The benchmark of proven performance and trail versatility was already sky-high with the previous ‘gen Trance X line-up, so how did Giant manage to raise the bar even higher with the new 2024 version? They’ve increased the bike’s suspension travel and given it even greater frame adjustability, plus there’s now the option to run either a mixed wheel ‘mullet’ set-up or 29” at each end.  Of course, the ‘X’ in this bike’s name indicates that it is the radder more ..read more

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In a move that nobody saw coming Rocky Mountain have embraced an entirely new frame design with the latest version of their super popular ‘Altitude’ model. A quintessential all-mountain bike at heart, the Altitude runs a 170mm travel fork which is coupled with 160mm out the back via the brands all-new ‘virtual pivot’ LC2R suspension system. Rocky used a similar suspension layup on their ‘Slayer’ model way back in 2006 but we haven’t seen anything like it in their range ..read more

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We have just wrapped up one solid month of trail testing SRAM’s latest mega powerful Maven brakes and we’re ready to cast our judgement! Hit play for a full run-through of how the brakes have been designed, how they feel to ride, and what sort of rider we reckon they’ll suit the most ..read more

We’ve tested multiple bikes with the Bosch Performance Line CX motors during the past few months… So it was high time we sat down and discussed why we reckon Bosch are still the best in class in 2024 ..read more

In a year when many bike brands have slowed their pace, Norco continues to innovate and push the boundaries of bike design. Today, the brand releases the completely reimagined Carbon Fluid VLT E-MTB. Featuring a Bosch motor, a complete carbon frame, and updated geometry with a top-shelf component spec, the all-new Fluid VLT is a lightweight package that looks, feels, and rides exactly like you want it to.  Our entire product team worked together to develop a lightweight E-MTB that ..read more

e-MTB fans had to wait a long time for Cannondale to release their first ‘SL’… But judging by this bikes clever frame design, impressive spec sheet and its striking appearance, it does seem like it might have been worth the wait. Find out how the Moterra SL actually rides in our ‘first impressions’ of the newest SL to hit the market in 2024 ..read more

Big Air Ahoy! Prepare to be shipwrecked with all your favourite Freeriders off the coast of South Africa in the official Darkfest 2024 highlights edit. Relive the big hits, NBD sends, getting all the behind-the-scenes commentary from the world’s gnarliest freeride mountain bikers. The 2024 edition’s heavy line-up delivers 23 solid minutes of the most technically progressive mountain biking ever seen by glassy eyes, along with a fistful of savage slams that can be felt through the screen. This has ..read more

Brett Rheeder pushes the production level up a notch by partnering with well respected director Clay Porter. This short film is an ode to freeride in all its forms. From scouting the Atacama Desert and Queenstown areas, to finding pristine faces to ride, to big air DH sessions in the ancient forests of British Columbia and Patagonia… Brett lets his pure talent and style shine through, behind the handlebars of a unique Supreme DH V5, specially created for the occasion ..read more