Mountain Bike

Get shifty & angle your accessories w/ B-RAD Bottle Shift from Wolf Tooth Components

Wolf Tooth Components announced the B-RAD Bottle Shift, the latest addition to their B-RAD system. It carries a bottle cage and frame pump, but shifts…

Written by Greg Kopecky January 07, 2020

2020 Guerrilla Gravity updates, adjusts affordable US-made carbon mountain bikes

Colorado bike manufacturer Guerrilla Gravity has just pulled back the curtain on their 2020 carbon mountain bike range, updating the Megatrail, Shred Dogg, Smash &…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan January 07, 2020

Bombtrack Cale adventure mountain bike frame opens custom bikepacking options

Last summer we got an exclusive first look & first rides on Bombtrack’s new steel Cale backcountry adventure hardtail. Expanding their adventure & bikepacking background…

Written by Cory Benson January 07, 2020

Must Watch: Danny MacAskill’s Gymnasium is a spin class unlike any other

Personal Trainer sessions not working out? Would rather give HIIT a miss? You’re not alone, as Scottish Trials Bike legend Danny MacAskill shows us in…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan January 07, 2020

Stages Power meters crank arms drop prices, now starting at $299

Stages single-sided crank arm power meters launched simple, affordable power measurement to the masses. Now they’re making them even more affordable, with single-leg options starting…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 06, 2020

Project321 magnetic pawls latch onto new Micro Spline freehub body

Noticing a theme here? The first week of the year has been a stream of hub announcements, all revolving around Shimano Micro Spline compatibility. We…

Written by Zach Overholt January 06, 2020

Bike Check: Mason InSearchOf shows how they tackled The Tour Divide

Ultra-endurance rider & Hunt wheels Beyond adventure product manager Josh Ibbett spent two & half weeks this summer, taking on the challenge of The Tour…

Written by Cory Benson January 06, 2020

AASQ #61: MSC Tyres & Vittoria explain tyre width discrepancies, loud vs quiet tyres & bead fit

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan January 03, 2020

New Whisky Parts Co No.9 MTN Boost LT fork is suspension corrected, clears 29 x 3″ tires

Whisky Parts Co just introduced a new rigid fork, and it could be the perfect option for a number of different builds. Called the No.9…

Written by Zach Overholt January 03, 2020

Stan’s No Tubes takes the blue pill w/ Shimano Micro Spline compatible Neo Ultimate hubs

Planning a Shimano build for the new year? Looks like you’re going to have even more options when it comes to wheels – just as…

Written by Zach Overholt January 03, 2020

Smokestone Mr Harry is adventure-ready as new titanium 29er MTB bikepacking bike

We’ve known Smokestone exclusively for their unique ti fat bikes. But even as their latest Ti Pin LS hinted at more versatility, this newest titanium…

Written by Cory Benson January 02, 2020

Hope Tech Micro Spline compatible hubs & wheels get the green light from Shimano

Following the announcement of Shimano’s Micro Spline, hub and wheel manufacturers have had to request express permission from Shimano to manufacture their own freehubs compatible…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan January 02, 2020

GoPro shares their MTB Top 10 clips of 2019

In our experience, HyperSmooth has made GoPro filming a lot easier – and far more watchable. That has resulted in some incredible footage over the…

Written by Zach Overholt January 01, 2020

Starling Twist mullet enduro MTB with Murmur front triangle and Swoop swing arm

The Starling Twist is a mixed-wheel size full suspension steel frame mountain bike designed and handcrafted by Joe McEwan at the Starling HQ in Bristol,…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan January 01, 2020

Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2019 – Steve’s picks

Wow, having the year 2020 on the horizon is almost as cool as that time we actually got to party like its 1999 (for those…

Written by Steve Fisher December 30, 2019

Chris King buzzes into Micro Spline driveshell production for new hubs & conversion kits

For fans of Chris King and the latest Shimano mountain bike components, it’s almost time to celebrate. Why? Because today, Chris King officially announced that…

Written by Zach Overholt December 30, 2019

Found: Dirt Gloves give style & comfort to you, cash to Treads & Trails kids program

Dirt Gloves is a new startup looking to spread style, protection, and money for charity. They’re starting out with six different designs – plus a…

Written by Greg Kopecky December 27, 2019

Must Watch: Chris Akrigg: Best of Mongoose celebrates 12 years of trials & end of an era

As we rapidly approach the end of 2019, there’s a lot to consider in the new year. For trials legend Chris Akrigg, that seems like…

Written by Zach Overholt December 26, 2019

Must Watch: Vincent Pernin roosts leaves, rails logs and sends boulders in Overcome

Now a Les Arcs resident, Vincent Pernin is back doing what he does best – getting flair on his Scott Ransom and making stunning video…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan December 24, 2019

Watch: Marin Bikes have been Made for Fun since 1986

Have you noticed lately that Marin bikes seem to offer a lot of value for the money? There’s a reason for that. The team at…

Written by Zach Overholt December 23, 2019

How long can we keep up with… Pivot singlespeed pro Gordon “Quadsworth”?

Ever wonder what it’s like to race against the pros? We did, and for our second installment of Bikerumor’s Keeping up with… series, Tyler faces off…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 23, 2019

AASQ #60: Saris spins out answers to all your trainer & stationary bike related questions!

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Zach Overholt December 20, 2019

Friday Roundup: Shred Alpine snow, Suffer indoors, try an e-bike & more!

Shred La Winter DH this February in Val di Sole – In just under two months time for its eighth year, La Winter DH returns…

Written by Cory Benson December 20, 2019

All-new Pivot LES Singlespeed offers modern geo, lighter frame & one gear

This summer, Pivot finally upgraded their LES hardtail into a properly lightweight XC race bike…at the expense of their Swinger II adjustable dropouts. That meant…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 20, 2019

Go Viral on new bare titanium Skeptic & Dérive MTBs, plus free i9 wheels!

Viral announced the latest iteration of their gearbox-driven Skeptic and Dérive mountain bikes. While similar in appearance, the Skeptic has enduro-focused geometry, whereas the Dérive…

Written by Greg Kopecky December 20, 2019

2020 Predictions: What’s coming for mountain bikes?

Just like on the road, plenty of next generation prototypes are revealed at the pro mountain bike races. Pro’s testing new frames, new suspension, drivetrains…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 19, 2019