Shimano is delighted to announce the renewal and expansion of the partnership it has enjoyed with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) since 1999. Through their expanded partnership, the UCI and Shimano aim to strengthen their collaboration and work together to promote the values that bind them and the causes closest to their hearts: the development of cycling in all its forms (as a competitive sport, a recreational activity, and a means of transport) for everyone; the promotion of diversity among people who cycle; and the promotion of healthy living through cycling. A significant number of initiatives will be rolled out at UCI…
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Leatt’s devotion to rider protection, extensive testing and long-term development make our products some of the most famous and popular in the world, worn and trusted by pro-athletes. 8.0 Gravity Helmet The safest and most comfortable full face helmet money can buy. Leatt helmets feature 360 ̊Turbine Technology that reduces both rotational acceleration and impact energy to your head and brain. The Pro-Fit modulating comfort liner stretches over your head to provide superior comfort and stability, even on the roughest of terrain. ASTM and motorcycle ECE certified the Leatt 8.0 helmet provides an unbeatable combination that makes all Leatt riders…
International riding gear brand, Leatt has brought out an exciting new model specially designed for mountain bikers in their popular Velocity Goggles range, the MTB 4.0 Velocity Goggles. There are a number of innovative features that make the 4.0 goggles stand out from the rest aside from killer looks, particularly when it comes to superior ventilation, which is essential for cooling down and keeping focused in the heated sport of MTB. Along with the military-grade bulletproof lenses that the entire Velocity range boasts for keeping eyes safe from sharp branches and roost, the 4.0 Goggle lens also features a Permanent-Anti-fog…
The new year marks the start of a new journey for Gabriel Wibmer who has made the switch to Canyon bikes. The 18-year-old from East Tyrol is stoked to be able to place all of his various bike needs under the roof of one brand. As his followers know the trials bike will be a favourite, he also can’t wait to maintain his downhill skills with the Sender or shred the Torque and Spectral. Gabriel appreciates the bike diversity by the brand from Koblenz, Germany and is super stoked to be part of the Canyon family. The anticipation of working…
“All good things must come to an end,” they say. Good Times, however, last forever. YT Industries has had many of them with Vali Höll, Cam Zink, and Adolf Silva. We have won the World Championships together. We have flipped into Rampage together. We have even double flipped an E-MTB together. Today, we say farewell as they embark on their next adventures. A true Young Talent Nearly seven years ago YT announced the signing of a twelve-year-old mountain biker. The title of the announcement was ‘YT signs the 2022 Downhill World Champion’. Who would have thought back then the feat would become…
After introducing Impala & Coyote in 2019, we are proud to announce that we have gone one step further in developing our MTB helmet range, take a look at our new top-end featue packed helmet: the Lazer Jackal. Speed, thrill & style are the best friends of any hardcore mountain biker. At Lazer, we truly believe that the best a brand can do is create the perfect match between a rider and their gear, and that is exactly what we aimed to do with Jackal. When building this helmet, we always kept in mind that we wanted to enable any…
The mountain bike business is booming! It’s not only the increasing bike sales, which tend to test the capacities of the factories, are a strong indicator for the bike boom. The Gravity Card is celebrating the end of the bike season with a new visitor’s record. The reasons for this success are, on one hand, the ongoing developments of bike parks like for example Schladming or Brandnertal, but also, on the other hand, the expansion of the Gravity Card’s offer towards Enduro. The Covid-19 special regulation for this season, which included a return and refund option, was hardly used despite…
Bike park ripper? Backcountry fun hog? Enduro all-star? Yes. Yes. And yes. Dressed to kill and ready to party, the new Mach 6 is a shot of backcountry adrenaline, a bike park dream ride and a lively handling enduro weapon, all rolled into a single high-performance package. Pivot is pulling back the curtains today on the freshly redesigned Mach 6. Right out of the gate, you’ll notice it has 27.5” wheels. Why? Because 27.5” wheels, when incorporated into a bicycle designed to capitalize on their potential, are more fun. The Mach 6 is a serious enduro race weapon and a totally…
After nearly saying goodbye to his dream of becoming a professional rider, David Trummer thought better of it and bounced back onto the big stage. After securing a Top 10 spot in the World Cup overall in 2019, he was rewarded by joining the YT Mob and the silver medal at this year’s World Championships is a testament to the Austrian’s hard work and dedication. We visit ‘Daveboy’ in his hometown Gnas in Austria to get to know him a little better after an unusual season. David, thanks for taking the time. What have you been up to since the…
Who would not want to have their own product, designed exactly according to their own wishes and requirements? That is exactly the case for Danny MacAskill, who just launched his signature helmet together with long time partner Endura. Find out more about Danny’s and Endura’s partnership and how the helmet came together. Do you remember the first Endura product you owned? Danny MacAskill: My first Endura product were probably waterproof gloves back in the day when I used to work in the bike shop. Since when have you officially worked with Endura? I am with Endura since 2015 and still…
The 2020 FMB World Tour season is in the books and despite only seeing a handful of events, there is good news to be shared: a new Red Bull Rookie of the Year has been crowned. In the all-digital competition, which saw submissions come in from Germany, Poland, the USA and as far as Brazil, 21-year-old American rider Garret Mechem rose to the top amongst fierce competition with an impressive submission which featured the right balance of skills, style and high consequence riding. Mechem will now have a chance to prove himself on one of the biggest Slopestyle stages in…
This is what we were all waiting for! The most beloved dirt models of 2021 NS collection are here! Three different bikes, each having unique features developed with NS riders to provide the best possible feeling when riding street, dirt jumps or pump tracks. Read more to see what’s new! Decade heritage All the 2021 range enjoys the professional-level geometry used with great success in the Decade frame. The aftermarket frame’s chosen by the most technical and advanced riders of Crankworx or the FMBF Tour – Dawid and Szymon Godziek or Max Fredriksson. The Decade’s a superb frame, recognised for its…
What is happening!? 2020 has been a tough year, to say the least. With everything spiraling into continual chaos, it seems appropriate to introduce something to help improve the control and dependability in your life. Something you can always rely on, regardless of your riding persuasion. WTB’s flagship CZR carbon rims outperform the competition and do so at a more affordable price, while bomber HTZ alloy rims are designed to endure the unforgiving life of an e-bike rim. The all-new CZR carbon rims provide unbeatable strength while also coming in lighter than the competition. Reinforced spoke beds, proven 4D angled…
Coming to stores this December will be a new range of PRO Team tools and PRO Performance tools and PRO Team pumps for the rider or home mechanic that hates guesswork and wants every last component on their bike completely dialed. Highlights of the expanded range including the Team Digital Torque Wrench with LCD digital display, the Mini Torque Wrench with preset torque keys and a premium Team Shock Pump with pressure release valve for fine-tune adjustments. Our product developers at PRO look to serve all different types of riders, from the amateur who just wants a quality and long-lasting product, to the professional who knows…