Inside DT Swiss

BIEL, Switzerland - It's not difficult to draw parallels between the internals of a hub and a clock or a watch. If anything, the complexity of the mechanism inside a hub pales in comparison to a clock.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/dt-swiss-tour-2016.html

Giro Montaro MIPS Helmet - Review

We've come a long ways since the days when helmets looked like styrofoam salad bowls, and probably provided about as much impact protection.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/giro-montaro-helmet-review-2015.html

From the Top: Gavin Michael Vos

I'm Gavin Michael Vos, President of Spank Industries and Fratelli Industries. I'm from South Africa, and have been living in Taichung for 20 years.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/gavin-michael-vos-spank-interview-2015.html

Bikepacking Down and Out and Up in Arizona

We landed in Las Vegas late on a Saturday evening, a day after Interbike, and were greeted by companions Nicholas and Lael – something more than complete strangers – outside the airport.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/bikepacking-in-arizona-2016.html

Solo in the Chilcotins for Five Days - Video

Adventure mountain biker Tito Tomasi tells us all about his 5-day journey into BC's Chilcotin range, solo. From there he heads to the BCBR, all in the name of riding bikes in amazing places.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/tito-tomasi-chilcotins-video-2015.html

Switzerland: A Guide to Epic Tours through the Swiss Alps

This summer I decided it was time for me to visit the other half of my family and go to Switzerland, so I left my job, packed my bike and went to live with my grandmother in Parpan for 5 weeks.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/switzerland-guide-epic-tours-through-swiss-alps-2015.html

Review: Novatec Factor 327 Wheelset

“What wheels are those?” That question was a common occurrence almost every time I headed for the woods on the Factor 327 wheelset, and in each case required a brief explanation about where these stealthy carbon hoops were born.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/novatec-factor-327-wheelset-review-2015.html

FOX's New Dropper Post

Update: FOX has just uploaded the above photo to their Instagram page, verifying our guess that a brand new dropper post will be available soon.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/fox-new-dropper-post.html

Whyte Bikes Available via Direct Sales in the USA

The Whyte Bikes brand was started in 2000 as a collaboration between Jon Whyte, former Benetton F-1 engineer, and ATB Sales who were the UK distributor for Marin Bikes, Manitou and Pearl Izumi at the time.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/british-brand-whyte-bikes-available-in-the-usa-2015.html

Renthal Ultra Tacky Grips - Review

The grip market has been pretty boring since lock-ons were introduced. Sure, you can choose between different diameters, durometers and even whether you prefer two collars or one collar, but all that's about as interesting as another tradeshow article about 27.5+ tires.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/renthal-ultra-tacky-grips-review-2015.html

Hardcore German Tech(no?) - Eurobike 2015

Brake Force One have built the first ever brake which uses water instead of hydraulic fluid. Sounds crazy but their engineers say that brake fluids don't get as hot as people think...
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/hardore-german-techno-eurobike-2015.html

 

Video: Meet the Maker - Joe Breeze

Meet one of the godfathers of today's high-tech mountain bike in this interesting video. Today's bikes were initially based on post war balloon tire bicycles...
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/video-joe-breeze-the-pros-closet-meet-the-maker-2015.html

Osprey Syncro 15 Hydration Pack - Review

Hydration pack specialist Osprey has been gradually expanding their range over the years, and for 2015 they've updated the Syncro by putting it on a bit of a diet, with a claimed a 30% weight reduction compared to the previous model.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/osprey-syncro-15-hydration-pack-review-2015.html

 

PINKBIKE POLL: Press-Fit Bottom brackets

There is an on-going battle between bike makers, retailers and customers over press-fit vs threaded type bottom brackets, with a large number of riders and bike shops opting for threaded cups.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/poll-press-fit-bottom-brackets.html

Movies For Your Monday

Live To Ride - The Farm Project Ft. Blake Samson: After breaking his leg in 2014, Blake Samson is back where he belongs and riding. In this new project from Animal and Nico Turner, Blake takes us to 'The Farm,' his latest playground.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Movies-For-Your-Monday-August10-2015.html

First Look: Giro Montaro Helmet

Remember the Giro Xen? When that helmet was released in 2003 it made waves in the mountain bike world, thanks to its extended coverage design (at the time an industry first) and an appearance that was more than just a road bike helmet with a visor.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-look-giro-montaro-helmet-crankworx-whistler-2015.html

Hans Rey and Danny MacAskill Ride the new Livigno Trails

LIVIGNO, Switzerland - Livigno is expanding: as of last week the Italian bike resort has three new trails on its extensive bike map. Last week, a new route was opened in Val Minor, an important link between Livigno and...
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/hans-rey-danny-macaskill-livigno-2015.html

Charge Bikes - An interview with Ash Clark

Charge Bikes have been well known in the UK for a number of years, as a brand not afraid to be constrained to normopathy.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/charge-bikes-interview-ash-clark-2015.html

Breaking News: Marzocchi to Close its Doors

Tenneco has officially announced that Marzocchi will be closing closing its doors. A few months ago we first heard Tenneco were searching for a buyer for the company as they were looking to transition away from the suspension business.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/breaking-news-marzocchi-closes-doors-2015.html

Video: Full Race Chaos at the Mountain of Hell

This is why you have to do a mass-start race once in your life: glacier chaos, high speed, crashes, crazy crowd and even riding over people!
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/video-ur-race-chaos-mountain-of-hell-2015.html