Santa Cruz V10 – In our 2025 downhill comparison test
Oct 4, 2024 · The frame also features fork bumpers on both sides to prevent the dual crown fork from damaging the frame. Speaking of forks, the Santa Cruz comes equipped with a FOX 40 Factory fork with a Grip2 damper, which enables countless adjustment options with low and high speed circuits on both the rebound and compression circuits.
Exclusive test: 2025 AMFLOW PL Carbon Pro - ENDURO …
Aug 30, 2024 · The spec of our 2025 AMFLOW PL Carbon Pro test bike. As already mentioned, we tested the AMFLOW PL Carbon Pro flagship model. The bike’s luxurious appearance is rounded off by a FOX Factory suspension with fancy Kashima coating, which provides countless adjustment options and delivers a tremendous performance on the trail.
Santa Cruz Hightower 2025 first ride review
Sep 17, 2024 · The spec of the 2025 Santa Cruz Hightower CC X0 AXS RSV . The 2025 Santa Cruz Hightower CC X0 AXS RSV variant we tested relies on the lighter CC carbon frame and wireless SRAM X0 Eagle AXS drivetrain.
New 2025 Rocky Mountain Element in test – THE mountain bike?
Oct 16, 2024 · The specs of our 2025 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 99. Despite being just one point shy of 100, the Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 99 is the flagship model in the Element range, and features only the best components available on the market.
The best mtb fork – 8 models in our big test
Dec 17, 2024 · The goal isn’t maximum stiffness; it’s about balancing stiffness to match the fork’s travel and intended use. The casting’s stiffness is essential in fork development, and is influenced by the diameter of the stanchions – e.g. by the thicker 38 mm stanchions – as well as material thickness and reinforcements in the casting and crown.
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate – In our big 2025 mtb fork comparison test
Dec 17, 2024 · The RockShox Lyrik Ultimate mtb fork on the trail. On the trail, the RockShox Lyrik Ultimate proves to be a reliable partner. The fork is more responsive than the Formula, delivering excellent traction,regardless of whether you’re tackling wet, slippery roots or wide, open corners.However, it doesn’t quite match the sensitivity and responsiveness of the FOX 36 GRIP X, which still has the ...
Atherton S.150 exclusive test– From a different planet
Nov 21, 2024 · For this first ride review, we tested the Atherton S.150.1, which comes equipped with a FOX Factory suspension. The FOX 36 fork still relies on the older GRIP2 damper , and is paired with a high-volume Float X2 air shock.
Shimano XT – in our big 2024 MTB brake comparison test
Apr 23, 2024 · With the Shimano XT M8120 disc brake, the Japanese manufacturer enters our group test with a true classic. Retailing at € 420, the XT is comparatively affordable, but is it good enough to secure victory in our 2024 brake comparison test?
Shimano XTR M9120 – in our big 2024 MTB brake comparison test
Apr 23, 2024 · In our big 2024 MTB comparison test, we pitted the Shimano XTR M9120 against 13 other brake models.
The YT Capra Core 4 in our big 2024 Enduro comparison test
Jul 4, 2024 · YT is a popular direct-to-consumer brand with headquarters in Bavaria. The German bike manufacturer has long made a name for itself in the industry, partly because of their affordable bikes and race team sponsorships, and partly because of their outlandish video campaigns, which featured Hollywood legend Christopher Walken.