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Dario DiGiulio
Today
First Ride: Fox Releases New Grip X & Grip X2 Dampers
New dampers, and a limited edition run of gold lowers.
Matt Beer
Today
First Ride: Forbidden Dreadnought V2 - More Travel & Longer Chainstays
The Dreadnought has been fully overhauled for 2024.
OhlinsMTB
Today
Öhlins Release New 140-mm RXF34 m.2 Fork
Öhlins Racing is expanding its footprint in the short-travel trail category with the launch of the brand’s latest MTB fork – a 140mm version of the Öhlins RXF34 m.2.
ForbiddenBike
Today
Must Watch: Alex Storr Ripping Home Turf on the Dreadnought V2
Alex Storr putting the Dreadnought V2 through its paces on greasy trails.
Sarah Moore
Today
37.2% of Fans Watched 10+ Live Broadcast Races a Season - State of the Sport 2024
And more stats on how people followed racing in 2023.
Dario DiGiulio
Today
First Look: The 2024 Fox 32 Step-Cast Fork Has a Reverse Arch
Fox's littlest mountain bike fork got a bold new redesign this year, and now weighs only 1287 grams.
ForbiddenBike
Today
Forbidden Announces Dreadnought V2
Forbidden's new high pivot layout is now available on their 160mm Enduro/Bike Park platform.
Outside Online
Today
Should You Use Cold or Heat for Recovery?
With support from KT Tape, here’s how to use them to feel and perform better.
Mike Kazimer
Today
First Ride: 2024 Norco Range VLT eMTB - The Bosch-Powered High Pivot Machine
The Range VLT returns with a new suspension layout and a Bosch Performance CX motor.
Jessie-May Morgan
Today
First Look: The New Liv Intrigue X is Highly Adjustable
Reach and bottom bracket height adjustments are on the table, with both MX and 29" permissible for larger frame sizes
Jessie-May Morgan
Today
First Ride: 2024 Mondraker Dune eMTB - Punchy, Maneuverable, & Light Enough
The 2024 Dune is a (relatively) lightweight Bosch SX powered eMTB with 165mm rear wheel travel
Epic Bikepark Leogang Announces 2024 Season Details
The mountain bike season at Epic Bikepark Leogang is just around the corner.
Norco Bicycles
Today
Video: Matt MacDuff Rides The New Norco Range VLT in 'Charge All Day'
Matt MacDuff in Virgin, Utah.
Matt Beer
Today
Review: SDG Tellis V2 Dropper Post - No Slop, More Drop
The new Tellis is available with more drop, and has an ingenious saddle rail clamp design.
Akta MTB Launches 24 Trail Collection 
Last Chance: Win a Specialized Turbo Levo by Supporting Squamish Trail Maintenance
The Free Radicals and the Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association have teamed up to host a bike raffle and 50/50 draw.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 8, 2024
What Are The Big Changes Year Over Year in the Pinkbike State of the Sport Survey Results?
A closer look at how things are changing in the industry since our first survey in 2021.
Henry Quinney
Apr 8, 2024
Review: 2024 Orbea Occam LT - Modernly Convenient
The Occam LT is an efficient all-rounder, which could be just the ticket for many riders.
Jessie-May Morgan
Apr 8, 2024
First Look: Fair Bicycle's Drop Best Offset Saddle Clamp is Universally Compatible
$134 USD lies between you and a 2° steeper or slacker seat tube angle for your bike
Outside Online
Apr 8, 2024
8 Thoughts on a Drama-Filled Paris–Roubaix
Hoody unpacks the triumphs, controversies, speed, and cruelty from the Hell of the North.
Project321
Apr 8, 2024
Project321 Launch Canadian-Made G3 Hubs
Project321's new hubs have 288 points of engagement and are available in 12 colors.
Stefan Garlicki
Apr 8, 2024
Video: Greg Minnaar Looking Fast on His New Norco in Pietermaritzburg
The GOAT getting up to speed with Stefan Garlicki in tow.
Sarah Moore
Apr 8, 2024
Race Tapes Season 2 is Now Available on Red Bull TV
The series offers a unique behind the scenes view into rivalries, challenges, and personal stories.
Ed Spratt
Apr 8, 2024
Final Results from the Monster Pro Downhill Series Round 1
The final results are in from the first round of the Monster Pro Downhill Series at Ride Rock Creek.
Ed Spratt
Apr 8, 2024
Results: DH Des Roches 2024
The results are in from the DH Des Roches with some top World Cup racers getting between the tape.
Scott Secco
Apr 8, 2024
Movies For Your Monday - Erik Fedko, Vinny Armstrong, Talus Turk, Robbie Maddison, & More
20 edits to start your week off right.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 7, 2024
5 Key Stats from Juniors, U21 & U23 Racers in the Pinkbike State of the Sport Survey 2024
For this year's survey, we have asked the riders representing the future of the sport how they feel about junior, U21 and U23 categories.
Ed Spratt
Apr 7, 2024
Qualifying Results from the Monster Pro Downhill Series Round 1
Check out who went fastest in qualifying for the Monster Pro Downhill Series Round 1 at Ride Rock Creek.
Oscar Härnström
Apr 7, 2024
Video: Dirt Surfing from Mountain Tops Down to the Ocean in Northern Chile
From the top of the mountain down to the ocean.
Outside Online
Apr 6, 2024
Tickets Now Available: Thundercat & Fleet Foxes Headline the Inaugural Outside Festival
Also featuring Lettuce, Andrew Bird, Say She She, and The Heavy Heavy, as well as speakers like Jeremy Jones, Shaun White, Malik Tha Martian, and others.
Ed Spratt
Apr 6, 2024
5 Key Stats From Enduro Racers in the Pinkbike State of the Sport Survey 2024
After asking some of the world's best Enduro racers what they think about the state of the sport, here are our takeaways.
Ed Spratt
Apr 6, 2024
Video: Course Preview for the Monster Pro Downhill Series Round 1
Nik Nestoroff takes a lap of the course for the first Monster Pro Downhill Series at Rock Creek.
Ali Jamieson
Apr 6, 2024
Video: Highlights from the NZ MTB Rally 2024
The official highlights are in from six days of incredible enduro racing in Nelson Tasman.
Focus Bikes
Apr 6, 2024
Video: Good Times in Finale Ligure at the Focus Bikes Athlete Summit
Looks like a good time.
Sarah Moore
Apr 5, 2024
Pinkbike's DH Fantasy League Staff Picks - Volume 1
Cathro, Sarah, Ed, Matt, Mike, & Christina give their two cents on how to spend $1.5 million dollars of imaginary sports marketing budget.
Matt Beer
Apr 5, 2024
Pinkbike Poll: Center Lock or 6-Bolt Brake Rotor Mounting?
The debate continues...
Reza Akhmad
Apr 6, 2024
Video: XC Riding Inside a Haunted Jungle in Indonesia
Ditra Pranata goes for a solo training ride through a well-known haunted jungle in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Ed Spratt
Apr 5, 2024
5 Key Stats From Downhill Racers in the Pinkbike State of the Sport Survey 2024
Views on semi-finals, Snow Bike World Champs & more from some of the top World Cup Downhill racers.
Outside Online
Apr 5, 2024
Nothing's For Free Available for Pre-Order on iTunes
The iconic history of freeride will be available to own from April 23rd.
Jessie-May Morgan
Apr 5, 2024
SRAM Patent Shows Compact Motor x Battery Unit
Will the e-bikes of the future be USB-C rechargeable?
Dylan Crane
Apr 5, 2024
Video: Riding Volcanoes During a Sunset Eruption in Guatemala in 'Once in a Lifetime: Nueva Manera'
Not your average shreddit.
Sarah Moore
Apr 5, 2024
Video: Olympic Prep at Testing Camp with INEOS Grenadier's Tom Pidcock & Pauline Ferrand-Prevot
INEOS Grenadier's two world champions, Pauline Ferrand-Prevot and Tom Pidcock, prepare for a season of big goals.
Ed Spratt
Apr 5, 2024
Erice Van Leuven Joins the Monster Army Athlete Development Program
The 2023 Junior World Champ will ride with a Monster Energy helmet in 2024.
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 5, 2024
Video: Friday Fails #318
Grab some popcorn and sit back... it's Friday Fails!
Alvin Holbrook
Apr 5, 2024
Paris-Roubaix on Gravel Bikes? Factor Gravel Bikes to Be Raced This Weekend
Not so fast, however. The team is still using 32 mm wide tires rather than a gravel-specific option.
Delta Cycle Unveils the Pivot Rack
Ed Spratt
Apr 4, 2024
Police Called to Scott Sports Headquarters as CEO Dispute Continues
A new development in the ongoing corporate drama at Scott Sports.
Sarah Moore
Apr 4, 2024
5 Key Stats From XC Racers in the Pinkbike State of the Sport Survey 2024
After asking some of the world's best XC racers what they think about the state of the sport, here are our key takeaways.
Race Report: Dirtlej Epic Enduro 2024
For this year the riders needed to complete a total of 110km with 5300m of climbing split into 11 stages.
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 4, 2024
Video: Results, Reviews & Recreational Wrecks | Pinkbike Weekly Show Ep 20
This week Henry and Christina talk about State of the Sport, the Knolly Chilcotin, and much more.
Outside Online
Apr 4, 2024
8 Bucket-List Multisport Adventure Races
With support from Toyota, test your skills (and limits) in some of America’s wildest adventure challenges.
COMMENCAL BIKES & SKIS
Apr 4, 2024
Video: Benoit Coulanges Reflects on his Les Gets World Cup Victory in 'Until The Line II'
A look back at Benoit Coulanges' incredible first elite World Cup win in Les Gets last year.
Video: Windhill Bikepark & Melon Optics Easter Jam Session
The annual Easter Jam hosted by Windhill Bikepark and Melon Optics featured plenty of big sends and crashes.
Rémy Métailler
Apr 4, 2024
Video: Remy Metailler Chases Mark Matthews in the Comox Valley
And crashes once again!
Sarah Moore
Apr 4, 2024
Tech Briefing: Fancy Suspension, Carbon Wheels, Spring Apparel & More
All the tech from the last month.
PROPAIN-Bicycles
Apr 4, 2024
Propain Release New Sresh CF eMTB
The Sresh is a lighter weight, full power eMTB with a focus on all-round trail riding.
GT Bicycles
Apr 3, 2024
Video: Wyn Masters' Privateer Project Episode 9 with Kale Cushman in Mont-Sainte-Anne
The final episode of the first season of the Privateer Project brings us to Mont-Sainte-Anne for the last World Cup DH race of the year.
Davi Birks
Apr 3, 2024
Podcast: Olly Wilkins Talks Building, Testing & the Community Impact of Red Bull Cerro Abajo Street Races
Olly returns from the Red Bull Guanajuato Cerro Abajo street race in Mexico a little tired, but ready to break down his trip with insights and stories.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 3, 2024
5 Key Stats From Women in the Pinkbike State of the Sport Survey 2024
Almost half of the respondents in this year's rider survey were female.
Jessie-May Morgan
Apr 3, 2024
Bike Check: Craig Evans' Airdrop Edit V5
Craig Evans walks us around his Edit V5, and shows us how to ride our local tracks in "Golfin isnae Pish".
Henry Quinney
Apr 3, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Remi Gauvin on Racing, How Everything Changes & Being "Spotted" on a Prototype Bike
Canadian enduro racer Remi Gauvin comes into our Squamish studio to talk about his roots, plus the highs and lows of Enduro.
Henry Quinney
Apr 3, 2024
Review: Logos Eudae 29 HD Carbon Wheels
The Eudae HD wheels have survived a year of hard riding, including lots of laps in the Whistler Bike Park.
VerdeBrandCommunications
Apr 3, 2024
Outdoor Research Announces Dedicated Mountain Bike Apparel Line & Athlete Line Up
Georgia Astle, Bas Van Steenbergen, Tom Van Steenbergen and Damon Iwanaga join the Outdoor Research athlete roster in conjunction with the release of their eight-piece Freewheel product collection.
Pinkbike Staff
Mar 18, 2024
Pinkbike's DH Fantasy League: Get Your Team On The Line for Round 1
Now with dynamic rider pricing, this year's fantasy league will be more interesting than ever, and there are some great prizes up for grabs too.
Feedback Sports
Apr 3, 2024
Feedback Sports Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary with Limited Edition Pro Mechanic Repair Stand
Only 1000 of these repair stands have been produced.
Bluegrass Eagle
Apr 3, 2024
Bluegrass Releases Jetro 3/4 Shell Helmet
Bluegrass is the latest company to hop aboard the not-quite-a-full-face helmet train.
Betsy Welch
Apr 2, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Gravel Racing Season
2024 promises to be an exciting year in gravel racing. Velo's 2024 guide covers the month-by-month line up of marquee gravel events.
Racement
Apr 3, 2024
Details Announced for iXS European Downhill Cup
All races are classified as C1 meaning important points are on the line for the world rankings.
Gowaan Gals
Apr 2, 2024
Video: Crankworx Chronicles with Gowaan Collective
Multiple podiums, big crashes, lots of biking, and heaps of fun!
Ochain Components
Mar 29, 2024
Ochain Components Announces New Lineup
A range of new active spider options designed to be easier to use and maintain.
Ed Spratt
Apr 2, 2024
How Much Are World Cup Racers Paid in 2024? - Pinkbike's State of the Sport Survey 2024
How much the world's top enduro, downhill and XC riders really make.
Henry Quinney
Apr 2, 2024
Review: Knolly Chilcotin 170 - They Haven't Just Straightened the Top Tube
The Chilcotin rides (and looks) better than ever, but it's not without its quirks.
Ed Spratt
Apr 2, 2024
Welcome to Pinkbike's State of the Sport Survey 2024
State of the Sport is back and after gathering the data from riders and, for the first time, race fans in our public survey, we are ready to share the results.
Dario DiGiulio
Apr 2, 2024
Shimano Releases New $160 Drivetrain - With 8 Gears
There are also some small-hand friendly shifters for the Cues family.
ION Surfing Trails
Apr 2, 2024
Video: A Freeride Tribute with Alex Volokhov & Dillon Butcher
From Vancouver Island to Kamloops, Dillon and Alex pay tribute to the legends that inspired them.
Alvin Holbrook
Apr 2, 2024
Review: Specialized's New Search ‘All-Road’ Helmet & Recon 2.0 Shoes
The Recon 2.0 shoes add new features and a svelte look, while the new Specialized Search helmet ticks all the boxes.
Outside Online
Apr 1, 2024
Corporate Drama as Beat Zaugg Claims He's Still CEO of Scott Sports
Youngone's PR company responded that "We understand that it may be difficult for Mr. Zaugg to accept his termination (given his long-standing role as CEO)."
Race Report: Marinduro 2024
The Marinduro is a blind format enduro race on Camp Tamarancho trails just outside of downtown Fairfax, California.
Matt Beer
Apr 1, 2024
Review: Yoshimura's New Chilao SS Flat Pedals
The new pedals house a spring that's designed to eliminate any lateral play.
Sarah Moore
Apr 1, 2024
Round Up: April Fools Jokes From Around the Cycling Industry - 2024
We hope you enjoyed some of the finest pink bikes of Pinkbike this morning.
Hope Tech
Apr 1, 2024
Hope Announces New smartHub App [April Fool's]
Now you can choose the buzz of your hub right from your phone.
Outside Online
Apr 1, 2024
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Ratio Technology Announces Oval Jockey Wheels [April Fool's]
They claim their oval jockey wheels refine drivetrain efficiency by reducing chain articulation angle through the derailleur cage versus their stock oversized jockey wheels.
Sarah Moore
Mar 22, 2024
Men's Category of Slopestyle Will Not Proceed - Crankworx Rotorua 2024 [Updated with FMBA Statement]
The first-ever Diamond Level Women’s Slopestyle World Championship event will proceed as planned.
Canyon
Apr 1, 2024
Video: Highs & Lows with Tahnee Seagrave & FMD Racing in 'How We Roll Season 2'
Catch up on the first five episodes of How We Roll.
Press Releases
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First Ride: Fox Releases New Grip X & Grip X2 Dampers
15 hours ago | 247 comments -
First Ride: Forbidden Dreadnought V2 - More Travel & Longer Chainstays
15 hours ago | 141 comments -
Öhlins Release New 140-mm RXF34 m.2 Fork
6 hours ago | 10 comments -
Must Watch: Alex Storr Ripping Home Turf on the Dreadnought V2
16 hours ago | 37 comments -
37.2% of Fans Watched 10+ Live Broadcast Races a Season - State of the Sport 2024
13 hours ago | 59 comments -
First Look: The 2024 Fox 32 Step-Cast Fork Has a Reverse Arch
15 hours ago | 104 comments -
Should You Use Cold or Heat for Recovery?
13 hours ago | 1 comments -
First Ride: 2024 Norco Range VLT eMTB - The Bosch-Powered High Pivot Machine
18 hours ago | 122 comments -
First Look: The New Liv Intrigue X is Highly Adjustable
16 hours ago | 32 comments -
First Ride: 2024 Mondraker Dune eMTB - Punchy, Maneuverable, & Light Enough
21 hours ago | 80 comments -
Video: Matt MacDuff Rides The New Norco Range VLT in 'Charge All Day'
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Review: SDG Tellis V2 Dropper Post - No Slop, More Drop
24 hours ago | 114 comments -
Akta MTB Launches 24 Trail Collection
24 hours ago | 31 comments -
What Are The Big Changes Year Over Year in the Pinkbike State of the Sport Survey Results?
2 days ago | 44 comments -
Review: 2024 Orbea Occam LT - Modernly Convenient
2 days ago | 139 comments -
First Look: Fair Bicycle's Drop Best Offset Saddle Clamp is Universally Compatible
2 days ago | 165 comments -
8 Thoughts on a Drama-Filled Paris–Roubaix
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Project321 Launch Canadian-Made G3 Hubs
2 days ago | 110 comments -
Video: Greg Minnaar Looking Fast on His New Norco in Pietermaritzburg
2 days ago | 41 comments -
Race Tapes Season 2 is Now Available on Red Bull TV
2 days ago | 13 comments -
Final Results from the Monster Pro Downhill Series Round 1
2 days ago | 47 comments -
Results: DH Des Roches 2024
2 days ago | 15 comments -
Movies For Your Monday - Erik Fedko, Vinny Armstrong, Talus Turk, Robbie Maddison, & More
2 days ago | 15 comments -
5 Key Stats from Juniors, U21 & U23 Racers in the Pinkbike State of the Sport Survey 2024
3 days ago | 16 comments -
Qualifying Results from the Monster Pro Downhill Series Round 1
3 days ago | 26 comments -
Video: Dirt Surfing from Mountain Tops Down to the Ocean in Northern Chile
3 days ago | 22 comments -
Tickets Now Available: Thundercat & Fleet Foxes Headline the Inaugural Outside Festival
Apr 6, 2024 at 9:45 | 0 comments -
5 Key Stats From Enduro Racers in the Pinkbike State of the Sport Survey 2024
Apr 6, 2024 at 9:00 | 67 comments -
Video: Course Preview for the Monster Pro Downhill Series Round 1
Apr 6, 2024 at 2:04 | 49 comments -
Video: Highlights from the NZ MTB Rally 2024
Apr 6, 2024 at 1:55 | 13 comments