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Maxxis MTB Tyres: What to Choose for Trail, Enduro, E-Bike and DH
A guide to Maxxis tyres with specific front/rear pairings for trail, enduro, e-bike and DH. Models, compounds, casings, widths and pressures.
Yamaha GETS an update: Drive³ with more power
Yamaha releases a free OTA update for the QORE system: Drive³ Peak gains 800 W and 105 Nm, Drive³ Power gains 700 W and 90 Nm.
Specialized Turbo Levo 4 X: e-MTB cargo at €14,499
Specialized has unveiled the Levo 4 X with racks rated for 22 kg of cargo. Carbon frame, S-Works 3.1 motor, 840 Wh battery, and a price of €14,499, available exclusively in S-Works trim.
Öhlins Reveals New Crown for the DH38 Fork
The new Öhlins DH38 crown draws on motocross technology and is available in 46–58 mm offsets for 499 EUR.
Canyon Loamr: New Trail/Park Shoes
Canyon launches two MTB Loamr shoe models: clipless and flat, featuring Vibram outsoles, BOA Li2 closure, and toe protection. Priced at 149,95 EUR.
Formula Cura 4 Kashima
Formula adds Kashima Coat finish to the four-piston Cura 4 brakes. Priced at 310 EUR per brake, weight 400 g with hose and rotor.
YT Decoy X Core 1: Avinox M2S and 800 Wh at a Great Price
YT introduces the most affordable bike featuring the Avinox M2S motor (150 Nm, 1300 W) and an 800 Wh battery for 4499 EUR. Aluminium frame, Marzocchi suspension, SRAM Eagle S-series drivetrain.
Troy Lee Stage Stunt: 550 g helmet with e-bike certification
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.
Propain clears out tyres, Newmen wheels and e-bike chargers with discounts up to 80%
The Propain shop is offering discounted Schwalbe and Maxxis tyres!
Mondraker Anark: new bike park weapon
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 Vado 3 X: full suspension in a city e-bike
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.
e*thirteen Sidekick 2.0: the hub that eliminates pedal kickback
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.
Three Top E-Enduro Bikes with the Avinox Motor: Commencal, YT and Mondraker
Commencal Meta Power SX, YT Decoy X and Mondraker Zendit XR, all three bikes cost as much as a decent used car.
Dengfu unveils new frames
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.
Tallboy 6 without VPP, Santa Cruz drops the suspension that defined the brand
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
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.