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…
Author: Tomas
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…
Top riding gear company, Leatt is thrilled to be launching the NEW 2021 Range of MTB Gear, including high-performance jackets, jerseys, pants, shorts and gloves. Riders can look forward to awesome technology, fabrics and features designed to enhance comfort, protection, breathability, and all-round performance on the bike. JACKETS Cool, crisp looks and hot, new features like a New ClimbVent connector for pedaling with the jacket open and a Magnetic hood system that keeps your hood at the back or fixes it to the helmet make Leatt’s 2021 jackets even more irresistible than last year! The heavy-duty 5.0 Jacket features a…
Austria couldn’t have asked for a better result in the final event of Crankworx Innsbruck 2020. The top of the pro podium was shared by two Austrians: David Trummer crossed the finish line fastest for the men with a 2:49.08, while Valentina ‘Vali’ Höll bested the pro women’s field with her 3:12.13. For Höll, this is her second win in the event, though 2018’s #1 came in the U19 category. Today marks the first elite DH podium she’s topped. “First proper international big race,” said the 18-year-old, who’ll be 19 in December. “I’m pretty stoked.” Charging over the final drop…
In less than one week the EPIC Bikepark Leogang will welcome the mountain biking elite to this year’s UCI Mountain Bike World Championship in the disciplines Cross Country, Downhill and E-MTB. The second World Championships to take place in Saalfelden Leogang will run from October 7 to 11 – but this time under slightly different conditions. Local matador and Austrian Downhill star Vali Höll knows: “Everyone is happy that something will take place this year after all.” In less than one week, the world‘s best athletes will meet in Saalfelden Leogang for the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2020. The fastest…
With a win in today’s CLIF Speed & Style presented by GoPro, Tomas Lemoine snags his third medal in 24 hours, saving the best for last. Last night at 7:30 p.m. he fought his way onto the podium for a third place finish in the RockShox Innsbruck Pump Track Challenge. Just over 12 hours later, he dropped into the Crankworx Innsbruck Slopestyle, earning one better, finishing his day in second. Champagne sprayed, he moved straight on to Speed & Style, where he claimed the top spot. It feels pretty awesome. I’m pretty tired and pretty stoked… It was a pretty…
Emil Johansson is on top of the world once again. The young Swedish rider continued his Crankworx Slopestyle winning streak today, taking the win in the event in Innsbruck. Though his victories span the course of more than a year – Red Bull Joyride, August 2019, Crankworx Rotorua Slopestyle, March 2020 and now, six months later, the Crankworx Innsbruck Slopestyle – his dominance is undeniable. But despite having now won every Crankworx Slopestyle contest there is to win, the drive that’s pushed Johansson to the top was still hungry for more. There’s a lot of things I would clean up,…
The French have swept the first day of Crankworx Innsbruck competition. Adrien Loron and Morgane Charre kicked off the day with wins in the Dual Slalom, and the momentum continued in the RockShox Innsbruck Pump Track Challenge. As the sun set on Bikepark Innsbruck, Mathilde Bernard, who finished one behind Charre earlier, stepped up to the top step alongside Loron. “It’s so sick,” said the former King and Crankworx and Pump Track World Champion. “It’s the best.” Loron won in a tight battle that’s played out many times before in Crankworx locations all over the world. In fact, Chaney Guennet…