Maxxis’ latest downhill tire bears the name Highroller, but technically it’s the Highroller III. The original Highroller came out in 2004, followed by the Highroller II in 2011. The name may be the same, but there aren’t many similarities between the new model and its predecessors when it comes to the actual tread pattern. Instead, … Read more
Specialized is launching a new line of bikes, but no, not under the Enduro model name. The Status 2 brings updates to the affordable aluminum frame platform, as well as more travel. There are now Status 140 and 170 trail bikes, plus a 170 DH version built for bike parks. The new Status family also … Read more
After a self-described “bumpy couple of years” for Kona, the brand is back with two new bikes. The all-new Kona Process 153 and 134 are the first to be released since Kona’s founders took back control of the brand this spring. The new bikes are the third generation of the Kona Process – the first … Read more
Perhaps the most recognizable name in mountain biking, the Specialized Stumpjumper celebrates 43 years of evolution with this latest edition: number 15. Not only has the Stumpy evolved with this new generation, the lineup has also undergone some consolidation, with the EVO designation no longer appearing on the longer-travel variant of the Stumpjumper. We’re back … Read more