Two-tenths bar tire pressure displayed in real time. At the end of February, Tubolito presented SYNCD, the world's first inner tube that transmits air pressure live to the cockpit via Bluetooth. The tech community applauds. But if you take a step back and look at developments in the bike industry, you quickly realize that the smart inner tube is just a symbol of a much bigger problem. Mountain bikes are suffering from massive sensor overkill.

Hans Rey is concerned that the steadily increasing performance of e-bikes could prove counterproductive. As the distinction between bicycles and motorcycles becomes increasingly blurred, there is a risk that legislators will intervene, thereby restricting access to trails. In a public letter, Rey urges the e-bike community to exercise restraint.

Netflix is withdrawing from the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), leaving Paramount to take the field. Because Paramount, unlike Netflix, wants to acquire WBD in its entirety and not just parts of it, MTB World Cup broadcasts could continue unchanged. For now.

More than four months after his fall at Rampage in Utah, slopestyle star Emil Johansson has spoken for the first time about the extent of his injuries. Instead of a simple hip injury, the Swede faces a long and uncertain rehabilitation.

CrossWorx Cycles is giving its Fullpower e-mountain bike a substantial battery upgrade. If you want to upgrade your e-mountain bike with new wheels, Race Face has what you need. Daysaver is also launching its Pioneer concept, which combines brand loyalty, participation, and alternative financing.

The Thömus-Maxon team reveals its sporting goals for the 2026 racing season and also presents a new sponsor. The BH-Coloma team is starting the season with new riders and is setting its sights on LA28. BMC remains loyal to its cross-country squad, but is also packing its gravel racing team under the team name "BMC Factory Racing."

The politician and sports manager from Graubünden is constantly striving to reach the top. Following the exclusion of Marisa Reich, Luana Bergamin is the only remaining candidate for the vacant presidency of Swiss Cycling. In an interview, she explains how she intends to take the cycling association forward.

The tour database was expanded in October to include numerous new singletrail routes in the Eastern Alps. These include many routes in Friuli and Austria. A total of 48 newly researched tours were added in October 2025.

Two weeks before the presidential election, Swiss Cycling has dismissed one of two female candidates from the board and excluded her from the election. The reason given is an article in the statutes that has been ignored for years. Another board member has also been dismissed and a candidate for the vice-presidency has been excluded. In addition, the Mobility and Politics department is now without staff following another departure.

With the Oberrider, Thömus presents a new trail and enduro e-mountain bike featuring DJI's Avinox Drive System, with an impressive 120 Newton meters of torque and up to 1000 watts of peak power. Another new feature is the high-pivot suspension system, which gives the SL model 150 and the enduro version ST a whopping 170 millimeters of travel. Despite all this power, complete bikes weighing less than 20 kilograms are possible.

With the Turbo Levo R, Specialized is introducing a lighter e-mountain bike with 130 millimeters at the rear. It is expected to break the 19-kilogram barrier, but still delivers full power up to 850 watts and 111 Newton meters of torque. It comes with two battery sizes, a range extender, and a new fast charger that can charge 80 percent of the battery in just under an hour. There is also a powerful software update for the Levo 4 models.

In downhill racing, every millisecond counts, so electronic shifting is long overdue. But now Sram presents the XX-DH transmission, the first electronic downhill shifting system. The drive specialists promise shifting under full load, whisper-quiet control in the roughest conditions, and a setup without cable clutter, built for the toughest use.

Ride editor Thomas Giger complains that mountain biking is no longer wild and rebellious. He blames this on a flood of retirees, triggered by the e-mountain bike. This allows untalented, uncool people to dominate the image of a sport that was once a lifestyle. Ride editor Stefan Michel does not stand for this senior bashing.

Following the Supreme Court of the United States' decision to suspend controversial import tariffs, the first companies are demanding their money back. Bicycle manufacturer Trek has also filed a lawsuit.

Decathlon is revamping its German business and wants to focus entirely on bicycles—with new stores, more services, and an ambitious expansion plan. Will this make the sporting goods giant a serious player in the bicycle market?

In May 2019, voters in Chur said yes to the new Brambrüeschbahn cable car. It is also the most important feeder to the Alpenbikepark. On March 8, 2026, the project will once again be put to the people. The reason for this is significantly higher costs. A no vote would therefore be a bad signal for the bike park, which is known beyond the country's borders.

Trek has fifty candles on its birthday cake and offers a deep insight into the company's beginnings and future. Propain is adding a fresh all-rounder to its portfolio, the Tyee Trail. And Fizik shows that it not only masters shoe manufacturing, but also knows how to keep bike shoes fresh during use.

The 2026 mountain bike season is riding along: while 20 teams secure their World Series status in downhill, setting the course for a top-class World Cup season, Wout Alleman and Anna Weinbeer celebrate their first victories at the start of the Marathon World Cup on the Costa Blanca. In Banyoles, Nicole Koller also shows her strong form at the start of the season with her success at the Shimano Supercup Massi.

From rebel gang to senior citizens' club: that's how the development of mountain biking in recent years can be summed up. The catalyst was the electric motor. An analysis of a sport that went from being cool to lame.

Starling Cycles presents the Big Bird, its first mountain bike with a 32-inch front wheel – not just a concept bike, but a small series handcrafted in Bristol. The 32″/29" "mullet" concept combines a huge front wheel with a classic 29-inch rear wheel, 120 millimeters of suspension travel at the front and rear, and is designed to roll confidently over roots and scree on the trail without delivering completely unfamiliar handling.

The explanation that the current plight of the bike industry is primarily due to greed falls short. Yes, there was overconfidence. Yes, there were manufacturers who ordered "à discrétion." But anyone who reduces the pandemic years to moral failure is taking the easy way out.

With the new Ripley SL, Ibis presents a trail bike with a frame weight of just under 2.3 kilograms. The carbon frame is manufactured in a 100 percent solar-powered factory in California. It features integrated storage solutions and precisely tuned suspension, combining 117 millimeters of travel with modern geometry. The Ripley SL is designed for both efficiency and riding enjoyment on demanding trails.

In the latest episode of the video series "Let's Ride," Ludo May and Kilian Bron travel to Norway, to the Rock Slabs, the seemingly endless rock slabs of Narvik. But it's not just the unique riding experience on the slabs that makes this trip special for the two of them. In addition to searching for the perfect line on the smooth rocks, mountain biking late at night in the spectacular light of the midnight sun is an experience in itself.

Following media reports of gross abuses against migrant workers in Taiwan's bicycle industry, the US imposed an import ban on all products from Giant, one of the biggest players in the business, in September. The entire industry came under pressure and is now responding with initial improvements.

Where do you ride, how much do you earn, and do you take your mountain bike with you on family vacations? IMBA Europe is trying to find out more about female mountain bikers on the Old Continent with a wide range of questions. Some of the questions are a little strange. The European MTB lobby organization is asking for your participation.

Shimano is strengthening its long-term commitment to trail development, representing the interests of mountain bikers, and community work. With the expansion of the Trail Born initiative for 2026, the company is building on the success it has enjoyed since the program launched in 2024. Shimano will finance a total of 19 new projects in 2026, expanding into new countries while continuing to support existing trail networks worldwide.

Appenzell Innerrhoden, historically difficult terrain for mountain bikers, rejects a ban on MTBs on hiking trails – with 23 votes to 22 in the 50-member parliament. The cantonal cycle path law will now be put to the vote without a ban on bikes.

The world's cross-country elite met for the spring classic in Chelva, Spain. Anne Terpstra and Luca Schwarzbauer won the races. Finale Ligure welcomes the enduro world elite, who will be riding for the official world championship titles in enduro and e-enduro at the end of October. Downhill world champion Vali Höll has switched teams and shows how she performs on her new bike for the first time in a video.

Deviate Cycles were on the brink of collapse, but now the Scots are back on the market with their stylish high-pivot bikes. Never gone but relaunched, the Pivot Shuttle LT, an E-Enduro bike with plenty of reserves and oomph. One opportunity to test these bikes is the test ride in Lenzerheide, which is now on the busy Bike Kingdom event calendar.

The mountain bike industry has its sights set on the next diameter: 32 inches. Bigger, faster, somehow futuristic. For riders who are around 1.80 or taller, this could make a lot of sense. But it is precisely this target group that could prevent 32 inches from becoming the next big thing - just like the e-mountainbike has become.

Everything is now just social media: Influencers on Instagram, politicians on X and Tiktok, all of life is seemingly spun through these digital mills. As society drifts into superficiality, Ride is considering a complete exit from social media. Thomas Giger explains in his blog why we should finally do something to counter this dangerous maelstrom.

The MTB race tracks of this world are getting a new prominent face at the finish line: Scott Sports is joining the Mountain Bike World Series as an official partner. With a two-year contract under its belt, the traditional brand is focusing primarily on the cross-country disciplines.

The hub and headset specialist is not only making its components shine for its 50th birthday, but also their lubrication. With the new Gold Grease, the cult company from Portland promises less friction, longer durability and - who knows - perhaps a little alchemical shine in the wheel bearing.

The Bike Kingdom Hunt Arosa will take place again in 2026 and registration is now open. The singletrail event focuses on a team format instead of a classic race course: teams of two or three plan their own route, collect checkpoints and combine trails, transfers and tasks to create an individual strategy for the day.

Brake specialist TRP hires an experienced Youtuber to increase the visibility of its stoppers. While Eurobike, as the leading trade fair, is getting a bloody nose, all signs seem to be pointing to a boom at the Cyclingworld event. Speaking of boom: Bixs is probably planning to make a killing in this area, as the fresh gravel bikes have lots of tasty ingredients for a great gravel experience.

While the Aletsch Arena opens the Enduro season with the Elite Rider Meeting on May 16-17, 2026, EKOÏ and DragonSpeed DH are focusing on the UCI Downhill World Cup and are looking towards a long-term partnership.

The Sleuth DLX 2 shoe remains true to the Five Ten heritage, but packs it into a design that is much more suitable for everyday use. Function, durability and style meet at eye level. If you wanted to, you could take this shoe from the hospital corridor straight to the trail - or from the pump track straight to the office. Is that right?

CrossWorx Cycles presents the Dash MK2, the second generation of its enduro bike, developed and manufactured in Germany. The Dash comes with newly developed rear suspension kinematics and pressure-side linkage. This provides greater stiffness, more precise control off-road and less stress on the bearings. The Thuringian bike manufacturer therefore places particular emphasis on durability, function and quality craftsmanship.

Brakes need a little maintenance from time to time to get them working perfectly again. Zine Sports has developed a few simple and inexpensive tools for bleeding brakes, aligning them or repairing squatted brake pistons.

Most people celebrate milestone birthdays. Kurt Resch does it differently. The man behind the Hotel Steineggerhof, a pioneer in mountain bike tourism, can look back on thirty years of mountain bike guiding. His anniversary is the perfect opportunity to look back and gain a deep insight into the soul and development of the entire sport of alpine mountain biking.

From 2026, Shimano will no longer be an exhibitor at Eurobike. Instead of a traditional trade fair presence, the component manufacturer is shifting its focus to its own, consumer-oriented event formats - a move that clearly reflects the change in the bike industry.

The Hybe 9 and 11 models are not just getting a facelift from Haibike: the potent e-mountainbikes now have more power as well as better control and agility. Speaking of facelifts: Ritchey now offers various stem adapters for internal cable routing. Patagonia doesn't ride cables but threads through clothing. The clothing brand is back on the Worn Wear Tour in Europe, repairing outdoor clothing on site.

A new team will be competing in the World Cup this season. The Lapierre PXR Racing Team is made up of Lapierre's former team and the Ghost Team. There is also a change in the World Cup: Monster Energy replaces Red Bull as a partner. The Swiss Enduro Series is opening registration for the 2026 season.

Ebay is always good for a surprise. In December, the Canyon race truck was on sale. A few days ago, Rockshox Boxxer Ultimate forks turned up - in a version that is not even on sale yet.

The "Sex-Wäldli" near Kriessern in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley has been a thorn in the side of the local population for years. A trail center is intended to make the meeting point for open-air sexual intercourse unattractive and offer mountain bikers a versatile training ground. The municipality supports the project, but it has not yet been approved.

The Isartrails on the outskirts of Munich appear to be one step closer to realization. Construction work is set to begin in winter 2026-27. Ten years after the first officially accepted concept, the official trails in the Isar valley could be realized. But perhaps it will take a little longer.

Whether roadies, cross-country racers or downhill riders, many cyclists are coffee geeks. That's why they don't leave coffee enjoyment to chance, even when traveling - whether in the camper, on the trail or on the summit. The right portable machine plays an important part in this. Here are the five (perhaps) best coffee makers and kettles for on the go, which are as varied as they are tried and tested and combine high quality.

No one else has shaped mountain bike racing as much as Nino Schurter. Now his long-standing sponsor Scott has produced a fantastic illustrated book that looks back on his career spanning over twenty years.

Winter is not the time for Ride to lie around. It's a time to prepare new tour suggestions. 16 new routes were added in January 2026 with a focus on Eastern Switzerland and Graubünden as well as some attractive routes in Tyrol.

Tuscany fans among mountain bikers can rejoice, because the Maremma now has one more trail. Thanks to the collaboration between Tuscan Hill Enduro, the Mata Group and Nino Schurter's new trail building company GOATtrails, a challenging single trail almost two kilometers long has been created by hand on the Monte Argentario peninsula, riding almost all the way to the sea.

37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was shot dead by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Minneapolis on January 24, was a member of the local bike scene. They are now calling for a memorial ride in honor of their friend, and hundreds around the world are following suit.

Welcome on board! The Ride website is now also available in English. All content, from news and tours to the weekly newsletter, is now bilingual. Ride wants to make its online content accessible to a wider audience.

32 inches seems to be unstoppable - at least that's what the hype would have you believe. However, actual bikes are still a long way off. But not so at Dirtysixer. Since 2013, the company has been building mountain bikes with 32 or even 36-inch wheels, especially for tall people. With the Dirtysixer MonsterEnduro, another offspring is now rolling in.

Freerider Jérôme Caroli presents his new film project "Combine", which combines skiing and mountain biking, as well as paragliding in alpine terrain. Shot on the Grand-Combin massif near Verbier, from which the name derives, the film provides an exciting insight into the Valaisan, showing images and scenes, both of breathtaking nature - absolutely worth seeing.

Red Bull is in talks with Stuttgart to hold a downhill race of the Cerro Abajo series in the capital of the 2-meter rule. The date and course plan have already been set. But no permit yet. The community vacillates between disbelief and anticipation.

On two winter evenings, the ski slopes on Flumserberg will be open to mountain bikers as part of the SnowBike NightRides. On January 30 and February 27, 2026, mountain and fat bikers will be able to ride downhill between Prodalp and Tannenheim at night.

Steffen Kanduth's article about the problem child Enduro sheds light on a mountain bike discipline in its death throes and the reasons why it has come to this. In his blog, Balz Weber addresses the discipline of Enduro personally, reminisces about it, and ponders its future.

Forbidden Bikes has two must-see cross-border hardtails at the starting line. At Bulls, a lot of mountain bike technology is packed into an everyday e-bike. And at the bikepacking specialists Cyclite, everything appears in new splendor.

Short track world champion Alessandra Keller is venturing into the long distance and wants to ride for victory with South African Candice Lill at the Cape Epic. Mathis Azzaro also wants to win, but in the World Cup, as he explains in this portrait. The Marathon World Cup is about to start, the East Coast Enduro Tour announces six race dates and Pivot presents its 2026 downhill team.

In April 2025, Kawasaki presented its futuristic Corleo concept at Expo Osaka, a four-legged, hydrogen-powered robotic vehicle for off-road mobility. The device looks more like an animal than a vehicle: the four legs with rubberized hooves master a wide variety of terrain, controlled by the rider's shifting weight and body movements - a "fun to ride" experience like riding a motorcycle.

With the Meta Vanguard, Oakley is launching performance eyewear that films, processes training data and communicates directly with the Garmin ecosystem. An exciting approach. Also for use on a mountain bike?

Fewer teams, fewer races, less money. The Enduro World Cup continues to shrink. The reasons for this are manifold, but so far there seems to be no cure.

The bicycle industry has been through turbulent times. At first, sales went through the roof during Covid and the warehouses were empty. Only a short time later, the warehouses were overflowing and the tills were empty. Calm is slowly returning and it is becoming clear who is to blame for the misery: greed.

The Koblenz-based bicycle manufacturer Canyon is repositioning itself in the face of a changing market environment. After years of strong growth, the company is planning significant job cuts and wants to streamline structures in order to remain competitive in the long term.

Not a day goes by without a new online scam. Identity theft is one of the classics, as is ordering things in someone else's name. This fraudster had test bikes delivered for 50,000 dollars in the name of bike Youtuber Seth Alvo. The unusual thing about this story is that the crook was caught. Despite his relatively clever use of AI.

With the Grevil, Pinarello presents a gravel bike based on the mountain bike frame and with 100 millimetres of suspension travel. Ursus also has the matching wheels. The Italian wheel brand offers new rolling stock for gravel, mountain bike and road bikes. Reserve Wheels are not launching any new wheels, but the Californians are upgrading their portfolio with the DT-Swiss 350-DEG hubs at no extra cost. And if you can't decide between clipless and flat pedals, Shimano offers both in one.

For the 2026 downhill season, the Scott DH Factory Team is strengthening its ranks once again, bringing Jess Blewitt and Dakotah Norton on board. Meanwhile, the Norco Race Division looks back on the 2025 season and Gracey Hemstreet's breakthrough. The UCI Mountain Bike World Series is also all about teams. It reveals which teams will receive the World Cup blessing for the 2026 season. And for fans of enduro racing: the Swiss Enduro Series announces the 2026 race dates.

Haibike is considered the mother of e-mountainbikes and for the first time, a bike from this brand has made it into a test at Ride. The name Allmountain says it all, even if the suspension travel screams Enduro. The carbon frame manufactured in Portugal is equipped with the MGU motor-gearbox unit from Pinion. The E-MTB is not as nimble as "pink", but is a blast downhill.

Mondraker presents the Scree, a fresh e-mountainbike that not only relies on full motor power but also on attention to detail. At Fox, the focus is on fractions of a second, which can make the difference between victory and defeat at the top of the world in downhill races thanks to a vario support. And Cane Creek is rolling out a stem and headset that tackle the tiresome issue of internal routing.

For the first time in its 30-year history, all six major Swiss long-distance mountain bike races will be held as series partners within the Bike Marathon Classics. The Jura Bike Marathon, which will also open the Swiss long-distance season in mid-May, is a new addition to the bike marathon race series. The National Park Bike Marathon, the 141 km classic around the Swiss National Park, will be back for the 25th time in 2026.

Rob Warner swaps his headset for a microphone and makes his rap debut in New York as "Lil Rob". Between bike culture, hip-hop and self-irony, the cult commentator shows that flow doesn't just work downhill.

A twist shifter marked the start of the component giant Sram - and has been neglected by it. Not so with Zirbel, who are transporting the twist shifter into the modern age - the motto is Smart Cockpit.

The cycling world has lost one of its most influential minds: Joe Montgomery, founder of Cannondale and one of the industry's great lateral thinkers, died at the beginning of January at the age of 86. With him goes not only an entrepreneur, but also an inventor who rethought the bicycle - and set standards that still apply today.

With the "CoreCap", Dutch accessory specialist BBB Cycling is launching a newly designed valve system that redefines the classic Presta valve - with significantly higher air flow, a more robust design and universal pump compatibility.

Sram has achieved a considerable market position with the UDH derailleur hanger and the transmission derailleurs. The system of choice is therefore the derailleur. However, the US shifting specialist is now presenting a patent for a mid-motor with an associated transmission shifting system.

The e-bike is stolen - leaving behind annoyance, frustration and financial loss. For thieves, however, it is a lucrative business as long as they can resell stolen e-bikes undetected. This is precisely where Bosch comes in, cleverly expanding the anti-theft functions on a digital level.

New 32-inch bikes are gradually seeing the light of day. One of them comes from Dead Rabbit Bikes in Switzerland. Crossworx Cycles from Germany are not presenting a 32-inch bike, but a full-power e-mountain bike for enduro use. Ludo May and Steve Ude will be taking on an adventurous trail tour in Bulgaria rather than enduro riding.

Exoskeletons are currently attracting a lot of attention - and now they even want to make the classic hub motor of an e-bike superfluous. The manufacturer Hypershell claims to transfer up to 1000 watts of power directly to the thighs using a hip motor.

Something is happening in Germany: various trails created by local MTB communities went into operation in 2025. Germany in reverse gear: the long-standing Deister trails have to close, a Bavarian district wants the 1.5 m rule and a bike park has gone bankrupt.