All articles tagged with #mountain bike
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Pinkbike
The 2025 Pinkbike Awards highlight top value cycling products, including the Specialized Butcher tire, SR Suntour Durolux 38 EVO fork, SRAM Maven Base brakes, Calibre Bossnut trail bike, and Canyon Deflectr helmet, all offering excellent performance at reasonable prices, with the helmet notably leading in safety testing.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Verge
DJI has launched its Amflow electric mountain bikes in the US, featuring the innovative Avinox drive system with a 1000W motor and 120Nm torque, offering high performance in a lightweight package, though at a premium price starting at $7,499.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Pinkbike
The 2025 Santa Cruz Bullit eMTB is a high-performance, long-travel electric mountain bike designed for aggressive terrain, featuring a carbon frame, 170mm travel, Bosch CX motor, and a 600Wh battery, with adjustable geometry and suspension settings for versatile riding. It excels in downhill stability and climbing, making it ideal for steep, technical trails, though its battery capacity may be limiting for some users.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bikerumor
Brembo, renowned for motorsport brakes, has entered the mountain bike market through a partnership with Specialized Gravity, developing high-performance downhill bike brakes aimed at enhancing control and stopping power for competitive racing. The collaboration leverages Brembo's racing expertise to push innovation in downhill biking, with prototypes already in testing, though commercial availability has not yet been announced.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BikeRadar
DT Swiss introduces the Ratchet DEG freehub with 90-tooth steel ratchets, offering a 4-degree engagement angle, the smallest ever from the brand. This new technology promises improved reliability and load distribution, particularly beneficial for quick acceleration during technical climbs. The hubs will be available in Classic and Limited Red Editions, with pricing starting at £354.99.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Pinkbike.com
Fox has unveiled the 2024 Fox 32 Step-Cast fork with a reverse arch, designed for the cross-country and marathon cycling disciplines. The new design aims to enhance handling, bump absorption, and reduce weight, featuring the all-new GripSL damper for improved responsiveness. With a focus on weight savings, the fork boasts a 100mm travel variant and various engineering optimizations, including a generatively-designed rear arch to increase torsional stiffness by 40%. Priced at $969-$1049 USD, it is positioned as the lightest cross-country fork on the market, offering an upgrade option for existing 32 or 34 models with the new damper.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Pinkbike.com
The Raaw Madonna V3 maintains its reputation as a tough and reliable enduro bike with its third version, featuring a 160mm travel aluminum frame with 29" wheels and various adjustability options. The bike's geometry, suspension design, and technical performance make it a potent descender, excelling in steep and rugged terrain. With excellent traction and plenty of adjustments for fine-tuning, the Madonna V3 offers a solid and well-executed mountain biking experience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BikeRadar
Patagonia introduces the Dirt Roamer Jacket, a breathable and packable mountain bike jacket made from 100% recycled nylon with a durable water-repellent finish. Leatt launches the 3.0 Enduro Helmet, a versatile helmet that can be worn as a full face, open face, or 'jet style' helmet, featuring Leatt's 360 Turbine technology for brain protection. Fox releases the Union Canvas Shoes, combining pedaling performance with casual styling for off-bike use, featuring a lace closure and grippy Ultratac soles. Canyon introduces the MTB Performance Flat Pedals, their first mountain bike pedals with a concave design and replaceable pins.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BikeRumor.com
SRAM has introduced the GX T-Type Eagle, a more affordable version of its Transmission mountain bike drivetrain, priced at $1,099 USD. The GX T-Type features many of the same technologies as the higher-end models, including a hanger-less interface and a derailleur that mounts directly to the axle. The derailleur does not require adjustment screws and has improved serviceability with replaceable components. The GX T-Type differs from the higher-end options in terms of weight and materials used, but it still offers crisp and precise shifting performance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Pinkbike.com
Ibis has released the HD6, a combination of elements from the Ripmo and the HD5, with 165mm of rear travel, a 180mm fork, and a mixed wheel setup. The suspension is designed to be sensitive off the top, with enough progression for big hits, and the bike is air or coil shock compatible. The frame features straight lines, cable tunnels, and a lifetime warranty. The HD6 is a manageable, maneuverable bike that works well on tighter, trickier enduro race stages.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Pinkbike.com
Rocky Mountain has released the latest edition of its freeride machine, the Slayer, with 180mm of rear travel and a 180mm fork. The bike is aimed at riders looking for an “aggressive, big mountain bike that can smash bike park laps all day long, and still be pedaled to, from, up, and down their local trails.” The carbon frames now also have a carbon rear triangle that Rocky says is stiffer, and designed for aggressive park riding. The Slayer is also UDH compatible, but only in the longer chainstay position. Prices start at $3,799 USD for the Slayer A30 and go all the way up to $10,299 for the Slayer C90.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BikeRumor.com
The new Pivot Mach 4SL mountain bike drops almost a pound off the frame, has two travel options, each with two travel adjustments, and adds more storage options. The suspension has been improved to be more playful without giving up efficiency, and the bike is designed to perform extremely efficiently under pedaling. The new Mach 4SL is 300-417g (0.65-0.9lb) lighter than before, depending on frame size, and the longer travel version pedals even better than the prior Mach 4SL.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BikeRadar
BikeRadar Podcast highlights eight unsung components that deserve more attention in mountain bikes, including the SDG Bel Air saddle, integrated multi-tools, SRAM HS2 rotors, up-specced shifters, lock-on grips, SRAM Guide RE brake, fully-sheathed internal cable routing, and valve caps with integrated valve core tools. These components are often overlooked but can make a significant difference in a rider's experience and maintenance of their bike.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BikeRumor.com
Specialized has launched the new Turbo Levo SL Gen 2 e-mountain bike, which features a new 320W motor that provides 33% more power and a 43% increase in torque compared to the previous model. The new motor is also quieter, with a 34-45% reduction in noise. The bike has a range of up to 85km and can be adjusted using the Specialized Mission Control App. The frame is made from FACT 11M carbon and features mixed wheel sizes, with a 29" wheel at the front and a 27.5" wheel at the back. The bike is available in four complete builds and a frameset option.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BikeRadar
Specialized has launched the Epic World Cup, a full-suspension cross-country mountain bike designed for top-flight racing, with 75mm of rear travel. The bike moves away from the brand’s long-standing Brain suspension system, instead using a new shock designed with RockShox that enables you to control the pressure of the negative air chamber. The bike is only available in Specialized’s highest build tiers, S-Works and Pro, and is priced at £12,000/$12,000/€12,500 and £8,500/$8,900/€9,000, respectively.