Tags: Pinkbike Awards
Mike Kazimer
Dec 30, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Mountain Bike of the Year Winner
Drum roll please....
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Mike Kazimer
Dec 29, 2021
Video: 2021 Mountain Bike Products of the Year - Pinkbike Awards
Mike Levy and Henry Quinney present some very special trophies to this year's Product of the Year winners.
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Matt Beer
Dec 29, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Suspension Product of the Year Winner
An upside down fork, electronic suspension, and more - which one took home the win?
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Henry Quinney
Dec 29, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Product of the Year Winner
A varied bunch of parts made it to the finals, but there can only be one winner.
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Henry Quinney
Dec 29, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Value Product of the Year Winner
Mountain biking's an expensive sport, but there are still good values to be found.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 29, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Video of the Year Winner
A runaway winner takes the video of the year.
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Mike Levy
Dec 28, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Value Bike of the Year Winner
Efficient, aluminum, and relatively affordable - the Value Bike of the Year is...
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Seb Stott
Dec 27, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Innovation Of The Year Winner
And the winner is....
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Pinkbike Originals
Dec 27, 2021
Video: 2021 Pinkbike Achievement Awards with Christina Chappetta & Sarah Moore
Join Christina Chappetta and Sarah Moore to find out which athletes and events took top spots in the Pinkbike Achievement awards.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 27, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Event of the Year Winner
One event helped push the sport forward more than any other this year, and we can't wait to see what happens with this event in years to come.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 27, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Athlete of the Year Winner
While we were impressed with plenty of riders this year, the 2021 Athlete of the Year award goes to...
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 27, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Comeback of the Year Winner
Injuries are nothing to glorify, but the mental and physical fortitude to come back from them and return to the top flight of racing is always worth recognition.
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Alicia Leggett
Dec 27, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Breakout Rider of the Year Winner
Our 2021 Breakout Rider of the Year is...
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Sarah Moore
Dec 27, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Performance Of The Year Winner
And the winner is...
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Mike Kazimer
Dec 23, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Mountain Bike of the Year Nominees
Four bikes stood out from the rest this year. Which one will take home the win?
Matt Beer
Dec 23, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Suspension Product of the Year Nominees
Each encompassing a different riding genre, these components are locked in a four-way battle for Suspension Product of the Year.
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Mike Levy
Dec 22, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Value Mountain Bike of the Year Nominees
Looking to ball on a budget? These five bikes all offer an impressive price-to-performance ratio, but only one can be the Value Mountain Bike of the Year.
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Alicia Leggett
Dec 22, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Event of the Year Nominees
Exciting times between the tape returned for 2021, with standout races taking place in all disciplines of mountain biking.
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Henry Quinney
Dec 21, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Value Products of the Year Nominees
Not everything in mountain biking needs to be expensive - here are our value-oriented standouts.
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Henry Quinney
Dec 21, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Product of the Year Nominees
Shoes, rotors, wheels, and a full-face helmet all made our list of favorites this year.
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Seb Stott
Dec 20, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Innovation of the Year Nominees
Electronic suspension, a bike with a shock in the top tube, and an intriguing new drivetrain are just some of the contenders on this year's list of nominees.
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Sarah Moore
Dec 20, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Performance of the Year Nominees
The Pinkbike Performance Award goes to an exceptional performance that was either totally unexpected, record-breaking, or just resulted in more nail-biting and frenzied yelling than usual.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 19, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Comeback of the Year Nominees
Racing itself had a welcome comeback in 2021, but there were several individual athletes whose efforts are also deserving of recognition.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 17, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Video of the Year Nominees
Shaving it down to 14 nominees was a brutal process, whittling that down to one deserving winner is going to be close to impossible...
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Alicia Leggett
Dec 17, 2021
2021 Pinkbike Awards: Breakout Rider of the Year Nominees
For these riders, 2021 was a year of immense growth and their time to break through to the next level.
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Mike Kazimer
Dec 31, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Mountain Bike of the Year Winner
And the winner is...
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 31, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Athlete of the Year Winner
While we were impressed with all the riders who conquered more than just their competitors this year, the 2020 Athlete of the Year award goes to...
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 30, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Performance of the Year Winner
While we were impressed with all the contenders, the 2020 Performance of the Year award goes to...
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Daniel Sapp
Dec 30, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Value Mountain Bike of the Year Winner
The Mythique punches well above its price tag.
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Sarah Moore
Dec 30, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Comeback of the Year Winner
While we were impressed with all three nominees' return to form, the 2020 Comeback of the Year award goes to...
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Dan Roberts
Dec 29, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Suspension Product of the Year Winner
The EXT Era, Fox 38, RockShox Zeb, Cane Creek Helm, and Öhlins DH38 were all in the running for the title of Suspension Product of the Year - find out who took the crown.
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Mike Levy
Dec 28, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Component of the Year Winner
All the cogs, all the shifting, way less of the price.
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Daniel Sapp
Dec 28, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Value Product of the Year Winner
This years value award goes to a drivetrain that offers great performance at a very reasonable price.
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Mike Levy
Dec 28, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Innovation of the Year
We've chosen five clever ideas, but which is your favorite?
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Ed Spratt
Dec 27, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Event of the Year Winner
It was a tough year for events, but there was one in particular that stood out above the rest.
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Jason Lucas
Dec 26, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Video of the Year Winner
2020's Video of the Year nominees included a ton of heavy-hitting content. From the full-on shredit to in-depth narrative pieces, there was something for everyone. But only one edit can come out on top...
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Mike Kazimer
Dec 23, 2020
Pinkbike Awards: 5 Products That Have Stood the Test of Time
From sticky rubber soles to pedals that just won't quit, these products have delivered proven performance for multiple years.
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Daniel Sapp
Dec 21, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Value Mountain Bike of the Year Nominees
Now, more than ever, a great bike doesn't need to come with a high price tag.
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Daniel Sapp
Dec 21, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Value Product of the Year Nominees
Drivetrain and fork upgrades ended up offering the best values in 2020.
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Ed Spratt
Dec 19, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Event of the Year Nominees
2020 eventually offered up some truly incredible events .
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Mike Kazimer
Dec 18, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Mountain Bike of the Year Nominees
Ten of our favorite bikes this year.
Jason Lucas
Dec 18, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Video of the Year Nominees
There was no shortage of quality content in 2020.
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Sarah Moore
Dec 17, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Comeback of the Year Nominees
The racers who had more than just COVID to overcome this year.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 17, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Performance of the Year Nominees
We've looked back at the tantalizingly short season and picked out some of our favourite performances of the year.
Mike Levy
Dec 16, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Component of the Year Nominees
Four new products that made an impact in 2020.
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Dan Roberts
Dec 16, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Suspension Product of the Year Nominees
All sorts of new suspension products launched this year, for everyone from DH riders to XC racers.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 16, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Athlete of the Year Nominees
Here are the athletes that left us awestruck in 2020.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 26, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Video of the Year Winners
Here's the video that Pinkbike's readers and editors agreed was the best of the year.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 23, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Athlete of the Year Winner
Four very worthy contenders, but who triumphed and claimed the top prize?
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Sarah Moore
Dec 23, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Comeback of the Year Winner
The life of a professional athlete isn't easy, and coming back from forced time off the bike is a difficult task. The 2019 Comeback of the Year award goes to...
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Sarah Moore
Dec 23, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Performance of the Year Winner
There can be but one winner of the Pinkbike Award for Best Performance, and this year it goes to...
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Mike Kazimer
Dec 20, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Mountain Bike of the Year Winner
The Mountain Bike of the Year is...
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Mike Levy
Dec 20, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Component of the Year Winner
A wireless drivetrain versus a practical drivetrain, versus an evolved dropper post, versus ridiculously powerful four-piston brakes... Here's your Component of the Year cage match.
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Daniel Sapp
Dec 20, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Value Product of the Year Winner
Mountain biking can be expensive, but this year's winner offers top level performance at a relatively reasonable price.
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Daniel Sapp
Dec 20, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Event of the Year Winner
With a top-tier venue, tight racing, and lively fans, this event stood out from the rest.
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Richard Cunningham
Dec 19, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Value Mountain Bike of the Year Winner
This customizable carbon trail bike comes with a surprisingly attainable sticker price.
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Mike Levy
Dec 19, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Suspension Product of the Year
2019 was a year of refinements rather than revolution in the suspension world, which means there was a slight change to the usual awards format.
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Mike Kazimer
Dec 19, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Innovation of the Year Winner
And the winner is...
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Mike Kazimer
Dec 18, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Mountain Bike of the Year Nominees
These are the four final contenders for the title of Mountain Bike of the Year.
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Richard Cunningham
Dec 18, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Value Mountain Bike of the Year Nominees
These nominees all have a highly impressive price vs. performance ratio.
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Daniel Sapp
Dec 18, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Value Product of the Year Nominees
A complete drivetrain that costs less than a high-end derailleur, a fork that punches well above its price, and a universal derailleur hanger are all on the Best Value list.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 17, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Video of the Year Nominees
Here are our favorite videos that definitely won't ask you to like, comment or subscribe.
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Mike Kazimer
Dec 17, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Innovation of the Year Nominees
Clever coil springs, battery powered components, a futuristic XC bike, and carbon wheels that deviate from the norm. They're all on the list for Innovation of the Year.
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Sarah Moore
Dec 17, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Comeback of the Year Nominees
These six athletes all delivered fairy tale returns from the lowest lows, and showed true heart and determination in 2019.
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Daniel Sapp
Dec 17, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Event of the Year Nominees
The Snowshoe World Cup, Zermatt EWS, Les Gets World Cup, DH World Champs, and Red Bull Rampage each delivered nail-biting competition along with world-class venues.
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Sarah Moore
Dec 16, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Best Performance Nominees
2019 was full of incredible performances in all disciplines, from downhill to cross-country. These are the athletes who stood out from the rest.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 16, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Athlete of the Year Nominees
2019 was one of the best race seasons ever, and these seven athletes stood out from the rest.
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Mike Levy
Dec 16, 2019
2019 Pinkbike Awards: Component of the Year Nominees
Two drivetrains, a dropper post, and a set of extra-powerful brakes made this year's list.
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Paul Aston
Dec 21, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Athlete of the Year Winner
A dual discipline threat, it's a Belgian rider who will be taking home the Athlete of the Year award.
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Richard Cunningham
Dec 21, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Best Performance Winner
Jolanda Neff, Kate Courtney, Nicholi Rogatkin, Sam Hill, and Martin Maes. That's one hell of a list!
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Mike Kazimer
Dec 20, 2018
2018 Pinkbike Awards: Mountain Bike of the Year Winner
And the winner is...
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Richard Cunningham
Dec 20, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Value Mountain Bike of the Year Winner
Marin, Specialized, Whyte, Transition, and Polygon all made the final round, but one bike in particular stood out from the rest.
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Mike Levy
Dec 19, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Suspension Product of the Year Winner
Will Fox or RockShox take home the win this year?
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Paul Aston
Dec 19, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Innovation of the Year Winner
A carbon linkage fork, a machined Machine, and a helmet that can call for help. There was no shortage of innovative ideas in 2018.
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Daniel Sapp
Dec 18, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Component of the Year Winner
Hayes, Maxxis, Cane Creek, and Shimano all made it into the final round; now it's time to reveal the 2018 Component of the Year.
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Mike Kazimer
Dec 18, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Best Value Product Winner
Marzocchi, SRAM, and OneUp face off in the battle for Best Value Product.
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Mike Levy
Dec 17, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Comeback of the Year Winner
Jesse Melamed, Gee Atherton, Emil Johannson, and Myriam Nicole all had amazing comebacks, but one stood out from the rest.
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Daniel Sapp
Dec 17, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Event of the Year Winner
Red Bull Joyride, EWS #8 in Finale, and MTB World Championships in Lenzerheide. Which event took the win?
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Mike Kazimer
Dec 14, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Cast Your Vote in the Reader's Choice Poll
Pinkbike's editors have made their final picks, now it's your chance to vote for the winners of the 2018 Pinkbike Awards.
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Paul Aston
Dec 14, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Athlete of the Year Nominees
A DH prodigy, an enduro veteran, a dual-discipline threat, and a downhill dominator. These are our four picks for Athlete of the Year.
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Richard Cunningham
Dec 13, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Value Mountain Bike of the Year Nominees
Five bikes that offer an excellent price to performance ratio.
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