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Downhill Mountain Bikes

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The new aluminum Specialized Status 2, with bomber AM, enduro, and DH builds

Do you Own a Downhill Bike?

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Check out Revel's 3D-Printed DH Bike, the Rodeo

Updated Canfield Jedi DH Bike Takes the High-Pivot Road

A cyclist performing a jump on a mountain bike in a forested area, surrounded by trees and fallen leaves, showcasing an action-packed moment in a natural setting.

Single Speed Steel DH: The Updated Starling Sturn V2

The New Canyon Torque Comes in All the Wheel and Size Options

Downhill Like a Pro

DH Racer Eliot Jackson Wants to Diversify the Sport with the Grow Cycling Foundation

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Opportunity Vs. Chance: How John Hall Became Aaron Gwin's Mechanic

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29" Wheels Help Italian Veronika Widmann Excel at World Cup Downhill

A mountain biker in a blue outfit navigates a gravel trail on a downhill slope, surrounded by lush green hills and towering mountains under a clear blue sky. Wildflowers bloom along the path, while other bikers can be seen in the distance. Red fencing marks the course boundary.

Pro Mountain Biker Sam Hill is a Rippin' Fast Dad [Interview]

A mountain biker in a yellow long-sleeve shirt and helmet performs a jump over a dirt ramp in a forested area. Trees with sparse leaves surround the scene, and the sky is overcast.

Wheelie Master Wyn Masters Started Racing DH at Age 11 [Interview]

Megavalanche Trainer Workout With Race Winners Ines Thoma and Kilian Bron

Latest from Downhill Bikes and Riding

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She's a DH World Champ. Now, she's giving her best at bikepacking and gravel too.

Miranda Miller shares her favorite places to mountain bike around the world, and talks about the differences between racing DH and enduro.

A mountain biker performing a jump on a dirt trail with a stunning backdrop of snow-capped mountains and a cloudy sky above.

Why do gravity MTB pros flock to this New Zealand mountain town in the off-season? Let me count the reasons.

With three lift-served bike parks and massive pro-level jumps, Queenstown, New Zealand, is a haven for gravity pros during the off season.

Close-up image of a mountain bike tire resting on grassy ground, with the text "Schwalbe Albert Gravity Pro TLR 29x2.50 Soft Radial" visible on the sidewall. The background is blurred, emphasizing the tire and the surrounding grass.

Schwalbe Albert MTB tires boast "30% more contact area than conventional tires" [Review]

The Schwalbe Albert mountain bike tires use a new radial casing design that is said to deliver more contact area for noticeably improved trail grip.

Marine Cabirou in a blue jersey and helmet performs a mid-air jump over a dirt trail, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage. The scene captures the excitement and skill of mountain biking in a natural setting.

Marine Cabirou joins Canyon, Jolanda Neff lands with Cannondale

Plus, FMD Racing and Orbea join together and Brett Rheeder teases launch of MTB company in 2025.

Andreas Kolb poses with a YT Tues downhill race bike.

Kolb joins The Mob, Zerode Racing is "one and done" [DH team news]

YT announces Andreas Kolb is joining the Mob for 2025 while Zerode officially withdraws from 2025 DH mountain bike series.

Alan Hatherly in a white jersey with rainbow stripes and black shorts rides uphill on a mountain bike, displaying concentration and effort. The background features a green landscape, suggesting an outdoor trail.

MTB World Champ Hatherly leaves Cannondale for Giant, two enduro teams are "paused"

Trek and Giant are pausing their pro enduro teams while Norco adds veteran DH racer Danny Hart to the squad. Plus, team news from the Santa Cruz Syndicate.

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The WTB Verdict SG1 tire rolls tough in rain, and all other conditions too [Review]

The WTB Verdict SG1 is a durable mountain bike tire with a sticky rubber compound designed to grip the trail in the toughest conditions.

A group of cyclists loading mountain bikes onto a rack in a forested area during early spring. The bikes are hung in a vertical position, showcasing a variety of colors including yellow, red, and black. One cyclist, wearing an orange jacket and a teal helmet, is adjusting a bike while another cyclist wearing a white shirt is partially visible in the background. The ground is paved, and the surrounding area has fallen leaves and bare trees.

Are shuttle-served bike parks on private land the future of mountain biking?

We're seeing shuttle-served bike parks operating on private land spring up all around the world — and for good reasons.

Close-up view of a mountain bike tire, showcasing the tread pattern and branding of the "High Roller" tire. In the background, green grass and blurred elements suggest an outdoor setting.

The new Maxxis High Roller gravity tire is so tough you don't need to carry an emergency tube

The Maxxis High Roller gravity tire is designed to go downhill as fast as possible, climbing be damned.

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The SRAM Maven Ultimate Brakes are the new standard by which all MTB brakes will be measured [Review]

While heavy, the new SRAM Maven brakes provide mountain bikes unparalleled stopping power and performance.