Crankworx Whistler 2021 has Been Cancelled
Cranworx Whistler has been cancelled again this year, hopefully for the last time.
Red Panda Components Says The Lobster Makes New Shimano Brakes Better
The Lobster is designed to prevent oil leakage from certain Shimano hydraulic disc brake levers, which can lead to an inconsistent bite point.
After a Rescission, E-Bikes are Once Again Allowed on 35 Miles of Tahoe Nat’l Forest Trails
With the approval of the East Zone Connectivity Project in the Tahoe National Forest, class 1 e-bikes are again allowed on some of the district’s existing non-motorized trails.
Prototype Canfield Stolen in Salt Lake City
Be on the lookout for a stolen Canfield prototype in Salt Lake City.
Updated Trail Pistol From Guerrilla Gravity Now Has a Carbon Rear Triangle
Guerrilla Gravity has updated the 120mm Trail Pistol 29er, now with a carbon fiber rear triangle that’s said to drop 300g from the previous version and is 50% stiffer.
YT Industries Brings Back Affordable Aluminum Capra Models
This latest iteration of the aluminum YT Capra enduro bike will sell for $/€3,499 with their Pro build, or $/€2,699 with the Base build kit.
Citing Pandemic Issues, Santa Cruz Bicycles Increases Retail Prices
Santa Cruz Bicycles has informed their distributors that they will be increasing their prices by 10% on average across bikes for model years 2021 and 2022.
Ampt Biking Expands Adaptive Riding Events in 2021 with 3 US Events
Ampt Biking brings together adaptive athletes and offers new riders the opportunity to give mountain biking a try. This year, the group is expanding its events roster.
Ride Concepts Vice Mid MTB Shoes Grow Upward for Ankle Protection
The Ride Concepts Vice Mid mountain bike shoe adds ankle protection and was developed with pro rider Andreu Lacondeguy.
Five Ten Freeride and Freeride Pro Models Now Incorporate More Recycled Materials
Five Ten and their parent company, Adidas, are working to replace all virgin polyester with recycled materials for their product lineups by 2024. They’re kicking off that commitment by using recycled materials in every flat-peddaler’s favorites, the Freeride and Freeride Pro shoes.
Alchemy Bikes Updates the Arktos Frame With Various Travel Options and a Mixed-Wheel Build
The latest Alchemy Arktos can be configured with 120, 135, or 150mm of rear travel, and the longer-travel versions are available in mixed-wheel builds.
EVOC has a Lighter MTB Backpack with Integrated Back Protection
The new EVOC Trail Pro backpack comes in 10-, 16-, and 26-liter sizes with integrated spine protection.
