Replacing both the Epic 8 and Epic World Cup, the Specialized Epic 9 features an entirely new carbon frame and suspension design that boasts significant weight reduction and improved performance. When ...

Now part of the SRAM family, the Ochain is virtually unchanged from its original form — and remains one of the best solutions for eliminating pedal feedback. Almost 12 months have passed since we ...

The Santa Cruz Vala Lite takes the existing full-powered Vala platform and gives it a lighter, more trail-focused build kit. It keeps the same Bosch Performance Line CX motor, 600Wh battery, 150mm ...

The Scott Patron ST is a more aggressive evolution of the Patron, pairing a 170mm fork with enduro-focused components. It’s powered by the Bosch Performance Line CX-R, and while it can’t quite match ...

The Canyon Lux Trail receives a ground-up redesign for 2024 with a brand new carbon frame that features internal storage and radically improved suspension performance. The Canyon Lux Trail first ...

This year Fox Racing Shox celebrates its 50th anniversary. That’s a big deal, and the suspension brand is set to go all-out with a range of limited edition forks that feature a glossy gold finish to ...

The year is 2024. Avocados are $2.50 each, and a cup of coffee is $5.50, add another $0.50 for an extra shot or alternative milk. In the bike industry, marginal improvements rather than complete ...

Giant's new Revolt isn't a big departure from its predecessor, but the latest evolution puts a focus on comfort and adjustability. But that does come at a cost. The first Giant Revolt came out in 2013 ...

All-new for 2023, the Canyon Lux World Cup replaces the outgoing Lux as the German brand’s flagship XC race bike. While it does look very similar to its predecessor, there’s a bit more going on with ...

One of the more significant trends in the world of XC racing over the past couple of years has been the steady increase in suspension travel. Bikes like the latest generation Scott Spark, Orbea Oiz ...

The last Giant Trance X was released in 2020 during the early days of an unprecedented pandemic-induced bike buying boom. Back then almost anything with two wheels would sell out almost instantly, and ...