Data acquisition devices, prototype frames, custom paint jobs - they're all here in this tech round-up from the pits of Fort William.

Jump in and geek out on every single measurement, number, and pressure of Phil Atwill's race bike.

What looks close to a production version of the big-wheeled V10, is on track in Fort William.

Alex Pong's CNC'd creation may be nearly a quarter-century old, but it still looks as wild as ever in 2018.

In this episode, Calvin and Truman explain how to know when your 1X direct-mount chainring is worn out, and how to install a new one so that everything runs smoothly.

Pinkbike's tech editors answer some of your most pressing forum questions.

There's a dramatically different Santa Cruz DH bike, but is it a test mule or nearing production?

A smattering of components from the third World Cup cross-country race of the season.

We take a closer look at the bikes of Levy Batista, Morgane Charre, and Morgane Jonnier.

Take a look at Rae Morrison's enduro race bike for 2018.

Shimano did a great job of keeping its 12-speed XTR group from the public. How did they pull that off?

Take a closer look at this made-in-Italy carbon fiber speed machine.

Development of SRAM's eTap off-road gruppo continues. **Updated with additional shifter photo.**

The Albstadt World Cup is delivering all sorts of exotic tech goodies, including these mega-light brakes from Trickstuff and Cannondale's new Lefty Ocho.

Kross' prototype XC machine makes another appearance.

Carbon hardtails with a little bit (or a lot) of drop are on the menu this weekend in Germany.

The dynamic duo of Josh Bryceland and Josh Lewis are aboard some colourful bikes this season. Brown is a colour.

Crankworx series' wild card entry from Sweden shows off his customized ride.

Terpstra's Lector World Cup UC is very orange and very fast.

Pinkbike's tech editors answer some of your most pressing forum questions.

Take a closer look at the bike that Richie Rude rode to his first EWS win since 2016.

This weekend, at the Festival International des Sports Extrêmes in Montpellier, Tom Van Steenbergen will be competing on a Trek Ticket hardtail.

Exotic shocks, Sam Hill's Mega, and some Assegais from Olargues, France.

How does a downhill pro turned freerider set up his bike? Rough AF.

Cannondale was cooking up some weirdness back around the end of the millennium. One bike uses square stanchions instead of pivots, another has a single-sided swingarm and a fork leg for a shock, and there's even a downhill bike with three shocks.

Aggy is a firm believer that 26" ain't dead and we recently caught up with him at Black Sage to check out his custom Kona Operator.

DJ Brandt is an up-and-coming freerider, but from his recent performances, it's safe to say he's officially arrived.

A closer look at Dan Hole's factory tuned ride.

Here are 7 bikes from today's Peaty's Steel City Downhill in Sheffield's Grenoside Woods.

We're in Oregon witnessing the rowdiness of Carson Storch & Kyle Jameson's FEST Series event, and the bikes that come with it.

Pinkbike's tech editors answer some of your most pressing forum questions.