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Alicia Leggett
Jun 30, 2021
Bike Check: Noga Korem's GT Fury - Les Gets DH World Cup 2021
Noga Korem is primarily an EWS racer, but she can sneak in a round of World Cup DH from time to time.
Ross Bell
Jun 30, 2021
Tech Randoms - Les Gets World Cup DH 2021
Prototype tires, rotors, links, and more from the pits of Les Gets.
Seb Stott
Jun 30, 2021
Engineering Students Build Tool-Free Adjustable Head Angle Headset
The headset can be adjusted on the trail-side with no tools in less than twenty seconds.
Sarah Moore
Jun 30, 2021
Bike Check: Christina Chappetta's Trek Session
Pinkbike presenter Christina Chappetta has been riding the Whistler Mountain Bike Park for almost a decade now and this is the rig she'll be riding this year.
Richard Cunningham
Jun 30, 2021
Factory Tour: Ibis' New Carbon Construction Facility in Pajaro, California
A look into the place where Ibis' new Exie frames are born.
Matt Wragg
Jun 29, 2021
Riding Earthbound's High-Pivot Bamboo Bike
Matt Wragg takes this unique homemade creation out for a spin.
Matt Beer
Jun 28, 2021
Spotted: Nukeproof eMTB - Mixed Wheels & A Motor
It looks like a motorized Mega is on the way.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 28, 2021
Fox Patent Shows Heart Rate or GPS Controlled Dropper Post
The patent describes a dropper post that can raise and lower based on GPS coordinates, heart rate, and more.
Pinkbike Originals
Jun 28, 2021
Video: A Deep Dive on Sam Hill's Nukeproof Giga Race Bike
Take a look at the flat pedal shredder's EWS race rig.
Pinkbike Originals
Jun 26, 2021
Video: A Closer Look at Jack Moir's Canyon Strive Race Bike
We caught up with Jack for a deeper look at his Canyon Strive.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 25, 2021
Bike Check: The Gehrig Twins' Norco Ranges
The Gehrig sisters have been putting the new Norco Range through its paces.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 25, 2021
Pinkbike Poll: Which Top-10 EWS Racer Has the Best Looking Bike?
Which is the prettiest of them all?
James Smurthwaite
Jun 25, 2021
Thought Experiment: The Squishiest Mountain Bike
Now this is full suspension.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 25, 2021
5 Handmade Hardtails From the ENVE Builder Round-Up
The Builder Round-Up is a handmade bike show at ENVE's Utah headquarters, featuring work from more than 30 custom bike builders.
Ed Spratt
Jun 24, 2021
Comparing Miranda Miller & Connor Fearon's Kona Process X Race Bikes - EWS Val di Fassa 2021
A double dose of Kona's Process X.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 23, 2021
Bike Check: Keegan Wright's High Pivot Devinci Prototype
As seen in that spy shot.
Seb Stott
Jun 23, 2021
A Deeper Look at SRAM's Patent Application For a Wireless Automatic Suspension Controller
Suspension that firms up when you pedal? It could be in the works.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 23, 2021
First Ride: 2022 Norco Range - High Pivot Goodness
The Range returns as a purebred enduro race bike, complete with a high virtual pivot suspension design.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 23, 2021
Spotted: Pivot's New Firebird Race Bike - Val Di Fassa EWS
The Firebird's shock is now mounted vertically
Nukeproof
Jun 23, 2021
Nukeproof Shows Off Nigel Pages' Custom Giga 290 EWS Race Bike
A hand painted Mega in the colours of Nigel Pages' childhood hero, Barry Sheene.
Nick Bentley
Jun 23, 2021
13 Women's Bikes From the Cannondale Enduro, Llangollen
13 set ups from a tough enduro race in Wales.
Matt Beer
Jun 21, 2021
Rotwild Teases New 180mm Travel Lightweight eMTB
Rotwild have an even longer travel eMTB on the way to join their trail and enduro offerings.
Henry Quinney
Jun 21, 2021
Review: Mavic Crossmax XL 29" Alloy Wheels
Mavic's latest alloy wheelset offers a good balance when it comes to price vs performance.
Pinkbike Originals
Jun 19, 2021
Video: Ben Cathro Takes a Close Look at Ed Masters' Pivot Phoenix 29
Ben Cathro caught up with Ed Masters at Crankworx Innsbruck to get the lowdown on his Pivot Phoenix 29.
Matt Beer
Jun 18, 2021
First Look: Formula's Prototype Dual Crown Enduro Fork & New Lightweight Brakes
The target weight for the new fork is 2270 grams, an impressive figure for a dual crown.
Seb Stott
Jun 18, 2021
Pinkbike Poll: What's Your Ape Index?
Crunching the numbers in preparation for Grim Donut v3.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 18, 2021
Dainese Returns to MTB Helmets with the Lightest Full Face Helmet on the Market
Dainese has released two new lightweight helmets that store users' medical information using NFC technology.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 18, 2021
5 Bikes from the North American Enduro Cup
See what the current pro women's national champ and four other riders rode last weekend.
Pinkbike Originals
Jun 17, 2021
Video: 7 Pro DH Bike Checks from Crankworx Innsbruck 2021
Cathro checks in on the big bikes.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 17, 2021
Spotted: SRAM is Testing Something (But It's Probably Not a Dual Caliper Brake)
An interesting piece of tech spotted in the Whistler lift line.
Spotted: YT Tues Prototype Mullet Link - Crankworx Innsbruck 2021
Alicia Leggett
Jun 16, 2021
Bike Check: Loana Lecomte's Winning Massi Aire SL
Let's take a look at the bike that has carried Loana Lecomte to her commanding victories this season.
Matt Beer
Jun 15, 2021
Spotted: Intense Tracer 279 Prototype Carbon Enduro Bike
It's definitely protohype season!
James Smurthwaite
Jun 15, 2021
Spotted: A New Lightweight RockShox Dropper Post?
Despite the comments section, we're not entirely convinced.
Sarah Moore
Jun 15, 2021
Intense Announces '951 Series' Aimed at New Mountain Bikers
There are two carbon framed models in the new lineup, the 951 XC and the 951 Trail.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 14, 2021
Bike Check: Nino Schurter's New Scott Spark RC
Here's a closer look at the redesigned, ultra-integrated Scott Spark that Nino raced in Leogang.
Ed Spratt
Jun 12, 2021
Round Up: 14 XC World Cup Cockpit Setups Past & Present
A look at the bar and stem combos used by some of the world's top riders.
LoamLab Components
Jun 11, 2021
LoamLab Launches New Thin Grips, Micro Hand Protectors, & a Made In Canada Stem
The new Squamish company admits their stem "won't resonate your receptors 4.20% faster," but they do have some pretty unique ideas.
Pinkbike Originals
Jun 11, 2021
Video: Friday Fails #174
It's Friday and that can only mean one thing.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 11, 2021
Bike Check: Finn Iles' Custom Specialized Demo - Leogang World Cup 2021
A new paint job and prototype parts for Finn.
Matt Beer
Jun 11, 2021
Bike Check: Alex Marin's Production Privée Prototype Downhill Bike - Leogang World Cup DH 2021
If this bike was made in the USA, it would be dubbed, Production Pabst.
Seb Stott
Jun 10, 2021
First Look: Forkmods' 20x110 to 15x110 Axle Conversion Kit
Forkmods' new kit could make it possible to run the same wheelset on your DH and enduro bikes.
Matt Beer
Jun 10, 2021
Bike Check: Amaury Pierron's Prototype Commencal Supreme - Leogang World Cup DH 2021
Amaury is back in action, and he already put down the fastest time of the day during timed training.
Henry Quinney
Jun 10, 2021
Hidden Treasure - Non-Bike Wonders of the Buy&Sell
You can find almost anything on the Buy&Sell, including an RV, a house, or even an airbag to practice those sweet one-handers and dead sailors.
Ross Bell
Jun 9, 2021
Tech Randoms: Leogang World Cup 2021
At the first World Cup downhill race of the season, the Pinkbike photographers have already spotted some interesting tech.
Dan Roberts
Jun 9, 2021
What's Going On With Commencal's Prototype DH Race Bike?
The laser cats are back to help explain what Commencal have cooked up.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 9, 2021
Bike Check: Chris Kovarik's Heavy Metal Intense M29
Fish and chips, Mike Levy and UFO podcasts, Chris Kovarik and Intense - some things are just meant to go together.
Matt Beer
Jun 9, 2021
Evil Launches 2022 Insurgent with More Travel & Mixed Wheel Option
The Insurgent returns with 168mm of rear travel and Super Boost.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 8, 2021
Bike Check: Nina Hoffmann's Telemetry Toting Santa Cruz V10 - NotARace Test Session 2021
Hoffman was using the event to fine-tune her setup using a BYB telemetry system.
Sarah Moore
Jun 8, 2021
Tech Briefing: Soft Goods, DH Wheels, A Suction Cup Bike Rack & More - June 2021
All the latest tech from the last month.
Seb Stott
Jun 8, 2021
First Look: 2022 Mondraker Summum Carbon Comes with Integrated Telemetry
The full carbon frame comes in at 3kg.
Daniel Sapp
Jun 8, 2021
Specialized Announces Updated XC Tires
Specialized's XC tires receive new rubber compounds and motocross-inspired tread.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 7, 2021
Bike Check: Andreas Kolb's New Atherton Bikes Mullet - NotARace Test Session 2021
A recent signing to the Continental Atherton team, Kolb is running an almost entirely new setup for 2021.
Ed Spratt
Jun 7, 2021
Bike Check: Danny Hart's Cube Two15 HPC Mullet Race Bike
Take a closer look at Danny Hart's Cube TWO15 HPC Mullet Race Bike from the iXS NotARace Test Cup Session.
Sarah Moore
Jun 4, 2021
Bike Check: 'Hometown Hero' Forbidden Druid is a Tribute to the National Hockey League's Calgary Flames
The design for Stephane Pelletier's Forbidden Druid is based on the NHL’s Calgary Flames “Blasty” Jerseys worn from 1998-2006.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 4, 2021
More Tech Randoms - NotARace Test Session 2021
Today we got a closer look at the new Blackbox suspension from RockShox and compared some telemetry set ups too.
Henry Quinney
Jun 4, 2021
Spotted (Again): GT's Part Downhill, Part Enduro Bike
GT's new genre-blurring machine is back in action again at the Schlaming DH track.
Nick Bentley
Jun 4, 2021
Bike Check: Scott Beaumont's Specialized Enduro SX
Scott believes this out of production frame is still the best tool for winning 4X races
James Smurthwaite
Jun 3, 2021
Tech Randoms - NotARace Test Session 2021
Some of the world's fastest racers have arrived at Schladming, bringing all sorts of fancy new bikes with them.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 3, 2021
Spotted (Again): Mondraker's New Carbon Summum - NotARace IXS Test Cup Session
Less than a year after the launch of the aluminum Summum, a carbon version appears to be on the way.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 3, 2021
Throwback Thursday: How Much Have Mountain Bike Prices Changed in the Past 10 Years?
Have bikes really got more expensive?
Mike Levy
Jun 3, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 65 - The Hardtail Episode
The pros and cons of riding without rear-suspension, how to get the most out of your hardtail, and why we don't review many of them.
Sarah Moore
Jun 3, 2021
First Look: Rapha Releases New Line of MTB Apparel
Many items are made of recycled materials and Rapha has repurposed leftover fabric to create colour matched, adhesive-backed repair patches that come with each garment.
Nick Bentley
Jun 3, 2021
20 Short Travel Bikes of the British National 4x Series Round 1
4X is still thriving on the UK scene.
Matt Wragg
Jun 2, 2021
Bike Check: Loic Bruni's 'Not Quite Standard' Specialized Demo
Claimed to be one of the quietest bikes on the mountain, Bruni's Demo sports custom sizing and suspension.
Clint Trahan
Jun 1, 2021
61 Bikes of Whistler Bike Park Opening Day 2021
The most diverse set of Bike Check shots we've completed on an Opening Day at the Whistler Bike Park.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 1, 2021
The 8 Bikes of Red Bull Formation 2021
The riders went bigger than ever before and pushed each other to new heights in the Utah desert.
Seb Stott
Jun 1, 2021
First Look: Hope's New XCR Brake Sneaks Under 200g
The lightweight brakes use Hope's X2 caliper and a brand new lever.
Press Releases
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Video: How Bad Can A 20 Year Old DH Bike Actually Be? | Pinkbike Weekly Show Ep. 26
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Sam Hill Starts New Project with Foes Bikes
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Field Test: YT Jeffsy Core 1 - Where Value Meets Performance
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Grow Cycling Foundation Announces Aspire Event at Crankworx Whistler 2024 - 'Making Aspirations a Reality'
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Video Round Up: Track Walk with Bernard Kerr, Matt Jones, Brendan Fairclough & More - Red Bull Hardline 2024
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Canyon Gap Removed from 2024 Red Bull Hardline
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Value Field Test: Cannondale Habit 4 - Good Geometry, Not So Good Components
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Photo Epic: Slopestyle - Crankworx Cairns 2024
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Video: Ratboy Rambles - On Red Bull Hardline 2024, Being A New Dad & Being Back on a DH Bike
23 hours ago | 13 comments -
The Pinkbike Podcast: The Value Bike Field Test Round Table
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Video: Massive Jumps with Edgar Briole in 'Airborne'
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First Look: 2024 Lapierre Zesty - All New, All Mountain
1 days ago | 96 comments -
Video: Nic Court Tears Up Some Fresh Vancouver Island Trails In 'Dewpoint'
1 days ago | 7 comments -
Video: How Jaxson Riddle Gets Ready For Red Bull Rampage
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Video: A New Track & Hectic Weather with Transition Factory Racing at the Bielsko-Biala DH World Cup 2024
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Velo Digest: New Groupsets from Shimano & SRAM, 5 Ways to Go Faster, Unbound Updates & More
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Photo Epic: Pump Track - Crankworx Cairns 2024
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Video: Exposed Switchback Trails with Ludo May, Kilian Bron & Steve Ude
1 days ago | 12 comments -
Pinkbike Primer: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Red Bull Hardline 2024
2 days ago | 194 comments -
Things That Didn't Happen in the Bike Industry Last Month - Round Up
2 days ago | 48 comments -
Spotted: Prototype 2-Piston TRP Brakes & Electronic Ohlins Shock - Nove Mesto XC World Cup 2024
2 days ago | 25 comments -
Value Field Test: Giant Stance - A Great Leap Forward
2 days ago | 91 comments -
Video: Hard Enduro Heavyweight Attempts to Set Fastest Time on the Red Bull Hardline Course
2 days ago | 89 comments -
Video: Gee Atherton on His Brutal Crashes, What Motivates Him to Keep Riding & Red Bull Hardline
2 days ago | 55 comments -
Photo Epic: Speed & Style - Crankworx Cairns 2024
2 days ago | 1 comments -
Video: Josh Bryceland’s Back on a Big Rig in Ireland
2 days ago | 15 comments -
Bike Check: Lael Wilcox’s Around-the-World Specialized Roubaix
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Video: Erik Fedko, Jack Moir, Dylan Stark & More Ride Bentonville
3 days ago | 15 comments -
Video: Remy Metailler Visits Norway (& Its Hospitals)
2 days ago | 39 comments -
Video: Experiencing Mountain Biking in the Andes in 'Peaks & Pueblos'
2 days ago | 9 comments