2026 MTB Brake Shootout: 10 Brakes Tested
Pinkbike's 2026 10-brake test: SRAM Maven B1 leads stopping power, TRP EVO Pro earns Set and Forget, Magura Gustav reviewed. Full MTB brake comparison.
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Pinkbike's 2026 10-brake test: SRAM Maven B1 leads stopping power, TRP EVO Pro earns Set and Forget, Magura Gustav reviewed. Full MTB brake comparison.
Pinkbike's 2026 trail bike field test results: Revel Rascal SL wins overall, Intense Spider tops descending. Seven bikes on Arkansas trails, full breakdown.
SRAM's 2027 DH drop: BoXXer Butterwagon, Vivid Coil, Maven brakes, XX DH Wireless reviewed as a complete system. Total build cost breakdown included.
Santa Cruz Vala AL 70 review: aluminum eMTB at $7,299 with Bosch CX Gen 5, 150mm rear, 160mm fork, mixed-wheel geometry. Real trail impressions on a serious value play.
Deore Di2 costs 35-43% less than XTR Di2. Here's whether that gap is worth it for trail riders, and how it stacks against XT Di2 and SRAM XX wireless.
The 2026 Stumpjumper 15 EVO replaces the standard model with 160mm fork travel, piggyback shock, and aggressive geometry. Full review with pricing and specs.
SRAM Maven B1 brake review: SwingLink Gold cam, 4x18mm pistons, and backwards-compatible upgrade kits tested on real trail. Full breakdown.
Yeti MTe eMTB review: TQ HPR60 motor, 145mm Sixfinity suspension, builds from 38 lbs starting at $9,850. Is Yeti's first electric mountain bike worth the premium?
2027 RockShox BoXXer Ultimate review: ButterWagon dimpled stanchions, Linear XL air spring, and Charger 3.2 RC2 damper tested on DH terrain.
Haro's carbon Greer enduro and Daley trail bikes hit the market under $3,500 with Fox suspension, sub-31lb weights, and four build tiers. First look review.
Ducati enters bicycles in March 2026 with a full road, gravel, MTB, and eMTB lineup developed with Gruppo Zecchetto and enduro champion Lorenzo Suding.
The 2026 Fox 36 and 36 SL arrive with a stiffer chassis, Glidecore air spring, and a lightweight variant that finally replaces the Fox 34. Full trail review.