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Reeb’s Sqweeb V4 can be your 3-in-1 bike
American boutique mountain bike brand, Reeb, has revealed a V4 version of its Sqweeb dual-suspension platform. Designed as a confident descender, the Sqweeb is available…
DT Swiss upgrades its One suspension range
Better shock mount durability and progressive geometry appropriate forks offsets, are the latest product updates from DT Swiss. The company’s suspension offering sees improvements to…
Mondraker uses carbs to create 100% recyclable bike box
Spanish mountain bike brand, Mondraker, is going recyclable. Following the trend towards greater sustainability and environmental awareness in mountain biking, Mondraker has focussed on its…
You can now buy a cheaper Giant Trance X E+ e-bike
If the idea of a Trance X E+ appeals, but your budget isn’t quite in carbon e-bike territory, Giant now has some more affordable options.…
Lapierre and Haibike bought by KKR
Although pro rider contracts usually dominate industry news at this time of year, company ownerhip has prove a lot more newsworthy of late. Another week…
Orbea increases pricing on mountain bike range
Keen to rail those enduro trails like Martin Maes, on an Orbea? Well, your bike purchase will be a little more expensive in the future.…
Race Face Atlas flats gain better spindle design
After nearly a decade in the market, Race Face has updated its Atlas pedal. The new Atlas flat pedal features better home mechanical serviceability and…
Orange Phase MX Team has 25% more range
If you are in the market for a mullet e-bike with single-pivot suspension, Orange has a new Phase MX Team derivative. The characteristic Orange frame…
Kona bikes now part of Kent Outdoors
Kona has a new owner. The Pacific Northwest bike brand, popular for its trail and enduro frames, has been acquired by an outdoor activity holding…
Binary’s Maniak hardtail is a titanium quiver killer
Binary bikes have introduced a new titanium hardtail that is at home rolling big miles and technical singletrack. It’s not a hardcore hardtail. There is…
Atherton bikes go customer-direct with online sales
The most famous siblings in mountain biking, are launching their eponymous frame brand into the online realm. Atherton bikes have gone live with a website…
Michelin’s new tyres have XC² tech
Michelin has revealed three new mountain bike tyres, targeted at riders who need increased rolling speed and low casing weight. These new Michelin tyres use…
Fox outerwear protects you on any ride, in any weather
Fox clothing is known as one of the most stylish brands on the market, and its current outerwear collection enhances this quality with some serious…
Investment firm buys Silverfish
Investors are showing greater interest in mountain biking at a time when additional capital is required to fund future growth. With inventories low and demand…
Joe Barnes hops onto Hope’s HB916
Seasoned enduro racer Joe Barnes has moved frame brands, but will remain on a British bike for his Hazzard Racing team. The Scottish rider has…
Stan’s’ new magnetic freehub promises less friction and more reliability
The intricate world of hub design has been magnetised. Stan’s has announced its latest mountain bike wheelset product, the M-pulse hub. And it promises to…
Seven pivots for German brand Reichmann’s Senduro enduro bike
Do you need more links in your life? Of course, you do. And the Senduro is designed to oblige. Most dual-suspension mountain bike designs have…
The Antidote Darkmatter 29 is Polish carbon at its best
Antidote is a Polish boutique brand that doesn’t outsource production. By fabricating its own carbon-fibre structures, Antidote’s designs aren’t constrained by external suppliers. An in-house…
Greenland switches to Santa Cruz
After some cryptic teasing, the Santa Cruz Syndicate has confirmed its team roster for the 2022 UCI season. Greg Minnaar remains in his position as…