MTB Archives

Specialized Turbo Levo SL Review: This Light Weight eBike is Worth the Wait

The Ultimate Trail Bike. That’s a bold statement. Particularly if you’re lumping both e-bikes and standard mountain bikes into the same category. Hyperbolic claims aside,…

Written by Zach Overholt May 04, 2023

Specialized Turbo Levo SL Gen 2 Has More Power & Torque, Mixed Wheels & Adjustable Geo

The wait is over. The new from-the-ground-up Specialized Levo SL eMTB is here.

Written by Zach Overholt May 04, 2023

Fox Introduces Their First Visor-free Helmet, the Crossframe Pro for Downcountry & Gravel

With a history in motocross and gravity-fueled mountain biking, Fox Racing is known for its aggressive aesthetic. So it may raise a few eyebrows then…

Written by Zach Overholt May 02, 2023

Live Mas! State Bicycle X Taco Bell Klunker Turns up the Heat

Get the hot sauce ready! Arizona’s own State Bicycle Co. is announcing a fun collaboration with the iconic Taco Bell to produce a limited edition…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 20, 2023

All-New Thule Epos Rack Has a 160lb Weight Limit and Will Fit Any Bike

Thule is starting the Sea Otter Classic a little early, unveiling an all-new rack with versatility, lights, and a ramp. The all-new Thule Epos is…

Written by Jordan Villella April 17, 2023

There’s a New Revel Ranger in Town w/ New Rear Triangle, Hardware, UDH & More!

It seems like it was just yesterday that Revel introduced the Ranger. OK, it was three years ago at this point, but it still feels…

Written by Zach Overholt April 11, 2023

Updated Trek Ballista and Trek Velocis Helmets Are Lighter, Faster w/ MIPS Air

If you’ve been watching the classics, you’ve noticed the Trek-Segafredo team supporting fashionably-fast new Trek helmets. These aren’t entirely new designs (though they look it)…

Written by Jordan Villella April 06, 2023

Trek’s New Trail MTB Gear is Rugged AND Nature Friendly

Treks’ new line of trail gear is tough, fits nicely, and has a hidden talent — it treads lighter on the planet. The new apparel…

Written by Jordan Villella April 06, 2023

MTB Racing Returns to Durango w/ New Single Day, 4-Stage Durango Derby

Elite mountain bike racing is set to make a comeback in Durango, Colorado this fall. More than just elite racing though, the all-new Durango Derby…

Written by Zach Overholt March 16, 2023

Revel Rodeo 3D Printed Carbon-Thermoplastic Downhill Mountain Bike Giddys Up

Is the future of bike manufacturing 3D-printed carbon bikes? It may be awhile until we see large scale production, but prototyping …

Written by Zach Overholt March 14, 2023

Roots Run Deep: Is Richie Rude Going Back to DH Racing on Yeti Prototype?

From Yeti Cycles: “Yeti Cycles is excited to announce Roots Run Deep: Richie Rude, a film highlighting the life and career of one of most…

Written by Steve Fisher March 10, 2023

New Shimano Hubs Ditch Cup & Cone for Affordable, Modular, Sealed Bearing Design

Bicycle component giant Shimano has released a new modular, mid-level hub line to coincide with the launch of its new CUES mid-level line.

Written by Ron Frazelle February 28, 2023

Shimano CUES Reinvents Mid-Tier Groups With Intercompatible 9-, 10-, and 11-Speed Components

Bicycle component giant Shimano releases its new, cross-compatible, durable CUES component group, replacing all of its mid-tier groups.

Written by Zach Overholt and Ron Frazelle February 28, 2023

The LAST TARVO V2 Increases Travel, Still Claims to Be the World’s Lightest Enduro Bike

Germany’s LAST releases the TARVO V2. The ‘lightest enduro bike in the world’ gets more travel and a few design tweaks for 2023.

Written by Steve Fisher February 28, 2023

Shimano MW702 Winter Shoes Review: Better Fit, Better Protection From the Elements

The Shimano MW702 replaces the outgoing MW701 and expounds on some of the newer features that the MW701 brought to the Shimano winter shoe line.

Written by Jordan Villella February 24, 2023

Danny MacAskill’s Wheelie Project Goes Behind the Scenes On One Wheel

Is there any bike trick more iconic and universal than the wheelie? To celebrate the love of riding on one wheel, the trials legend put…

Written by Zach Overholt February 22, 2023

Unique Vents Give the New Bell Full 10 Spherical DH helmet Impressive Ventilation

I’ll never forget Bell’s print ads from the 90’s, cleverly asking “Is your kid wearing $100 shoes and a $10 helmet?” If you agree your…

Written by Steve Fisher February 16, 2023

Sign Up for Rapha’s Inaugural Bikepacking Yomp Rally (for Free)

Sign up now for a Rapha-hosted, semi-supported bikepacking rally over some of southern California’s best gravel.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 03, 2023

Interview: Tracy Moseley on Athlete Mentorship & Future of eBike Racing

Several months ago, we were treated to an eMTB Skills Session with none other than Tracy Moseley. That was at the Tweedlove Festival, where Tracy…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan January 06, 2023

Video: Matt Simmonds shows off ‘A Downhiller’s Trail Bike Build’ from Privateer

Building one’s own bike is an intimate thing, and each finished product reflects both its builder and its rider. Anyone who’s done it knows it…

Written by Andrew McLemore August 16, 2022

Must Watch: Top 3 runs of Red Bull Joyride, including Lemoine’s insane send!

This year’s Red Bull Joyride didn’t disappoint, offering the thrilling slopestyle stunts that spectators have come to expect on the biggest stage in mountain biking.…

Written by Andrew McLemore August 15, 2022

Bas van Steenbergen swaps out MTB for BMX in ‘The switch up’

Bas van Steenbergen is at is again. In his latest cut, “The switch up,” the MTB pro takes his BMX bike out for a little…

Written by Jilli Cluff August 05, 2022

What is the spirit of Enduro? Shimano asks MTB riders

“What is the spirit of enduro?” One simple question; a multitude of answers. It’s sketchy, scary, fast, and fun. It’s riding fresh, new trails all…

Written by Jilli Cluff August 03, 2022

Wooden steed? Sam Pilgrim pedals custom mountain bike into oblivion

The world of mountain biking has its share of court jesters, but former freeride MTB world champ Sam Pilgrim just might take the cake. If…

Written by Jilli Cluff August 02, 2022

Watch Rémy Métailler rip in the ‘World’s Best FPV Drone Shot’

Rémy Métailler is video-game good. Hyper-realistic drone footage may be the only thing that can do justice to exactly how good. Happily, the “World’s Best…

Written by Sam Anderson July 10, 2022

Riding the glacier: MTB riders vie for Megavalanche 2022 speed record

Megavalanche week did not disappoint. From June 27 to July 3, the world’s longest downhill MTB race took over the Alpe d’Huez ski resort in…

Written by Jilli Cluff July 08, 2022

Drone Flow: Bas van Steenbergen Rides Wrangler Bike Ranch

High-end edits and earth-shaking tricks are great, but sometimes short and sweet just hits the spot. That’s certainly the case with Bas van Steenbergen’s latest drop.…

Written by Jilli Cluff July 08, 2022

Watch pro MTB riders shred world-class trails in Germany

Located in the tiny city of Schmallenberg, Green Hill Bikepark is Germany’s newest mountain biking destination. The park is the brainchild of the Gravity Logic…

Written by Jilli Cluff July 08, 2022

Preview the 2022 UCI Downhill World Cup course with Laurie Greenland

The 2022 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup hits fever pitch this weekend in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. It’s the fourth downhill race of…

Written by Jilli Cluff July 07, 2022