Replacing both the Epic 8 and Epic World Cup, the Specialized Epic 9 features an entirely new carbon frame and suspension design that boasts significant weight reduction and improved performance. When ...

Launched in late 2024, the Bosch CX Gen 5 motor originally offered 85Nm of torque and 600W of peak power. This was a little underwhelming for some consumers, who were surprised to discover that it ...

Now part of the SRAM family, the Ochain is virtually unchanged from its original form — and remains one of the best solutions for eliminating pedal feedback. Almost 12 months have passed since we ...

The Santa Cruz Vala Lite takes the existing full-powered Vala platform and gives it a lighter, more trail-focused build kit. It keeps the same Bosch Performance Line CX motor, 600Wh battery, 150mm ...

Alice Springs is a unique and captivating destination for mountain bikers! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time rider, it’s long been on the bucket list for plenty of riders. You won’t find ...

The Scott Patron ST is a more aggressive evolution of the Patron, pairing a 170mm fork with enduro-focused components. It’s powered by the Bosch Performance Line CX-R, and while it can’t quite match ...

Racing is back, and the UCI Mountain Bike World Series is kicking off May 1-3 in South Korea for both XC and DH! The good ol’ days of the free Red Bull TV broadcasts are no more, and so are the days ...

This year Fox Racing Shox celebrates its 50th anniversary. That’s a big deal, and the suspension brand is set to go all-out with a range of limited edition forks that feature a glossy gold finish to ...

All-new for 2023, the Canyon Lux World Cup replaces the outgoing Lux as the German brand’s flagship XC race bike. While it does look very similar to its predecessor, there’s a bit more going on with ...

One of the more significant trends in the world of XC racing over the past couple of years has been the steady increase in suspension travel. Bikes like the latest generation Scott Spark, Orbea Oiz ...

The last Giant Trance X was released in 2020 during the early days of an unprecedented pandemic-induced bike buying boom. Back then almost anything with two wheels would sell out almost instantly, and ...