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Mountain bikers are notoriously hard to shop for. There are many different standards and preferences to consider when shopping for the mountain biker in your life. It can be a headache to decide precisely what to get someone who has such a particular taste or preference in riding, so I wanted to put together a quick list of some items that any mountain biker or cyclist, in general, would be stoked to receive. There is no need to consult Reddit, ask Siri, or Chat GPT.

"I am honored to be leading I9 and our family of companies into the next chapter of business," says Dustin Adams, "Our deep history in North American Manufacturing has established roots that position us better than anyone else in the industry today. With the recent acquisition of We Are One, Industry Nine will be the only brand to have full control and ownership of its wheel business in the USA."

Merida just launched an all-new Mission gravel race bike that looks a lot more like their road racing lineup than it does most adventure-focused gravel bikes these days. That essentially boils down to the fact that their bikepacking-ready Silex had already won a gravel world championship. So, Merida didn't need another all-rounder. They didn't even need a fat tire gravel race bike.

Handcrafted in Cuneo, Italy, the Grandfondo blends comfort, performance, and timeless design. Each frame is hand-painted, and every detail is tuned for riders who see endurance as an art form, not a punishment.

Copenhagen-based Pas Normal Studios is showing off its latest Autumn/Winter collection for 2025. The collection centers around a consistent uniform concept for serious winter training. It features advanced 3-layer construction and technical fabrics engineered for Nordic conditions. The Danish brand positions this as their training-focused line, built around the flagship PAS Mechanism Rain Jacket that utilizes Pertex Shield Air fabric technology, as well as the PAS Mechanism Deep Winter Long Bibs with integrated thermal grid structures.

The best eMTBs on the market right now are able to churn out up to 1,000 watts of power and around 120 Nm of torque, which is a pretty mind-blowing set of numbers that provides an addictive feeling on the trail. The Amflow PL Pro is sitting at the top of the podium when it comes to usable power and efficiency, thanks to the Avinox drive system and 800Wh battery. And in my opinion, this is pushing it for most riders.

Brands like , Industry Nine, and are all prepared to assist customers who may be left without warranty coverage on wheels that utilize the thermoplastic developed by CSS. While most concerns have been alleviated regarding warranty support for wheels using FUSIONFIBER, it is surprising to see the IP and manufacturing assets from Forge+Bond being repurposed for Pickleball purposes, but I imagine the nuance to this switch is following the popularity and revenue of the growing sport.

The Lombard E features a new Series 4 Aluminum frame and comes with a full carbon fork. Bosch's mid-drive SX Sprint Motor puts out up to 60 Nm of torque and up to 600 Watts of peak power. That's paired with a removable 400 Wh battery, stored neatly in the downtube of the frame. The brand did not specify a top speed, but we know that this motor system offers multiple pedal assist levels and is capable of speeds up to 28 mph.

Wolf Tooth's Waveform Pedals offer a dual-concave design that naturally cradles your feet while maintaining solid power transfer during aggressive trail riding. They feature a shaped profile that's thicker at the edges (14mm) than at the center (12.5mm). This creates a secure pocket for your shoes. With 11 stainless steel grip pins per side and proportional sizing options, these pedals aim to keep your feet planted. Whether you're hitting technical climbs or navigating sketchy descents in variable conditions, these pedals will hold tight.

While the new Offering isn't drastically different on the surface, both the front and rear triangle have been redesigned to accommodate downtube storage, a reimagined DELTA link improves sensitivity off the top, maintains mid-stroke support, maximizes bottom out resistance, and features faster Rip (Flip) Chip adjustment and more robust bolts throughout the linkage. While it's not radically new, it's a testament to the fact that Evil kind of nailed the bike's design with the last iteration,

These include the AS2, the AS2 Pro, the AS2 Pro Max, and the AS2 Ultra - confusing, I know. The smallest of the bunch is the AS2 Ultra, a very compelling option that is one of the lightest, if not the lightest, electric mini-pumps on the market. And while its size and weight are impressive, it boasts solid performance specs, including a maximum pressure of 120 psi, the ability to inflate multiple tires on a single charge, and a quick 25-minute charging time.

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He's been behind the lens for more than 20 years, documenting everything from World Championship wins to late-night garage sessions; Joonas is a creative who's career has been built on caffeine, duct tape, and pure stoke. Before he was Kona's in-house cinematographer, Joonas was a rider himself - a European Kona Clump athlete who lived for the same sketchy lines and photo worthy moments that he now captures on film.

When the U.S. Federal Government shutdown began, DCCX organizers suddenly found themselves in a bind. The Armed Forces Retirement Home, where the event is held, sits on federal property. What does that mean? Well, pretty much all the team's direct contacts were immediately furloughed. That meant no emails, no calls, no official communication. Meaning there was uncertainty whether Pan-Ams could even take place at its longtime home.

In July, YT Germany announced it would be entering self-administration, but stressed that the US operations would not be affected. They also noted that businesses would go on as usual. However, that didn't seem to be the case. Rumors spread quickly as reports surfaced that the brand was holding onto customers' bikes and their payments due to the insolvency process. Many took to social media to share their frustration with YT Industries.

During finals, Silva went for a double backflip and came up short. The crash was devastating. He broke his T2 and T3 vertebrae, dislocated down to T6, fractured his sternum, and broke six ribs. After a five-hour surgery to stabilize his spine, he says he currently has no feeling from the chest down. But even with this harsh diagnosis, Silva remains optimistic about his recovery.

The brand has been pioneering belt-driven bikes for over a decade with great success, and it is taking its knowledge to the next level. Today, Priority dives headlong into full suspension bikes with the all-new Vanth. With 165mm of rear wheel travel, a Pinion C1.9i gearbox, and Gates Belt Drive, the Vanth is a serious contender for one of the most intriguing bikes of the year, and an exciting new endeavor for the brand.

We've all had it happen. You need to remove the fork from your bike, and as you loosen the top cap and stem bolts, everything falls apart. The fork drops, tugging hard on the front brake hydraulic line. Headset parts and stem spacers, once held by the steerer tube, are now scattered on the floor. And, now, the handlebars and stem are just dangling by the hoses and cables, mainly in the way.

Major companies have bitten the dust, industry-wide layoffs have been ongoing, and massive events like Rampage are being put on the cultural chopping block-asking what exactly we're all doing. But in the wake of hardship and the struggles of the industry at large, there are certainly spaces being left behind as one massive institution after another changes shape. And for those of us who reside at the core of mountain biking, it's providing exciting opportunities.

According to Hunt, the new 40 Limitless Gravel Adventure wheels are " purpose-built for ultra-endurance athletes tackling the world's toughest bikepacking races." Designed with input from Hunt's ultra-endurance cyclists, these new wheels have already been tested and proven in various ultra-races. The primary goals were to create lightweight, aerodynamically efficient, and durable wheels to pair with modern gravel tires while going the distance. They are being sold with Hunt hubs, or you can upgrade to SON 28 Dynamo hubs to power your lights so you can crush miles all night long.

Big moves are happening behind the scenes at Lidl-Trek, and this one could reshape the top end of the WorldTour. After months of negotiation and public hints, Lidl has officially acquired a majority stake in the UCI WorldTour squad, sealing the deal with long-time partner Trek Bicycle to form a deeper, more ambitious alliance aimed squarely at one goal: becoming the number one team in professional road cycling.

The new Cane Creek chainrings are direct mount and made specifically to fit the latest eeWings with the 8-bolt interface. They are CNC-machined from 7075 aluminum with a narrow-wide tooth design to work with both SRAM and Shimano's latest mountain and gravel drivetrains. At present, Cane Creek is making two sizes for mountain bikes as well as four sizes for gravel. All of the new chainrings come in black and are intended for use on 1x drivetrains only.

I promptly placed an order. It arrived just a couple of days later, and it immediately replaced the stock Matchmaker Pod Clamp on the Yeti LTe eMTB that I've been riding. Since then, I've taken a few rides with it and am very happy to report that it is a significant improvement - for me. I wouldn't call it perfect, but, in my opinion, it is much better than what SRAM is currently providing.

You may be aware that our rim partner, CSS Composites, has recently gone out of business. CSS developed the FusionFiber rims we built into our own brand of road, gravel, and mountain bike wheels. FusionFiber was a technology we were excited about and a company who shared our ideals for sustainable manufacturing. We are heartbroken for the people who lost their jobs and the vision that won't now be realized.

The new Hemlock 5L bag is slimmer and sports more subtle graphics than the larger 7-liter version. The 5-Liter Hemlock Dry Bag and the 5-Liter with FLiP are nearly the same. The difference is that the Hemlock Dry Bag is designed for use with traditional cargo cages and straps. Ready to tackle the toughest trail conditions, the bags are built with reinforced hypalon contact points that prevent wear and tear from cargo cages. The simple rolltop closure is both waterproof and reliable.

Standert's stainless steel Erdgeschoss gravel bike was already ready for any adventure with big tire clearance, stable geo, all the mounts, dynamo routing, and sliding dropouts - all made from rust-proof material you'll never have to worry about. But now it adds future-proof to the mix, with a new set of UDH-equipped sliding dropouts, and a wider T47 bottom bracket...

While the previous Hover shock remained unchanged for several years, the team at Intend decided it was time for an update. But rather than make some small, incremental changes, Intend went back to the drawing board and completely redesigned it. According to the brand, " At Intend, the time has now come to start over from scratch. Existing issues - though occurring only in extremely rare cases - were analyzed, while strengths were consciously recognized and the proven elements kept as they were."

MAAP designed and engineered the PRO Aero Jersey around three core principles: (1) uncompromised speed, (2) thermoregulation, and (3) comfort. Using innovative fabric technologies, feedback from pro riders at the highest level, and MAAP's design expertise, the brand released its highest-performing jersey yet. Now, MAAP has taken the same jersey the pros wear and made it available to all. MAAP's AARTERO Flyte Fabric MAAP believes that at the heart of their new PRO Aero Jersey is its new proprietary AARTERO Flyte fabric.

The premise of an Everest remains the same: ride one climb repeatedly until you've matched the height of Mount Everest - 8,848 meters (29,029 feet). On Dobratsch, that means seven and a half laps of a 16 km ascent, gaining roughly 1,200 meters per climb. The math checks out, and so does the suffering. Dobratsch: Austria's New Temple of Vertical The course itself is as scenic as it is punishing.

Not familiar with CLIK Valves? It's OK, they were introduced in July 2024 with the goal of gaining industry adoption and replacing the Presta valve. As with any new standard that requires new parts, it's taking a little time, but Lezyne, Schwalbe, and Wolf Tooth Components were among the early adopters. Basically, the Clik Valve replaces the threaded valve core on your existing tubes and tubeless valve stems, creating a fool-proof connection with compatible pumps.