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Commencal Launches 2023 Supreme DH V5
Today Commencal has announced the details on their new Supreme DH V5. They’ve poured a lot of R&D into this one and it’s been proven at the highest level of downhill racing. Continue reading
Enduro Bearings Inside Program Launches With Alchemy Bikes To Start
Oakland, California (November 30, 2022) — Enduro Bearings is proud to announce the launch of its ‘Enduro Bearings Inside’ collaboration with Alchemy bikes. The program is more than just providing a bearing spec; the companies will work closely together to optimize frame and spinning component durability and performance. Continue reading
Nukeproof Enters the USA With Brick and Mortar Stores
(November 30, 2022 – Salt Lake City, UT) Nukeproof mountain bikes, components and
accessories will soon be easier to find in the US. Starting November 30th, 2022, US-based riders
will be able to buy Nukeproof’s award-winning, gravity-oriented mountain bikes and eMTBs, as
well as their innovative parts and accessories through a rapidly expanding network of
brick-and-mortar bike retailers and at us.nukeproof.com. Nukeproof’s presence in the US is
backed by a new distribution center in Salt Lake City, Utah, and supported by a new team of
US-based mechanics, Rider Experience Agents and other staff. Continue reading
Rapha Gore-Tex Infinium Jacket
Rapha launches their Autumn / Winter mountain bike collection of Performance Trailwear with a pinnacle jacket designed for riders whose best days out are often marked by rainstorms and moody weather. Constructed of cutting-edge fabric technology from GORE-TEX, the Trail GORE-TEX Infinium Jacket will keep you warm and dry when the skies open up. Continue reading
Durango Spoketober Sweepstakes – Win a $7,000 Adventure
Enter the “Durango Spoketober Sweepstakes” to win a $7,000 Durango Cycling Adventure. Your Durango Vacation Prize Pack includes; 3 nights at a local Durango hotel close to the trails, $500 for your travel expenses, carbon off-set for your travel footprint, 3-day guided tour of Durango town trails & Purgatory Bike Park, $1,000 Durango local bike shop shopping spree, and 3 days of breakfast, lunch & dinner at Durango’s best restaurants. This sweepstakes begins on September 7th, 2022, and ends on October 30th, 2022. Open to US Residents 18 and older.
Enter at https://www.durango.org/durango-spoketober-sweepstakes/
2022 FOX US Open of Mountain Biking at Killington Recap
September 20, 2022 (KILLINGTON, VT) – Fox US Open of Mountain Biking Wraps up Return to Killington, Celebrates Winners nearly 600 Athletes Competed for the $80,000 Prize Purse
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Five Ten Breast Cancer Awareness Models Launched
Four special edition adidas / Five Ten shoes have been made in partnership for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (US) and Breast Cancer Now (UK/Europe). Continue reading
New Race Face Turbine Crank
September, 20, 2022 – The next evolution of the venerable Turbine crank is here. Originally built in 1993 for a growing segment of North Shore riders who wanted a stiff and responsive crank without the weight penalty, the new Turbine honors that Shore legacy with the burly alloy workhorse you’ve come to know and love. Continue reading
8600 FT – Riding Up The Whole Enchilada – Moab, UT
“The Whole Enchilada” is one of mountain biking’s most epic trails—attracting expert-level riders from around the globe to Moab, Utah, to challenge its 8600-foot descent over raw terrain of rugged rock drops and boulder fields. But no one has ever tried to ride up every inch of the trail—until now. Equally mentally challenging as physical, “8600 FT” is a 1.5-hour feature-length film of Braydon Bringhurst’s attempt to summit “The Whole Enchilada.” Continue reading
PNW Components Pebble Multi-Tool
Today PNW Components releases a new multi-tool called the Pebble to their product lineup. Featuring many of the common tools you’d want in a multi-tool in addition to an integrated Dynaplug tubeless tire plug. Continue reading
Fox US Open of Mountain Biking Brings Top Pro Riders to Killington, VT Sept 15-18
US Open Venue Offers Spectators Incredible Views of Riders Competing for an $80,000 Prize Purse Continue reading
Kuat Piston SR – A Single Tray Roof Mounted Bike Rack
Küat introduced the Piston Pro X hitch rack about a year ago and it offers a lot of features that carry over into their new Piston SR that they’ve launched today. Continue reading
New 2023 Santa Cruz Nomad
The latest generation of Nomad now has a larger, 29-inch wheel up front paired to a 27.5-inch rear wheel. Mixing the best of both worlds when you don’t know where you might be riding tomorrow. Continue reading
UNNO DASH – 140mm Trail Weapon
The new DASH has a lot of similarities with the recently launched BURN, but we promise it is a very different bike. It has always been our “slay any trail” machine, being the closest idea to Mountain Bike perfection that we can imagine. Details inside from Unno. Continue reading
Snowshoe World Cup Downhill Returns – Laurie Greenland Helmet Camera
Things are wet at Snowshoe, WV this year for the UCI Downhill World Cup. Follow along with Laurie Greenland for a course preview. Watch the downhill race live on July 30th at 12:25EST https://www.redbull.com/us-en/live/uci-mountain-bike-world-cup-2022-snowshoe-dh-women https://www.redbull.com/us-en/live/uci-mountain-bike-world-cup-2022-snowshoe-dh-men
Lebron James, SC Holdings, and LRMR Ventures Invest in Canyon Bicycles
KOBLENZ, GERMANY JULY 29, 2022. — Canyon Bicycles GmbH (“Canyon”), world-leading direct-to-consumer manufacturer of premium bikes in Koblenz, Germany, announces a strategic equity investment led by LRMR Ventures, the family office of global icon LeBron James and Maverick Carter, and SC Holdings, a US-based private equity firm focused on market-leading brands. Continue reading
Sound of Scared V2 – Riding With Oliver Parish
We’ve all been there at some point on a trail when you’re in over your head.. “I don’t want to be here”. Watch as Transition Bikes captures the Sound of Scared. Continue reading
2022 USA Cycling National Championships Dakotah Norton and Kailey Skelton
Dakotah Norton and Kailey Skelton win the 2022 USA Cycling Mountain Bike Championship titles for downhill. Details inside. Continue reading
Getting To Know Dusty Wygle
“An ode to the simple joy of bonding with your new bike over some laps on your local trails. Like with any new steed, open the gate, let’r buck, then make it run.” – Dusty Wygle
Bell Falcon XR & XRV MIPS Helmet Launched
Falcon XR and XRV MIPS offer riders multiple models that include a removable LED light Continue reading
Hayes Dominon T4 Disc Brakes
Hayes has released their Dominion T4 disc brakes today. Check out some of the details inside. Continue reading
Shimano CUES Di2 – Electronic Shifting For Commuters
Introducing SHIMANO CUES Di2 for E-Bike Platforms Inspired by the steadfast commuter and rider demand for trouble-free drivetrain longevity and performance, SHIMANO CUES brings a new purpose-built, dedicated lifestyle component brand to every ride. SHIMANO CUES will offer a new … Continue reading
Shimano XT Di2 Wireless Mountain Bike Shifting Released
Shimano introduces their all new range of XT Di2 drivetrains today. Check out some of the details inside from Shimano. Continue reading
Lenzerheide UCI World Cup Downhill Race Weekend
Tune in this weekend to watch as the UCI World Cup Downhill Series returns at Lenzerheide. Check out a few videos to see what the racers are up against. Continue reading
Video: Transition Bikes – Ride With Semper Fi
In April, three of Transition Bikes employees, David, Andy and Myles, headed south to Grass Valley, California, to lend a hand in the Semper Fi & America’s Fund advanced mountain bike camp. Continue reading
2022 Alchemy Arktos – Metallic Blood Orange and Lunar Gray
We got a chance to see the newest Alchemy Akrtos colors that were just released for 2022. Blood Orange and Lunar Gray. Check them out inside. Continue reading
Giro – Just Because
Giro sent over a new video featuring some of their athletes that is sure to get you to want to get on a bike! Continue reading
RockyMounts Launches The GuideRail Platform Hitch Rack and AfterParty, Available Now
Grand Junction, Colorado – RockyMounts, a leading manufacturer of bicycle rack systems, has expanded their lineup to compete with the premium racks on the market. The GuideRail is a dual load arm style rack and, although not a new concept or design, RockyMounts has chosen to focus on user experience with the design and address many of the pain points that they saw in their research and development. Continue reading
Discover Alchemy Ride Experience (DARE) Offers Unique Way to Take Delivery of An Arktos
Alchemy Bikes has updated their 2022 Arktos lineup and we’ve had the pleasure of spending some time onboard the bike in a few configurations. If you’ve got a question before we post the full review feel free to reach out! … Continue reading
