COMING UP: STOLL P32, A 32” BIKE AT 10.2 KG

To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Stoll decided to create the next level of mountain biking, the P32. Featuring the latest wheel size, 32”.  To ride faster than ever before. Why 32”? According to Stoll, test results show that rolling resistance is noticeably lower while traction increased both on climbs and

AVONA SILVA

According to Avona, the Silva is the next generation XC bike. It is lightweight, agile and offers plenty of control for all-terrain performance. Its geometry is progressive with a slack head angle (65°), long reach (465 mm), and steep seat tube angle (76°). Delivering both climbing efficiency and great downhill

KTM SCARP EXONIC 2026

The 2026 Scarp Exonic is a XC bike in its purest form. It is designed to go fast in both cross and down country sectors. The EVO III frame is used across the entire Scarp range. It has proven itself at the Cape Epic in South-Africa and at the MB

New Pivot Mach 4SL

Pivot introduced the new Pivot Mach 4SL earlier this week. This bike is built to master the modern XC racecourses. It is light, stiff and easy to handle. The lightweighted frame is built from high-modulus carbon fiber and sets a new standard in stiffness to weight ratio. The geometry is

THE NEW TRANSITION SPUR

The new Transition Spur is a cross-country bike with many faces. Fast XC tracks, downhill trails or uphill climbs, the Spur conqueres them all. Transition calls it the bike for race day, and every other day. The Spur now features 120 mm rear and 130 mm front travel paired with

BIXS PACE LTD

Cross-country fans are looking out for the start of the UCI XCO competition on May 1 in S-Korea. One of the teams competing is the BIXS Performance Race Team. The BIXS Pace LTD is introduced last year, but we really appreciate this XC weapon for its functionality and looks. Thanks

NEW HOPE RX4+ SL

For 2026, the RX4+ has been refreshed, becoming the RX4+ SL. The “SL” comes from a new bore cap, which carries over the narrower design first introduced on the GR4 and TR4. This allows reducing the calliper’s overall width, improving frame compatibility across a wider range of frames. In addition,

NEW INTEND SAMURAI 29” AND 32”

Intend introduced new versions of the Samurai forks, their answer to the XC world of mountain biking. The new range includes new XC versions for both 29” and 32” wheels and a trail/enduro version (29” only). The Samurai is the first buyable 32” fork on the market so perhaps the

PROPAIN TYEE TRAIL CF FACTORY

Propain launched a new bike this week, the Tyee Trail. It is available in an aluminium (AL) or carbon version (CF). The Tyee Trail sits between the short-travel Hugene (130 mm rear travel) and the Tyee Enduro (160 mm rear travel).   Over the years the Tyee model evolved gradually