Tags: Specialized
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.
Dario DiGiulio
Mar 12, 2024
Review: Specialized’s New Epic 8 - All the Speed You Need
The new Epic is now one of the slackest XC race bikes on the market.
Dario DiGiulio
Mar 12, 2024
First Ride: 2024 Specialized Epic EVO 8
The Epic EVO gets a longer travel fork and a burlier build kit compared to its more XC race oriented sibling.
Matt Beer
Feb 26, 2024
Spotted: Did Specialized Just Soft-Launch a New Epic?
XC season is heating up, and new bikes are on the way.
Matt Beer
Feb 16, 2024
Bike Check: Remy Morton's Chainless Specialized Demo 8
Mini-mullet, a 3.0" rear tire, and all the air pressure.
Sarah Moore
Feb 16, 2024
Remy Morton Signs with Specialized Bicycles
Remy Morton's first bike was a Specialized Hot Rock.
Matt Beer
Feb 12, 2024
Review: 6 Months Aboard the Specialized Levo SL eMTB
The Levo SL weighs a touch under 40 pounds and puts out 50 Nm of torque.
Sarah Moore
Feb 12, 2024
Video: Christian Rigal Gets Rad on His eMTB
Creative stunts and lots of fun corners.
liamlace
Feb 5, 2024
Video: Smashing Queenstown MTB Trails with David McMillan, Sam Gale & Finn Hawkesby-Browne
Three of New Zealand's best gravity riders take to the Queenstown mountain bike trails.
Matt Beer
Jan 15, 2024
Check Out: Heat-Shedding Rotors, a 3D-Printed Saddle, Lubricants to Winterize Your Bike, & More
5 things that Matt Beer has been testing lately.
TheCactusCup
Nov 22, 2023
Specialized Cactus Cup & the Belgian Waffle Ride Combine Forces For 'Duel in the Desert' Event
Taking place on consecutive Saturdays in March, the event will combine mountain biking and gravel racing.
Support San Diego Trails & Chance To Win A Specialized Turbo Levo
Two Specialized Turbo Levo Carbons are up for grabs!
Jessie-May Morgan
Nov 8, 2023
First Look: Specialized Kenevo SL 2 with SL 1.2 Motor
The frame's the same, but the new Kenevo SL has a quieter, more powerful motor.
Ed Spratt
Nov 6, 2023
Video: Meet Trail Builder & Rampage Digger Award Winner Samy Mercado in 'Lobo Solitaire Urbano'
Samy Mercado’s story is one of grit, determination and inspiration.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Nov 6, 2023
Video: Samy Mercado's Journey So Far in 'Lobo Solitaire Urbano'
The Red Bull Rampage Digger Award recipient and Soil Searching ambassador also crushes on a bike.
Specialized-Germanic
Oct 31, 2023
Video: Nick Schubarth Puts On A Clinic in 'Breadline'
Nick doesn't miss.
Mike Kazimer
Oct 24, 2023
Is This the New Enduro? Specialized Patent Shows 170mm Bike With UBB Suspension Design
A recent patent application details the suspension design first seen on Specialized's prototype DH bike.
Felix LE BLANC
Oct 14, 2023
Video: What Makes A Racer in 'Unveiling Loic Bruni'
Behind the handlebars and deep into the mind of the French athlete.
Matt Beer
Oct 5, 2023
Spotted: Under the Cover of Specialized's Prototype Downhill Bike
It turns out that cover wasn't hiding a motor.
Race Report & Video: REV Enduro Series Final at Powderhorn
Good times and great racing at the Colorado Western Slope's Powderhorn Mountain Resort.
Matt Beer
Sep 13, 2023
Review: Specialized Dissident 2 Helmet - Downhill Safety at an Enduro Weight
The DH-rated Dissident weighs only 940 grams.
Race Report & Video: Revolution Enduro at Snowmass, CO
Snowmass played host to seven stages of all-out enduro racing this past weekend.
Seb Stott
Aug 24, 2023
Specialized Patents Strange Air Shock - Shock Week 2023
Is a new air shock or fork on the way from Specialized?
Matt Beer
Jul 27, 2023
Throwback Thursday: Matt Hunter Celebrates 20 Years with Specialized Bikes
Matt Hunter's had quite the career over the last two decades.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 19, 2023
Video: 5 Value Bikes Ridden & Rated - Field Test Roundtable
Our picks and pans from the latest Value Field Test.
Dario DiGiulio
Jul 17, 2023
Value Field Test: Specialized Status 160
Simple aluminum frame + extreme geometry + solid components =
Mike Kazimer
Jul 10, 2023
Welcome to the 2023 Value Bike Field Test
Five capable bikes all priced below (in some cases well below) $3,500 USD.
Dario DiGiulio
Jul 6, 2023
Specialized Releases New P.Series Bikes
1, 2, 3, 4, go ride some dirt jumps and more.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Jul 4, 2023
Martin Söderström Signs with Scott Sports
The stylish Swede dropped that he was leaving Specialized a few days ago, and is now sharing a new partnership with Scott.
The Free Radicals Are Giving Away A Soil Searching Specialized Levo
The fresh Turbo Levo will be given away in support of the Pemberton Valley Trails Association.
Henry Quinney
Jun 27, 2023
Video: 5 High-Performance DH Bikes - 3 Prototypes and 2 Custom Frames
We see the latest bikes of the fastest downhill riders in the world... plus several inventive ways to hide suspension linkages.
Headtubes of Eurobike 2023 
Race Report: Revolution Enduro Eagle in Eagle, Colorado
Four stages of racing on high speed singletrack.
I Am Specialized
Jun 16, 2023
Video: 'Where the Wild Things Are' Showcases Family & Conservation in Patagonia
This is the story of Gabo, his family & his crew, applying his values of mountain biking to conservation efforts.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 13, 2023
Specialized Releases Levo SL HT - An eMTB Hardtail for Kids
The groms are going electric.
I Am Specialized
Jun 4, 2023
Video: Rebuilding The Damaged Trails of the U.K. in 'Winds of Change'
Soil Searching aims to shed light on the unsung heroes of mountain biking.
Race Report: Peterson and Dougherty Victorious at Revolution Enduro in Glorieta, NM
The Specialized Revolution Enduro Series, presented by Fat Tire, started the season with an all-backcountry race in Glorieta, NM.
Race Report: California Enduro Series 2023 Round 2 - Georgetown Enduro
The race featured four timed stages on loose, dry, unpredictable terrain.
Matt Beer
May 18, 2023
Revisited: The Specialized Status 140 After One Year With a Guest Editor
The Status 140 even made a trip to the Southern Hemisphere during its extended test period.
I Am Specialized
May 14, 2023
Video: Hannah Barnes on Motherhood, Mountain Biking, & Instilling a Love of Riding
Inga will no doubt grow up to be as badass as her mum.
I Am Specialized
May 6, 2023
Video: Christian Rigal Gets Creative on the New Turbo Levo SL in 'Time Well Spent'
Freeride flicks and creative lines from Christian on a trail that took him two years to build.
Outside Online
May 6, 2023
Video: Blake Hansen's First Trip to Crankworx - Outside Watch
Episode three of Outside Line takes Blake to Canada for the first time to race dual slalom.
Matt Beer
May 5, 2023
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Which Saddles Pinkbike's Editors Put on Their Own Bikes
Why work when you could be reading about the saddle choices of strangers on the internet?
Mike Kazimer
May 4, 2023
First Ride: Specialized Turbo Levo SL - The Electric Stumpjumper EVO
The Levo SL now has more power, more torque, and a wide range of geometry possibilities.
Henry Quinney
May 4, 2023
Video: We Talk Lightweight E-bikes and Specialized's New Turbo Levo SL | Pinkbike Magazine Show EP. 7
Is Henry finally ready to acknowledge he's wrong about internally routed cables?
First Look: 2023 Specialized Epic World Cup
Matt Beer
Apr 20, 2023
Specialized's New Dissident 2 DH Helmet is Extremely Lightweight
The new full face helmet weighs only 940 grams.
Matt Beer
Apr 10, 2023
Review: 6 of the Best Gravity-Oriented Mud Tires
A half dozen worthy options for handling the nastiest, muddiest conditions.
Dario DiGiulio
Mar 28, 2023
Interview: Talking About Tires With Maxxis, Schwalbe, Continental, WTB, & Others
Representatives from 8 different brands chime in on their thoughts on inserts, favorite tread patterns, and 36" wheels.
Pinkbike Staff
Mar 22, 2023
Specialized's New Epic Uncovered
Previously seen under wraps on an XC race course, the new Epic has been partially revealed.
Jake
Mar 16, 2023
Online Deals - March, 2023
Corporate muckety-mucks told me I have a mandate to help empty your wallets. Fortunately that aligns with my own moral imperative.
Spotted: Specialized's New XC Race Bike
Moritz Ablinger
Feb 3, 2023
Video: A Mountain Bike Road Trip Through Slovenia in 'Road to Trieste'
Specialized Ambassadors Sara Bassano and Paula Zibasa get together with photographer Moritz Ablinger, and set off on a mountain bike trip through Slovenia.
Felix LE BLANC
Jan 14, 2023
Video: Rising Star Cecce Camoin Shows Us the Good Life in the Mediterranean
Follow along with Cecce Camoin, one of the four members of the Specialized Enduro Team.
Ed Spratt
Jan 12, 2023
Specialized Lays Off 8% of its Employees in "Organization Adjustment"
Specialized says the layoffs will allow it to be "adaptive, whilst still investing in innovation."
Ed Spratt
Jan 5, 2023
Victor Koretzky & Martin Vidaurre Join Specialized Factory Racing
Specialized's XC race team will feature two new riders in 2023.
Matt Beer
Dec 28, 2022
2022 Pinkbike Awards: Value Bike of the Year Winner
This green machine stood out from the rest.
Matt Beer
Dec 22, 2022
2022 Pinkbike Awards: Value Mountain Bike of the Year Nominees
Four strong contenders with excellent price-to-performance ratios.
Betsy Welch
Dec 13, 2022
Specialized Cuts Global Ambassador Program
Dozens of paid ambassadors will no longer be riding for Specialized.
Samuel McMain
Nov 14, 2022
Check Out: 9 Environmentally-Minded MTB Products
From sustainable softgoods to thermoplastic wheels and frames.
Video: Ben Farrell & Josh Lawless Showcase Maine Trails in 'Until Sundown'
Outside Online
Oct 29, 2022
VeloNews Tech Week: 4 New Gravel Bikes for Fall 2023
Didn't have "reverse Slingshot makes a comeback on gravel bikes" in our 2022 predictions.
Matt Wragg
Oct 14, 2022
It’s Time to Recalibrate Our Ideas About Chainstay Length
As reaches have grown, what we think of as "short" and "long" chainstays needs to start shifting as well.
Matt Beer
Sep 20, 2022
13 Bikes That Could See An Update In 2023
A baker's dozen worth of bikes that could be due for a revision in the next year or so.
Alicia Leggett
Sep 2, 2022
Specialized Expands Recall of 1st Gen Levo & Kenevo Battery Packs
The recall affects an estimated 15% of battery packs on the first-generation Levo and Kenevo eMTBs.
Specialized Helmet Art Auction Raises Funds for Squamish First Nations Communities
The event raised $6,000 for the Indigenous Life Sport Academy and the Squamish Nation Youth MTB Program
Alicia Leggett
Jul 27, 2022
Video: The Story Behind Loic Bruni's New Rust-Painted Demo
Loic Bruni reflects on his downhill bikes through the years.
Pinkbike Staff
Jul 14, 2022
DH Fantasy League: LAST CHANCE to Pick Riders for Round 5 - Vallnord World Cup DH 2022
This week, enter to win a fresh set of tires from Specialized.
Downtime Podcast
Jul 12, 2022
Podcast: Finn Iles and Kev Joly Chat Putting a Prototype Bike on the Podium
A top rider-mechanic duo chats about their process of setting up a fast race bike.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 7, 2022
Spotted: Specialized Demo Prototype - Lenzerheide DH World Cup 2022
Finn Iles has a new lugged carbon race machine.
rasoulution
Jun 15, 2022
Alma Wiggberg Joins the Global Specialized Bicycles Program
The 19-year-old freerider has officially joined the global Specialized Bicycles program, with a long-term commitment from the Californian based brand.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 8, 2022
7 of the Best New Mountain Bike Pants Ridden & Rated
Options for everything from backcountry epics to drizzly shuttle laps.
I Am Specialized
Jun 1, 2022
Video: The K2N Stage Race Aims to Help Local Tanzanian Communities
The mountain bike stage racewas created for the sole purpose of funding community development work in Tanzania.
Pinkbike Staff
May 23, 2022
Fantasy DH League Results: Fort William DH World Cup 2022 - Round 2
The results are in for the second round of the DH Fantasy League.
Mike Kazimer
May 20, 2022
Review: Specialized's New Cannibal Tire is DH Race Ready
The Cannibal was developed for Specialized's World Cup racers, but it turns out it's also a great option for mere mortals.
Alicia Leggett
May 6, 2022
Specialized Hires Former Canyon CEO Armin Landgraf as Chief of Worldwide Markets
After running Canyon since 2019 and Pon.Bike before that, Armin Landgraf has been brought on to help Specialized "create a modern ecosystem."
Beta MTB
May 6, 2022
Stumpjumper Evo Long Term Test - A Year With Specialized's Blingiest Bike
Does the 'perfect bike' actually exist?
Henry Quinney
May 4, 2022
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: 10 Editors' Clipless Pedal Setups
Any guesses as to which tech editor has the strangest cleat setup?
Alicia Leggett
May 3, 2022
Check Out: Specialized's Spring '22 Trail & Gravity Apparel
A selection of the latest apparel from Specialized.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 26, 2022
Field Test: 2022 Stumpjumper Alloy - As Versatile As Ever
The base model Stumpjumper is a workhorse of a trail bike with a frame that's worth upgrading with nicer parts.
Beta MTB
Apr 26, 2022
Five Value Full-Suspension Bikes Ridden & Rated - Field Test Roundtable
Our three testers rank the five full-suspension bikes in the line-up at the Field Test in Tucson, Arizona.
Sarah Moore
Apr 26, 2022
Specialized Announces Trail-Ready Version of 3D Printed Mirror Saddle with Titanium Rails
The less expensive Specialized Pro saddle with Mirror uses the exact same 3D printed pad as the pricier model, but with titanium rails and a different base.
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.
Matt Beer
Apr 12, 2022
Tire Round Up - Sea Otter 2022
There were plenty of old favorites and new contenders at Sea Otter this year.
Matt Beer
Apr 8, 2022
New Protection, Helmets, & Goggles - Sea Otter 2022
All sorts of accessories to keep you safe out on the trails.
Beta MTB
Mar 23, 2022
One Year on the Specialized Turbo Levo Gen 3
It's been through the gauntlet and come out unscathed—mostly.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 18, 2022
Manon Carpenter to Mentor Izabela Yankova on Gen S Team
The current Junior World Champion will be mentored by the 2014 Elite World Champion
Sarah Moore
Mar 17, 2022
Video: Specialized Announces USA Enduro Racing Team with Cody Kelley, Max Sedlak, Porsha Murdock, Jake Keller & Jakob Snow
The team will focus on the Big Mountain Enduro Season, North American EWS’s, California Enduro Series, NAEC, Specialized market activations, and National Championships.
Brian Park
Mar 16, 2022
Mike Sinyard Steps Down as CEO of Specialized
Sinyard will stay on as Founder, Chairman and Chief Rider Advocate, while Dyson's Scott Maguire has been appointed as CEO.
Mike Kazimer
Mar 8, 2022
Review: Specialized Ambush 2 Helmet
Specialized's popular Ambush helmet underwent a complete overhaul for 2022.
Sarah Moore
Feb 28, 2022
Christian Rigal Signs with Specialized
Inspired by his BMX background, Christian Rigal is hoping to bring fresh ideas and a new perspective to mountain biking.
Matt Beer
Feb 1, 2022
Review: 2022 Specialized Status 140 - The Slope-Duro-Cross Weapon
Specialized has gone consumer direct with the Status, which packs a serious punch for $2,999.
I Am Specialized
Feb 1, 2022
Video: Status Bike Park Jam at Spider Mountain Bike Park
Good times sessioning the best zones at Spider Mountain Bike Park with local shredders.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 27, 2022
Updated: Specialized Plans to Add Consumer-Direct Sales February 1
Specialized is the first major traditional sales brand to offer a consumer-direct option.
Ed Spratt
Jan 13, 2022
Izabela Yankova Riding for Specialized in 2022
Izabela Yankova has revealed that she will be racing on Specialized bikes for the 2022 season.
Ed Spratt
Jan 10, 2022
Christopher Blevins & Haley Batten Join Specialized Factory Racing
Two young US racers join Specialized's Factory program
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?
Mike Levy
Dec 23, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 98 - Field Test Trail Bike Debrief
Six aluminum, carbon, and steel trail bikes, varying ideas of what that even means, and liberal use of purple and toothpaste. Plenty to talk about, including a bunch of your questions from each review.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 16, 2021
Field Test: Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy - The Golden Retriever of Bicycles
The Stumpjumper EVO is an extremely easy bike to get along with.
stilspoke
Nov 26, 2021
Video: Christopher Blevins Establishes a New FKT Route in California in 'The Long Traverse'
America's next great hope in XC mountain biking, Christopher Blevins, introduces the cycling community to a new FKT route in the Los Padres National Forest of Central California.
Ed Spratt
Nov 19, 2021
6 Environmental Initiatives in the Bike Industry: Recycled Batteries, Carbon Neutral Production & More
Take a look at the recent announcements that move the industry forward in reducing its impact on the environment.
Kasen Schamaun
Nov 14, 2021
Video: Kelsey Urban & Jimmy Smith Ride Picturesque Fall Time Trails
World Cup XC racer Kelsey Urban and multi-discipline athlete Jimmy Smith take on the Marquette Fall enduro.
Matt Beer
Oct 26, 2021
Review: Specialized Gambit - A New Lightweight Full Face Helmet
Specialized's new full-face is one of the lightest DH certified option on the market.
Mike Kazimer
Oct 26, 2021
Specialized Announces New Riprock Kids' Bikes
The new Riprocks have updated geometry and components selected especially for smaller riders.
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.
Matt Beer
Oct 12, 2021
First Ride: 2022 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy - Adaptability Meets Affordability
There's now an aluminum version of the Stumpjumper EVO, complete with a SWAT box for snack storage.
Matt Beer
Oct 12, 2021
Review: Specialized's Updated Tactic Helmet
The new Specialized Tactic sees major updates in terms of looks and safety all at a moderate price point.
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.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 5, 2021
The 6 New Bikes That Have RockShox Flight Attendant
How to get your hands on Rockshox's new electronic suspension system.
Matt Beer
Sep 17, 2021
Video: Meta Power 29 vs 160E vs Range VLT vs Kenevo SL - Field Test Roundtable
You have seen all the reviews, but now its time to decide which one is our favorite. From Norco's monster truck Range VLT to Specialized's lightweight Kenevo SL, join Mike Levy, Henry Quinney, and Matt Beer to find out which eMTB came out on top.
Matt Beer
Sep 16, 2021
Field Test: Specialized S-Works Kenevo SL - An eMTB In Disguise
Warning: contains graphic huck to flat content.
Alicia Leggett
Sep 7, 2021
What Does the Vietnam Covid Shutdown Mean for Carbon Bikes?
The shutdown of a key factory in Vietnam is causing even more delays.
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.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 10, 2021
Video: A Lake District Epic on eMTBs
Specialized UK ambassadors Reece Langhorn and Henrik Jensen tackle some classic Lakes trails.
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
Jul 28, 2021
Spotted: A Lightweight Full Face Helmet from Specialized
It’s been a while since Specialized released a new full face, but it looks like that’s about to change.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 27, 2021
Review: Specialized's New Ground Control Grid T7 Tire
The updated Ground Control tires hit the sweet spot when it comes to price and performance.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 21, 2021
Check Out: Futuristic Handlebars, New Saddles, Back Protection, & More
A look at the latest gear to cross our desks.
Matt Wragg
Jun 15, 2021
Interview: Specialized's Sponsorship Boss Benno Willeit Speaks Candidly About Losing Athletes, Fewer World Cup Teams, & More
"Aaron Gwin was expensive, but he was even more expensive when he left Specialized. At that stage, we said enough is enough, we cannot afford or justify that amount of money."
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.
Sarah Moore
Jun 8, 2021
Specialized Announces New Ultra-Lightweight 232 Gram MTB Shoe
The new S-Works EXOS EVO shoe is the lightest off-road shoe Specialized has ever created.
Daniel Sapp
Jun 8, 2021
Specialized Announces Updated XC Tires
Specialized's XC tires receive new rubber compounds and motocross-inspired tread.
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
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.
Ed Spratt
May 31, 2021
8 Environmental Initiatives in the Bike Industry: SRAM's Fiber Recycling Patent, Sustainable Production, & More
The cycling industry gets away with some pretty wasteful practices, so it's great to see people working on these initiatives.
James Smurthwaite
May 28, 2021
Loic Bruni Unlikely to Race With an Idler-Equipped Demo in Leogang
Despite the forum hype, it sounds like Bruni won't be on a new suspension configuration... yet.
Mike Kazimer
May 27, 2021
Specialized Announces Voluntary Recall of Some Gen 1 Levo & Kenevo Battery Packs
A small number of batteries found on the 1st gen Levo and Kenevo have been recalled due to the potential for a 'thermal runaway event.'
Mike Kazimer
May 13, 2021
First Ride: 2022 Specialized Kenevo SL - The Electric Enduro
The new Kenevo SL takes the popular Enduro chassis and adds on a motor and a 320 Wh battery.
I Am Specialized
May 13, 2021
Specialized Kenevo SL Launch Video - Monsters vs Bikes
Specialized continues their run of over-the-top launch videos.
Sarah Moore
May 6, 2021
Video: Kicking Off the XC Season with the Specialized Factory Racing XCO Team in Finale Ligure
Kick off the season with the Specialized Factory Racing XCO team in Finale Ligure, Italy.
Sarah Moore
Apr 30, 2021
Video: Specialized Celebrates Trail Building with Talking Shovels in 'Metalheads'
"It's the most prestigious job that a tool can have."
Ed Spratt
Apr 26, 2021
Manon Carpenter Announces Move to Specialized & Sustainable Trails Project
Manon Carpenter will now be riding for Specialized while she explores the topic of creating a sustainable future for our trails.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 22, 2021
Specialized Introduces Tan-Walled ‘Soil Searching’ Tires to Benefit Trails - Pond Beaver 2021
A portion of all proceeds from the Soil Searching Butcher will help fund trail systems.
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.
Sarah Moore
Apr 14, 2021
5 New MTB Gloves from Specialized, TLD & Leatt - Pond Beaver 2021
A literal handful of new gloves for 2021.
Sarah Moore
Apr 13, 2021
Women's Apparel Randoms from TLD, Specialized, Ion & IXS - Pond Beaver 2021
You'll find everything from mild to wild options in this roundup of new women's mountain bike clothing.
James Smurthwaite
Apr 6, 2021
Video: Specialized Returns to the EWS with Kevin Miquel, Charles Murray & More
Despite a sprinkling of clues over social media, Specialized has been able to keep most of the details around its new enduro team under wraps, until now.
Ed Spratt
Mar 31, 2021
Round Up: The World Cup Race Bikes of Aaron Gwin
Yetis, Treks, Specializeds, YTs and more
James Smurthwaite
Mar 26, 2021
Specialized Executive Vice President: It Will Take More Than a Year For Cycling Inventory to Recover
Cycling parts are going to be hard to find for some time yet.
Mike Kazimer
Mar 23, 2021
Review: The 2022 Specialized Turbo Levo is the New Benchmark
The third generation of the Levo advances the eMTB game to the next level.
I Am Specialized
Mar 23, 2021
Specialized's Turbo Levo Launch Video Has Aliens & eMTBs
Another impressively over the top video from Specialized.
Ed Spratt
Mar 19, 2021
Specialized Partners with Tesla Co-Founder for a New Battery Recycling Solution
Specialized is looking to offer recycling for all of its e-bike batteries by the end of the year.
Matt Wragg
Mar 18, 2021
Burning Question: What Constitutes Value From a Sponsored Athlete?
These days only a fortunate few have contracts that list their goal as just "winning races."
Daniel Sapp
Mar 18, 2021
Review: Specialized's New Rime Flat Shoes are Made for Adventure
A shoe for backcountry exploring on and off the bike.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 17, 2021
Charles Murray Also Appears to Have Signed with Specialized
First Kevin Miquel, now Charlie Murray.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 16, 2021
Kevin Miquel Appears To Have Signed with Specialized
Kevin Miquel hasn't officially announced his new bike sponsor, but training in a Specialized kit with Loic Bruni is pretty suggestive...
Mike Kazimer
Mar 11, 2021
Specialized Launches New 2FO DH Shoes
Specialized adds two gravity oriented shoes to their 2FO lineup.
Henry Quinney
Feb 25, 2021
Throwback Thursday: 10 of Sam Hill's Most Iconic Bikes as Chosen by His Mechanic
From Iron Horse to Specialized to Nukeproof, take a trip through the archives to revisit Sam Hill's classic race bikes.
Mike Levy
Feb 23, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 49 - What's the Best DH Bike?
Four downhill bikes, countless uplifts, a stopwatch, and one winner.
Dan Roberts
Feb 22, 2021
Review: Canyon Sender vs Specialized Demo vs Cube Two15 vs Commencal Supreme - DH Bike Week
Four new downhill bikes put to the test in the demanding terrain surrounding Champéry, Switzerland.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 19, 2021
Specialized Releases Artsy Limited-Edition Chisel Framesets
If you are looking for a unique frame that's more than just a pretty bike, the new Specialized Chisel LTD frameset might be for you.
Dan Roberts
Feb 18, 2021
Review: 2021 Specialized Demo Race - DH Bike Week
Rainbow stripes aren't required to make the most of this DH machine.
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.
I Am Specialized
Jan 15, 2021
Video & Photo Story: The Trail Builders of Kamloops
No dig; no ride. The builders at Landmark Trailworks do both.
Mike Kazimer
Jan 11, 2021
Review: Specialized 2FO Roost vs Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch Mid Flat Pedal Shoes
Two new flat pedal shoe models go toe to toe, with a classic thrown into the mix for good measure.
Sarah Moore
Jan 8, 2021
Sina Frei, Gerhard Kerschbaumer & Laura Stigger Join Jordan Sarrou on Specialized Factory Racing
Specialized adds young talent as well as regular podium contenders.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 8, 2021
Bike Check: Jordan Sarrou's World Champion Custom Specialized Epic
Sarrou will be on Specialized for 2021, and they welcomed him to the team with a custom painted Epic.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 1, 2021
XC World Champion Jordan Sarrou Signs With Specialized
The 28-year-old is back on the brand he raced on as a child.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 31, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Mountain Bike of the Year Winner
And the winner is...
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.
Mike Levy
Dec 20, 2020
Field Test: Searching Out the Best Values in the Trail Bike Category
We take a closer look at the five Field Test trail bikes to see which model gives you the most bike for your buck in each range.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 18, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Mountain Bike of the Year Nominees
Ten of our favorite bikes this year.
Sarah Moore
Dec 18, 2020
Check Out: MTB Specific Tow Rope, Lightweight Tools, Wind Protection, Hitch Racks & More
A look at the latest gear to cross our desks.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 17, 2020
$160,000 Worth of Unique, Historical Bikes Stolen in Specialized Break In
Winning bikes from Kulhavy and Overend among those stolen from the Specialized in-house museum.
Ed Spratt
Dec 7, 2020
Tech Briefing: New Trail Bikes, Hardtails, Winter Clothing & More - December 2020
All the latest tech from the last month.
Specialized Launches $999 Carbon Hotwalk for Toddlers
Mike Kazimer
Dec 2, 2020
Video: Stumpjumper vs Trance X vs Mojo vs P-Train vs Blackthorn - Field Test Round Table
Which bike stood out from the rest?
Mike Levy
Dec 1, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Specialized Stumpjumper - The Do It All 'Er
The 2021 Stumpjumper gets an all-new frame design, and that translates to a big difference out on the trail.
Sarah Moore
Nov 30, 2020
Mountain Bike Content Nominated for Vimeo's Best of the Year Awards
Some content worth revisiting.
Mike Levy
Nov 23, 2020
Welcome to the 2021 Field Test: Trail & Enduro Bikes
The 10 trail bikes featured in this Field Test are revealed, as well as a look at how we tested.
Mike Kazimer
Nov 13, 2020
Check Out: New Flannels, Gloves, Tire Inserts, Goggles, & More
A look at the latest gear to cross our desks.
Daniel Sapp
Nov 11, 2020
Bike Check: Maxime Chapuis' Specialized Stumpjumper
Max's new Stumpjumper build will make you drool.
Sarah Moore
Nov 10, 2020
First Look: Specialized's New 2FO Roost Flat and Clip Shoes
Specialized have added new flat pedal and clipless shoes to their lineup.
I Am Specialized
Nov 3, 2020
Specialized Announces New Trail-Series Apparel Collection
Specialized's latest apparel collection is designed to keep you warm and dry throughout the fall and winter.
Nick Bentley
Oct 21, 2020
Bike Check: Tom Reynolds' Specialized P-3
Far from "off the shelf", Tom Reynolds' P.3 is molded to his taste.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 16, 2020
Bike Check: Loic Bruni's Specialized Demo
The Specialized Gravity team keep their set up details pretty close to their chest, but here's what we were able to get them to reveal about Bruni's bike.
Sarah Moore
Oct 13, 2020
Video: Cody Kelley Rails the New Specialized Stumpjumper
Speed, style, and gorgeous fall colours.
Mike Levy
Oct 13, 2020
First Look: Specialized's New Carbon Stumpjumper Ditches the Horst Link
There's been a BIG change, even if the newest Stumpy doesn't look all that different.
Mike Kazimer
Oct 13, 2020
Specialized Announces New Tire Compounds & Casings
Specialized's more gravity-oriented tires are now available with a slower rebounding T9 rubber compound.
Pinkbike Staff
Oct 12, 2020
Interview: The Team Behind Specialized's Wild Stumpjumper Evo Video Talks Acting, Gender Reveal Bonfires, & Bill Clinton
Scott Secco interviews Matt Hunter, Matty Miles, and the production team about what went into making one of the best launch videos of the year.
Mike Kazimer
Oct 6, 2020
Review: 2021 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO - More Travel & More Adjustability
The new Stumpjumper EVO gets a little more travel and a lot more adjustable. There's also extra snack space.
Mike Kazimer
Oct 6, 2020
The Complete 2021 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Lineup Compared & An Amazing Launch Video
A full overview of all the models in the 2021 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO lineup.
Ross Bell
Sep 30, 2020
8 XC Bikes From The Nove Mesto World Cup Pits
The Pinkbike photographers have been snooping around the pits (socially distant of course) and managed to grab a selection of bikes that were lurking in the team tents.
Dan Roberts
Sep 30, 2020
Specialized's New Chisel Shows That Aluminum Isn't Just The Cheap Carbon Version
An aluminum XC option that still barely troubles the scales.
Mike Kazimer
Sep 7, 2020
Bike Check: Chris Mandell's SID Man Edition Specialized Epic EVO
An Epic EVO with a build that's a little different than your typical weight-weenie XC setup.
Daniel Sapp
Aug 27, 2020
The 3 Best Steerer Tube Tools Ridden & Rated - OneUp EDC vs Specialized SWAT vs Bontrager BITS
A trio of tools that can be stashed in your steerer tube.
Mike Levy
Aug 20, 2020
Video: Spur vs Ranger vs Scalpel vs SB115 vs Epic EVO - Field Test Round Table
Five bikes doing down-country differently, but only one favorite...
Daniel Sapp
Aug 19, 2020
Review: Specialized Recon 3.0 Shoes
Not into the aqua blue? The Recon 3.0 shoes also come in black or 'rocket red.'
Mike Levy
Aug 18, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO S-Works - The Most Versatile
For when you need to do everything, but you want to do it fast.
Matt Wragg
Aug 8, 2020
Bike Check: JP Bruni's Specialized Demo - DH Masters World Champion
JP Bruni holds more DH titles than his son with 9 Masters Worlds titles and 12 national masters titles.
Sarah Moore
Aug 5, 2020
Video: Trek Supercaliber vs Cannondale Scalpel vs Canyon Lux vs Specialized Epic - Field Test Round Table
It's time to compare the race bikes.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 5, 2020
Everything We Know About the 2021 Specialized Status
Specialized is doing things a bit differently with the launch of their new Status.
Sarah Moore
Aug 3, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Specialized Epic - The Lightest & Slackest
Very red and very fast.
Mike Levy
Jul 27, 2020
Welcome to the 2020 Pinkbike Field Test - Cross-Country Bike Edition
Prepare yourself for nine cross-country bike reviews and a whole lotta Lycra.
Outride
Jul 24, 2020
Outride Announces July 31 Public Research Summit on How Cycling Impacts the Brain
Dedicated to improving the lives of youth through cycling, their summit is (virtually) open to the public this year.
Daniel Sapp
Jul 23, 2020
Check Out: 16 New Hardtails for 2020
4130 chromoly, titanium, carbon, and aluminum frames designed for any style riding you can imagine - there are a lot of new hardtails this year.
Daniel Sapp
Jul 9, 2020
Video: Specialized Epic vs. Viathon M1 - XC Hardtail Cage Match
Specialized vs. Walmart - how do these two top level hardtails compare?
Ed Spratt
Jul 9, 2020
Bike Check: Russell Finsterwald's Specialized Epic
The Clif Pro Team rider shows off his brand new Epic.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 8, 2020
Specialized Begins Selling Equipment Through Backcountry & CompetitiveCyclist.com
Specialized is expanding its e-commerce footprint with the addition of Backcountry.com and Competitive Cyclist as equipment dealers.
I Am Specialized
Jun 29, 2020
Video & Photo Story: Shred Hard Summer Camp at Sun Peaks Resort
Matt Hunter, Dylan Sherrard, and Matty Miles help out the next generation of shredders.
Ed Spratt
Jun 27, 2020
Round Up: 20 Different World Cup DH Tire Combinations
What are the pros running?
Daniel Sapp
Jun 24, 2020
On the Fence: Specialized Epic EVO vs. Cannondale Scalpel SE
Two brand new bikes with similar XC / trail intentions - how do the numbers compare?
Daniel Sapp
Jun 23, 2020
First Look: 2021 Specialized Epic & Epic Evo
Specialized's flagship XC bike gets an overhaul.
Dan Roberts
Jun 9, 2020
Specialized Launches Mixed Wheel Size Demo
Mullet as standard and loads of adjustability on the latest Demo.
I Am Specialized
May 27, 2020
Video: Nomads, Riders, Storytellers & Trail Builders in 'Soil Searching: Free Radicals'
Will and Mark of the Free Radicals are riders, storytellers, trail builders, and their very own, unique, rolling media house.
Mike Levy
May 26, 2020
First Look: Roval's 1,240 Gram Wheels Are Designed to Protect Your Tires
The latest Roval wheels are said to be stronger and less likely to cut your tire, all while weighing just 1,240-grams for the set.
I Am Specialized
May 19, 2020
Video: Building Trails That Make the Stoke Meter Go Into the Red Zone in 'Soil Searching: Tales from Tasmania'
Australia is home to some of the best mountain bike trail builders in the world, including Rhys Atkinson and Ryan De La Rue.
James Smurthwaite
May 14, 2020
Specialized's Entry Level Rockhopper Hardtail Gets an Update for 2021
Specialized's entry-level hardtail gets brought up to date.
Ed Spratt
Mar 24, 2020
Good News from the Industry as it Rallies Against the Spread of Covid-19 [Update: Endura Start Production on PPE]
From mask manufacturing to 3-D printing ventilator parts, the bike industry is not standing still during the pandemic.
James Smurthwaite
May 12, 2020
Bike Check: Jason Momoa's Aquaman Themed Specialized Turbo Levo
A stunning one-off ride for Aquaman.
I Am Specialized
May 12, 2020
Video: Building Trails to Help Grow Mountain Biking in Brazil in 'Soil Searching: For the Love of Flow'
Caio Suzarte and Eduardo Arruda are two incredibly talented builders crafting trails in Brazil
Mike Levy
May 8, 2020
Specialized Diverge EVO: Gravel Shredder, High-End Hybrid, or Just a Rigid Mountain Bike?
Does a flat-bar gravel bike appeal to you, or is this just a mountain bike with not enough tire clearance?
James Smurthwaite
May 4, 2020
Spotted: Is This a New Specialized Status?
It looks like a new Status trail bike is on the way...and it's running two different wheel sizes.
I Am Specialized
Apr 28, 2020
Video: Soil Searching in Whistler - Good Old Manual Labour
'Sunset is to moonrise as trail building is to riding.'
Ed Spratt
Apr 28, 2020
Video Round Up: 20 Unconventional Bike Launch Edits
With the new YT Izzo launching with one of the most unique launch videos we have ever seen, we decided to look through the archives and find some other unconventional edits.
I Am Specialized
Apr 21, 2020
Video: Soil Searching in Japan - Guardian of the Mountains
Ryo Hazuma dedicates himself completely to developing and maintaining trails at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Minami Alps in Japan.
Nikki Rohan
Apr 15, 2020
A Sneak Peek at 8 Flat Pedal Shoes - Pond Beaver 2020
A glimpse of some of the flat pedal shoes that will be reviewed after some semblance of normalcy returns to society.
Daniel Sapp
Apr 8, 2020
3 Ultralight Packable Jackets - Pond Beaver 2020
Endura, Specialized, and Pearl Izumi all have an ultra-lightweight and packable jacket, ideal for stow-n-go any time of the year.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 13, 2019
First Ride: The 2020 Specialized Enduro is Bigger & Burlier Than Ever
The new Enduro has 170mm of travel and a suspension design borrowed from the Demo downhill bike.
Dan Roberts
Mar 31, 2020
Behind the Numbers: Enduro Bikes Compared - Specialized vs Marin vs GT vs Orange vs Santa Cruz
All the numbers for the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO, Marin Mount Vision, GT Force, Orange Stage 6, and the Santa Cruz Megatower gathered in one place.
Daniel Sapp
Mar 27, 2020
Bike Check: Maxime Chapuis' Specialized S-Works Enduro
Max is coming into 2020 hungry for some top-ten finishes when racing finally gets underway.
Dan Roberts
Mar 26, 2020
Round Up: 5 Interesting New Patents - A Voice Controlled Bike, Electronic Braking, & More
Take a glimpse into the future with this compilation of recent patents.
I Am Specialized
Mar 13, 2020
Must Watch: Matt Hunter's Family is All Smiles in 'Little Trail Hunter - Part 2'
After a week of rough news, cancellations, and general global anxiety, it's nice to head into the weekend on a ridiculously positive note.
Aidan Oliver
Mar 7, 2020
Bike Check: Nicholi Rogatkin's Specialized P3 - Crankworx Rotorua 2020
A closer look at Nicholi Rogatkin's Specialized P3 slopestyle bike.
Mike Kazimer
Feb 7, 2020
Check Out: Enduro Goggles, Flat Pedals, Oil Slick Gloves, & More
A round-up of the latest gear to cross our desks, everything from smaller sized flat pedals to goggles and gloves.
James Smurthwaite
Feb 5, 2020
Cody Kelley Confirms His Return to Specialized
Kelley returns to the brand that first gave him a shot in 2010.
Nikki Rohan
Feb 5, 2020
10 of the Best Mountain Bike Saddles Ridden & Rated
Ten saddles get put through the wringer to find which offer the most comfort and durability.
Mike Kazimer
Feb 4, 2020
First Ride: The 2020 Specialized Turbo Levo SL Weighs Only 38 Pounds
The new Levo SL uses the same lightweight motor as Specialized's Creo e-road bike.
Sarah Moore
Jan 31, 2020
Industry Insider: Andy Pruitt Retires, Vernon Felton to Canyon, & More
It's not just racers making move this off season, here's a roundup of the most significant hires and retires from the past month.
Sarah Moore
Jan 29, 2020
Christopher Grice Joins Loic Bruni & Finn Iles on Specialized Gravity
A dream come true for the Junior rider to race alongside Loic Bruni and Finn Iles.
Matt Wragg
Jan 29, 2020
Staff Rides: Photographer Matt Wragg's Specialized Stumpjumper Evo 29
Dig into the details of Matt Wragg's customized Stumpjumper Evo.
Ralf Hauser
Jan 20, 2020
Review: Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert - An Electrified Freeride Machine
With 180mm of travel, a dual crown fork, and a powerful motor the new Kenevo is ready for anything.
Sarah Moore
Jan 15, 2020
Recapped: The Complete 2020 Pinkbike Field Test
Our super mega recap of all 18 brand new bikes that we put to the test on some of the world's best trails.
Daniel Sapp
Jan 14, 2020
Field Test: Affordable Hardtails - Marin San Quentin 3 vs Specialized Fuse Comp 29
The final two bikes from this year's Field Test are capable hardtails that won't break the bank.
Sarah Moore
Jan 6, 2020
Clif Pro Team Announces 2020 Roster & Signs with Specialized, Parts Ways with Orbea After 12 Years
Argentinian National Champion Sofia Gomez Villafane joins the team for 2020.
Daniel Sapp
Dec 28, 2019
Jared Graves & Specialized Part Ways
Graves thanks Specialized for their support through challenging times.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 19, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Specialized Enduro S-Works - Basically a DH Bike Without a Dual Crown Fork
The new Enduro is faster than ever, with a serious appetite for high speed, technical descents.
SpecializedUK
Dec 16, 2019
Video: Joel Anderson Hits a Field Full of Big Jumps on his eMTB
It's amazing what you can do with a field and some dirt. Joel goes huge on his dreamline on his e-mtb.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 11, 2019
Sam Gaze Parts Ways With Specialized
The Kiwi World Cup winner is rumoured to be joining Van Der Poel at Corendon Circus.
James Smurthwaite
Nov 20, 2019
Specialized Hint at New Rider for 2020
Will a third rider be joining Loic and Finn next year?
James Smurthwaite
Nov 21, 2019
Study Suggests eMTBs Provide a Similar Workout to Regular Mountain Bikes Even Though They Feel Easier
A limited BYU study suggests that eMTBs still provide an intense workout even if it doesn't feel like it.
Daniel Sapp
Oct 16, 2019
Review: Specialized's 2FO Clip 2.0 Shoes Are Designed for Descending
The gravity-oriented 2FO Clip 2.0 shoes were designed with input from Loïc Bruni and Finn Iles.
Sarah Lukas
Oct 14, 2019
Where Have All the Women's Bikes Gone? A Look Inside an Ever-Changing Market
As we approach 2020, the industry is saturated with options, but companies still teeter on the fence, deciding how to market to women.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 8, 2019
5 Bikes Stolen From Adam Brayton in Overnight Break In
2 Hope HB 160s, a custom painted Scott Gambler, a Vitus Sommet ebike and a Specialized Stumpjumper stolen from the Keswick Kestrel.
Daniel Sapp
Oct 7, 2019
Check Out: Aftermarket Suspension Links to Customize Your Bike's Ride Characteristics
World Cup racers are constantly trying new suspension links, and a cottage industry has sprung up around providing regular riders with custom links too.
Mike Levy
Oct 2, 2019
Good Month / Bad Month: Exciting Racing, a Standard Derailleur Hanger & Rainbow Stripes for Exercising - September 2019
September was full of on-track excitement, new tech and, unfortunately, some bad injuries and sad news.
Mike Kazimer
Oct 1, 2019
First Look: The 2020 Specialized Kenevo Aims to Replace Your Shuttle Truck
And it costs about as much too.
Brian Park
Sep 30, 2019
Former Specialized Director of Graphics Joins Kali Protectives
Alain Lanusse spent 17 years at Specialized, and will now turn his attention to Kali helmets' aesthetics.
Mike Levy
Sep 27, 2019
First Look: Specialized's Limited Edition Stumpjumper Inspired by Pemberton, BC
The new, Pemberton-approved spec for the Stumpjumper includes a coil-sprung shock and Magura brakes
Daniel Sapp
Sep 18, 2019
Specialized to Close its Website this Friday in Support of Global Climate Strike
Sinyard encourages staff to join the strike and calls bikes "a huge part of the solution".
Sarah Moore
Sep 11, 2019
Review: 8 of the Best 2019 Women's XC Race Kits - Tested at the BC Bike Race
Sarah tested kits from Pearl Izumi, 7mesh, Giro, Liv, Specialized, Bontrager, Assos and Rapha during the gruelling BC Bike Race.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 29, 2019
9 More Custom DH Bikes - Mont-Sainte-Anne World Champs 2019
Another batch of customized downhill speed machines from MSA.
Travis Persaud
Aug 29, 2019
Video: Finn Iles Shows Off His World Champs Bike
A better look at Finn Iles' new Demo for World Champs and what it's like racing on Canadian soil.
Daniel Sapp
Aug 27, 2019
First Look: Specialized's Custom 3D Printed Mirror Saddle
Specialized's Mirror saddle is rider-specific, 3D printed and designed to improve comfort.
UCI Mountain Bike World Series
Aug 23, 2019
Video: Curtis Keene’s New Specialized Enduro
Find out more about the Specialized Enduro's development, Curtis’ role in that process and how he sets up his ultra-pro S-Works workspace.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 23, 2019
10 of the Weirdest MTB Marketing Videos Ever
Sometimes the weirdness works, and sometimes it really, really doesn't. Here are some of the weirdest of all time.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 15, 2019
Randoms: Special Edition Stem, Throwback Bikes & More - Crankworx Whistler 2019
New products, new colors, and unique bikes are all floating around the village at Whistler as the excitement of Crankworx builds prior to the weekend competitions.
Mike Levy
Aug 10, 2019
Spotted: Prototype Specialized Enduro? - Crankworx Whistler 2019
This might be the long-awaited and much-rumored new Enduro.
Ross Bell
Aug 7, 2019
Tech Randoms: Lenzerheide DH World Cup 2019
Less than a week after Val Di Sole's brutality, World Cup DH teams rally in the pits to battle again in Lenzerheide
Daniel Sapp
Aug 6, 2019
First Ride: 2020 Specialized Epic HT - The World's Lightest Production Hardtail
Specialized's new Epic hardtail gets longer, slacker, and lighter than ever.
Oliver Paton
Aug 3, 2019
Replay: Rookies Cup Round 5
Catch all the action from the fifth round of the Specialized Rookies Cup presented by iXS at Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis.
Eddie Clark
Jul 15, 2019
7 Bikes of the Tour Divide
What would you pick to ride from Canada to Mexico? Here are the rides equipped for one of mountain biking's most grueling races.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 9, 2019
First Ride: The 2020 Demo 29 - Specialized's New Aluminum DH Race Machine
You've seen the prototypes, now it's time to check out the production version of the new Demo.
Daniel Sapp
Jul 8, 2019
Bike Check: Sam Gaze's S-Works Specialized Epic - Vallnord World Cup XC 2019
Kiwi Sam Gaze's S-Works Specialized Epic has a mix of lightweight parts, RockShox suspension, and a stem slammed to the max.
Trail Days 2019 - Glentress, Scotland
Specialized Trail Days returns for 2019 with a weekend of camping, music and bikes.
Ross Bell
Jul 3, 2019
Tech Randoms: Vallnord DH World Cup 2019
The big bikes are being prepped for battle on the steeps of Andorra.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 28, 2019
Video: MacAskill, Wibmer and Soderstrom Street Riding in Innsbruck
The kings of mountain bike YouTube were all in Innsbruck for Crankworx so took some time away from the racing to go for a wild street session
James Smurthwaite
Jun 19, 2019
First Look: The New Specialized Fuse is a Hardtail, Built for Fun
Rock simplicity with an aluminum frame, modern numbers, big wheels and single-speed friendly dropouts,
James Smurthwaite
Jun 13, 2019
15 Short Travel Slalom & Slopestyle Bikes - Crankworx Innsbruck 2019
With practice for dual slalom, dual speed and style and slopestyle all going off in Innsbruck yesterday, there were plenty of short travel, big fun bikes rolling around the pits.
Dan Roberts
Jun 13, 2019
Behind the Numbers: Specialized Stumpjumper EVO 29 Suspension Analysis
Dive deep into the numbers behind the Stumpjumper EVO.
Ross Bell
Jun 6, 2019
Tech Randoms: Leogang DH World Cup 2019
Fort William took a toll on bikes and riders alike, and the rebuilding process is in full swing in preparation for another round of racing.
Support the Trails & Win a Custom Specialized Stumpjumper
Soil Searching is looking for volunteers to donate a few hours at one of the many Dig Days around the United Kingdom.
Daniel Sapp
May 2, 2019
Review: Specialized S-Works Recon Shoe
The S-Works Recon shoes are stiff, comfortable, and super expensive.
Richard Cunningham
Apr 26, 2019
Poll: Does Your Trail Bike Have a Weight Problem?
The average all-mountain trail bike weighs upwards of 30 pounds. Is there an acceptable weight limit for the basic, do-it-all trail bike?
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 17, 2019
Video: Mike vs Mike: Geometry Battle - Specialized Stumpjumper vs EVO
Long and slack, or short and steep? Mike Levy and Mike Kazimer enter the ring for a heated debate about modern mountain bike geometry.
Hannah Barnes
Apr 5, 2019
Video: Hannah Barnes Shows Off Her One-of-a-Kind Epic EVO
Hannah Barnes' custom Specialized Epic Evo pays tribute to a few of her favourite things, including yoga, camping, music.
Daniel Sapp
Mar 25, 2019
Bike Check: Killian Callaghan's Specialized S-Works Enduro 29 - Crankworx Rotorua 2019
Dig into the details of Killian Callaghan's EWS race bike.
Daniel Sapp
Mar 18, 2019
Spotted: Prototype ‘Project Black’ 27.5/29 Specialized DH Bike - Crankworx Rotorua 2019
With UCI rule updates, the team at Specialized seem to be wasting no time testing mixed wheel sizes and a new suspension design on their DH bike.
Daniel Sapp
Mar 12, 2019
Bike Check: Christopher Grice's Specialized Demo - 2019 Windrock Pro GRT
This weekend Chris won the Junior Expert 15-16 category at Windrock by nearly 20 seconds in absolutely treacherous conditions.
Mike Kazimer
Mar 5, 2019
First Ride: Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Pro Carbon
The Stumpjumper EVO is now available with a carbon frame. And yes, it has a SWAT box.
I Am Specialized
Mar 2, 2019
Video: Fast Fun on the Specialized Epic EVO
Because racing is all about how much fun you're having, right?
James Smurthwaite
Feb 15, 2019
Ken Block's Glow in the Dark Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper
Gymkhana star's lean, mean and sometimes green machine.
Sarah Moore
Feb 13, 2019
Video: Anneke Beerten Back on Specialized for 2019
Anneke's planning on racing the full Crankworx Series, the Sea Otter Classic, and some CES and EWS races.
James Smurthwaite
Feb 7, 2019
Killian Callaghan, Max Chapuis & Francescu-Maria Camoin Form New Look Specialized Enduro Team
Graves and Keene step aside to allow a new team of young pinners to take the reigns on Specialized's enduro race team.
Daniel Sapp
Jan 30, 2019
7 of the Best Mountain Bike Lights Ridden & Rated
Seven lights to keep you riding well into the night.
Paul Aston
Jan 2, 2019
Review: 700 Kilometers of Monster-Trucking the Specialized Turbo Kenevo
This poor Kenevo has taken over 700 kilometers of abuse, but how did the electrified downhill monster truck compare to its competition?
James Smurthwaite
Jan 1, 2019
Miranda Miller Parts Ways with Specialized Gravity
Miranda moves on to a new team for 2019
I Am Specialized
Dec 31, 2018
Video: Specialized's Farewell to Kate Courtney
Who will the Elite Women's XC World Champion be riding for in 2019?
Daniel Sapp
Dec 18, 2018
Ridden & Rated: 12 Jackets for Wet Weather Riding
From pocket-sized lightweight layers to full-on storm protection, there's a jacket for every rider in this review.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 8, 2018
Field Test: Stumpjumper vs Remedy vs Process vs Bronson vs SB150
Which one would you pick? Pinkbike's tech editors choose between the Santa Cruz Bronson, Trek Remedy, Yeti SB150, Kona Process 153, and Specialized Stumpjumper.
Downtime Podcast
Dec 12, 2018
Podcast: Talking Data Acquisition with Specialized & Ohlins' Engineers
Jason Chamberlain from Specialized and Torkel Sintorn from Ohlins discuss how data has been used to help design better bikes, how it’s used today by people like Loic Bruni to get their bike set up for ultimate performance, and where data acquisition might be heading in the future.
Mike Levy
Dec 4, 2018
Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper 29 Review - Field Test
With the lines between categories blurring, Specialized's new Stumpy aims to be an ideal all-arounder. Is that the right approach for you?
Mike Kazimer
Nov 28, 2018
Specialized's New Helmets Can Text For Help After a Crash
A tiny sensor found on many of Specialized's 2019 helmets is designed to detect a crash, and then send out a message and GPS coordinates via a smartphone to a rider's emergency contacts.
Racement
Nov 21, 2018
iXS Downhill Cup and Specialized Rookies Cup 2019 Calendars Revealed
Europe's premier downhill race series is visiting a glut of classic venues in 2019. Check out the full iXS Downhill Cup and Specialized Rookies Cup schedules here.
Mike Kazimer
Nov 12, 2018
Review: Specialized Stumpjumper EVO 29
Specialized's Stumpjumper EVO is longer and just as slack as the Demo downhill bike. What does that translate to out on the trail?
Sarah Moore
Nov 6, 2018
First Look: Specialized Women's Power Saddle with Mimic Technology
Specialized designed this new saddle with a multi-layer cushioning system that conforms to female soft tissue and helps relieve pressure.
I Am Specialized
Nov 1, 2018
Specialized Releases New Eliminator Tire
Specialized claim their new tire sits between the Butcher and Hillbilly and is optimized for loose, dry terrain.
Race Report: Central European Enduro Series Final
the last race took place in Treuchtlingen, a town situated in Bavarian countryside with beautiful hills around which hosted the event. Autumn was in full swing with its colours and the weather was spectacular, blue skies for both days.
Long Nguyen
Oct 10, 2018
Video: Marshall Mullen Rides the Specialized Turbo Kenevo at the OG Rampage Site in Virgin, Utah
Canyon gaps and double drops... Marshall Mullen rides down (and up!) the original Rampage site in Virgin, Utah, on an an eMTB.
Ralf Hauser
Sep 17, 2018
First Ride: Specialized's New Turbo Levo FSR
Specialized's new Levo promises to be the most svelte and powerful eMTBs to date.