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Found: Vasttech’s ultra-short, single-pivot suspension design

The Veli single-pivot full suspension mountain bike gets a unique design with some interesting qualities.

Written by Tyler Benedict February 20, 2023

A Fat Tire Wagon You Can Tow with a Bike or Car? The Earth+Kin Mule ATW Hauls it All

Earth+Kin, makers of “sustainably designed family gear”, officially launched their Mule ATW (all-terrain wagon) in October after a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign. The family business’…

Written by Ron Frazelle February 20, 2023

Maxxis E50 Mountain Bike Tires are Certified for eBikes at Speeds up to 50 KPH

Maxxis’ UK Distributor, Extra UK, today showed us some new(ish) Maxxis Mountain Bike Tires at the CORE Bike Show. Select models of the Assegai, Forekaster,…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 19, 2023

Hope Pro 5 Hubs Pick Up Faster with 108 POEs & Reduced Drag

Hope Technology has released the Pro 5 Hubset, replacing the Pro 4 with a redesigned ratchet-pawl mechanism boasting 108 POEs and a stepped-axle design to…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 19, 2023

Funn FastAir Tubeless Valves Join the Rapid Inflation Race

Funn MTB joins the rapid inflation race with a high-flow redesign of the presta valve, said to make tubeless tire inflation a quicker, easier affair.…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 19, 2023

Review: Niner RKT RDO is a low-slung bottle rocket

The Niner RKT RDO is leaner and meaner than ever, proving itself as a capable XC race bike. Here’s how it compares to the prior…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 18, 2023

South Industries Handmade Carbon Road & MTB Wheels for a Lifetime from South Africa

With the Cape Epic as their proving grounds, they went all in on XCO/XCM, creating one handbuilt mountain bike wheelset that has since evolved into…

Written by Cory Benson February 17, 2023

Transition Smuggler Reborn as 130mm Carbon or Alloy Trail Bike

Fans of Transition Bikes will be pleased to see a rebirth of the once discontinued Transition Smuggler. Still a 29″ trail bike, the Smuggler boasts…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 16, 2023

Formula forks get a wide-open CTS tuning insert for smaller, lighter riders

A new Violet CTS compression tuning insert gives Formula forks a wide open high-speed damping, helping it keep your front wheel stuck to the ground…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 16, 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

Alchemy Arktos stretches travel with new 125mm, 140mm options

The versatile Alchemy Arktos updates their linkages to eke out a bit more travel, and it’s fully backward compatible with every bike since it debuted…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 15, 2023

Reserve Launch Alloy MTB Wheels with Lifetime Warranty

Reserve Wheels has announced its first line of Alloy Wheels for MTB, said to rival the performance of their Carbon Wheelsets but at a more…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 15, 2023

First Rides: Galfer Shark lightweight 160mm XC rotor can save grams without losing power

Galfer Shark XC lightweight 160mm rotors bring extra braking power & more consistent performance to cross-country, marathon & downcountry mountain bikes

Written by Cory Benson February 15, 2023

Will Future Fox Forks Have Massive Diameter Lowers with Ball-Bearing Bushings?

Fox Factory has filed a patent titled “Methods And Apparatus For Lubricating Suspension Components” detailing the use of bushing-housed ball bearings coupled to a self-lubrication…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 13, 2023

FOX Transfer SL Dropper Posts go Long & Light in New 125 & 150mm Travel

FOX’s popular benchmark lightweight Transfer SL dropper seatpost extends further than ever, beyond just race bikes, thanks to two new longer-travel options. Now the lightest…

Written by Cory Benson February 13, 2023

Kinesis UK to Release Fernweh Titanium Adventure Mountain Bike

We look forward to next week’s CORE Bike Show, where Kinesis UK (and many other brands) are set to show some new bikes for the…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 10, 2023

9 New Colors for Wolf Tooth Echo Lock-On Grips

Wolf Tooth Components adds nine new colors of their popular Echo Lock-On Grip this week. The Echo is a vibration-damping grip that we covered last…

Written by Ron Frazelle February 09, 2023

Fox Racing Release Union Clipless and Flat Pedal MTB Shoes

Fox Racing has entered the footwear market for the first time, today releasing the Fox Union Clipless and Flat Pedal Mountain Bike Shoes. Athletes Greg…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 09, 2023

5DEV Factory Tour + CNC Machined Gravel & MTB Crankset Review!

Last year, I made a trip down to San Diego to visit the manufacturing facility for 5DEV. Because I’m local to them, they reached out…

Written by Ron Frazelle February 09, 2023

RAAW Yalla! DH Bike Adapts with Plethora Adjustable Parameters

RAAW has finally released its very first DH Bike for mass consumption; the RAAW Yalla!. Actually, i’m not using an exclamation mark for effect; that’s…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 09, 2023

2023 CUBE Stereo ONE, 1 mountain bike family in 5 flavors: Trail to Enduro, plus eMTB

ONE bike for everyone. 2023 Cube Stereo ONE full-suspension mountain bikes reshaped for Downcountry, Trail, All-Mountain & Enduro, plus eMTB with for travel options from…

Written by Cory Benson February 08, 2023

Troy Lee Designs to Protect eBike Riders with Flowline and Flowline SE Helmets

Troy Lee Designs has released its first NTA 8776 Certified helmets; the Flowline and Flowline SE. Both half-shell helmets are aimed at eBike riding, designed…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 07, 2023

A new lease on life, watch Magnus Manson BLOOM, from dirt jumps to dusty downhill!

From Forbidden Bike Co: The word ‘Bloom’ can describe a lot. It’s typically reserved for plants and flowers that grow and flourish–against all odds–after they’ve…

Written by Steve Fisher February 07, 2023

Ibis DV9 carbon hardtail returns, shreddier than ever

The Ibis DV9 hits the trails with a familiar looking frame that’s fully updated for modern trail riding (without forgetting its XC heritage). And even…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 07, 2023

Liv Lurra 130mm Hardtail Rolls Up for Performance-Minded Trail Riders

Liv Cycling is modernizing its hardtail offering with the all-new Lurra. It joins the line up beside the Liv Tempt, contrasting against that as the…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 07, 2023

REEB Cycles Limited Edition “Halo Build” SST Packs Cane Creek Helm MKII Sunburst Fork

If the Halo Build has you teetering on the edge of “Add to Basket”, I would recommend you teeter no longer. The REEB Cycles Limited…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 06, 2023

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

Written by Andrew Marshall February 03, 2023

Spotted: Is This a New XC Suspension Fork & Shock From Ohlins?

If you’ve been following the world cross-country mountain bike scene, you’ll notice some team movement this year. Former World Champion Jordan Sarrou announced in November…

Written by Jordan Villella February 03, 2023

Esker Updates Hayduke 29er Hardtail to Make It Better for Bikepacking

Hayduke Lives…on, as Big Sky Country’s, Esker Cycles announces the next generation of their iconic Hayduke mountain bike. The Hayduke is a versatile hardtail that’s…

Written by Ron Frazelle February 02, 2023

The Power of 100: Adam Morse Rides an MTB Century From His Front Door in Vermont

From Velocio: Between EWS stops and local trail advocacy, Vermont resident Adam Morse still finds time to dream up adventures in his backyard. His latest…

Written by Steve Fisher February 02, 2023

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