Spotted: Prototype Schwalbe Radial XC Tires Raced on the Cross-Country World Cup We spotted multiple teams experimenting with prototype Schwalbe Radial XC tires on the Cross-Country World Cup, but are they racing them? Written by Cory Benson May 25, 2026
Prototype OOLab Orbea Oiz XC Bike Raced At Nove Mesto World Cup Looks Pretty Epic! Orbea Factory Racing showed up to the Nove Mesto World Cup with an unlabeled raw carbon Oiz XC bike prototype that looks very familiar! Written by Cory Benson May 24, 2026
All-New Scott Spark XC Bike Prototype in Nove Mesto Teases a Glimpse of Its Hidden Shock This prototype Scott Spark RC cross-country bike was spotted racing the XC World Cup, so we took a closer look! Written by Cory Benson May 24, 2026
2026 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR Drops In On More Travel, Lower Weight for South Korea WC Canyon’s all-new Lux World Cup CFR sneaks in longer travel, lighter weight, and more modern XC capability into a much more affordable cross-country race bike… Written by Cory Benson April 30, 2026
It’s been 15 Years Since Marin Released an XC Bike… Introducing the TAM Marin named their new XC bike, the TAM, after Marin County’s Mt. Tam, which is arguably one of mountain biking’s birthplaces Written by Travis Reill April 17, 2026
Trek is Racing a New Prototype XC Bike, But You’ll Likely Never Get to Ride It Trek blends the best features from two of its most efficient MTB platforms-the Supercaliber and Top Fuel into new prototype Written by Travis Reill March 13, 2026
