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 WC in Brazil. The EVO
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 aggressive, ideal for performance-oriented riders.
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 a progressive geometry. It meets
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 to the lightweight construction, it
Pivot Cycles brings the proven Phoenix frame with the latest innovations of SRAM and RockShox. The Phoenix rises in a striking Electric Red colour. The all-new SRAM XX DH transmission guarantees smooth shifting under great pressure. Yes, even in fast downhill sections, it pays off to shift as often as possible to maintain momentum and
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 in a platform for heavy
ARI recently introduced the 3rd generation of the Signal Peak bike. It is completely redesigned and ready for light and efficient rides, up- or downhill. The ultimate XC machine. ARI managed to reduce the weight of the frame by 14,3% which brings the total of a size large frame to only 1.732 grams. By applying
Meet FITZ, a trail bike built by ALLIED. It offers loads of control and finesse for mastering all kinds of trails with lightweight efficiency. FITZ proves that less mass doesn’t dull the ride, it sharpens it. Key features include straight seat tubes allowing the use of longer-travel droppers, solid frame protection on places where it
Is it a mountain bike? Or a gravel bike? Pinarello says it is the best of both worlds; the Grevil MX. It is based on the Pinarello Dogma XC, the bike developed in collaboration with the likes of Tom Pidcock and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot. The frame of the Grevil MX is constructed of Toray M40J carbon
TREK celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The brand has its origins in mountain biking. But the only ‘new’ mountain bike for 2026 is the Fuel, the 7th generation. Our favourite is the Fuel EX 9.9 X0 AXS, with 14 kg the lightest in the range. So, there is still room for a weight upgrade