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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

DT Swiss GRC Reshapes Carbon Gravel Wheels with Unique Aero or Adventure-Ready Profiles

DT Swiss revamps carbon gravel wheel line with 2 all-new profiles and more premium spec: 30mm for adventure race & aero 50mm for fast gravel…

Written by Cory Benson 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

Haro Bikes Swoops In and Drops The New Buzzard Gravel Race Bike

Haro Bike’s new UCI-approved Buzzard gravel race bike is ready for action

Written by Ron Frazelle May 29, 2024

Delium Introduces Three New Gravel Tires Mixing High Performance with Solid Value

Delium rolls into the world of gravel tires with three new options that claim to offer a high level of performance for the price.

Written by Ron Frazelle 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

QuietKat’s New Apex Automatic Transmission Adventure eBikes Offer Tons of Features

QuietKat announces the Apex HD and XD adventure ebikes with motorcycle chains and the ability to haul massive cargo!

Written by Steve Fisher May 28, 2024

Gettin’ Some on the Side, the King Cage Stainless Steel Side Loader Bottle Cage, a Review

Can’t get to your water bottle in the front triangle? Try the King Cage Stainless Side Loader cage.

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

First Ride Review: Shimano GRX Di2 12-Speed Offers Simple Effective Updates

Gravel focus riders have patiently waited for the GRX Di2 groupset to be announced. After the successful reception of the GRX 12-speed mechanical group, the…

Written by Jordan Villella May 24, 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

New Shimano GRX Di2 12-Speed Group Refines Gravel Performance

We all knew it was a matter of time before the GRX 12-speed mechanical groupset would electrify into the GRX Di2 12-speed. Now that first-ever…

Written by Jordan Villella May 23, 2024

Shimano GRX Gets its Own Pedals with Limited Edition United in Gravel

Lots of news is coming from the Shimano camp this week – just in time for Unbound. First, the launch of the new GRX Di2…

Written by Jordan Villella May 23, 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 and Veronika Benson May 23, 2024

Paul Components’ Boutique Dropper Trigger is Beauty and Function Realized

Paul Components’ Dropper Trigger is a Beatifully fuctional USA-made dropper lever.

Written by Ron Frazelle 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 and Veronika 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

Soul-Kozak LoopsDrive Crafts Ultra-High POE Tension-Only Alternative Freehub Concept

Soul-Kozak all-new LoopsDrive concept completely reimagines the freehub clutch for lighter, more durable, and faster engagement!

Written by Cory Benson 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 and Veronika 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