Salsa Cycles gave us a teaser of this polarizing new bike back in September, 2025, and although it was hard to make out the specifics, we could guess from the silhouette that it was a full-suspension, drop-bar MTB with an electric motor. Now, those guesses are confirmed as Salsa announces the ... Continue reading at the publisher's website.
From Red Bull Rampage champions to some of slopestyle’s top talent, Natural Selection Bike marks its return in 2026 by bringing together 27 of the world’s best riders and posing a simple, revealing question: what happens when the only dividing line between riders is the line itself? While most ... Continue reading at the publisher's website.
MADE returns to Zidell Yards in Portland, Oregon, from August 21st to 23rd, 2026, with nearly 75% of exhibitor booths already sold out. Last year, more than 6,500 attendees and over 200 builders and brands showed up to show off some of the most beautiful bikes in the world, and this year will be ... Continue reading at the publisher's website.
Wolf Tooth Components expanded its offerings with BSA and T47 bottom brackets in the spring of 2025, with four color offerings at launch, but with its extensive catalog of anodized parts in the Color Shop and demand from customers for even more splashes of color, the brand has just announced five ... Continue reading at the publisher's website.
This week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy enacted the strictest e-bike law in the nation, defining Class 1 bikes as “low-speed electric bicycles" and classifying Class 2 and 3 e-bikes as “motorized bicycles.” This new law requires all e-bikes to be registered, and all Class 2 and 3 e-bikes to be ... Continue reading at the publisher's website.
Revel Bikes has announced today that it is relocating its U.S. headquarters to Golden, Colorado. Founded in Carbondale, CO, in 2018, Revel has expanded into an internationally recognized bicycle brand thanks to its forward-thinking design philosophy, award-winning bikes, and unmatched customer ... Continue reading at the publisher's website.
This week, Ed Masters announced his retirement from World Cup Racing and his departure from Pivot Factory Racing after 8 years under their banner. Ed Masters has been a recognizable presence in the sport for over a decade, thanks to the positive energy he brings to the community and his unique ... Continue reading at the publisher's website.
For riders seeking the absolute best gear that money can buy, there seems to be no limit to how much they are willing to spend. Top-of-the-line components made of space-age materials, and weight savings that are counted in mere grams, have become the cultural norm of our sport. Products best ... Continue reading at the publisher's website.
Cascade Components has delivered what could be the best upgrade for the Amflow PL. For $257 USD, Amflow owners can now increase rear travel to 160mm and improve suspension performance, all without tweaking the geometry. With 10mm more rear wheel travel and a more supple rear end, the Amflow PL Link ... Continue reading at the publisher's website.
Norco’s 2025 Downhill World Cup season felt like a turning point—not just a team having a few good weekends, but a program that finally looks capable of showing up with real, repeatable speed. And while the results speak for themselves, Norco’s new full-length documentary, Blueprint to Success(the ... Continue reading at the publisher's website.
After nearly a decade of style and smiles, Caleb Holonko is leaving Kona Bikes, and the legendary MTB brand has dropped one last edit to bid farewell to one of the most enjoyable athletes to watch ride. Holonko has been seen on Kona Bikes for as long as I can remember, but all good things must come ... Continue reading at the publisher's website.
PNW Components has issued a voluntary recall of the Gen 2 Alloy Loam Pedals after 4 reports of cracked axles, which could cause the pedal body to separate from the axle. We shouldn’t need to tell anyone why this is extremely dangerous. These reports have led to a voluntary recall of approximately ... Continue reading at the publisher's website.
Reserve Wheels has partnered with DT Swiss to be the only (for now) source for aftermarket wheelsets built with DT Swiss Degree of Freedom (DOF) hub internals - another big deal that follows the recent announcement of Reserve's partnership with Chris King. If you're not familiar with DOF, it is DT ... Continue reading at the publisher's website.
Most of the best MTB grips are made of rubber or plastic and lock onto the bars, or they are super lightweight and made of high-density foam that pushes onto the bars. But Portland Design Works is kicking it old school with the new Lisbon Cork Grips. These classic-looking grips throw it back to ... Continue reading at the publisher's website.
Lately, patriotism has been hard to muster, but as Aaron Gwin joins Anna Newkirn, Asa Vermette, and Neko Mulally on Frameworks Racing, we American race fans are allowed a little joy. This stacked roster should give anyone a little pride in the future of US Downhill and our global representation. ... Continue reading at the publisher's website.