A guide to Maxxis tyres with specific front/rear pairings for trail, enduro, e-bike and DH. Models, compounds, casings, widths and pressures.
Troy Lee Designs has unveiled the Stage Stunt, a lighter version of the Stage helmet in a 3/4 format with MIPS Integra Fuse and NTA 8776 certification for e-bikes. Weight: 550 g, launching for the 2026 season.
The Propain shop is offering discounted Schwalbe and Maxxis tyres!
Mondraker has unveiled the Anark, an aluminium bike park and freeride bike with 170/180 mm suspension in a mullet configuration. Three builds ranging from $3,200 to $6,000 USD.
Specialized expands the Vado 3 family with the X model featuring full suspension: 120 mm rear, 130 mm front, a 3.1 motor with 105 Nm, and an 840 Wh battery. Pricing starts at around 5500 USD.
The e*thirteen Sidekick 2.0 eliminates pedal kickback through a magnetic pawl-return system, offers four engagement angle settings (9°, 13°, 18°) and weighs from 275 g. Backed by a 10-year warranty plus a lifetime warranty on bearings.
Commencal Meta Power SX, YT Decoy X and Mondraker Zendit XR, all three bikes cost as much as a decent used car.
Dengfu has revealed two new enduro frames: the E104 for the Bafang M560 with 140 Nm and a 1008 Wh battery, and the E130 for the Avinox M2S motor with 170 mm of travel.
The Santa Cruz Tallboy 6 is the first generation without VPP suspension. A new four-bar linkage, 140/130 mm of travel, and a lower starting price of $4,999 USD. What does this mean for the buyer?
Avinox responds to criticism over high-powered eMTB motors: high power doesn't mean higher speed, but better control on technical terrain. We examine how much truth there is to that claim.
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