,…

Written by Kristi Benedict June 13, 2020

City bike? Gravel Bike? MTB? The Hudski Doggler combines modern standards & unique style

Looking for a bike that can do it all? Well, depending on your definition of “do it all”, the upcoming Hudski Doggler just might be…

Written by Zach Overholt June 12, 2020

Friday Roundup: Ride out the Storm, win lightest DT wheels, prep Snow Summit to ride, light ZiZZO folder & more!

Ride it out of the Eye of The Storm – Vancouver filmmaker & rider Tristan Deggan, together with Jay Boysen and Ride NF set out…

Written by Cory Benson June 12, 2020

Go behind the scenes as Danny MacAskill controls the weather with an app on his phone

Last fall in Control Your Climate, Danny MacAskill took the weather into his own hands with a mobile app that let him tweak trail conditions…

Written by Cory Benson June 12, 2020

Intend machines new Hover Shock air shock, 180mm upside-down Edge New Age enduro fork

German mountain bike component & suspension maker Intend has crafted an all-new air rear Hover shock that acts like a coil, and a revamped, upside-down…

Written by Cory Benson June 11, 2020