SHIMANO is proud to announce the launch of the EP810 e-bike system, a complete, next-generation platform built to deliver a more intuitive, controlled, and natural riding experience. EP810 combines a lightweight 2.3 kg drive unit with 100Nm of torque, up to 750W peak power, and refined system intelligence. Drawing on Shimano’s signature Japanese craftsmanship and more than a century of cycling engineering expertise, the system is designed to complement rider input rather than overpower it. The result is a balanced, natural riding experience that delivers the ideal blend of power, control, efficiency, and durability in a lightweight package. AUTO ASSIST…
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WTB is expanding its carbon wheel lineup with the launch of the CMR Light mountain bike wheelset. Combining lightweight, high-performance carbon rims with WTB’s World Cup race-proven Frequency 7X hubs, CMR Light is engineered to deliver an exceptional balance of low weight, strength, and reliability for demanding mountain bike terrain. Designed for riders looking to maximize climbing efficiency and maintain a lively, responsive feel on the trail, CMR Light delivers the performance and confidence to ride harder. Built on Podium-Proven Hubs. At the core of CMR Light is WTB’s Frequency 7X hub platform, proven at the highest levels of racing…
In mid-September, I received an interesting email from Slovenian brand Ride Leap, which offered us the chance to put his product—a multi-tool called the Leap Barmate System—for a review. What exactly is it? How does it work, and why is it such a clever solution? Leap Barmate System multitool Tool kits designed to be stowed in unconventional spots on a bike have taken the market by storm, finally eliminating the need to carry around tools that might be required at the most unexpected moment. One such solution I used was the OneUp EDC Lite tool, which was mounted inside the…
Vertical Lodge is launching what it describes as the world’s first battery-swap network built specifically for a mountain biking destination, with stations in bars, cafés or restaurants. Guests that will choose accomodation at Vertical Lodge in addition to the room, will get Nicolai E-bikes for every guest. When they will ride them, they can easily swap an empty battery for a charged one in about a minute – with unlimited swaps throughout their stay. Every e-mountain biker knows the dilemma: ride in Turbo and call it a day after 90 minutes, or ride in Eco and wonder why you bought…
Epic Bikepark Leogang was established exactly 25 years ago as the first official bike park in Austria. It will celebrate a quarter of a century in the 2026 season, and to celebrate, in collaboration with the Rasoulution agency and local tourism offices, we have prepared a three-part article that will provide a closer look at Austria’s largest bike region, Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. This is the last part of our series, so it’s time for Saalbach Hinterglemm. This article was created as a part of cooperation between 43RIDE, Rasoulution and Saalbach Hinterglemm Tourist Office. 25 years of Bikepark Leogang -…
The first-ever Slopestyle Super League (SSL) Finals wrapped up today, closing out a the inaugural season built to create a pathway for emerging athletes and evens to reach the highest level of the sport. It’s already a success story in its very first year with new competitions joining the pinnacle of the sport this season, and new faces shaking up the standings all year long. Crankworx Mont-Sainte-Anne 2026 – Slopestyle Super League Final There were two ways to punch a ticket to these Finals – the top three men and top two women from the SSL Regular Season earned a…
After a Downhill final and the first-ever Official North American Whip-Off Championships presented by RAG drew big crowds to the hill yesterday, the weather that had made for a soggy start to the week finally cleared, and the weekend has delivered perfect conditions. The site was buzzing well before today’s finals, with Amateur, Elite, and Kidsworx racing running alongside a packed expo and an engaged community turning out in force. Crankworx Mont-Sainte-Anne 2026 – Air DH & Dual Slalom Today’s headline events, Air DH presented by Velosolutions Canada and the first-ever Crankworx Mont-Sainte-Anne Dual Slalom, both raced on courses being…
The legendary 2.2km Downhill track dried out today, turning in a completely different race than yesterday’s slower, wetter Seeding. Mille Johnset and Tegan Cruz took home gold at the first-ever Crankworx Mont-Sainte-Anne. Crankworx Mont-Sainte-Anne 2026 – Downhill With the track running fast and firm compared to Friday’s mud, riders found creative lines all the way down an unforgiving track that kept them on their toes right through a full-pedal final stretch to the finish through the crowds. Mille Johnset Secures Back-to-Back Overall Mille Johnset topped the women’s field on a track she’s been looking forward to returning to. The win…
Epic Bikepark Leogang was established exactly 25 years ago as the first official bike park in Austria. It will celebrate a quarter of a century in the 2026 season, and to celebrate, in collaboration with the Rasoulution agency and local tourism offices, we have prepared a three-part article that will provide a closer look at Austria’s largest bike region, Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. In the second part of our tour, we take you to the main attraction, Epic Bikepark Leogang. This article was created as a part of cooperation between 43RIDE, Rasoulution and Saalfelden Leogang Tourist Office. 25 years of…
Epic Bikepark Leogang was established exactly 25 years ago as the first official bike park in Austria. It will celebrate a quarter of a century in the 2026 season, and to celebrate, in collaboration with the Rasoulution agency and local tourism offices, we have prepared a three-part article that will provide a closer look at Austria’s largest bike region, Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. For the first stop, we invite you to Fieberbrunn. This article was created as a part of cooperation between 43RIDE, Rasoulution and Pillerseetal Region Tourist Office. 25 years of Bikepark Leogang – Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn is a small…
The Slopestyle Super League (SSL) was built to create new pathways to the highest level of the sport for both athletes and event organizers. One season in, that mission is already paying off. On September 7, the SSL’s inaugural champions will be crowned at Crankworx Mont-Sainte-Anne, in a winner-takes-all finals that puts the Regular Season’s standouts on the same start ramp as the riders who fought their way through the Playoffs to get there. Looking at the field assembled for that finals, the first SSL season is a clear success: established icons of the sport will line up alongside a…
Is autumn the best time of year? On the trails around Saalfelden Leogang and in the Epic Bikepark Leogang, it definitely is – and it feels like the longest season, too. Until at least 8 November, this Pinzgau mountain biking paradise stays open to every rider who just can’t get enough. And the golden season in Saalfelden Leogang has a lot more in store than lines, trails and autumn panoramas: with the bike festival Saalfelden Leogang, various Ladies Shred events and a season-long photo contest celebrating the bike park’s 25th anniversary, there’s plenty going on around Austria’s oldest bike park.…
New course, higher stakes, and a Boneyard packed for the last big show of the festival: David Godziek and Johanna Nussbaumer topped the podium at Rhapsody, closing out the Slopestyle Super League (SSL) Regular Season on the final day of Crankworx Whistler 2026. Crankworx Whistler 2026 – Rhapsody Slopestyle Rhapsody carried extra weight Slopestyle as this was the last chance for riders to bank points before the SSL Playoff picture locked in. The women’s field arrived three riders deep after challenging practice week conditions forced a reduced start list – a tougher, leaner field that still delivered a stacked podium. …
Riders battled tight berms, sequence jumps, and mud all day, but it couldn’t stop Tegan Cruz and Kailey Skelton, who both topped the podium at the Crankworx Whistler Dual Slalom. Crankworx Whistler 2026 – Dual Slalom The course itself was the story before racing even started: built by former King of Crankworx Bas van Steenbergen and his RNDM Trail Co., it was referred to as one of the best Dual Slalom tracks by the riders. They took one run down each side of the course, with the fastest combined time across both runs taking the win – and on a…