#vintage-mountain-biking

#vintage-mountain-biking

The Hoot Steel is designed to run a 140mm suspension fork standard, but it has compatibility for 150mm forks without major geometry changes, ensuring versatility for riders.

"After walking the future Red Bull Hardline track, I'm pretty intimidated but excited... bringing Red Bull Hardline to Canada is something everyone has wanted."

The Crankbrothers Stamp pedals have always been one of my favorites, so when the brand dropped the info on the latest Stamp pedal, I was keen to give them a shot. Making the move from clips to flat pedals with the Crankbrothers Stamp Evo has been a refreshing change, enhancing my bike-handling skills.

Surly describes the new Sorceress as a 'progressive hardtail built for ever-evolving trails and the humanoids who can't get enough of them.' The frame's design emphasizes low standover height and maximized dropper post travel to enhance rider comfort and control across different body types.

SHREDLY's apparel has always stood out for its bold colors and patterns, and they're ramping it up for 2026. The brand says its 'our most expressive yet - a fun, earthy collection of prints and colorways inspired by the spirit of mountain biking.'

The new Levo R Alloy features the same Specialized 3.1 motor and 840Wh battery as the carbon version, providing similar performance at a lower price point.

The Trek-Unbroken prototype is a clear signal that the '80mm of travel is enough' era of cross-country racing has officially been put to pasture.

Batch aims to repeat the process, now in the gravel corner of the industry. Now, surely, these new gravel offerings won't completely knock your socks off, but that isn't Batch's intention. However, will they get new riders out on two wheels without the incredible cost barrier? Absolutely.

Hard MTB League is exactly the kind of competition Ari bikes were designed for. Our bikes are built to handle everything. The climbs, the descents, the jumps. And so are the athletes lin

REEB is rolling into its 15th year with two new steel hardtail frames: the Re:Dikyelous and the Hall Pass. And no, they're not resting on any anniversary laurels here, worthy of the cult-like following they've gained. These are proper, purpose-built machines.

The bicycle itself is already an artwork on its own. Painting onto something that already existed was an interesting concept. It changes the way you see the object. These are not graphics or paint concepts. Rather, this is original art-ride it or display it on a wall!

I've been dreaming of this one for a long time. It's a nod to so many things I love.... The klunkers of the MTB pioneers, the untouchable cool of a Cook 3 Bar cruiser, and, of course, my own beloved 1×1, which has been my main city bike for over a decade. This was a project from the heart.

Arizona's State Bicycle Company has a video series called "Riding Fixed, Up Mountains, With Pros". And apparently, this is episode 17! Man, I didn't even know these existed. If you have an extra 30 minutes, it's worth the watch. Keegan starts the climb at 5515′ and climbs 3204′ over 24 miles on a fixed-gear bike, smashing a 48tx19t! And there is a surprise at the end...

For 2026, the Superior Peak ships in a mixed wheel configuration (29" front, 27.5" rear). This is what people have been asking for, and Ari has delivered. Riders who prefer a matched setup can still run a full 29" configuration front and rear. Paired with 200mm of travel and Ari's Tetra Link suspension platform.

If you were around mountain biking in the '90s, chances are the Cactus Cup was already on your radar. Back when cantilever brakes ruled, suspension forks were just figuring things out, and bar ends were still considered cutting-edge tech. Pinnacle Peak in Scottsdale played host to some of the sport's biggest names. We're talking Travis Brown, Juli Furtado, John Tomac, Alison Sydor, Tinker Juarez, and Ned Overend. The racers who helped shape modern mountain biking long before carbon trail bikes and dropper posts took over.

reflects the brand's origins and its purpose for the next 50 years: changing the world through bikes.

The annual Transition Bikes work trip to some of the wildest terrain in Washington state looked like a wicked fun time, and this video shares all the hootin' and hollerin' that went down in one of the best places on earth to ride a bike. From fireside brews, dark dirt, good grub, and all the camaraderie you'd expect from a bunch of hooligans out in the woods on bikes,

Today, Ibis is introducing the brand-new Ripley SL, a lightweight short-travel model that the brand is calling " a 5-pound rocket on wheels." With 117mm of rear wheel travel, a 130mm fork, and a claimed frame/shock weight of just 5 pounds, this bike fills the gap in the Ibis lineup that the Ripley V4 previously occupied. Categorize it however you will, but the Ripley SL looks like a great new option for those seeking race-inspired weight and efficiency with a trail bike attitude.