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Mongoose has bikes for all disciplines and budgets
John Bennett May 01, 2018Well spec’d cross country, enduro, and downhill builds come in at under $3000.
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Maxxis Assegai tire delivers big traction
John Bennett April 30, 2018Maxxis has collaborated with downhill racing legend Greg Minnaar to create a new high traction tire.
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Commencal Meta 29er teased at Sea Otter
John Bennett April 25, 2018This trail tamer has 170/160mm front/rear travel, a 65.5-degree headtube angle, 75-degree seat tube angle, and 432mm chainstays.
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Intense M29 FRO special edition DH race bike
Kurt Gensheimer April 22, 2018Only 15 of these For Racing Only models will be sold. They are equipped with the same spec as the Intense Factory Racing M29.
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Norco Aurum HSP downhill bike launched
Kurt Gensheimer April 21, 2018Norco has launched the Aurum HSP, a full composite 200mm travel downhill rig with a high single pivot design available in both 27.5 and 29er wheel sizes.
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Aaron Gwin talks strategy ahead of World Cup opener
Jordan Villella April 19, 2018The 2018 World Cup downhill season kicks off this weekend in Lošinj, Croatia. Here’s some insight on what will likely go down from Aaron Gwin.
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POC Coron Air Carbon SPIN helmet debuts
Mtbr April 04, 2018POC has launched the Coron Air Carbon SPIN, calling the new brain protector a highly ventilated and lightweight DH and enduro specific full-face helmet.
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2018 Giant Factory Off-Road Team Bikes
Mtbr March 16, 2018See the rigs being raced in XC, enduro and downhill this season.
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Riding down the world’s steepest alpine ski course
Mtbr February 27, 2018Watch Max Stöckl top 60mph while riding a mountain bike down the famed Hahnenkamm alpine ski course in Austria.
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2018 Pivot Phoenix updated
Francis Cebedo February 08, 2018With geo numbers and suspension design that remain spot-on for the World Cup circuit, new colors are the highlight for this competition-ready downhill racing machine.
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Canyon Torque super enduro bike launched
Jason Sumner December 19, 2017German direct-to-consumer seller unveils new Torque super-enduro bike, aluminum Sender DH rig, and G5, the company’s new line of gravity-focused handlebars, stems, and grips.
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Motobecane 2Hundred7 downhill bike review
Francis Cebedo December 18, 2017True to form with Motobecane’s core values, components are where they deliver the goods. Most bikes in this price range of $2600 are upgrade ready but this one is dialed and ready to ride.
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Motobecane releases a 2Hundred7 DH bike
Mtbr October 14, 2017Motobecane is known for offering bikes selling at the fraction of the retail price sum of all the components. Here’s their offering in the DH world.
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Santa Cruz Aluminum Nomad Review
Saris Mercanti October 04, 2017Always dreamed of owning a Nomad but couldn’t afford the price of admission? Santa Cruz recently dropped an alloy version and complete builds start at just $3,600. Here’s how it stacks up against its carbon counterpart.
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Pivot Cycles Interbike 2017
Mtbr September 21, 2017Straight from Interbike in Las Vegas, here’s Pivot front man and lead designer Chris Cocalis running through the company’s hottest bikes, starting with a very special 10-year Anniversary Edition Mach 5.5.
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Val di Sole World Cup DH course preview
Saris Mercanti August 23, 2017It’s the last race of the season. Here’s Claudio Caluori’s POV footage with guest star Ed Masters.
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Updated Race Face SIXC handlebar & Atlas wheels debut
Saris Mercanti August 22, 2017The Race Face SIXC carbon bars are among our favorite. For 2017, they’ve received an update that makes them even wider. The Canadian brand is also launching a new Atlas wheelset targeted at park riders.
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Polygon DH with R3ACT-2Play suspension spy shots
Saris Mercanti August 16, 2017Mtbr spotted this prototype Polygon downhill bike underneath Tracey Hannah at Crankworx Whistler. Here’s what we know so far.
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Transition TR11 DH bike first look
Saris Mercanti August 02, 2017The TR11 is Transition’s newest downhill bike. Officially released today, the bike has already been raced successfully to a World Cup podium by Tahnee Seagrave.
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Kenda Hellkat and Helldiver DH tires review
Francis Cebedo July 31, 2017Kenda attacked cornering speed, braking power, rolling resistance, and tested it on the DH circuit. But they did not forget casing technology, or pursuing strength and suppleness.
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Commencal Supreme SX first look
Saris Mercanti July 25, 2017While most 180mm bikes are targeted towards the gravity racing realm, Commencal took a different approach with the new Supreme SX.
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2017 Lenzerheide World Cup DH highlights
Saris Mercanti July 10, 2017Minnaar and Nicole come out on top in Switzerland, but with two more rounds left in the series, the overall titles are still up for grabs.
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Lenzerheide World Cup DH course preview
Saris Mercanti July 07, 2017Claudio Caluori and Gaetan Vige take us on a tour of the Lenzerheide World Cup DH track.
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2017 Vallnord World Cup DH highlights
Saris Mercanti July 03, 2017This is one race you’ll want to rewatch.
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Vallnord World Cup DH preview with Claudio Calouri
Saris Mercanti June 28, 2017Vallnord is a notoriously steep track that’s impossibly difficult in the rain. With Rachel Atherton back after injury and a number of riders jumping back to 27.5 wheels, you won’t want to miss race day.
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