Fa(s)t and furious tires (room for even fatter ones), carbon fork, one-by drivetrain, disc brakes, mudguards mounts, aggressive geo is all you need to shred the hell out of b-roads, gravels and even some smoother, muddy trails. There are a few small tweaks comparing to last year version. We have put even wider Panaracer tires (43C instead of 40C). The saddle has been replaced with a more comfortable yet light weight model from Octane One. There has also been a change up front – the carbon fork now features mudguard eyelets and a flat mount disc brake standard. The cable…
Author: Tomasz Profic
The Eccentrics – our true new school MTB hardtails. Once a single bike, now an entire, growing family of different models, designs, specs and unique looks. In 2018 we’re launching a new sub-line of the range – the Eccentric Lite. You could think that their name refers to the bikes’ weight. And it is true, they are significantly lighter, but it’s really more about the application of these bikes. The Lites are our new entrance into the world of fast and aggressive trail riding or what others may call progressive cross country. Yes, we know that the words “cross country”…
This summer, the two friends Danny MacAskill and Martin Söderström packed their bikes in an old camper van and sent it on a road trip through Germany. What came out of it? Great riding, good banter and a few mishaps on the way. Germany, the home country of their Conti tyres, offered the two bike-buds some top-notch riding locations in Hamburg, Goslar and Berlin. They also got to switch their two wheels for four wheels and spin around the Contidrom test track facility in ultra-high performance cars as well as their old camper van. Danny MacAskill: Road trips are one…
It may not feel long since the new World Champions were crowned in Finale last month, but the 2018 Enduro World Series season is approaching fast and there are now more ways to enter than ever before. Riders who want the chance to compete in any of next season’s eight races should mark Thursday, December 7th in their calendar as the public lottery process opens for all EWS races. As in previous years, the lottery style entry system allows applicants 48 hours starting at 00:01 GMT on December 7th to register for a ticket. After entries close tickets will be…
Polygon Siskiu T8 & T7 For over 25 years, Polygon Bikes have been designing, building and engineering world class bicycles in partnership with engineers, industrial designers, creative thinkers and professional riders based in North America, Europe and Asia. We are passionate about innovation and work hard each season to produce fresh and authentic designs with global relevance. We are one of the few global bike brands that own our manufacturing facilities allowing us to control all aspects of the manufacturing process from the craftsmanship of hand welding our frames right through to our industry-leading assembly and painting facilities. By producing…
Mark your calendars, rally your mates, submit your time off requests, book your flights, and start dreaming up your Crankworx Fantasy rosters – the Crankworx World Tour is getting ready to launch into the unimaginable next season. For 2018, the defining celebration of mountain biking will once again bring together the world’s best riders in four epic riding destinations to stage the defining celebration of gravity-fed mountain biking. Crankworx Rotorua: March 17-25 Crankworx Innsbruck: June 13-17 Crankworx Les Gets: June 20-24 Crankworx Whistler: August 10-19 Some of the biggest changes to watch for in 2018 will be the addition of…
Sit back and enjoy the new edit by bike talent Anthony Messere, filmed in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Spectacular riding that pets the eye from beginning to the end. Over the last decade the level of riding seen at the world’s biggest slopestyle events has gone through the roof. Almost every season it feels like there’s a new trick or combination that eclipses what came before it. To stay at the top of such a sport requires an incredible amount of training that puts both bike and body on the line. Anthony Messere is one of the biggest names in slopestyle…
Dirt bikes. The ones that go back deep into our roots. This is our heritage, this is what we grew up with, this is what put our company on the map. The Movement is our alloy dirt jumpers line. The heart of these bikes is a lightweight frame featuring beefy tubes and the sickest visual design. In fact alloy frames have been the choice of our pro riders for some time now. The stiff and responsive frame is a great choice for advanced riders who spend most of their time riding (or digging) dirt. The Movements are super reliable, have…
The Fuzz was our entrance into the world of proper big rigs. In 2013 Sam Pilgrim rode the prototype during the Red Bull Rampage, but its real premiere took place in 2015 – which actually wasn’t that long time ago! Looking back at those 3 years we must admit – that was hell of a ride! Apart from being whipped and flipped by the slopestylers such as Sam or Max Fredriksson, it has proven to be a pure racing machine, taking podiums at major DH events worldwide! The boys and girls from NS Bikes Factory Racing have tested the Fuzzes…
We caught up with Antoine Bizet after Red Bull Rampage to find out about his thoughts on winning the People´s Choice Award, check what he is currently up to and what his plans are for the off-season. The Frenchie is currently in New Zealand and has some exciting times ahead. Rasoulution: Antoine, congratulations on winning the People`s Choice Award at Red Bull Rampage. Why do you think you got the popular vote and what was your reaction? Antoine Bizet: Thank you, it really feels good! It’s not easy to talk about my own riding and results objectively, but I did…
For over a decade, White Style has been an integral part of the Saalfelden Leogang event calendar. More importantly, it’s the only mountain bike slopestyle event on snow. But heads up: This time things will be different! In the new contest format Rider vs. Rider the athletes will battle each other head to head. Who will emerge victorious when defending champion Torquato Testa (ITA) meets Mr. ‘Extension Man’ Szymon Godziek (POL)? Which crazy trick combo will impress the judges most? Who else will be in the line up? One thing is certain: The first FMB Event of 2018 is less…
The 12th edition of Red Bull Rampage ended with Kurt Sorge landing the most coveted mountain bike event in the world for a record third time. Having already conquered the daring terrain at Zion National Park in Virgin, Utah, in 2012 and 2015 the Canadian sent down arguably his best ever ride at Red Bull Rampage to overcome Cameron Zink and rookie Ethan Nell. Kurt Sorge Kurt Sorge: I am speechless. I can’t believe it. It was a lot of work out here for a couple of weeks, and to make my diggers, everyone back home and the fans proud,…
Results for the history books, never-ending speed, adrenaline and action – add a completely new trail and you have one of the most exciting seasons in Saalfelden Leogang to date. The region is definitely one of the hot spots for downhill athletes, slopestyle superstars and hobby riders alike. Events like White Style, Out of Bounds Festival and Biketember Festival attract everybody who is into mountain biking, but furthermore, trails like the new Matzalm trail cause excitement amongst ambitious freeriders.Whether it’s familiar faces such as downhill legend Aaron Gwin, British pro rider Tahnée Seagrave, Youngster Valentina Höll or the Italian “Slopestyle…
What a race venue to end my career on! Finale Ligure is a place with a lot of memories. My best season finished here in 2014 with 3rd place in the World Series overall and I’ve spent a summer living here in 2015 with my wife Tory and my son Luca. Knowing the people, the area and the food, makes it feel like a second home. Coming back to end my career here is a fitting venue. Coming into this race there would be a lot going on. The World Enduro Series put on a day of sailing to thank…