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Ian Collins

[Tested] Evil Bicycles “The Calling”

We have to admit, when Evil Bikes first showed off the Calling, we thought it was a bit underwhelming and out of left field. With a knack for pioneering aggressive bikes, why would the Seattle brand dive into a more … Continue reading [Tested] Evil Bicycles “The Calling” →

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Francesco Mazza

[First Ride] New Trek RE:aktiv Thru Shaft shock

Trek is just beginning to launch their 2018 mountain bikes. On the top builds, there will be a truly revolutionary new shock: the RE:aktiv Thru Shaft. The Thru Shaft technology, which we will analyze further on, has been developed by Trek … Continue reading [First Ride] New Trek RE:aktiv Thru Shaft shock →

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Ian Collins

[Tested] RockShox Super Deluxe RC3

Just about a year ago, RockShox announced the new Metric shock sizing standard. For lack of a better phrase, it was an effort to clean house in the vast, convoluted world of rear shock dimensions which left suspension companies constantly battling to keep track … Continue reading [Tested] RockShox Super Deluxe RC3 →

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Ian Collins

[First Ride] Giant Anthem 29 Pro 0

Giant invited us to their US office in Newbury Park, California to sample their revived efforts at an all out XC race weapon. Over the years, the Anthem has always been their shortest travel full suspension offering, but on a … Continue reading [First Ride] Giant Anthem 29 Pro 0 →

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Marco Toniolo

[Test] Mavic Deemax Pro Wheelset + Tire System

For this test we tried out the Mavic all mountain/enduro tire/wheelset combination. These Deemax Pro were were shipped with Mavic tires pre-installed, with a Quest on the rear wheel and a Claw on the front one. With the Deemax Pro, Mavic abandoned … Continue reading [Test] Mavic Deemax Pro Wheelset + Tire System →

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Ian Collins

[Tested] Michelin Wild AM / Force AM Tires

Just before Sea Otter, Michelin invited us to Santa Barbara for a look at their strong re-entry to the mountain bike tire world. Although they were quite prominent in the golden years of World Cup DH, the French brand went nearly … Continue reading [Tested] Michelin Wild AM / Force AM Tires →

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Marco Toniolo

[First Ride] The New Scott Genius

Scott introduced the new Genius in Aosta, Italy, a place littered with the perfect trails for this type of bike: a classic trail bike. With 150mm front and rear travel, and the ability to mount 27.5 Plus or 29 tires … Continue reading [First Ride] The New Scott Genius →

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Marco Toniolo

[Tested] Fox DPX2 Shock

Today FOX launches the new DPX2 shock. As the name suggests, it combines elements from both the DPS and the X2, as it is made for the trail/enduro segment. Following the tradition, Fox sent it to us to carry out … Continue reading [Tested] Fox DPX2 Shock →

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Francesco Mazza

[Tested] YT Jeffsy CF Pro 27

In April 2016 Young Talent Industries launched their first 29er, the Jeffsy 29, following the successful aggressive trail bike trend, like many other brands are doing now. In February 2017 YT stretched out the Jeffsy range by presenting a 27.5” version … Continue reading [Tested] YT Jeffsy CF Pro 27 →

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Ian Collins

[First Ride] SRAM GX Eagle – Full Range 1X12 for the Masses

SRAM made waves when they first dropped their 1X12 speed drivetrains: XX1 and XO1 Eagle. It was basically a nail in the coffin for 2X drivetrains with its massive range and incredible performance. Given the company’s consistent pattern of introducing new … Continue reading [First Ride] SRAM GX Eagle – Full Range 1X12 for the Masses →

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Daniel Naftali

[First Ride] New Santa Cruz Nomad 4 and Juliana Strega

Last week Santa Cruz invited us to the Italian-French border to present some news: the Nomad 4, the Juliana Strega and the carbon Reserve wheels. We spent three days riding a handful of rocky, rowdy trails near Sospel, Roja valley … Continue reading [First Ride] New Santa Cruz Nomad 4 and Juliana Strega →

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Ian Collins

[Tested] Lezyne Digital Shock Drive

Lezyne put a very interesting little shock pump in our hands a while back. Aptly dubbed the Digital Shock Drive, it packs some surprisingly cool features into a very small, tidy package. Lightweight and discreet, but tough and weather sealed, it’s ideal … Continue reading [Tested] Lezyne Digital Shock Drive →

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Marco Toniolo

RockShox Pike: new vs old

We presented the new Rock Shox Pike approximately one month ago. Now that we have it in our hands, it’s time to install it on one of our test bikes and ride some of our “home” trails. Details Model: RCT3 … Continue reading RockShox Pike: new vs old →

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Marco Toniolo

[Tested] Scott Spark 900 Premium

Scott completely redesigned the Spark and launched it last summer. After a short test of the Plus version, now it’s time for our review of the 29er with 120mm of front and rear travel. The Premium model is entirely equipped … Continue reading [Tested] Scott Spark 900 Premium →

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Ian Collins

[Tested] E*Thirteen LG1 Race Carbon Chainguide

Way back in the day, on any given weekend involving chairlifts and DH bikes, chainguides would almost certainly be the cause of headaches at some point. Fortunately they’ve improved a great deal, and with the advent of clutch derailleurs, these … Continue reading [Tested] E*Thirteen LG1 Race Carbon Chainguide →

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Marco Toniolo

[Tested] Lupine Piko X 4 SC

A 55gram light with 1500 lumens? These numbers sparked our interest and, after testing the Wilma R7, we wanted to try out the Lupine Piko helmet light. First of all, we weighed the Piko together with its 3.3 Ah SmartCore … Continue reading [Tested] Lupine Piko X 4 SC →