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Brian Park reflects on his favorite moments and trends in mountain biking and related gear in 2025, highlighting innovations like weird DH bikes, the rise of light trail bikes, impressive new e-bike brands, and personal milestones such as introducing his kid to biking, all wrapped in a tone of positivity and industry insights.
The article provides a lively overview of the Crankworx Whistler 2025 event, highlighting impressive bike handling, race highlights, notable riders like Richie Rude, and various course features and incidents, including crashes and spectacular jumps, all set against the vibrant backdrop of the event's activities and culture.
Ibis has announced new aluminum models, the Ripmo AF and Ripley AF, offering high-performance features like long-travel suspension, progressive geometry, and in-frame storage, at more accessible prices starting from $3,499, suitable for various trail and mountain biking adventures.
Specialized has partnered with Brembo to develop high-performance prototype brakes for downhill racing in 2025, marking Brembo's first entry into mountain biking, aiming to enhance braking performance for elite competitions.
A study from British Columbia reveals a significant number of spinal cord injuries (SCIs) related to mountain biking, highlighting severe physical, emotional, and financial impacts. Over 14 years, 58 cases were recorded, with most injuries occurring in the cervical spine, leading to severe impairments. The economic burden is substantial, with lifetime costs exceeding $4 million for severe cases. The study calls for improved safety measures, including better protective gear, education, and safer trail designs, to mitigate these risks.
The 2025 Trail Bike Field Test features eight new trail bikes with 140-150mm rear travel, tested in Whistler, BC. These bikes, designed as versatile all-rounders, were evaluated on a mix of flowy and technical trails, both in and out of the bike park. The test highlighted each bike's unique characteristics, from the agile Spot Mayhem 140 to the robust Devinci Troy. The event was supported by Rapha and Schwalbe, with the latter providing control tires for the test.
Pace Cycles has introduced the RC429, a versatile steel hardtail bike designed for a variety of off-road adventures, from trail riding to bikepacking. It features a slack/progressive geometry, is compatible with both flat and drop bars, and can accommodate 100-130mm travel suspension or rigid forks. The RC429 is made with Reynolds 853 steel, offers a wide range of mounting options, and comes in several build packs to suit different riding styles. Available in multiple colors, the frame starts at £899, with full builds also available. Pre-orders are now open for a 2024 release.
The Devinci E-Troy Bosch GX LTD is an aggressive all-mountain electric mountain bike (eMTB) featuring a Canadian-made aluminum frame, Bosch Performance CX Line motor, and a mixed wheel size setup. With a 150mm rear and 170mm front travel, a slack 63-degree head tube angle, and a steep 78.5-degree seat tube angle, it's designed for tackling steep and challenging terrain. The GX LTD model, priced at $7,499, offers a solid component package, including a Fox 38 fork, SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, and RaceFace Aeffect eMTB wheels. It's praised for its descending capabilities, value for components, and quiet ride, though it may have some quirks on slower trails and could benefit from a longer dropper post for some riders.
Pinkbike has compiled a list of the most entertaining and upvoted comments from their community in 2023, showcasing the humor and insights of mountain biking enthusiasts. The comments range from reactions to new bike technology and industry news to personal stories and satirical takes on cycling culture. Highlights include discussions on automatic groupsets, the return of Richie Rude to downhill racing, and the playful debate over terminology for non-electric bikes.
Luke Marshall shares his top gear picks from 2023, highlighting the RockShox BoXXer Ultimate fork for its performance on downhill trails, the Crankbrothers Mallet Boa Clip shoes for their comfort and robustness, the Leatt AirFlex Hybrid knee pads for their balance of protection and comfort, and the SRAM Force XPLR electronic groupset for its smooth operation on a gravel bike. These products stood out to him during his mountain biking adventures in Morzine and Whistler, combining durability, performance, and comfort.