Expanding upon the recently introduced Ranger 27.5+/29+ tires for trail and bikepacking uses, WTB is officially launching the first tubeless 26+ mountain bike tire at Eurobike. Similar to the 27.5+ retrofit concept introduced by WTB two years ago, the Ranger 26+ 2.8/3.0 tire is able to sneak into the frames of many existing 27.5-inch trail bikes without any modification. In recent years, 27.5” tires have taken over as the most prevalent tire size for riders looking to bridge the gap between fast rolling efficiency and playful nimbleness. Introducers and continual innovators of the plus-size tire concept, WTB designed the Ranger…
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For elite Cross-Country (XCO) and Downhill (DHI) racers, it all comes down to a crucial final race as the 2016 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano heads to the misty hillsides of Andorra in southwestern Europe. Three overall world cup titles are still on the line as is one history-making winning streak. Red Bull TV will carry all of the action live as it happens September 3-4, 2016. Danny Hart In Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec, downhill rider Rachel Atherton (GBR) clinched the 2016 women’s elite overall world cup title; her mission in Vallnord is to secure a perfect season and…
For 2017, ION is extending its backpack range by adding a third model: called Villain, the backpack comes with optional capacities of four or eight litres and rounds off ION’s range with a view to compact backpacks for use in racing and training. Also in the range is the versatile Rampart with a volume of eight or sixteen litres. Winner of a Eurobike award 2015, the Transom, includes the revolutionary Air_Condition cooling system to regulate ventilation on the back. VILLAIN 4 & 8 As from 2017 ION is offering a fully fledged water carrier with the new Villain. Availa-ble with…
Austrians Gerd Skant and Yana Dobnig rule round 5 of SloEnduro series in Kamnik while Tadej Razpet becomes Slovenian enduro champion. Tadej Razpet Winners of Enduro Kamnik, wet and slippery round five of SloEnduro series put on by Calcit Bike Team, are Austrian riders. Gerd Skant (RideTSG) was the fastest man while Yana Dobnig (RLM Mondraker Racing Team) literally faced no competition this time. Skant is also the new SloEnduro leader. It was the first time on top of SloEnduro podium for the 25-year old Skant, the series where he started his enduro career only last year. He was a…
Leatt Corporation, a global developer, marketer and distributor of personal protective equipment for all forms of sports, and whose products include the flagship Leatt-Brace®, announced today the introduction of its new 2017 Bicycling Range, expanding its existing product portfolio of protection gear, backpacks and gloves to include all-new helmets and, for the first time, a line of cycling apparel designed for a wide group of mountain bike riders. Sean MacDonald, CEO of Leatt Corporation: We believe that the new helmet technology incorporated in the 2017 Bicycling Range surpasses anything else on the market in terms of advanced design, comfort and…
The fifth season of ION’s bike department sees the introduction of a fifth product category: bike shoes. To mark the premiere of the footwear line, the brand is releasing two different models: a flat pedal bike shoe called Ride_Amp featuring classic lacing. And a clipless shoe named Rascal with a combined lacing and Velcro closure system.The centerpieces of both shoes are the soles. They have been developed in collaboration with Swiss shoe specialist Suplest and are called SupTraction Rubber Soul: for the treads the focus in both versions was on walking comfort and traction on the ground – grip on…
The Crankworx World Tour, born out of Whistler’s 10-day celebration of gravity-mountain biking, will grow to add another international location for summer 2017: Innsbruck, Austria. Innsbruck is the only city in the world to have hosted three Olympic Games and have a history with the kind of competition Crankworx does best: defying gravity. Having staged the famous Air and Style Contest since 1993, several Boulder World Cups, and the UCI road biking World Championships, it is the perfect place to set up the fourth Crankworx World Tour stop. Karin Seiler-Lall, Innsbruck Tourism CEO: No other summer sports event fits so…
Red Bull Joyride is in the books and it was Brett Rheeder, who was able to send the best run in front of a home crowd at Crankworx Whistler in Canada! The 23-year-old was out for redemption after an unlucky contest there last year and was able to seal his first ever victory at Red Bull Joyride. Brett Rheeder The demanding and dusty course pushed every single contestant to the limit on Sunday. Many athletes had difficulties to finish their run. It was Anthony Messere (CAN), who was able to send the first solid run scoring 81.60 putting him into…
Troy Brosnan might be in the only athlete in Whistler this week who can claim his win is from a double hometown advantage—Adelaide Australia and Whistler, B.C. Slamming down the Canadian Open DH presented by iXS in a stunning 2:43.45, three seconds ahead of his nearest competitor, he seemed to take what others were describing as a rough course, rutted by tires hitting the dust in the extreme heat of the last week in Whistler, like it was a walk in the park. Troy Brosnan Troy Brosnan: The course is awesome. I guess some people would say it’s a bit…
WTB is proud to announce the release of their Ci31 Carbon rims, the newest and widest addition to their line of carbon rims with a 31mm internal rim width and further reinforced construction to overcome the increasingly aggressive terrain of trail and enduro riding. Debuted last year, the refined function and elegant appearance of WTB’s Ci24 Carbon rims was the result of more than two years of testing and development on the most unforgiving terrain Team WTB could find. While the 24mm inner rim width of the Ci24 has proven itself as a strong, dependable carbon rim for multiple usages…
The new Firebird features some of the longest reach measurements in the sport, combined with super-short 16.95” chainstays and Boost spacing, and fits 27.5” wheels with tires up to 2.5” wide. The Firebird is the no-compromise, Holy Grail of long travel mountain bikes ¬– both an enduro bike that devours park runs and a technical climber that relishes huge lines and blazing descents. Building on its reputation as the bike for all-day missions on black diamond terrain, the Firebird now features Phoenix DH-inspired long reach measurements combined with a 65-degree head angle to deliver unmatched stability and handling. Chris Cocalis,…
American Jill Kintner can finally rest easy knowing her GIANT Dual Slalom win at Crankworx has sealed her victory, she will officially be crowned Queen of Crankworx. Dual Slalom is a gut-busting, and in this case dust-kicker, of a race, which sees riders pitted head-to-head down the tight turns to the finish line, and it is one of the hardest disciplines to master in the skills omnium that is the King or Queen of Crankworx. The King and Queen of Crankworx are the season-long competitions to collect as many points as possible, in as many disciplines, during the three Crankworx…
Day seven of Crankworx Whistler action saw the local hero whip his way to the top and a former pump track dominator regain his mojo. American Mitch Ropelato, who won the Ultimate Pump Track Challenge presented by RockShox in 2011, 2012 and 2013, stole victory from the now two-time Pump Track Challenge World Champion, Adrien Loron, with a finish so tight the pair crashed over one another in the finish coral. Adrien Loron vs Cody Johnson Adrien Loron: This final was sick. It was really fast. I just did a small mistake and that’s enough to lose. I’m pretty excited.…
Since the very beginning of ION’s bike department, protection has played an important role in the brand. In 2017, this category takes another stride forward, with two new models joining the range: the K_Lite R is a further deve-lopment of the K_Lite, which remains in the range. And the K_Pact_Amp is a spin-off of the extremely successful K_Pact – but with a full-zip opening on the sides. K_Lite R – Comfort deluxe The brand new K_Lite R is based on ION’s lightweight and highly reduced K_Lite. Enhanced climate comfort and improved freedom of movement were the focus of attention during…