The rain has arrived, and racers and mechanics are preparing for a wet weekend of DH racing.

Different linkages, a whole bunch of data acquisition, and Max Commencal... So just the average race weekend in the Commencal Vallnord Team pits.

Shimano's new XT components will be available on June 14th, with SLX following shortly after.

The numbers are in from Whistler's opening day, and some of them might surprise you...

Pinkbike's Sarah Moore is the latest victim of the franken-wheeler trend. Check out her thoughts on the dual wheel size and what makes her Juliana Roubion one of a kind.

Our photographers take one last walk through the World Cup's Tent City.

The battle for cross-country supremacy was fought with lungs, legs, and... some new technology.

We analyze the podium at the Albstadt World Cup and ask whether the dropper will become commonplace on the World Cup XC circuit.

Jolanda Neff has been spotted riding a disguised Trek full suspension bike in Nove Mesto.

The Yeti SB130 is Pinkbike Tech Editor, Daniel Sapp's weapon of choice for 2019. With a bigger fork and coil shocked, he has affectionately dubbed it the "Carolina Edition." Check out all the unique details that make this bike one of a kind.

We went to visit Joe in Fort William to get a closer look at his new Orange Alpine 6 and discover how he's set it up after a winter of trying various prototypes.

Ancillotti's rising star is only 15 years old and already making a name for herself on the Superenduro circuit

From clapped out beaters to full carbon race weapons, run what ya brung was the theme of the day.

Mondraker blends its forward geometry and Zero suspension system with the latest carbon manufacturing technology to take XC racing to the next level

Armed with the most accurate tape measure in the Scottish Highlands we went and scoured the Fort William pits to check out 8 racers' cockpit setups.

With the race this weekend Albstadt being the first stop on the XC World Cup calendar for 2019, there are a number of fresh bikes on course.

With the first round of the XC World Cup starting today, take a look at some of the interesting tech that our photographers spotted out in Albstadt.

Cornelius Kapfinger's new shock is designed to be very tunable, and looks unlike anything currently on the market.

Nukeproof have beefed up the Nukeproof Mega 290 for a limited run of 50 bikes.

Check out the rides of Martin Maes, Dan Wolfe, and Maxime Chapuis.

The new Blackbird will be made from French carbon fiber, and uses a trigger shifter operated gearbox.

Sam Hill has arrived in Madeira with a totally new ride... and this one has big wheels on it.

Printed titanium lugs, a handmade kids bike, a purple XC machine, and more.

There's everything from a steel hardtail to a carbon DH bike in this batch of randoms from the Bespoked Show.

The Spur is one interesting machine, complete with a trigger shifter activated gearbox, big wheels, and lots of travel.

DT's highest end hubs get a new design that's lighter, stiffer, and even simpler than the previous version.

ARBR are back with a totally unique looking prototype.

The latest addition to the Curtis range is a complete overhaul of the Thumpercross downhill bike.

Riding with a backpack may not be on trend, but having the right bag for the occasion can make or break a day.

Mike Levy thinks today's full-suspension bikes would be much, much better if lockout levers were never a thing.

Matt Wragg argues that lockout levers let you have the best of both worlds.

Australian gathering showcases a renaissance of custom bike makers in the Southern Hemisphere.

A monthly round-up of the latest tech - including gear from Fox, TRP, OneUp, and more.