Mountain Bike Archives

Audi Releases Dakar Racer-Inspired Enduro eMTB

Audi’s two-wheel endeavor wisely partners with a legit eMTB brand and gets Dakar Rally car inspired graphics and 180mm of Ohlins suspension. And we kinda…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 08, 2023

Leatt MTB Shoes Stick on New WaffleGrip Pro Rubber: HydrDri 7.0 & 3.0 Flat Pro Review

Review of Leatt waterproof HydrDri 7.0 & MTB 3.0 Flat Pro shoes: Revamped mountain bike shoes stick to platform pedals like glue with all-new WaffleGrip…

Written by Cory Benson March 08, 2023

YT’s 720Wh Battery Boosts Range for Decoy 29 & MX eMTBs

YT Industries has developed a 720Wh battery for its Decoy 29 and Decoy MX eMTBs, allowing current owners of the M, L XL & XXL…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan March 08, 2023

2023 Focus Raven Hardtail Goes Downcountry

The Focus Raven has received a down-country overhaul for 2023 with an all-new carbon frame based around 29″ wheels and a 120mm fork. Looks smart,…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan March 08, 2023

Propain Release Barney 16″ Single-Speed Kids MTB for 3-6 Year-Olds

For 2023, Propain has added a new 16″ single-speed member to its line of Children’s Mountain Bikes; the Propain Barney slots into the lineup between…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan March 07, 2023

CSG Files Patent for Wild-Looking eBike Wheel with Batteries In the Rim

A recent patent from Cycling Sports Group details a new “Bicycle Power System” wherein a string of battery cells are located inside the circumference of…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan March 06, 2023

2023 Merida ONE-SIXTY 6000 Gives a Reassuring, Responsive Ride | Review

Last year, Merida revitalized its line up of trail and enduro bikes with the launch of the 2023 Merida ONE-SIXTY and ONE-FORTY, the former of…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan March 03, 2023

New Kuat 2″ Hitch Adapter Turns the Piston SR Roof Rack Into a One-Bike Hitch Rack!

Turn your Piston SR roof rack into a hitch rack with the new 2-inch adapter from Kuat.

Written by Zach Overholt March 02, 2023

Spotted: A New XC Race Bike from Specialized… 2023 Epic?

Haley Batten of the Specialized Factory Race Team rode to victory at the Shimano Supercup Massi Banyoles last weekend on what looks to be a…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan and Jordan Villella March 01, 2023

Why Cycles Get Reborn as Revel Bikes, But with Same Great Titanium Designs

Fans of Why Cycles, don’t worry. The bikes aren’t going anywhere, though they’ll now be known as Revels!

Written by Zach Overholt March 01, 2023

ABUS AirDrop Full-Face MTB Helmet Brings Optional Smart Technology to North America

ABUS brings its AirDrop full-face helmet to North America, offering several clever safety features plus optional smart technology.

Written by Steve Fisher March 01, 2023

Industry Nine iRiX Headsets Debut: Details, Install, and Actual Weights!

The new Industry Nine iRiX headset is light, fully serviceable, and comes in three versions, two heights, and 11 colors! Here’s everything you need to…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 01, 2023

New Fezzari Timp Peak Enduro eMTB Gets All the Shocks

The all-new Fezzari Timp Peak takes its enduro-ready Le Sal Peak and adds a Shimano EP8 drive system to it for crushing mountains on the…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 28, 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

PUSH ELEVENSIX S-Series Shock Improves Damping & Bottom-Out Control for All Stroke Lengths

PUSH Industries launches the ELEVENSIX S-Series Coil Shocks with improved damping characteristics, external adjustment range and bottom-out control for all stroke lengths. The $1,600 USD…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan 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

Mountain Bike? City Bike? The Specialized Turbo Tero X is a Go Anywhere + Bring It All, Mullet eBike

When it comes to the new Specialized Turbo Tero X, they had me at fenders and full suspension. Right? This bike looks like it can…

Written by 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

Crankbrothers Mallet Trail Pedals Hit That Mid-Size Sweet Spot

Crankbrothers’ new Goldilocks pedal hits the sweet spot between not too big and not too little, with a perfectly sized platform for trail riding. Only…

Written by Tyler Benedict and Steve Fisher February 28, 2023

Cane Creek DB Air IL & DB Coil IL Shocks Slim Down, Maintain Performance

Cane Creek has redesigned its DB Air IL and DB Coil IL Shocks to improve compatibility with a wider range of trail bikes. Thicker damper…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 28, 2023

BERD Talon Hubset Hooks the Flanges for Fast Lacing of Lightweight Wheelsets

BERD has released a hubset designed specifically for use with their “world’s lightest” spokes, making it easier than ever to build a custom BERD Spoke-laced…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 28, 2023

Prototype: Rockrider racing all-new Decathlon Race 940S full-suspension XC mountain bike

American Elite Women’s XC national champion Savilia Blunk has a new prototype Decathlon Rockrider Race 940S mountain bike to race on the World Cup cross-country…

Written by Cory Benson February 27, 2023

Reeb Steezl Steps Up with 155mm Travel Enduro Race Bike

Reeb Cycles has added an all-new 155mm travel enduro mountain bike to the roster in the form of the Steezl. The steel front triangle and…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 24, 2023

Is FSA About to Launch a 13-Speed Wireless KFX Drivetrain for Gravel or MTB?

Two recently published patents from Tien Hsin Industries, the parent company of FSA, suggest that a 13-speed Wireless Electronic Groupset could be on the way…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan and Cory Benson February 24, 2023

The Kinesis FF29 Hardtail Mountain Bike Returns

Kinesis UK has reinstated the FF29 Hardtail Mountain Bike, and a frame costs just £600. Designed for a 140mm fork, it benefits from a uniquely…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 24, 2023

MRP redesigns their top MTB chainguides, adds new GCX gravel chainguide

Three new chain guides for AM, EN, XC, TR, gravel, and cyclocross bikes add user-friendly adjustments, quieter performance, and better compatibility with modern wide-range 1x…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 22, 2023

Polisport Mountain Pro debuts low-cost MTB helmet

Already with a wide line-up of cycling accessories, Polisport’s affordable cycling helmets get a boost in performance and protection with the new Mountain Pro helmet.…

Written by Cory Benson February 22, 2023