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Esker Portage Dropouts Prove to be ‘Future Proof’ w/ UDH Update for Any Hayduke or Japhy

Good news for anyone riding an Esker or even one of the OG Advocate hardtails – your bike is now SRAM UDH compatible. You’ll have…

Written by Zach Overholt August 08, 2023

Fresh Bikes and Tech at the 2023 Downhill World Champs, Fort William

A lap of the pits at Fort William World Champs revealed prototype components from SRAM, RockShox, e*Thirteen, Pinnd & Michelin, with new bikes from Mondraker,…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 07, 2023

Updated: New Mondraker DH Bike is Incredibly Adjustable, and Uniquely So

The MS Mondraker team are at the 2023 UCI World Champs in Fort William this weekend, riding an all-new frame design that we first spotted…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 07, 2023

‘Speed Sniffer’ Makes New Specialized Tarmac SL8 Their Most Aero Bike Yet

The next generation Specialized Tarmac is here. And as you might expect, the new bike is lighter, faster, and more comfortable thanks to a number…

Written by Zach Overholt August 06, 2023

A Closer Look at the Forbidden DH Bike at Fort William World Champs

The Forbidden team is racing an all-new dedicated DH bike in Fort William this weekend, where the 2023 UCI Downhill World Champions will be crowned.…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 04, 2023

The Propain Ekano 2 AL eMTB is a 170mm Travel E-Freeride Bike

Propain has announced the Ekano 2 AL e-Freeride bike, the very first Propain eBike to sport the dual-link PRO10 linkage implemented across the brand’s trail…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 03, 2023

The 2024 Pivot Shuttle AM Has the Stance, Travel & Power for All the Mountains

I got the chance to join Pivot in Crested Butte, Colorado for two test rides aboard the new Shuttle AM. I came home pretty impressed…

Written by Steve Fisher August 01, 2023

Pivot Launches the Bosch-Powered 2024 Shuttle AM eMTB

Powered by Bosch drive systems, the Shuttle AMs aim to offer an agile ride at a reasonable weight, with sufficient travel to handle any terrain.…

Written by Steve Fisher August 01, 2023

T-Lab X3-S Review: Fast, Capable, & A Surprising Blend of Stiffness & Comfort

Do you really need a suspension fork on a gravel bike? The obvious answer is, no, you don’t really need it. Even with a rigid…

Written by Zach Overholt July 31, 2023

Fork Scallops, Split Post, Swoopy Bars make a Wilder & Faster Hope x Lotus HB.T Track Bike!

British Cycling’s next-gen Hope x Lotus HB.T track bikes are wilder than ever with split seatpost, scalloped forks & several new custom bars for UCI…

Written by Cory Benson July 31, 2023

Crankworx Whistler 2023: We Are One’s Prototype DH Testing Mule

We Are One’s prototype downhill bike was designed just two months ago, and you’re looking at the only one in existence. However, there is a…

Written by Steve Fisher July 31, 2023

129g CADEX Amp Saddle Offers Maximum Comfort with Minimal Weight

From a quick look, the new CADEX Amp shares a similar shape to popular short-nosed saddles but with all the tech and comfort of the…

Written by Jordan Villella July 27, 2023

RockShox Announce 2024 SID XC Forks and SIDLuxe Shocks with New Everything

RockShox has updated its entire range of XC-focused suspension with the release of the 2024 SID and SID SL forks, and SIDLuxe shocks. Lighter components…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 27, 2023

The Sklar Super Something Really is Something Super

A few months ago I wrote a story about the collaboration of Montana’s Sklar Bikes, The Pro’s Closet (TPC), and The Radavist. The three had…

Written by Ron Frazelle July 26, 2023

Commencal Meta V5 gets All-New Suspension as Trail or Mullet SX, but what about Enduro?

Commencal Meta V5 reshapes popular mountain bike platform with all-new VPP suspension, but what about the enduro race bike version?

Written by Cory Benson July 25, 2023

Yeti’s New 27.5” SB135 is Playful and Agile Without Sacrificing Trail Capability

Yeti sees a place in today’s world for a playful 27.5” wheeled trail bike, so they created the SB135. This versatile MTB has everything it…

Written by Steve Fisher July 24, 2023

Updated Woom OFF and Woom OFF Air Are Made for Mountains

Woom is one of the more recognizable kids’ bike manufacturers. The company has always gone above and beyond to make bikes that kids enjoy and…

Written by Jordan Villella July 21, 2023

Liv Rail Helmet Boasts MIPS Air Node Liner for Lightweight Trail Protection | Review

The Liv Rail MIPS helmet is, without a shadow of a doubt, the brand’s most premium off-road helmet to date, featuring the lightweight MIPS Air…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 20, 2023

New RockShox BoXXer Fork Gets 38mm Stanchions and “Coil-Like” Air Spring

RockShox has updated its BoXXer dual-crown fork with a larger 38mm stanchion diameter, with the overall package said to deliver the best possible balance between…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 20, 2023

Updated: Norco Factory Team is Testing a Prototype High-Pivot DH Bike

Update: The original version of this post speculated that the Norco frame in question runs a 6-bar linkage which, strictly speaking, is incorrect. This was…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 19, 2023

MicroSHIFT Sword Wide-Range Mechanical Gravel Groups Debut

MicroSHIFT slices into the gravel scene with an impressive new group offering 1x and 2x drivetrains, huge adjustability, and impressive modular designs!

Written by Tyler Benedict July 18, 2023

Viral Optimist is a Wild Carbon & Ti Linkage-Driven Single Pivot 160mm MTB

3D printed titanium lugs, carbon tubes, and a Pinion SmartShift gearbox make the Viral Optimist 160 a very, very unique new enduro mountain bike. Here’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 18, 2023

2023 Tour de France: Interview with Jack Haig of Team Bahrain Victorious

The 110th edition of the Tour de France has delivered excitement and head-to-head action amongst the cycling world’s greatest talents. As the Tour enters its…

Written by Jordan Villella July 18, 2023

Syncros Capital SL Reshape Ultralight Aero Monocoque Carbon Wheels for Road & Gravel

Syncros Capital SL aero wheels evolve ultralight, stiff 1-piece monocoque carbon tech from MTB into 2 super-fast road & gravel wheelsets…

Written by Cory Benson July 17, 2023

Is SRAM Developing a Wireless AXS Front Derailleur Built Inside Your Chainrings?

On June 15th 2023, a patent filed by SRAM was published to the USPTO database detailing a wireless chainring-integrated front shift mechanism for a 2x…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan and Cory Benson July 14, 2023

Fuji Jari 1.3 Gravel Bike Review: Performance Well Beyond its Pricepoint

The Jari is Fujis’ do-it-all gravel bike that is available in a variety of build options. It’s for any drop bar terrain, but the best…

Written by Jordan Villella July 14, 2023

Concept eBike from Look Cycle has No Drivetrain, Just Wires

The ebikes of the future may have no drivetrain at all. Just look at this wild concept bike from Look, of all brands. The bike…

Written by Zach Overholt July 13, 2023

Deviate Expand Project Tilander to 145mm Titanium High-Pivot

At Eurobike 2023, Ben Jones and Chris Deverson of Deviate Cycles gave us a preview of their prototype high-pivot downcountry bike made from titanium and…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 12, 2023