#kona-bikes

#kona-bikes

Surly describes the new Sorceress as a 'progressive hardtail built for ever-evolving trails and the humanoids who can't get enough of them.' The frame's design emphasizes low standover height and maximized dropper post travel to enhance rider comfort and control across different body types.

"Our heritage is rooted in building gear for people who live and thrive in the mountains, and that includes our own team. Many of us ride; our athletes ride. Mountain biking is part of our culture," Ashley Anson, VP Design at Arc'teryx, said.

The Millenium 4.0 features a concave platform with an ultra-low profile to minimize pedal strikes, measuring 12mm at the center and 14mm at the edge.

Transition has increased the rear travel to 211mm, which translates to more traction and control when charging downhill. This straightforward approach enhances the riding experience significantly.

Mass dampers help with vibration damping by using a weight suspended between two springs, which absorbs vibrations and reduces the transfer to the rider.

The new Levo R Alloy features the same Specialized 3.1 motor and 840Wh battery as the carbon version, providing similar performance at a lower price point.

The Trek-Unbroken prototype is a clear signal that the '80mm of travel is enough' era of cross-country racing has officially been put to pasture.

The core idea here isn't gimmickry. It's composure. Specifically, the idea that a calmer, more composed ride creates speed, and that a platform intentionally designed around 32-inch wheels can deliver that in a way a scaled-up 29er simply can't.

Tucked into their Connect menu, between the suspension fitment form and their community content page is a Product Ideas & Requests submission form that is as simple as it sounds. The description says it plainly: your feedback shapes the future of Cane Creek. New products, fitments, sizes, features - they want it all. And their team reviews every single submission as they plan upcoming designs.

REEB is rolling into its 15th year with two new steel hardtail frames: the Re:Dikyelous and the Hall Pass. And no, they're not resting on any anniversary laurels here, worthy of the cult-like following they've gained. These are proper, purpose-built machines.

The new Mach 4 SL maintains a familiar silhouette, including the brand's signature DW-link suspension platform, but adds a touch more travel, in-frame storage, notable geometry changes, and several new complete builds to choose from.

Kona is one of the brands that seems to recognize this more than most and has maintained a healthy selection of affordable hardtails in its lineup for years. After all, the brand started out and built its early reputation on hardtails. And despite some uncertainty surrounding its future, the rider-owned brand isn't forgetting its roots. For 2026, Kona has refreshed three of its most accessible entry-level hardtail models with updated geometry and size-specific wheel sizing to improve handling, fit, and stability for riders just starting out on their mountain bike journey.

One last Caleb Holonko edit - black and white, classic BC rain, slow pace, loud feelings. The kind of riding that feels like a memory while you're still watching it happen. This one's a little sentimental. A quiet goodbye to Chonks - not quite a decade with Kona, but somehow more than a lifetime all the same. From the 16-year-old kid who stopped us in our tracks to the grown-up professional super sender... you'll always be the Kona superfan rocking the mullet wig to us.

Propain just announced a brand-new model in its growing range of mountain bikes, the TYEE Trail. With 145mm of rear travel, a 160mm fork, and a modern trail/all-mountain geometry, the TYEE Trail slots in as a capable all-rounder filling a gap in the Propain lineup. With this new platform, the brand offers varying wheel sizes, a choice between carbon and aluminum frames, a starting price of just $3,299, and extensive customization options through its online configurator.

But here is what that $2,600 will get you: 6061-T6 aluminum frame (note that these frames don't have internal cable routing) Fork: 140mm RockShox Pike Select Shock: RockShox Deluxe Wheels: Stans Flow S2 Comp 29 Brakes: SRAM DB8 Stealth Drivetrain: SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission OR Shimano XT (mechanical) Tires: Maxxis Rekon EXO - 29×2.5 Cockpit: PNW Components and Ergon mashup

Today Troy Lee Designs officially welcomed Kaidan Ingersoll into its athlete family. It's a move that feels less like a formal sponsorship announcement and more like inviting one of the most exciting up and coming riders into the fold of an iconic brand that has supported countless legends of the sport. Known for his creativity, control, and infectious stoke, Ingersoll embodies the ethos that has defined Troy Lee's rider roster for decades: ride hard, ooze style, push the sport and make it all look effortless.

reflects the brand's origins and its purpose for the next 50 years: changing the world through bikes.

Former World Tour pro turned KOM hunter, YouTube, and social media star, Phil Gaimon, just reclaimed the KOM on Mauna Kea. On the Big Island of Hawaii, the Mauna Kea climb is considered one of the toughest road climbs in the world, ascending 13,762 vertical feet over 55.59 miles from sea level to the observatories on the summit. Gaimon, who has been posting updates from Hawaii for the past week or so, announced the success of his KOM attempt yesterday, on his 40th Birthday.