Tags: Bike Checks
Brian Park
May 23, 2023
Bike Check & Shop Tour: Lal Bikes' Nicolai Nucleon 16 Supre Test Sled
Seeing a Supre drivetrain on a production-ready bike in person is wild.
Nick Bentley
May 14, 2023
Bike Check: Sam Hill's Nukeproof Dissent Carbon
A closer look at Sam's new race machine.
Ed Spratt
May 11, 2023
Video: Bike Checks from the 2023 Nove Mesto XC World Cup
The UCI Mountain Bike World Series team check out some of the new World Cup race bikes on show ahead of round one this weekend.
Nick Bentley
May 8, 2023
14 DH Bikes from National Downhill Round 2, Fort William
An early look at some World Cup racers' bikes, with some sneaky stuff for eagle eyed observers in there.
Dario DiGiulio
Apr 25, 2023
Bike Check: Cal Poly Students' Handmade All-Mountain Tandem - Sea Otter 2023
Hopefully the tandem racing evangelists come out in the comments.
Ed Spratt
Apr 24, 2023
Bike Check: Nino Schurter's Custom 10-Time World Champion Scott Spark RC
Check out the details of Nino's latest custom bike.
Nick Bentley
Apr 18, 2023
12 World Cup Riders' Race Bikes from the British National DH at Rheola
With a large number of World Cup riders at Rheola, we captured some of the fastest bikes of the weekend.
Matt Beer
Apr 12, 2023
Bike Check: Josh Lewis' SCOR 4060ST With 27.5" Wheels
Recently, Josh joined the Swiss brand, SCOR, and built up their highly versatile 4060ST.
Eric Olsen
Apr 5, 2023
Bike Check: Comparing Matthew Fairbrother & Eric Olsen's 'Enduro-Packing' Setups
Eric and Matt are back for another season of bikepacking from one Enduro World Cup round to another.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Mar 23, 2023
Video: Bike Checks - UCI Mountain Bike Enduro World Cup
Before racing gets underway on Sunday, here's a peek into the pits.
Matt Beer
Mar 22, 2023
Bike Check: Florencia Espineira's Orbea Rallon
It's almost time for the start of the enduro race season in Tasmania.
Matt Beer
Mar 9, 2023
Bike Check: Rae Morrison's Unreleased Liv Intrigue LT
The bike that Rae Morrison recently rode to a New Zealand Enduro National Championship.
Henry Quinney
Feb 24, 2023
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The Real Bike Weights from PB Editors
According to Henry, all the best things to come into mountain biking have made our bikes heavier, not lighter.
Ed Spratt
Feb 1, 2023
Bike Check: Comparing Jack Moir, Kasper Woolley & Christian Textor's New YT Capra Race Bikes
The three riders have been mixing and matching frame parts to create their ideal rides.
Danger Holm
Dec 29, 2022
Dangerholm's Scott Ransom Enduro Project
This one's a little different - there hasn't been any excessive gram shaving, or any headset cable routing either.
TEBP
Dec 9, 2022
Bike Check: Brotlos Design's mpEV01 - Inspired by Kavenz & Made From Steel
With plenty of 3D printed parts added into the mix.
Red Bull Pump Track World Championship
Nov 19, 2022
8 Race Bikes from the 2022 Pump Track World Championships
Check out some of the bikes that will be battling for the rainbow stripes.
Dario DiGiulio
Nov 17, 2022
Bike Check: Acoustic Cycles' Steel High Pivot is a Thing of Beauty
At his workshop in the small town of Pine, Colorado, Zach Geller cooked up this 160mm 29er to be his personal trail bike.
Marcelo Gutierrez
Nov 16, 2022
Marcelo Gutierrez Celebrates 10 Years on Giant with a Custom Painted "Chiva" Glory
Chivas are artisan rustic buses used in rural Colombia, adapted to rural public transport.
Ben Cathro
Nov 16, 2022
Bike Check: Ben Cathro's Santa Cruz Megatower is Smaller than You'd Think
Ben decided to size down to ramp up the excitement level on his home trails.
YT Industries
Nov 10, 2022
YT Shows Off Erik Fedko's Custom Dirt Jump Bike for Crankworx Rotorua
Erik Fedko has a custom YT DJ bike for this week's slopestyle competition.
LEA DAVISON’S CUSTOM ALLIED BC40
Sarah Moore
Oct 20, 2022
Throwback Thursday: 36 Bikes of Red Bull Rampage 2013
Sterling Lorence was in Virgin, Utah in 2013 and captured the latest and greatest freeride bikes of the day.
Nathan Hughes
Oct 19, 2022
18 Bikes of Red Bull Rampage 2022 - Vote For Your Favorite
Check out all the wild setups and then cast your vote.
Rocky Mountain
Oct 19, 2022
Rocky Mountain Shows Off Alex Volokhov's Rampage Slayer
Rocky Mountain shares the details on Alex's fully custom Rocky Mountain Slayer.
Pinkbike Originals
Oct 19, 2022
Video: 5 Custom Freeride Bike Check from Red Bull Rampage 2022
Red Bull Rampage 2022 is underway! We caught up with five riders to check out their custom freeride bikes.
Propain Shows Off Carson Storch’s Custom-Painted Spindrift CF for Red Bull Rampage
For the first time ever, a Propain bike will be taking part in Rampage.
TEBP
Oct 17, 2022
Bike Check: This Actofive P-Train CNC is a Rolling Test Lab
The founder of 612-Parts uses his Actofive to test, you guessed it, parts.
Sarah Moore
Oct 17, 2022
YT Shows Off Ethan Nell & Dylan Stark's Custom Tues Red Bull Rampage Bikes
YT went with the theme of wild animals for their two riders at Red Bull Rampage this year.
NS Bikes
Oct 14, 2022
NS Bikes Shows Off Szymon Godziek's Custom Fuzz for Red Bull Rampage
Ready for tricks, and burly freeride lines.
Nick Bentley
Oct 9, 2022
Bike Check: Hans Rey's Custom 35th Anniversary GT eForce AMP+
To celebrate 35 years with the team GT decided to surprise Hans with a fully custom version of their eForce AMP+
Matt Beer
Sep 30, 2022
Bike Check: Caleb Holonko's 27.5" Kona Process X
The Process X normally rolls on 29" wheels, but Caleb had a different idea.
Sarah Moore
Sep 29, 2022
Elliott Heap, Dan Booker & Kelan Grant's Gorgeous Custom Nukeproof Bikes for the Trophy of Nations
A pair of shoes for the Brit, a pint for the Irish rider, and a bit of Tasmanian forest for the Aussie.
Ed Spratt
Sep 29, 2022
Rhys Verner & Alex Storr's Custom Forbidden Dreadnoughts for the Trophy of Nations
Maple leaves and British racing green for the last big enduro race of the seasons.
Pinkbike Originals
Sep 25, 2022
Video: 6 Freeride Bike Checks from Dark Horse 2022
Christina Chappetta interviews 6 riders about their bikes that will be getting sent down the course.
Sarah Moore
Sep 21, 2022
Bike Check: Christina Chappetta's Trek Fuel EXe
We take look at how Christina has set up her small Trek Fuel EXe.
Nick Bentley
Sep 10, 2022
22 Race Bikes from Red Bull Hardline 2022
We have rounded up some of the bikes taking the heavy hits at Hardline this weekend.
Matt Beer
Sep 9, 2022
Bike Check: Adam Brayton's Nukeproof Prototype From Red Bull Hardline
This camouflaged carbon DH machine is ready for some serious hucking.
Nick Bentley
Sep 8, 2022
Bike Check: AirDrop's Prototype Filter 4X Bike
UK 4X racer Dan Wagstaff has been riding a unique bike for the 2022 season.
Alicia Leggett
Sep 7, 2022
Bike Check: Josh Lowe's Custom Hardline YT Tues is Painted with Real Rust
This one is pretty unique.
Nick Bentley
Sep 6, 2022
Bike Check: Danny MacAskill's Santa Cruz Trials Bike
A nearly fully custom bike for Trials legend Danny MacAskill.
Nick Bentley
Aug 29, 2022
Photo Epic: Iconic Retro Bikes at The Malverns Classic Retro Show & Shine
The Muc-Off Show and Shine returned once again to scratch your yearly itch of retro mountain bike goodness.
Sarah Moore
Aug 25, 2022
15 More Custom Bikes from Les Gets DH World Championships 2022
Ross Bell, Nathan Hughes, and Andy Vathis have been circling the pits of Les Gets looking for custom bikes and they've found some beauties.
Peter Kaiser
Aug 24, 2022
Video: Peter Kaiser's Stop Motion Trek Ticket S Dream Build
3,250 photos went into the making of this video.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 23, 2022
Custom Paint & Parts at the Les Gets DH World Championships 2022
20 unique bikes for your enjoyment.
Yoki
Aug 22, 2022
The Paralititan: A 300mm Huck Bike Concept
A rendering of a modern freeride machine that Josh Bender would love.
James Stokoe
Aug 20, 2022
13 Dual Slalom Bikes from Strait Acres Slalom Invitational
13 bikes ready to hit the turns at the 2022 Strait Acres Slalom Invitational.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 15, 2022
5 Race Bikes from the 2022 Leadville 100
Five of the speedy machines that took on the 100 mile course with 13,000 vert of climbing. [Updated with Keegan Swanson's Santa Cruz.]
Nick Bentley
Aug 14, 2022
Bike Check: Tracy Moseley's Trek Slash 9.9
A closer look at Tracy's custom-colored Trek Slash.
Nick Bentley
Aug 13, 2022
Bike Check: Josh Bryceland's Cannondale Jekyll
Josh Bryceland was back between the tape at ArdRock with his Cannondale Jekyll.
Mike Levy
Aug 12, 2022
Video: Forking Rear-Suspension, Value Performance, & A Bike From 2023 - Crankworx Whistler 2022
One old bike, one new bike, one unreleased bike, and one e-bike. Choose wisely.
Danger Holm
Aug 11, 2022
Dangerholm's Scott Spark RC Hypersonic Project
Gustav's back with a new XC / trail machine that weighs less than 21 pounds.
Nick Bentley
Aug 4, 2022
Bike Check: Joe Breeden's Intense M279 HP1 Prototype DH bike
Joe Breeden is back on track after breaking his elbow at Fort William.
Nick Bentley
Jul 31, 2022
8 Handbuilt Bikes from the UK at Ard Rock 2022
Bespoked was showing off some unique hand-built bikes from the UK at Ard Rock.
Nick Bentley
Jul 31, 2022
25 Hardtails from Ard Rock 2022
We grabbed 25 ardtails taking on the epic Ard Rock Enduro.
Nick Bentley
Jul 30, 2022
Bike Check: Cameron Mason's Specialized Epic
Trinity Racing's Cameron Mason shares his national champs bike setup.
Nick Bentley
Jul 29, 2022
Bike Check: Evie Richards' Trek Supercaliber
We caught up with Evie to get all the details on her national champs bike.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 18, 2022
Bike Check: Brage Vestavik's GT Force 'Jib' Bike
Brage's transformed his Force into something a little out of the ordinary.
Danger Holm
Jul 7, 2022
Dangerholm's 'Lemmy Forever' Hardtail - A Tribute to Motörhead's Singer & Bassist
"Even before his death, I wanted to build a Motörhead-themed bike since it would allow for such a cool style language and for the personal meaning to myself."
Matt Beer
Jul 7, 2022
Bike Check: Rachel Atherton's... Atherton AM.200.M
Rachel is back on track this weekend and riding the Atherton mixed-wheeled DH bike.
Nick Bentley
Jul 6, 2022
Bike Check: Isla Short's Race-Ready Juliana Wilder
Isla Short's size small Juliana Wilder uses Hunt Wheels, XTR everything, and a Fox 32 SC fork.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 29, 2022
Bike Check: Auckland Cycle Works' "Kind of Like a Rearward Pivot URT" Experimental Prototypes
"The discredited URT design looked like an unfixably bad idea, but I wondered: if combined with other things that also appear to be bad ideas, what's the worst that could happen?"
Matt Beer
Jun 23, 2022
Bike Check: Seth Sherlock's Intense Tracer 279
How many rolls of electrical tape does your bike carry?
Matt Beer
Jun 22, 2022
The Freedom Machine's Homer: A Steel, Single-Pivot Gearbox Driven Enduro Bike with 27.5" Wheels
Spoiler alert - this bike's creator has a BMX background.
Seb Stott
Jun 14, 2022
Bike Check: Innes Graham's Nukeproof Giga
Innes Graham piloted his Giga to a third place finish at the Tweed Valley EWS.
Pinkbike Originals
Jun 3, 2022
Video: Pro Rider VS Pro Mechanic - Eddie Masters' Pivot Firebird Bike Check
Who knows more about a race bike, the pro rider who races it all weekend or the pro mechanic who keep its running?
Seb Stott
May 31, 2022
Bike Check: Nico Vouilloz's Lapierre GLP 2 EWS-E Race Bike
Old Code calipers with Guide RSC levers, a modified cassette - Nico's setups are always worth a closer look.
Seb Stott
May 25, 2022
Bike Check: Joe Barnes' Wild-Looking Hope HB916
Joe Barnes' new long-travel machine from Hope is one eye-catching ride.
chris pilling
May 19, 2022
33 Bikes of Whistler Bike Park Opening Day 2022
Opening day of the Whistler Bike Park was a muddy, sunny, and sometimes snowy affair.
Matt Wragg
May 18, 2022
Bike Check: Hugo Marini's Commencal Supreme DH v5
Take a closer look at Hugo Marini's Commencal Supreme DH v5.
Matt Beer
May 18, 2022
Bike Check: Liam Stanley's 24" Titanium Darwin Designs Dirt Jumper
'I’d also love to justify an in-house EOS Ti printer… I just need to figure out how to print bikes from the trailhead."
Nick Bentley
May 16, 2022
19 Race Bikes from Peaty's Steel City Downhill 2022
Take a run through some of the bikes racing at the tenth Peaty's Steel City Downhill.
Nick Bentley
May 16, 2022
Bike Check: Laurie Greenland's Santa Cruz V10 Mullet Race Bike
Laurie Greenland shares some of the details on his 2022 race bike.
Nick Bentley
May 14, 2022
Bike Check: KJ Sharp's RAAW DH
The new RAAW DH bike is getting dialed in in preparation for Fort William's unforgiving track.
Mike Kazimer
May 13, 2022
Bike Check: The 'Boostmonster' Has a 300mm Marzocchi Super Monster T Fork
More travel is always the answer, right?
Nick Bentley
May 12, 2022
Bike Check: Mille Johnset's Commencal Supreme DH
New bike and a new team for Mille Johnset this year.
Nick Bentley
May 12, 2022
Bike Check: Danny Hart's High Pivot Cube Two15 Prototype
Take a closer look at Danny's winning bike from the second round of the British national series.
Pinkbike Originals
May 11, 2022
Video: 6 Freeride Bike Checks from Red Bull Formation
Christina Chappetta checks out 6 freeride bikes that will be getting sent down the Red Bull Formation course.
Nick Bentley
May 9, 2022
21 World Cup Riders' Race Bikes from the British National DH at Fort William
With a large number of World Cup riders at Fort William, we captured some of the fastest bikes of the weekend.
Ed Spratt
May 8, 2022
9 Hardtails from the Albstadt XC World Cup 2022
Albstadt is one of the few tracks where racers still opt for hardtails.
Bike Check: 8.85kg Orbea Oiz Race Bike
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Apr 18, 2022
Bike Check: Sam Hodgson's Darkfest Dual Crown Pivot Firebird
For his second visit to Darkfest Sam Hodgson was riding a Pivot Firebird Enduro bike with a dual crown fork.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Apr 18, 2022
Bike Check: Kade Edwards' Custom Darkfest Trek Session Park
Kade Edwards had a custom marbled Trek Session for this year's Darkfest.
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 17, 2022
Video: 5 More Custom Freeride Bikes From Darkfest - Darkfest 2022
We dive into the specifics on five more freeride bikes that are tuned specifically for hitting massive jumps.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Apr 16, 2022
Bike Check: Kaos Seagrave's Custom Darkfest Canyon Torque
Kaos Seagrave is no stranger to Darkfest, and this year he brought a bright pink Canyon Torque. It's a singlespeed... kind of.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Apr 14, 2022
Bike Check: Vero Sandler's Santa Cruz V10 - Darkfest 2022
Vero Sandler's bike is used to sending it big, but DarkFest takes things to a new level.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Apr 14, 2022
Bike Check: Szymon Godziek's Singlespeed NS Fuzz - Darkfest 2022
As a seasoned Darkfest rider, Godziek is not shy when it comes to racking up big air miles.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Apr 14, 2022
Bike Check: Hannah Bergemann's Darkfest Ready Transition TR11
Darkfest first-timer Hannah Bergemann shares the details on her new TR11.
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 13, 2022
Video: 5 Custom Freeride Bikes From Darkfest - Darkfest 2022
Kicking things off at this year's Darkfest we dive into the specifics on 5 freeride bikes that are tuned specifically for hitting massive jumps.
Ed Spratt
Apr 9, 2022
4 Race Bikes From the Petrópolis XC World Cup 2022
Check out four of the bikes ready to take on the opening round of the 2022 XC World Cup.
James Smurthwaite
Apr 9, 2022
9 Custom Bikes from Sea Otter 2022
Take a look at some of the nicest custom builds we spotted at Sea Otter.
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 8, 2022
Video: Building A Bike To Race Every Discipline - Tom's Commencal Meta TR Bike Check
Check in with Tom Bradshaw for all the details on his brand new Commencal Meta TR.
Matt Wragg
Apr 6, 2022
Bike Check: Pauline Ferrand-Prevot's Winter Training BMC Four Stroke
Matt Wragg caught up with PFP in Southern France as Cecile Ravanel put her through the paces on stepdowns and road gaps.
Ed Spratt
Mar 28, 2022
Bike Check: Comparing Connor Fearon & Magnus Manson's Dual Crown Forbidden Dreadnoughts
Forbidden doesn't have a dedicated DH bike yet, but the Dreadnought sure looks good with a dual crown fork.
Ed Spratt
Mar 27, 2022
5 Race Bikes from the Lourdes DH World Cup 2022
Race ready bikes from Frameworks, Raaw, Commencal, Canyon and NS
Pinkbike Originals
Mar 24, 2022
Video: Jackson Goldstone's Santa Cruz V10 - What Makes a Syndicate Bike
Jackson Goldstone talks about his all-new Santa Cruz V10 and what it's like being on the Santa Cruz Syndicate team.
Canyon
Mar 24, 2022
Video: Luca Cometti Builds A Custom-Painted Canyon Spectral 29
A passing pickup truck provided the inspiration for Luca Cometti's dream build.
Matt Wragg
Mar 11, 2022
Bike Check: Antoine Vidal's Commencal Supreme
Antoine Vidal has put together an impressive race resume, and he's just getting started.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 10, 2022
Bike Check: Madnes Bicycles' Made-in-France 'Stellar 27.5' Enduro Bike
The Stellar has up to 170mm of rear travel and a dual-short link suspension layout.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 23, 2022
Bike Check: Nino Schurter's New Special Edition Spark RC
Take a look at Nino's sparkly speed machine.
Ed Spratt
Feb 21, 2022
Bike Check: Oisin O'Callaghan's YT Capra
A Junior World Champion's enduro set up.
Matt Beer
Feb 18, 2022
Bike Check: Remy Morton's Chainless 26"/24" Mini-Mullet Park Bike
Remy's Commencal Furious is one of a kind, complete with 135mm cranks and a 24" rear wheel.
Pinkbike Originals
Feb 17, 2022
Video: A Day With Hannah Bergemann - Pro Bike Check & Interview
Christina Chappetta headed down to Bellingham to catch up with Hannah and get the low down on her Transition TR11.
Ed Spratt
Feb 12, 2022
Bike Check: Lars Forster's European Champion Inspired Scott Spark RC
To mark his second European Championships victory in 2021 Lars Forster has a custom painted Scott Spark RC for 2022
Pinkbike Originals
Feb 9, 2022
Video: What Bikes Are The Bellingham Locals Riding? - Daily Driver Bike Checks
Tom and Christina head a couple of hours south of the border to see what bikes the locals are riding in Bellingham, Washington.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 4, 2022
Bike Check: Isak Leivsson's Handmade 130mm Jib Bike
Complete with handbuilt high-rise bars that were "somewhat made by eye."
Pinkbike Originals
Jan 26, 2022
Video: Daily Drivers - What Bikes are Every Day Riders Riding in Rotorua
In this episode, Tom spends an afternoon at the local trailhead in Rotorua, New Zealand, to chat with some local riders about their everyday weapons of choice.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 26, 2022
Bike Check: Antoine Bizet's Free-Slope-Mashup Rose Soul Fire - Freeride Fiesta 2022
Antoine's Freeride Fiesta bike is a singlespeed with just one brake, a single crown fork, and 26" wheels.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 26, 2022
Bike Check: Erik Fedko's Single Crown YT Tues - Freeride Fiesta 2022
New year, new sponsor.
10 More Bikes from Freeride Fiesta
TEBP
Jan 24, 2022
Bike Check: Intend BC Founder Cornelius Kapfinger's Euro-Tastic Last Tarvo
"I picked parts which are not made in huge factories, but by people who I know by name"
Alicia Leggett
Jan 21, 2022
10 Bikes of Freeride Fiesta
Some traditional downhill and freeride bikes, plus some singlespeeds and single crowns.
Matt Beer
Jan 18, 2022
Iron Horse Sunday Reborn - A Classic Downhill Bike Modified with Modern Geometry & Mullet Wheels
A fifteen year-old Iron Horse Sunday frame goes under the knife to bring its geometry back up today's speeds.
Ed Spratt
Jan 10, 2022
Bike Check: Rab Wardell's Marathon World Championships Santa Cruz Blur
The bike Rab used to return to Elite level competition since retiring from World Cup racing in 2014.
Henry Quinney
Nov 26, 2021
Bike Check: Tommy Wilkinson's Ultimate Setup For One-Armed Riding
In 2013, Tommy sustained a life-changing injury that pulled all the peripheral nerves out of his spinal cord. This custom build accommodates his unique demands.
Alicia Leggett
Nov 19, 2021
Bike Check: Loris Fibre's 'Project Klin' Bikepacking Concept Bike
A wild one-piece fork-stem-handlebar? Rigid bags made of flax fiber? Integrated everything? Check, check, check.
Alicia Leggett
Nov 9, 2021
Bike Check: Raphaela Richter's Intend-Equipped Juliana Roubion
Raphaela Richter finished 10th overall this EWS season on her mixed-wheel Roubion.
Pinkbike Originals
Nov 5, 2021
Video: 7 Pro DH Bike Checks from Crankworx Rotorua 2021
Tom Bradshaw catches up with some of the Crankworx riders to check out their DH race bikes.
Sarah Moore
Nov 4, 2021
Bike Check: Christina Chappetta's Trek Top Fuel
Take a closer look at Christina Chappetta's new downcountry machine.
Pinkbike Originals
Oct 2, 2021
Video: What Bikes Are North Shore Groms Riding? - Daily Driver Bike Checks
Groms. They are the future of our sport and already shred harder than most of us, but what bikes do they ride?
James Smurthwaite
Oct 27, 2021
Bike Check: Brendan Fairclough's Unridden Red Bull Rampage Bike
Is this the world's luckiest bike?
Ed Spratt
Oct 25, 2021
Bike Check: Peter Jamison's YT Capra
Take a closer look at Peter Jamison fresh brightly colored YT Capra for his 'Carpe Diem' edit.
Nick Bentley
Oct 24, 2021
Bike Check & Interview: UK National DH Series Winner Roger Vieira's Specialized Demo
We sat down with Roger Vieira, World cup privateer and now reigning UK National Downhill Series Champion.
Nick Bentley
Oct 23, 2021
Bike Check & Interview: UK National DH Series Winner Stacey Fisher & her Transition TR11
Once the champagne had been sprayed and the trophies had been handed out we managed to catch up with the UK National Downhill Series champion for 2021 Stacey Fisher.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 15, 2021
Bike Check: Reed Boggs' Custom Rampage Yeti SB165 "Enduro" Bike
Reed Bogg's beefed-up 165mm travel bike.
Sarah Moore
Oct 14, 2021
15 Bikes of Red Bull Rampage - Vote For Your Favourite
Take a run through the custom goodness from the 15 competitors and then vote for your favourite.
Pinkbike Originals
Oct 14, 2021
Video: 5 More Custom Freeride Bikes from Red Bull Rampage 2021
We take a look at the Rampage rides of Brage Vestavik, Szymon Godziek, Carson Storch, Brandon Semenuk, and Vinny T.
Ed Spratt
Oct 14, 2021
Kyle Strait's Custom-Painted Commencal FRS - Red Bull Rampage 2021
Kyle Strait's custom Rampage bike takes inspiration from his two vintage pick-up trucks.
Pinkbike Originals
Oct 12, 2021
Video: 5 Custom Freeride Bikes from Red Bull Rampage 2021
We take a look at the freeride rigs of Jaxson Riddle, Kyle Strait, Ethan Nell, Cam Zink, and Tyler McCaul.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 11, 2021
Andreu Lacondeguy to Ride a Rust Themed Commencal FRS at Red Bull Rampage
Apparently the Catalonian air rusts aluminum
Trevor Lyden
Oct 11, 2021
Bike Check: Vali Höll's Trek Fuel EX - Sea Otter 2021
Take a closer look at the bike Vali Höll used for the dual slalom and downhill at Sea Otter.
Trevor Lyden
Oct 9, 2021
Bike Check: Cody Kelley's Specialized Stumpjumper Slalom Bike - Sea Otter 2021
Cody's Stumpjumper is light, low, and ready to slalom.
Alicia Leggett
Oct 9, 2021
Bike Check: Revel's LoveYourBrain Fundraiser Ranger - Sea Otter 2021
Entries to win the custom Revel Ranger cost $5 each and benefit those affected by traumatic brain injuries.
Ed Spratt
Oct 8, 2021
Bike Check: Comparing Claudio Caluori & Nino Schurter's 'Neverresting' eMTBs
These two bikes will be going head-to-head in an epic challenge this weekend.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 8, 2021
Bike Check: Ethan Nell's Custom Rampage 27.5"/26" YT Tues
YT has made Ethan Nell a truly custom bike to ride at Rampage and celebrate ten years of the Tues DH bike.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 7, 2021
Bike Check: Szymon Godziek's Custom Red Bull Rampage NS Fuzz
Godziek is hoping for a top five finish in his third Rampage appearance.
Sarah Moore
Oct 5, 2021
Bike Check: Jason Lucas' Norco Shore Park
This Shore is built for park days.
Alicia Leggett
Oct 2, 2021
Bike Check: Jill Kintner's Winning Norco Sight at the Trans-Cascadia 2021
Jill Kintner opted for her 150 mm Sight for four days of backcountry racing.
Matt Beer
Oct 1, 2021
Video: 3 Unique Slopestyle Bikes From Crankworx BC 2021
A trio of slopestyle machines built up for the final round of Crankworx BC.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 1, 2021
Bike Check: Joe Nation's Pole Prototype EWS Race Bike
Joe will be hard to miss in Scotland this weekend.
Alicia Leggett
Sep 30, 2021
Bike Check: Vaea Verbeeck's Rocky Mountain Altitude at Crankworx BC 2021
Let's take a look at the bike that won the Sun Peaks' dual slalom and Air DH races at Crankworx BC.
Henry Quinney
Sep 30, 2021
Bike Check: Joe Breeden's MT7 Psychosis Winning NS Fuzz
Breeden took the win aboard his mixed-wheel Fuzz DH bike.
Clint Trahan
Sep 30, 2021
9 DH Bikes from Crankworx BC 2021
A closer look at some of the bikes hitting the slopes for Crankworx BC.
chris pilling
Sep 23, 2021
7 Short Travel Bikes from Crankworx BC Dual Slalom
Crankworx is back in BC for 2021.
Alicia Leggett
Sep 22, 2021
Bike Check: Isabeau Courdurier's Leopard Print Lapierre Spicy
To celebrate Isabeau, her tough season, and her recent wins, the Lapierre Zipp Collective surprised her with a new custom bike.
Alicia Leggett
Sep 21, 2021
Bike Check: Brad Copeland's 'Mechanic's Superbike,' a Modified eCommuter Designed for Kate Courtney's Tech Support
With three wheelsets, lots of oil slick, and so, so much more, the Mechanic's Superbike defies categorization.
Matt Beer
Sep 14, 2021
Bike Check: Loris Vergier's Trek Session - Snowshoe World Cup DH 2021
Fresh off of a World Cup win in Switzerland, Loris Vergier let us get close to his Trek Session for a better look.
Trevor Lyden
Sep 11, 2021
17 Freeride Bikes from Proving Grounds 2021
A closer look at some of the bikes hitting the drops and jumps at Proving Grounds.
Ed Spratt
Sep 11, 2021
Bike Check: Ethan Nell & Dylan Stark's YT Tues Freeride Bikes - Proving Grounds 2021
Ethan Nell & Dylan Stark have their YT Tues bikes set up for the big hits of this year's Proving Grounds.
Mike Kazimer
Sep 9, 2021
Throwback Thursday: More Vintage MTB Gold From the Malverns Classic
Another round of classic mountain bikes for your viewing pleasure.
Sarah Moore
Sep 8, 2021
Bike Check: Jason Lucas' Norco Rampage Team
When he's not hucking to flat, Jason Lucas has been working on reliving his glory days as a dirt jumper.
Ralf Hauser
Sep 7, 2021
Bike Check: Insanityofgravity's Titanium, Ultra High Pivot Freeride Bike
One of the most interesting people and bikes at Eurobike this year.
James Smurthwaite
Sep 7, 2021
Bike Check: Sina Frei's Custom Rainbow Stripes Specialized Epic
Sina Frei has a new frame to commemorate her World Champs victory.
Pinkbike Originals
Sep 5, 2021
Video: 10 Slopestyle Bike Checks From The 2021 Big White Slopestyle
Tom Bradshaw talks to the athletes about their set ups.
Alicia Leggett
Sep 2, 2021
Bike Check: Sam Blenkinsop's Norco DH Prototype
A different shock link and dropouts turns the Norco Range into a World Cup-ready DH machine.
Matt Beer
Sep 1, 2021
Video: A Deep Dive on Martin Maes' GT Force
Dive into all the details of Martin's race bike setup.
Nick Bentley
Aug 30, 2021
Photo Epic: 25 Iconic Retro Bikes at The Malverns Classic Retro Show and Shine
Remember these legendary bikes?
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Aug 30, 2021
Joey Gough's "Miami Send Machine" GT Force from Audi Nines
Joey's tribute to Gloria Estefan's Miami Sound Machine.
Matt Beer
Aug 28, 2021
Bike Check: Connor Fearon's Kona Operator CR - Val di Sole DH World Championships 2021
After some anxious moments, Connor's custom painted bike finally made it to Val di Sole.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Aug 28, 2021
Bike Check: Robin Goomes' Yeti SB165 - Audi Nines 2021
Robin Goomes shares how she has her Yeti SB165 set up for the big hits of Audi Nines.
Nick Bentley
Aug 28, 2021
17 Bikes from the Malverns Classic Whip Off
There were all sorts of bikes hitting the jumps for the Mr Whippy Whip Off competition at the Malverns Classic.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 27, 2021
Bike Check: Jolanda Neff's Olympics-Winning Trek Supercaliber
'What was that tape doing on her downtube?' and other questions answered about the bike that carried Jolanda Neff to Olympic victory.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Aug 26, 2021
Bike Check: Kade Edwards' & Casey Brown's Trek Sessions - Audi Nines 2021
How much pressure do you want in your fork? All of it.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Aug 26, 2021
Bike Check: Veronique Sandler's Santa Cruz V10 - Audi Nines
A quick rundown of Veronique's Santa Cruz V10.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 26, 2021
7 Custom World Champs Commencal Supremes
Commencal has arrived to Val di Sole with a substantial fleet of custom bikes.
Ed Spratt
Aug 26, 2021
Mondraker's Custom Painted 3D Anaglyphic World Champs Summums
Laurie Greenland, Eleonora Farina and Brook MacDonald will be hitting the steep and technical course using bikes that will display altered designs when viewed through 3D glasses.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 26, 2021
The YT Mob's 4 Custom World Champs Tues Frames
From Rampage to racing and even for UFC fighters, you can always rely on YT Industries for a sweet custom paint job
Propain Unveils Custom Painted Rages for World Champs
Propain show off their unique custom painted bikes for this week's World Champs.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 24, 2021
Bike Check: Caroline Buchanan's Trek Ticket DJ
Take a look at the bike Caroline will be riding at Audi Nines.
Sarah Moore
Aug 23, 2021
Bike Check: Tom Bradshaw's Commencal Meta AM 29
Pinkbike presenter Tom Bradshaw finally got his hands on a bike with front and rear suspension.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 20, 2021
Bike Check: The 95% Made in Europe Kavenz VHP16
Another impressive build featuring mainly high-end European components.
Pinkbike Originals
Aug 19, 2021
Video: 6 Pro Freeride Bike Checks from the Dark Horse Invitational
Dark Horse is on and the freeride rigs are out to play. Check out how the athletes are setting up their bikes for the massive jumps and drops on course.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 18, 2021
Bike Check: The Zoceli Dobordelu is a Steel Bike with a Sliding Shock
This handmade steel creation looks amazing.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 12, 2021
Bike Check: Martin Maes' DH-Configured GT Force - Maribor World Cup DH 2021
Martin Maes will be taking on Maribor aboard a 160mm enduro bike with a dual crown fork.
Tristan Tinn
Aug 8, 2021
7 Hardtails from Ard Rock 2021
You can't have a British race without some riders turning up on a hardtail.
Tristan Tinn
Aug 7, 2021
6 Women's Enduro Bikes from Ard Rock 2021
We rounded up six riders and their race bikes ready to take on the challenge of Ard Rock.
Tristan Tinn
Aug 7, 2021
Bike Check: Mark Scott's Santa Cruz Bronson from Ard Rock 2021
Take a closer look at EWS racer Mark Scott's setup for a weekend of racing at Ard Rock.
Nick Bentley
Aug 4, 2021
8 Short Travel Rippers of British National 4X Champions
The winners' bikes from the 4X National Championships.
Pinkbike Originals
Aug 3, 2021
Video: The Everyday Bikes From The Whistler Bike Park
There's no shortage of unique bikes in the Whistler Bike Park and Christina Chappetta was out and about hunting them down.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 2, 2021
Bike Check: Charlie Hatton's Atherton DH 29er from Hardline
With 200mm of travel and 29" wheels front and rear, Charlie's bike is built for speed. And sending.
Heather Young
Jul 31, 2021
8 Pro Bikes from the Strait Acres Slalom Invitational 2021
A closer look at some of the bikes hitting the turns at the 2021 Strait Acres Slalom Invitational.
Ed Spratt
Jul 25, 2021
Bike Check: Adam Brayton's Nukeproof Dissent 297 - Red Bull Hardline 2021
Take a closer look at Adam Brayton's mullet Nukeproof race bike for Hardline.
Ed Spratt
Jul 25, 2021
Bike Check: Kaos Seagrave's Canyon Sender - Red Bull Hardline 2021
We caught up with Kaos to get the details on his bright pink Canyon Sender.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 23, 2021
Bike Check: A '90s Nike Airmax Inspired Steel Full Suss
A bike for anyone who remembers the 1990 Nike Airmax 90.
Sarah Moore
Jul 22, 2021
Round Up: 15 Olympic Edition Bikes
Bikes from Trek, Scott, Thömus, Mondraker, and more that will be aiming for the podium in Tokyo.
Sarah Moore
Jul 22, 2021
Bike Check: Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Filippo Colombo & Elisabeth Brandau's Olympic Edition BMC Fourstrokes
BMC has created three special Olympic edition bikes for Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Filippo Colombo, and Elisabeth Brandau to ride in Tokyo.
Alicia Leggett
Jul 22, 2021
Bike Check: PMX Racing Team's Custom Olympic Mondraker Bikes
A fleet of fresh bikes for Mondraker's Olympic athletes.
Nick Bentley
Jul 21, 2021
8 Winning Bikes From the 2021 UK National Downhill Championships
A gallery of some fast bikes from last weekend's Champs.
Alicia Leggett
Jul 20, 2021
Bike Check: Daniel Manfredsson's Neo-Retro Cannondale Creations
Manfredsson says he's a "Swedish bike nerd with a very understanding family… and the world's best job."
Pinkbike Originals
Jul 20, 2021
Video: A Closer Look at Jamie Edmondson's Trek Slash Race Bike
We caught up with Jamie Edmondson to get the details on his new Trek Slash.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 19, 2021
Bike Check: The Atelier Suji Wooden Hardtail is Handmade from Ash
The Trails 27.5 is made from locally sourced wood by hand in France.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 16, 2021
Bike Check: The Full Suspension Bike Made From Plywood
"Ensuring the headtube didn't snap was one of the biggest challenges of the project for Bene."
Pinkbike Originals
Jul 13, 2021
Video: A Deep Dive on Katy Winton's Nukeproof Giga Race Bike
We caught up with Katy to get the scoop on how she sets up her Nukeproof Giga.
Nick Bentley
Jul 13, 2021
10 Mullet DH Bikes from Round 1 British National Downhill Series
We grabbed 10 mullet bikes from the British National Downhill Series at Danny Hart's Descend Bike Park
Nathan Hughes
Jul 12, 2021
Staff Rides: Photographer Nathan Hughes' Intense Primer S
Nathan Hughes didn't hold back on the build for his mixed-wheel machine.
Pinkbike Originals
Jul 10, 2021
Video: A Close Look at Andréane Lanthier Nadeau's Rocky Mountain Altitude Race Bike
We caught up with ALN for a deeper look at her Rocky Mountain Altitude.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 9, 2021
Bike Check: Joe Connell's Orange Stage 6 EWS Race Bike with a Dual Crown Fork
Take a closer look at Joe Connell's single pivot, dual crown EWS race bike.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 7, 2021
Bike Check: Nadir Colledani's Custom Olympic MMR Kenta
Take a closer look at the bike Nadir Colledani will be piloting in Tokyo.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 7, 2021
The Mountain Bike Tech Infiltrating the Tour de France
Disc brakes, tubeless tires, and wider bars have all made their way into the peloton.
Alicia Leggett
Jul 2, 2021
Bike Check: Greg Minnaar's Santa Cruz V10 - Les Gets World Cup DH 2021
The GOAT's bike is looking fast.
Pinkbike Originals
Jul 2, 2021
Video: Ben Cathro Takes a Deeper Look at Troy Brosnan's World Cup Winning Canyon Sender
Could this bike take another podium spot this weekend?
Danger Holm
Jul 1, 2021
Dangerholm's Latest: A Mountain Biker's Gravel Bike
Dangerholm's back with another over-the-top build.
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.
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.
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
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.
Bike Check: Keegan Wright's High Pivot Devinci Prototype
Nick Bentley
Jun 23, 2021
13 Women's Bikes From the Cannondale Enduro, Llangollen
13 set ups from a tough enduro race in Wales.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Pinkbike Originals
Jun 1, 2021
Video: 11 Bike Checks From Whistler Bike Park Opening Day 2021
Tom Bradshaw managed to snag some riders in between laps to get the low down on some of the bikes being ridden in the 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.
Nick Bentley
May 29, 2021
Bike Check: Adam Brayton's Nukeproof Giga 290 Carbon
Did Brayton bring a knife to a gun fight at the Gravity Events Downhill Series round 1?
Nick Bentley
May 27, 2021
15 Under 12 Rippers and Their Bikes From the Mini Downhill at Harthill
A focus on the real young guns of the field.
20 Freeride Bikes of Mexico's Fireride Festival
With a one bike rule and an array of events to compete in, each rider came prepared with their bike of choice for Fireride
Nick Bentley
May 23, 2021
Bike Check: 10 Year Old Olivia Taylor's Mondraker Summum
10-year-old Olivia is a rider to watch for the future.
Ed Spratt
May 22, 2021
Bike Check: Carter Woods' Race Winning Norco Revolver FS
Carter Woods has started off the World Cup season with two wins in the U23 category.
Pure Darkness
May 21, 2021
17 Bikes from DarkFest
Big jumps call for big bikes... including that mystery Cannondale.
Nick Bentley
May 21, 2021
Bike Check: Jack Reading's Carbon-Free Commencal Supreme World Cup DH Bike
The SR Suntour One Vision team are using all aluminium parts on their race bikes this year.
Nick Bentley
May 20, 2021
Bike Check: Wyn Masters' GT Zaskar LT Enduro Race Hardtail
Who needs a dropper to race enduro?
James Smurthwaite
May 19, 2021
Bike Check: Thomas Wickles' 'Project Unicorn' Ghost Lector SF
This chrome and pink color scheme is hard to miss.
Sarah Moore
May 18, 2021
Bike Check: Emily Batty's 22.5lb Race-Ready Canyon Lux CFR
We take a look at the custom-painted Canyon Lux full-suspension bike that the 32-year-old Canadian raced in Albstadt, Germany and Nove Mesto, Czech Republic.
Henry Quinney
May 18, 2021
Bike Check: Mick Hannah's New NS Fuzz Downhill Bike
Mick Hannah is running a mixed-wheel setup on his new NS Bikes Fuzz.
Ed Spratt
May 17, 2021
Bike Check: Victor Koretzky's Orbea Oiz - Nove Mesto XC World Cup 2021
take a look at how Victor Koretzky set up his race machine for the tricky Nove Mesto course.
Ed Spratt
May 16, 2021
Short Track Setup Tricks From Pro Racers - Nove Mesto XC World Cup 2021
We caught up with six of the top teams to go over their XCC bike setup tricks.
Alicia Leggett
May 14, 2021
Bike Check: Mathieu Van Der Poel's Canyon Lux - Nove Mesto XC World Cup 2021
This bike was involved in one of the most exciting sprint finishes we've seen in a while.
Alicia Leggett
May 13, 2021
10 Bikes That Have Won the Nove Mesto XC World Cup
It turns out Nino Schurter wins a lot.
James Smurthwaite
May 12, 2021
Bike Check: Reece Wallace's Custom, 90s Themed Giant Glory
"It's fun having a bike that looks like a cyclone popsicle."
Ed Spratt
May 10, 2021
Bike Check: Pauline Ferrand Prevot's Custom BMC Twostroke
Pauline rode her custom hardtail to a win and second place this weekend.
Ed Spratt
May 9, 2021
Bike Check: Kate Courtney's Scott Scale - Albstadt XC World Cup 2021
Kate Courtney was on a hardtail for the high speed Albstadt course.
Taylor Smith
May 9, 2021
Video: Nigel Page's BMX Collection
Chain Reaction Cycles ringleader Nigel Page has an impressive BMX bike collection.
Ed Spratt
May 8, 2021
Comparing Anne Terpstra & Nadine Rieder's Ghost Lector FS Race Bikes - Albstadt XC World Cup 2021
Take a closer look at Anne Terpstra and Nadine Rieder's race machines.
Nick Bentley
May 7, 2021
15 Downhill Bikes of Gravity Events UK Round 1 Hamsterley
If you don't know what to do with your Friday, you could look at some downhill bikes.
James Smurthwaite
May 6, 2021
9 Bikes That Have Won the Albstadt XC World Cup
Take a look at this selection of past winners, dating all the way back to 2014.
Nick Bentley
May 5, 2021
24 Kids' Bikes from the Descend Youth Mini Downhill
Here's what the kids aged 13 and under are racing in 2021.
Nick Bentley
May 3, 2021
Bike Check: Ethan Craik's GT Force
A closer look at the Junior DH World Cup overall champion's enduro bike.
Nick Bentley
May 2, 2021
Bike Check: Matt Lakin's Fully Rigid Stooge Cycles Dirtbomb Enduro Race Bike
Matt Lakin shows off his fully rigid bike that he also uses to ride to the races.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 30, 2021
Bike Check: EWS Racer Gilles Franck's GT Force is Painted to Replicate a 1997 GT LTS
The carbon Force is set up as a mullet and is a throwback to an iconic late-90s race bike.
James Smurthwaite
Apr 26, 2021
Greg Minnaar vs Luca Shaw vs Steve Peat: 3 Santa Cruz V10s Head to Head
With no racing scheduled for the near future, the Syndicate are launching their new colors and bikes virtually instead.
Nick Bentley
Apr 26, 2021
15 Junior Bikes from Round 2 of the Pedalhounds Enduro Series
A closer look at 15 Junior rider's setups ready to take on the second round of the Pedalhounds Enduro Series in the UK.
mack faint
Apr 25, 2021
Bike Check: Neko Mulally's Prototype Intense M279
A look at the prototype Neko's been racing on this season.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 24, 2021
Bike Check: Pauline Ferrand-Prevot’s BMC Fourstroke Was Decorated With Tape by an Anonymous Artist
There's nothing ordinary about the 6x World Champion's new full suspension XC bike.
James Smurthwaite
Apr 22, 2021
Bike Check: A Creative Rider's Custom 'Mind Management' Hornet Norco Sight
A bike that's sure to cause a buzzzz.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 21, 2021
Bike Check: Specialized Enduro Racer Cecce Camoin's Enduro
Cecce Camoin is a rider to watch over the next few years. In anticipation of the season, check out the bike he'll race at EWS rounds with the revamped Specialized Enduro Team.
mack faint
Apr 16, 2021
Bike Check: Charlie Harrison's Trek Session
A closer look at Charlie Harrison's new Trek Session, which has a few interesting un-released parts on it.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 15, 2021
Bike Check: Raphaela Richter & Tanja Naber Form Juliana Free Agents EWS Team
Two dream builds for the new EWS pro team.
Nick Bentley
Apr 12, 2021
15 eMTBs from the Southern Enduro Round 1
A closer look at 15 eMTB setups ready to take on the first round of the Southern Enduro series in the UK.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 10, 2021
17 Wild Paintjobs From Sea Otters Past - Pond Beaver 2021
Sea Otter has given us some memorable bike designs, including an '80s Miami theme and lots of glitter.
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 8, 2021
Video: Ethan Shandro’s RockShox Trek Race Team Edition Session - Pro Bike Check
Tom Bradshaw gets a close up look at Ethan Shandro's Trek Session.
Nick Bentley
Apr 6, 2021
15 Kids' Bikes & Their Riders from the Southern XC Round 1
Enjoy some amazing kids' bikes and some super excited riders too.
James Smurthwaite
Apr 6, 2021
Bike Check: Gee Atherton's Custom Quarry Hucking Atherton Bikes DH
Take a look at the bike Gee used for his wild quarry ride.
Nick Bentley
Apr 5, 2021
15 Women's Enduro Bikes from Round 1 of the Pedalhounds Enduro Series
A big batch of bikes from the Women's field of racers at one of the first UK races to get underway in 2021.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 31, 2021
Bike Check: Kirt Voreis' Custom Painted Niner Rip 9 RDO
Kirt Voreis' Niner combines purple camo, black and white checkerboard, and orange accents into a wild throwback to his skater days.
Tom Bradshaw
Mar 30, 2021
Video: Tom Bradshaw's Commencal Meta HT AM - Bike Check
A closer look at Tom Bradshaw's new ride.
Pinkbike Originals
Mar 28, 2021
Video: Intense M279 Prototype Bike Check With Seth Sherlock
Christina Chappetta checks in with Seth Sherlock to find out more about the prototype Intense DH bike
Ed Spratt
Mar 27, 2021
Round Up: 22 DH World Cup Racers' Suspension Setups
Unfortunately there's no guarantee that copying your favorite racer's settings will make you any faster...
Brian Park
Mar 18, 2021
Staff Ride: Brian's '10 Year' RAAW Madonna V2 Project Bike
Brian Park decided to build up a bike that could survive a decade of hard riding.
Pinkbike Originals
Mar 18, 2021
Video: Georgia Astle On Going Pro & Her Devinci Troy - Pro Bike Check
Tom Bradshaw takes a look at Georgia Astles' brand new Troy.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 17, 2021
Bike Check: Emily Batty’s Custom Canyon Exceed CFR
Emily Batty's new bike is said to be made of unicorn hair.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 16, 2021
Bike Check: Project 12 Cycleworks' Victor is a Dutch Downcountry Bike with 73mm Travel
Take a closer look at this Dutch downcountry machine.
Daniel Sapp
Mar 10, 2021
Bike Check: Isak Leivsson's Homemade High Pivot DH Bike has 510mm Chainstays
One-off hardware and long chainstays, the third iteration of Isak's DH bike really likes to go fast.
Giant Bicycles
Mar 9, 2021
Reece Wallace's Custom Search & Rescue Inspired Giant Reign 29
Reece modelled the bike after the de Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo airplane
Alicia Leggett
Mar 5, 2021
Staff Rides: The N+1 Bikes of Pinkbike Editors
A dadmobile, some townies, lots of curly bars, and an artistic rendition of a bike I know nothing about.
Geoff Kabush
Mar 2, 2021
Video Bike Check: Geoff Kabush's 3 Olympic Bikes from 2000, 2008, & 2012
The evolution of these Olympics XC race bikes is a fascinating reminder of how young our sport is and how quickly the technology has changed.
Ed Spratt
Feb 27, 2021
Round Up: Custom Setup Tricks from World Cup & EWS Races
It's the little things that set one rider's bike apart from another.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 24, 2021
Bike Check: The BREWser, a 184mm Travel, Crazy-Slack Experimental Gearbox Bike
The BREWser is what happens when someone isn't afraid to put their wildest ideas into action.
Pinkbike Originals
Feb 24, 2021
Video: Remy Metailler's Propain Tyee is Purpose-built for Hucking - Pro Bike Check
In between hucks, Christina Chappetta managed to track Remy down and get the scoop on his all-new Tyee.
Pinkbike Originals
Feb 23, 2021
Video: What Bikes Are The North Shore Locals Riding? - Daily Driver Bike Checks
Tom Bradshaw checks out what bikes are being ridden on Vancouver's famous North Shore trails.
Ed Spratt
Feb 22, 2021
Round Up: 10 Prototype DH Bikes That Never Made it to Production
10 interesting downhill bikes that didn't quite make it to the mass market.
James Smurthwaite
Feb 19, 2021
Bike Check: Nino Schurter's Custom European Champion Scott Spark Race Bike
Take a look at Nino Schurter's latest custom bike inspired by his win at the European Championships that features one-piece carbon Syncros wheels.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 17, 2021
Bike Check: The Monotrace, a Handmade, Carbon, Full Suspension Concept Bike Brought to Life in France
Anthony Poillot designed his unique single-pivot carbon frame in CAD, then he learned how to make carbon bikes and turned the concept into his daily driver.
James Smurthwaite
Feb 16, 2021
Tora Cycles' EVH is a Brooklyn Machine Works Inspired Downhill Bike - DH Bike Week
The EVH is an ode to the classic Brooklyn Machine Works designs of the past.
James Smurthwaite
Feb 15, 2021
Bike Check: Pyga's Custom 1993 Iron Horse FS Works Inspired Hyrax
A custom build inspired by Dave Cullinan's World Cup winning frame.
Daniel Sapp
Feb 11, 2021
Bike Check: Nathan Riddle's Son Is One Lucky Kid
The bike we all wished we had when we were little.
Gustav Gullholm
Feb 9, 2021
Dangerholm's Back With Another Wild Build - The Hyper Spark Project
Bikes don't get much cleaner looking than Dangerholm's latest creation.
Pinkbike Originals
Feb 5, 2021
Video: 8 Freeride Bike Checks from Freeride Fiesta
Take a look at some of the freeride rigs from the Freeride Fiesta.
Henry Quinney
Feb 3, 2021
Bike Check: Ben Hildred's Santa Cruz Tallboy
A closer look at the bike Ben Hildred used to climb 21,635 meters of vertical in three days.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 27, 2021
Bike Check: Johny Salido's Freeride Fiesta Transition TR11
Johny Salido's Freeride Fiesta bike is a colorful celebration of bikes and Mexico.
Ed Spratt
Jan 23, 2021
Round Up: 26 EWS Cockpit Setups Past & Present
We dug through our collection of bike checks to assemble this compilation of cockpit setups.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 21, 2021
Bike Check: Lewis Buchanan's New Norco Optic
Lewis Buchanan has a new sponsor for 2021, so we decided to dig into the details of one of his new rides.
Daniel Sapp
Jan 19, 2021
Bike Check: Max Chapuis' Specialized Levo SL
Max Chapuis has been spending winter riding and filming in the mountains near his home on a souped up Levo SL.