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- CAPE EPIC STAGE 1 RESULTS AND FULL STAGE VIDEO
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- SEE WHAT HAPPENED TO XC NATIONAL CHAMPION STEPHEN ETTINGER
- BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR’S CAPE EPIC
- THE 2024 ABSA CAPE EPIC STARTS THIS SUNDAY
- ARI BIKES ANNOUNCES NEW RACE TEAM – ARI FACTORY RACING
- ASK MBA: HOW DO I PICK THE RIGHT LENGTH DROPPER SEATPOST?
- FIRST IMPRESSIONS: ALL NEW SMITH PAYROLL MOUNTAIN BIKE HELMET AND ALECK CRASH SENSOR
- ABUS INTRODUCES A NEW THIEF-RESISTANT BIKE LOCK
- SEA OTTER UPDATES
ARI BIKES ANNOUNCES NEW RACE TEAM – ARI FACTORY RACING
New name, new faces
Ari Factory Racing is excited to announce the addition of Kailey Skelton, Nik Nestoroff, Jake Snow, and Justin Fierro to its roster for the upcoming 2024 season.
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ASK MBA: HOW DO I PICK THE RIGHT LENGTH DROPPER SEATPOST?
Dropping a bum
There are a lot of options to choose from, and if you’re on a budget, you’ll have to be even more picky to keep from choosing a troublesome unit.
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: ALL NEW SMITH PAYROLL MOUNTAIN BIKE HELMET AND ALECK CRASH SENSOR
A new mountain bike helmet with ebike certification and crash sensor option.
Smith has introduced a new mountain bike helmet that’s not only lNTA-8776 e-bike certified, but it is available with Aleck’s crash sensor technology - a first in any mountain bike helmet.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: THE EVOLUTION AND ORIGINS OF BRITISH CROSS-COUNTRY MOUNTAIN BIKING
From Tim Gould to Tom Pidcock and then some, the Brit pack is a force to be reckoned with.
When Tom Pidcock scored Olympic gold in the Tokyo 2021 Olympic XCO race, it could well and truly be stated that British cross-country mountain biking had finally arrived—or had it simply returned?
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ABUS INTRODUCES A NEW THIEF-RESISTANT BIKE LOCK
Made with Wolfram Carbide that increases resistance to cordless angle grinders
The ABUS XPlus™ cylinder offers high protection against picking and means the GRANIT™ Super Extreme 2500 can be keyed like other ABUS locks as part of the One Key Option.
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SEA OTTER UPDATES
The Sea Otter Classic is just over a month away
Special Live Event Today - March 13th: Pro cyclist and Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda athlete Hannah Otto discusses her Fuego XL preparation, race strategies, fueling, logistics, as well as a…
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ARI BIKES UNVEILS ALL-NEW ALUMINUM WIRE PEAK E-MTB
A new aluminum electric mountain bike that's packed with value.
This aluminum full-power all-mountain/trail eBike is designed for a range of riders, from those getting into e-mountain bikes to those who are experienced riders looking to get the most out of their…
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VIDEO: ‘IN THE KNOW’ WITH BRANDON SEMENUK
Wild Utah riding by one of freeride's greats.
Always seeking a new edge, a new way to express himself, Brandon has relied on Utah as a partner in this journey, and the results always left us wondering what more there is to find out there in the…
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HUNT PROVEN RACE XC UD WHEEL REVIEW – CARBON SPOKES BRING THE SPEED AND A FEW SURPRISES
Carbon spokes make for an ultra-lightweight set of wheels that ride smoother than we expected.
Hunt designed its Proven Race XC UD wheels to be their lightest competitive XC race wheels by making just about everything you can think of out of carbon.
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ONEUP ANNOUNCES SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE SPONSORSHIP
OneUp is the new cockpit sponsor of the Santa Cruz Syndicate
Jackson Goldstone, Laurie Greenland and Nina Hoffmann will be racing World Cup downhill on OneUp
handlebars, direct mount stems and chainguides for 2024 and beyond.
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ROCKSHOX FLIGHT ATTENDANT REACHES CRUISING ALTITUDE
Cross country flavored electronic suspension gets smarter
The primary update that they’ve made that is universally compatible with all current Flight Attendant systems is called Adaptive Ride Dynamics.
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FIRST RIDE IMPRESSIONS: SPECIALIZED EPIC 8 AND EPIC 8 EVO
An epic cross country mountain bike evolution
The result is a single frame design that, depending on the components added, can be either a competitive XC racing rig or a confident trail bike that is ready for anything thrown its way.
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TTC ROUND 1 DOWNHILL SOUTHEAST RACE REPLAY SHOW 2024
A stacked pro field and rain make for an exciting round.
Kicking off the 9th season for Downhill Southeast in style with a rainy start for round 1 at the Trials Training Center in Sequatchie, TN.
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LIV INTRODUCES NEW PIQUE ADVANCED 29 SERIES
Lighter, stiffer, faster.
Key updates include reduced weight, improved stiffness, refined geometry, and the introduction of FlexPoint Pro Suspension Technology, positioning it as a cornerstone in Liv’s 2024 performance-level…
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RACE FACE INDY PANT REVIEW – INSEAM LENGTH OPTIONS OFFER A BETTER FIT
Pants made for riders with different leg lengths
Our tall, lanky test crew that often has issues with inseam length reviewed the medium-tall size and loved having the pants go all the way to the shoes.
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BILL INTRODUCED TO CREATE “CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN BIKING MONTH”
California Mountain Biking Coalition celebrates introduction of resolution declaring June 2024 as “California Mountain Biking Month”
PRESS RELEASE:
Sacramento, CA (March 8, 2024) - The California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) is thrilled
to announce the recent introduction of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 152 by Assembly…
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MOUNTAIN BIKING POWER COUPLE KYLE AND RACHEL STRAIT JOIN ARI
The dynamic husband-and-wife duo bring a wealth of experience, passion, and a string
of impressive victories to the Ari team.
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(UNPOPULAR) OPINION: CHANGING MOUNTAIN BIKE STANDARDS ARE A NECESSARY EVIL
As long as they are good ideas.
You can’t have progression without brands experimenting with standards a little bit.
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VIDEO: KONA CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH ‘BREAKING INTO FOCUS’
Collaboration is everything.
This International Women’s Day, we’re honored to be able to shine a light on Patty and
Colleen’s collaboration journey and bring attention to the women who are out there
kicking ass and kicking down…
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: JOHN TOMAC TESTS THE 26″/24″ MIXED-WHEEL SE RACING SHOCKER
37 years ago
JOHN TOMAC AND THE SE RACING SHOCKER TEST FROM MBA, MARCH 1987
John Tomac (shown above) was MBA's top test rider when we rode and evaluated this early, mixed-wheel ("mullet") mountain bike for our…
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CAPE EPIC STAGE 1 RESULTS AND FULL STAGE VIDEO
Cape Epic is off to an exciting start this year.
In the men’s race the drama was unfolding as the race was decided in a sprint finish.
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ALT ALT HUB AND SUSPENSION BEARING PRESS SYSTEM REVIEW
Replace your suspension pivot and hub bearings at home.
Just one hub or pivot replacement will likely cost you the same as this kit in shop labor, so if you ride a lot, especially in wet climates, it will pay for itself quickly.
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SEE WHAT HAPPENED TO XC NATIONAL CHAMPION STEPHEN ETTINGER
We did a Google search to find out
Stephen was a multi-time national champion in the United States, winning national titles in both short-track and cross-country racing.
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR’S CAPE EPIC
Checking in with Georg and Lukas, a.k.a. Speed Company Racing
The Cape Epic is coming up in two days.
Georg & Lukas, a.k.a. Speed Company Racing, won in 2022 and got second in 2023.
The end of one of the 2023 stages.
The following 2023 Race Recap…
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THE 2024 ABSA CAPE EPIC STARTS THIS SUNDAY
America's Howard Grotts and Switzerland's Nino Schurter will join a huge field of international riders vying for the titles in the 8-day South African stage race
A stacked UCI Men’s field will do battle across eight days on what is arguably the toughest course in the race’s 20-year history
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ARI BIKES ANNOUNCES NEW RACE TEAM – ARI FACTORY RACING
New name, new faces
Ari Factory Racing is excited to announce the addition of Kailey Skelton, Nik Nestoroff, Jake Snow, and Justin Fierro to its roster for the upcoming 2024 season.
Read More...
Read More...
ASK MBA: HOW DO I PICK THE RIGHT LENGTH DROPPER SEATPOST?
Dropping a bum
There are a lot of options to choose from, and if you’re on a budget, you’ll have to be even more picky to keep from choosing a troublesome unit.
Read More...
Read More...
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: ALL NEW SMITH PAYROLL MOUNTAIN BIKE HELMET AND ALECK CRASH SENSOR
A new mountain bike helmet with ebike certification and crash sensor option.
Smith has introduced a new mountain bike helmet that’s not only lNTA-8776 e-bike certified, but it is available with Aleck’s crash sensor technology - a first in any mountain bike helmet.
Read More...
Read More...
THROWBACK THURSDAY: THE EVOLUTION AND ORIGINS OF BRITISH CROSS-COUNTRY MOUNTAIN BIKING
From Tim Gould to Tom Pidcock and then some, the Brit pack is a force to be reckoned with.
When Tom Pidcock scored Olympic gold in the Tokyo 2021 Olympic XCO race, it could well and truly be stated that British cross-country mountain biking had finally arrived—or had it simply returned?
Read More...
Read More...
ABUS INTRODUCES A NEW THIEF-RESISTANT BIKE LOCK
Made with Wolfram Carbide that increases resistance to cordless angle grinders
The ABUS XPlus™ cylinder offers high protection against picking and means the GRANIT™ Super Extreme 2500 can be keyed like other ABUS locks as part of the One Key Option.
Read More...
Read More...
SEA OTTER UPDATES
The Sea Otter Classic is just over a month away
Special Live Event Today - March 13th: Pro cyclist and Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda athlete Hannah Otto discusses her Fuego XL preparation, race strategies, fueling, logistics, as well as a…
Read More...
Read More...
ARI BIKES UNVEILS ALL-NEW ALUMINUM WIRE PEAK E-MTB
A new aluminum electric mountain bike that's packed with value.
This aluminum full-power all-mountain/trail eBike is designed for a range of riders, from those getting into e-mountain bikes to those who are experienced riders looking to get the most out of their…
Read More...
Read More...
VIDEO: ‘IN THE KNOW’ WITH BRANDON SEMENUK
Wild Utah riding by one of freeride's greats.
Always seeking a new edge, a new way to express himself, Brandon has relied on Utah as a partner in this journey, and the results always left us wondering what more there is to find out there in the…
Read More...
Read More...
HUNT PROVEN RACE XC UD WHEEL REVIEW – CARBON SPOKES BRING THE SPEED AND A FEW SURPRISES
Carbon spokes make for an ultra-lightweight set of wheels that ride smoother than we expected.
Hunt designed its Proven Race XC UD wheels to be their lightest competitive XC race wheels by making just about everything you can think of out of carbon.
Read More...
Read More...
ONEUP ANNOUNCES SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE SPONSORSHIP
OneUp is the new cockpit sponsor of the Santa Cruz Syndicate
Jackson Goldstone, Laurie Greenland and Nina Hoffmann will be racing World Cup downhill on OneUp
handlebars, direct mount stems and chainguides for 2024 and beyond.
Read More...
Read More...
ROCKSHOX FLIGHT ATTENDANT REACHES CRUISING ALTITUDE
Cross country flavored electronic suspension gets smarter
The primary update that they’ve made that is universally compatible with all current Flight Attendant systems is called Adaptive Ride Dynamics.
Read More...
Read More...
FIRST RIDE IMPRESSIONS: SPECIALIZED EPIC 8 AND EPIC 8 EVO
An epic cross country mountain bike evolution
The result is a single frame design that, depending on the components added, can be either a competitive XC racing rig or a confident trail bike that is ready for anything thrown its way.
Read More...
Read More...
TTC ROUND 1 DOWNHILL SOUTHEAST RACE REPLAY SHOW 2024
A stacked pro field and rain make for an exciting round.
Kicking off the 9th season for Downhill Southeast in style with a rainy start for round 1 at the Trials Training Center in Sequatchie, TN.
Read More...
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LIV INTRODUCES NEW PIQUE ADVANCED 29 SERIES
Lighter, stiffer, faster.
Key updates include reduced weight, improved stiffness, refined geometry, and the introduction of FlexPoint Pro Suspension Technology, positioning it as a cornerstone in Liv’s 2024 performance-level…
Read More...
Read More...
RACE FACE INDY PANT REVIEW – INSEAM LENGTH OPTIONS OFFER A BETTER FIT
Pants made for riders with different leg lengths
Our tall, lanky test crew that often has issues with inseam length reviewed the medium-tall size and loved having the pants go all the way to the shoes.
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