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Check Out: POC’s Modular Helmet, Stashed's SpaceRail System, & Ergon's New GDH Grips
NewsApr 22, 2026

Check Out: POC’s Modular Helmet, Stashed's SpaceRail System, & Ergon's New GDH Grips

Pinkbike’s April 22 roundup highlights new mountain‑bike gear, from Stashed’s modular SpaceRail wall‑mounted rack ($639 for four hooks) to POC’s lower‑priced Cularis Pure helmet ($210) and upgraded VPD Max knee pads ($170). Ergon expands its GDH grip line with 30 mm, 32 mm and...

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The Best Bike Racks of Sea Otter 2026
NewsApr 22, 2026

The Best Bike Racks of Sea Otter 2026

Sea Otter 2026 showcased a wave of premium bike racks from top brands such as Thule, Yakima, 1UP, and Velocirax. The article highlights high‑end models with prices ranging from $599 to $1,699 and load capacities up to 275 lb per bike,...

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The Specialized Demo 11 Is Finally Here (And It's $6,500 Just for the Frame)
NewsApr 21, 2026

The Specialized Demo 11 Is Finally Here (And It's $6,500 Just for the Frame)

Specialized has launched the S‑Works Demo 11, a carbon‑only downhill frame priced at $6,500 USD for the frame kit and $11,000 USD for a complete bike. The machine features a 200 mm OBB (Over Bottom Bracket) suspension, a 29" front/27.5" rear wheel...

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Video: Sam Storr Unlocks A New Level On The Forbidden Dreadnought E
NewsApr 20, 2026

Video: Sam Storr Unlocks A New Level On The Forbidden Dreadnought E

Forbidden Bike released a video featuring pro rider Sam Storr tackling the new Dreadnought E, its flagship full‑suspension eMTB. The bike boasts 170 mm rear travel, a 180 mm fork, and a high‑output motor designed for aggressive enduro terrain. Storr’s ride showcases the...

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Video: Stylish Sends with Sam Hockenhull in Peaty's The Fast Flow Show
NewsApr 18, 2026

Video: Stylish Sends with Sam Hockenhull in Peaty's The Fast Flow Show

Peaty’s “The Fast Flow Show” released Episode 2, featuring freeride rider Sam Hockenhull and his dog Cody, to showcase the brand’s new Holeshot High‑Flow tubeless valves. The video demonstrates the valve’s quick installation, high airflow design, and the company’s lifetime “Valves...

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First Ride: Marin Tam - Fast, Flashy, and Aluminum
NewsApr 17, 2026

First Ride: Marin Tam - Fast, Flashy, and Aluminum

Marin’s new Tam is an aluminum cross‑country bike that blends lightweight performance with trail‑oriented geometry. It features 120 mm rear travel, a 130 mm fork, 29‑inch wheels and a real‑world weight of 29.8 lb, rivaling many carbon XC frames. Priced between $2,399 and...

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Stinner Frameworks Launches the Romero: A US-Made Steel & Aluminum Trail or Enduro Bike
NewsApr 16, 2026

Stinner Frameworks Launches the Romero: A US-Made Steel & Aluminum Trail or Enduro Bike

Stinner Frameworks introduced the Romero, its first full‑suspension mountain bike, available in MT (130‑140 mm rear travel) and LT (150‑160 mm rear travel) versions. The frames combine a TIG‑welded steel front triangle with a 6061‑aluminum rear swingarm and use Ministry Cycles’ 3VO...

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TRP Reveal More Affordable EVO Comp and EVO Expert Brakes
NewsApr 16, 2026

TRP Reveal More Affordable EVO Comp and EVO Expert Brakes

TRP has launched two lower‑priced members of its EVO brake family: the EVO Expert at €420 (about $450) and the EVO Comp at €340 (about $340) per pair. Both retain the series’ 2.3 mm rotors, mineral‑oil fluid and three pad compounds,...

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Zerode Releases New Shadow Gearbox Trail & Enduro Bikes
NewsApr 16, 2026

Zerode Releases New Shadow Gearbox Trail & Enduro Bikes

Zerode Bikes unveiled the Shadow, its newest gearbox‑driven mountain bike platform, available in Trail (140 mm/150 mm) and Enduro (160 mm/170 mm) versions. The bike retains Zerode’s hallmark low unsprung mass and silent drivetrain while adding modern touches like integrated frame storage, modular shock...

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First Ride: The Forbidden Dreadnought E Feels Like a DH Bike with a Motor
NewsApr 16, 2026

First Ride: The Forbidden Dreadnought E Feels Like a DH Bike with a Motor

Forbidden unveiled the Dreadnought E, a long‑travel eMTB built around the new Avinox M2S motor that can push 1,500 W for short bursts. The bike offers 170 mm rear and 180 mm front travel, weighs between 49.4‑53.6 lb and retails from $7,699 to $12,099 depending on...

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MRP Teases the Otto - A 38mm Coil Fork
NewsApr 16, 2026

MRP Teases the Otto - A 38mm Coil Fork

MRP is preparing to launch the Otto, a new 38 mm coil fork targeting the long‑travel segment and e‑mountain bikes. The fork will provide 150‑180 mm of travel, 38 mm stanchions for stiffness, and MRP’s Lift damper with five tunable settings. Its unique...

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First Look: Dunlop Enters the MTB Market with Geomax MB34 and MB53 Tires
NewsApr 16, 2026

First Look: Dunlop Enters the MTB Market with Geomax MB34 and MB53 Tires

Dunlop has entered the mountain‑bike tire segment with two new Geomax models, the MB34 and MB53, aimed at gravity and e‑bike riders. Both series are offered in downhill and enduro casings, featuring distinct tread patterns and a proprietary PCBT siping...

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Stu Thomson Announces The Closure Of Cut Media
NewsApr 15, 2026

Stu Thomson Announces The Closure Of Cut Media

Stu Thomson, founder and CEO of Glasgow‑based Cut Media, announced the company’s closure after nearly two decades of producing iconic mountain‑bike content. The firm’s collaborations with Danny MacAskill generated viral videos such as *Imaginate* (94 million views), *The Ridge* (82 million) and *A Wee Day Out* (44 million),...

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Devinci Shares Into The Gnar Experience 2026 Tour Dates
NewsApr 15, 2026

Devinci Shares Into The Gnar Experience 2026 Tour Dates

Devinci’s Into The Gnar Experience returns in 2026 with four Canadian tour stops, expanding its proven skill‑development camp model. After selling out its inaugural 2024 event in 72 hours and scaling to 90 riders in 2025, the program now offers...

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