Today, Race Face is announcing an updated version of the Turbine aluminum wheelset, which I am fortunate enough to have been riding for the last few weeks. While on the surface, the wheels don’t look drastically different than their predecessor, there are some key updates that are very much worth discussing in detail. Let’s dive in… Details 27.5″, mixed (tested) and 29″ available Boost (tested) and Super Boost spacing 6-bolt brake interface MS, XD (tested) and HG drivers available 28 hole front and rear 30mm rim width Straight pull double butted spokes Alloy nipples Front/rear specific rim p ..read more

When Transition launched the the newest version of the Patrol, its initial debut was a metal only affair with now mixed wheel offering being available solely with an aluminum frame. Fast forward a few months and the Bellingham, WA brand trotted out a much lighter carbon fiber frameset, which we managed to spend some time on, testing it as a frame. While this article will mainly be centered around the on-trail attributes of the Patrol frameset itself, we’ll still spend some time discussing the build on offer that most closely resembles ours. For some back story – due to a dearth of product avai ..read more

Over this past Winter, I spent a fair amount of time scheming up a new dream build for Spring. Last year I converted a Specialized Enduro into a mullet setup with WRP’s link, but this year I’ll be aboard my first dedicated mullet – a Santa Cruz Nomad version 6. The last time I owned a Santa Cruz was in 1999 on a bright red Bullet, which was my first “downhill” bike. Needless to say, some things have changed since then. Last year I tested the new Bronson and was very impressed with its greatly improved suspension. Right after my first ride, the idea of a longer travel version of that mixed whee ..read more

To create something means to know it. For Caleb, things are simple: No Dig, No Ride. Caleb grew up in North Vancouver on Mount Fromme, one of three mountains that make up “The Shore”, the birthplace of modern freeriding. When he wasn’t playing hockey, he devoted every minute of light and bit of dark to building and walking the trails. The knowledge Caleb has gained over the years now serves as a platform for him to propel himself and the trails around him.   Video: Mindspark Photos: Margus Riga   The post [Video] Caleb Holonko Owning the North Shore appeared first on MTB-MAG.COM ..read more

[Press Release] – Industry Nine is excited to announce our newest product, the iRiX (eye-ricks) headset. iRiX is a composite of “Iris” the Greek goddess and personification of the rainbow, and the Roman numeral IX. We feel this name embodies the core DNA of Industry Nine. iRiX accompanies our A35 and A318 stems bringing riders top of the line, fully customizable cockpit upgrades. iRiX bearing cups, top covers and top caps are machined, anodized and laser-etched using US-sourced 7075 aluminum in Asheville, NC USA. Available in every common modern size and 11 lustrous colors, there is an iRiX t ..read more

Push Industries is releasing their third version of the Elevensix rear shock, with this iteration dubbed S-Series. The bulk of the changes are seemingly focused on damping and on-trail feel and thus riders who already have an Elevensix can send their units in to be updated with the new internals. This is possible due to the fact that no *major* changes have been made to the chassis externally. For all of the details straight from the horses mouth, read on in the press release below… [Press Release] – While similar in appearance with its distinctive fully CNC machined design, the new 3rd gener ..read more

Berd have announced a new hubset that’s designed specifically for their fabric spokes. From a design standpoint, what stands out most is the way the hub flanges take a unique approach with how they interface with the spoke ends. The idea behind the flange design is that it will make for much speedier lacing with the spoke ends being shaped in a loop and hooking through the open sections in the flange, rather than threading through closed holes, which is slower and more tedious. Details Boost spacing Centerlock rotor interface 28 hole front and rear 36T ratchet mechanism XD, Microspline and ..read more

New features in the Last range that mainly involve the enduro and all mountain carbon models, respectively the Tarvo and the Cinto. In the test of the Asco, in which on the Italian pages I presented all the construction details of the very light frame of the German brand. One of the points I stressed several times in the test is the incredible strength-to-weight ratio of the frame. Strengthened by this feature and thanks to numerous tests both on the bench and on the trail, Last has chosen to adopt the same rear end for the new Tarvo and Cinto as well. The front triangle was already identical ..read more

Unno has announced the birth of its Primal Unno Project factory team for taking on the 2023 UCI DH World Cup season. The athletes involved are Angel Suarez, who is following up an excellent performance last season, and Ike Klaassen while the team manager is Niko Velasco. The team will use the prototype of the new Unno Ever which will therefore probably see its marketing during or at the end of the racing season during where it will continue its development. Primal is the name of a new brand of high-end components which has yet to be officially presented and which has had the support of Unno fo ..read more

In the Fall, WTB announced a very burly e-bike specific wheelset dubbed the HTZ i30. Of course, nothing is stopping you – or anyone for that matter – from running them on a fully human powered bike, but the added reinforcement, extra material and strength is all aimed at combatting the additional punishment that wheels on e-bikes see due to the added 20-30 pounds of chassis weight. In any case, I’ve had these wheels bolted up to my Trek Rail since September and wanted to pass on my thoughts on how they’ve been working out… Details 29″ and Mullet configurations 30mm inner diameter rim 2.3/2.0 ..read more