Specialized have launched a new alloy hardtail modeled on their top of the line carbon Epic
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Specialized Epic 2018: Farewell FSR Hello Single Pivot
How much lighter could this flagship XC race bike get by switching to a single pivot? Quite a lot as it turns out
Video: Intense Carbine First Ride Review
Get up close and personal with the latest 29er enduro bike from Intense Cycles; the Carbine
Shimano Brings App Controlled Tuning To E-MTB’s
Shimano has released a firmware update for its SHIMANO STEPS E-8000 drive unit, allowing riders to fine-tune the levels of assist.
Fresh Goods Friday 351
It's time to get on with the Goods of Freshness! What shiny things have shown up at Singletrack Towers this week?
Transition Announces Sentinel 29er & New Geometry Concept
Transition Bikes announces its new Speed Balanced Geometry concept, complete with custom fork offset. Plus, new Sentinel 29er
Masters World Championships, Vallnord – #MakingUpTheNumbers
Downhill ain't easy: Broken bikes, broken vans, and broken bones in Vallnord last week. George Thompson was our man on the ground.
MTBNB Seeks Crowdfunding: Couch Surfing for Mountain Bikers
New startup seeks funding to enable MTB couch surfing and local knowledge.
Video: Claudio Caluori’s Vallnord POV Track Preview
GoPro video actually makes a downhill look steep! So how steep must it actually be? Claudio does Vallnord World Cup
Video: Cédric Gracia’s Vallnord Track Walk
Cédric takes us down the Vallnord World Cup track in his home, Andorra
EWS Pro Bike Check: Antoine Caron’s Pivot Fireblade
We grabbed five minutes with this XC turned enduro rider to see how his Pivot Firebird is set up for technical trail riding and enduro racing
2018 Marin Bikes Range Revealed
The Californian-designed bike company launched its new range to the press this week at an event in Gloucestershire
Giant Goes Back To 29in Wheels With New 2018 Anthem
After several years of pushing 27.5 wheels, Giant has just released its first new 29er - the Anthem XC race bike
British Mountain Bikers Heading For Vallnord World Cup
British riders set out their goals for the next round of the World Cup
Pro Bike Check: Mason Bond’s Pivot Switchblade
We grabbed five minutes with the EWS rider to see how his Pivot Switchblade is set up for the Jura Enduro race
VLOG: Wil’s Italian Job & The Intense Carbine
Ever wondered what happens on a bike press trip? Go behind the scenes on the Intense Carbine launch in Punta Ala, Italy
Videos: Tweedlove 2017
Videos from the Glentress 7, Love Cross and Islabikes Family Day at Tweedlove
Video: Behind The Scenes of the Scott MTB Marathon
Race organisation, shown from the organisers point of view
Is This The Cheekiest Trail Ever Found?
They didn't just build trails without the landowners permission but also a basket ball hoop and gun range.
The Electric MEGA: New Megavalanche Race Category
eBikes have their own mass start Megavalanche category for 2017.
Northern Grip Mountain Bike Festival 7-9th July
The Northern Grip Mountain Bike Festival returns for 2017 with a new venue and more going off than before.
Natureshaper – Full Size, Yet Packable Trail Building Tool
UK made steel trail building tool can turn into a spade, a mcleod, or a very big stick.
Intense Brings Out The Big Guns: New Carbine 29er
With 155mm of travel and a full carbon fibre frame, the Carbine is the biggest and baddest production 29er to come from Intense Cycles
2018 Orbea Rallon Gets 29in Wheels & Asymmetric Frame
The Orbea Rallon enters its 5th generation with a radical asymmetric carbon fibre frame, 29in wheels, 150mm of travel and adjustable geometry
Monday Morning Debrief 91
Stories from the Trans-Provence, Trans Julius, and Park City. And James dresses up as a dolphin? It could only be the Monday Morning Debrief
Whyte S150, S Is For Switch
Last week we posted our first look at the all new Whyte S150, and today we can reveal more about this long travel 29er
Lapierre Makes XC Comfortable With ProRace Carbon Hardtail
XC bikes are changing. A lot. Case in point, the new ProRace SAT hardtail from Lapierre, which uses the clever SAT design for more comfort
PressCamp 2017: G-Form Protection
G-Form takes its innovative Poron XRD material and beefs things up with the new Elite knee pad. As used by T-Mo herself too
Presscamp 2017: Camelbak 2018 Range Video
Watch the Camelbak marketing team talk through the highlights of their latest range launch from Park City, Utah.
Video: Pivot’s New Mach 4 Carbon
We take the new Mach 4 Carbon from Pivot Cycles out onto the trails to see what's changed, and what hasn't
PressCamp 2017: Camelbak
Camelbak introduces a chest protector for GoPro cameras, along with a new KUDU pack, the Repack bum bag and the Chase Bike Vest
Fresh Goods Live From Press Camp 2017
Our weekly addition to Fresh Goods Friday. This week Wil strips live on camera from Park City, Utah.
PressCamp 2017: New Mach 4 & LES From Pivot Cycles
The LES 27.5 gets an all new carbon frame, while the new Mach 4 can now take up to 2.6in wide rubber and 100-130mm fork travel
First Look: Whyte S150 Long Travel 29er
Whyte is no stranger to 29er bikes, but the S-150 is an all new bike from the frame up and features more travel than before
Hands On With The New MX6-EVO From Empire Cycles
400g lighter than the previous version and now 1x only, the burly MX6-EVO is handmade in the UK and comes with an impressive price
Video: Following The Horsemen
Claudio Calouri and Kevin Landry in a short adventure film from Lesotho's horse trails
Three Brits Nominated For MTB Hall Of Fame
Steve Peat, Tym Manley and Steve Behr receive MTBHOF 2017 nominations; voting open
Mavic Trans-Provence 2017: Day 2
Full race report and stunning images from day two of the Mavic Trans-Provence
Niner Bikes Updates Classic Steel SIR 9 Hardtail
Called a "Do It Most" bike, the Niner SIR 9 hardtail gets pumped up with a 120mm travel fork, bigger tyre clearance and 27.5+ compatibility.
