SHIMANO and the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) are proud to announce the continuation of their long-standing partnership. The renewal is made as the organisations celebrate working together for more than 25 years and both the UCI and Shimano look forward to working closely together for another four-year period (from 2025 to 2028). As in the past four years, Shimano will continue to hold the status of UCI World Cycling Partner, in addition to being the UCI’s official Neutral Service Partner at the UCI World Championships for various disciplines. The Shimano Neutral Service mechanics and drivers – easily recognizable thanks to…
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In recent months, mountain bike fans may have noticed a mysterious Cast logo on the components of numerous well-known riders across a variety of gravity disciplines. Cast, an independent brand founded by an international team of passionate riders, engineers and designers is excited to launch its debut product line to the public in January 2025, with more to come in the following months. Products will be available in North America and Europe on castmtb.eu and castmtb.com and at selected dealers. Formed by a dedicated team of some of the world’s best gravity athletes, engineers, and designers, Cast is committed to fairness in the biking industry and creating…
It had been a long time coming. Loris is cool, looks great on a bike, fast, consistent! Plus, like us, he lives in Andorra. ‘So, Loris? Are you in?’ I asked. And he said, ‘Ouiii!’ Alongside Amaury, Pompon, and the whole team, I’m convinced we’re going to do some amazing work. It’s awesome.Max Commencal The best team that I could go to was COMMENCAL. There’s no better one that could suit me. The bike is unreal, the team is unreal. After years in the making, it just came about to be this year. I’m so stoked!Loris Vergier
It’s official. The rumors are true. Off the back of a dominant season, the YT MOB welcomes one of the fastest names in Downhill to its ranks – Andreas Kolb. With two European Downhill Championships and a World Cup to his name, Andi joins the MOB alongside Vali Höll, Oisin O’Callaghan, and Kasper Woolley. With Kolb, the MOB takes a step closer to its vision of becoming one of the top teams on the circuit. While the squad has shared individual success, these changes place them in a position to climb higher and top the team rankings, something the MOB…
What’s going on in a Red Bull Rampage rider’s head as they wait at the start, praying for the wind to die down? What do they think about while eating breakfast on finals day in the Utah desert? And how do you mentally reset when your bike takes a solo trip down a massive cliff during the first run? Thomas Genon, aka Tommy G, experienced an emotional rollercoaster at Red Bull Rampage 2024. In an exclusive chat with his roommate and videographer, Jules Langeard, Tommy opens up about what was running through his mind on the most important day of…
As one of the original founders of mountain bike freeride, Brett Tippie is a name synonymous with pushing the limits of what’s possible on a bike, along with his infectious positive attitude and countless jokes. Taking a deep dive into his homelife and background, The Brett Tippie Story is a feature length documentary following YT Industries founder & CEO Markus Flossmann’s trip to Kamloops BC, teaming up with Brett to ride the iconic lines of where freeride was born. Tippie also brings new light showing his battles with addiction, whilst turning his fortunes around by meeting his wife and becoming…
Stretching from the icy Arctic in the north to the temperate fjords in the south, Norway’s breathtaking landscape is defined by towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, lush forests, and the iconic fjords that carve deep into the coastline. At least that’s what the adverts say, but is it true? And what about the trails? For former EWS-pro Scotty Laughland and Slopestyle legend Martin Söderström, seeking the answer to these two questions resulted in the mountain bike road trip of a lifetime. From adventuring out into the remote wilderness of the Norwegian mountains to exploring the trails right outside of Oslo. From…
The Fenix is already one of the most sophisticated dampers on the market, so how could we make it evolve to really stay ahead of the game? The “issue” with the Fenix is that it already offers fantastic performance, and making it better is no easy task! FAST Suspension Fenix 2.0 The Fenix was originally born from the idea of combining the performance of a downhill shock with the added support of a platform switch for climbing. Our “VDP” (velocity dependent piston) creates superb grip and traction, while our unique 3-way compression damping architecture increases control over all different types…
Japanese mountain bike trials rider Ayato Kimura has been rewarded for years of hard work: at the Red Bull Downtime in Nagano, Japan, none other than mountain biking legends Loic Bruni and Brook MacDonald surprised Ayato with his brand-new Red Bull helmet. Watch the full story unfold in this video: The surprise was flawless: under the pretense of conducting an interview with downhill legend Loic Bruni about his home country, Ayato was invited by his and Loic’s bike partner, Specialized, to the Red Bull Downtime DH race in Nagano. At the end of the conversation, joined by Brook MacDonald, Loic…
The rapid rise of full-power eMTBs combined with the increasing demands of enduro and gravity riding has led to the acceleration in wear & tear on equipment.. As riders push for longer, faster, and harder rides, the demands on bikes and their components continue to grow. There’s no doubt that tires are at the forefront, taking on the toughest challenges head-on. Not to worry though, help is on the way. WTB has been working tirelessly to meet those demands and is thrilled to introduce the all-new SG1 technology. Toughest casing yet. SG1 represents the toughest and most durable protection technology…
The next evolution of the Kavenz VHP G2 has arrived, setting a new benchmark for high pivot gearbox mountain bikes. The VHP G2 is fully compatible with both the Pinion and Effigear Mimic systems, offering riders wide range of options for drivetrain integration. VHP G2 continues to push the boundaries of innovation in the gearbox mountain biking world. With the cutting-edge technology of VHP suspension and rider-focused modular design, VHP G2 is a real game changer. The Ultimate Compatibility This second-gen Kavenz gearbox bike is designed for ultimate compatibility with Pinion P-, Cand T-line, smart.shift, and Effigear Mimic systems. If…
Ljubljana, the Pearl of Slovenia. I stopped there for the first time on the way to a race a few years ago, I had no expectations as I hadn’t really heard anything about it being a mountain bike spot. I was blown away by the amount and quality of the trails, but even more so by the people. A thriving community, sharing love and passion for the sport. I knew immediately I had to come back for some more, and this happened in the spring of 2024. Golovec Trails We decided to kick off our trip with the Golovec Trails.…
Watch Tomas and Edgar in our latest edit where we show how close they are, and above all, how out of control they are. Wherever the spot, whatever the bike, no matter the rules, they will create their own universe! So many reminders of our childhood, but we chose Tik & Tak, like the two elusive French squirrels that they are…
Austria’s freeride pioneer Clemens Kaudela is preparing for his spectacular comeback at the Red Bull Rampage, one of the most challenging and prestigious freeride mountain bike competitions in the world, where he will be competing for the second time from October 10 to 12, 2024. With his participation last year, which was characterized by innovative and risky routes, Clemens attracted the attention of the global mountain bike community. Now he is returning with renewed motivation and strategic focus to prove his skills in extreme conditions. For Clemens, it’s more than just a competition. It’s his revenge – the story of…