14 May 2026
Bikepark Azuga opens the MTB season 2026 on May 16!
I spoke with the organizers and learned more about what to expect at Bikepark Azuga.
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11–17 May 2026
3 items- Bikepark Azuga opens the MTB season 2026 on May 16!
- Floating rotors for MTB: real upgrade or just expensive bling for your bike?
14 May 2026Floating rotors for MTB: real upgrade or just expensive bling for your bike?
Floating rotors are MTB brake discs directly inspired by motorcycling, constructed from two pieces: a steel braking surface and a central aluminum spider. The system allows for a small controlled movement of the disc, helping to better manage temperature and reducing the risk of warping on long descents. They are especially popular on enduro, downhill, and e-bike bicycles, where brakes are heavily stressed. In addition to the technical advantages, they have also become a valued upgrade for their premium appearance and 'factory racing' look.
- The Evolution of RockShox Boxxer: From the Brutal Forks of the '90s to D2
13 May 2026The Evolution of RockShox Boxxer: From the Brutal Forks of the '90s to D2
From my first Commencal Supreme V3 with 26-inch wheels to the current Supreme V5 equipped with a 38 mm Boxxer D1, I have experienced nearly all the significant stages in the modern evolution of RockShox Boxxer forks. In this article, we discuss how downhill has changed in recent years, the real differences I felt between the generations of Boxxer, why the shift to 27.5 and then to 29" completely altered bike behavior, and what the new Boxxer D2 generation launched in 2026 brings.
4–10 May 2026
2 items- RMU Nighttrain: enduro or mini-DH? Orion suspension, dual idler, and mid-pivot technology explained
7 May 2026RMU Nighttrain: enduro or mini-DH? Orion suspension, dual idler, and mid-pivot technology explained
The RMU Nighttrain is a gravity bike built around the new Orion suspension developed by Dave Weagle, featuring a 6-bar flexstay configuration with mid-pivot and a dual idler system. The model promises excellent traction, control at high speeds, and pedaling efficiency, being available both as a frameset and in three distinct configurations (Deore, XT Di2, and Saint DH). A rare element in the industry is the geometry and kinematics adapted to sizes, which adjusts the suspension behavior for each rider.
- Bike Brakes with 2 vs 4 vs 6 Pistons, When with 8? - Is the Upgrade Worth It and When Does It Make Sense?
4 May 2026Bike Brakes with 2 vs 4 vs 6 Pistons, When with 8? - Is the Upgrade Worth It and When Does It Make Sense?
Experiences with 2 and 4 pistons, which manufacturers offer systems with 6 pistons
27 April – 3 May 2026
6 items- I Want a Bike with AVINOX M2 Today - Part 2: Whistle AXR in Stock at BikeShow
1 May 2026I Want a Bike with AVINOX M2 Today - Part 2: Whistle AXR in Stock at BikeShow
3 Whistle AXR models with AVINOX M2S in stock today at BikeShow.ro: C10.6 Di2 — 40,495 lei, C8.6 Di2 — 30,595 lei, C6.6 XT — 26,515 lei. All full carbon, 800 Wh battery, 150 Nm torque.
- I Want a BIKE with AVINOX M2 Today — Part 1: Amflow PX Carbon, Actually in Stock in Bucharest
30 Apr 2026I Want a BIKE with AVINOX M2 Today — Part 1: Amflow PX Carbon, Actually in Stock in Bucharest
Following the article about the 97 AVINOX M2 bikes from April 26, 2026, I started checking which of them are actually available for order now. The only confirmed model in physical stock in Romania at the time of publication is the Amflow PX Carbon 29" 2026, listed on Sportguru for 35,690 lei, available in two stores in Bucharest: Unirii 69 and Băneasa Shopping City.
- Brava Park moves the opening of the 2026 season to May 9
30 Apr 2026Brava Park moves the opening of the 2026 season to May 9
Brava Park moves the opening of the 2026 season to May 9 due to the weather, so the trails can be in top shape. Schedule update.
- SRAM Ochain — How to Eliminate Pedal Kickback, New Range R, N, S, E
30 Apr 2026SRAM Ochain — How to Eliminate Pedal Kickback, New Range R, N, S, E
Ochain officially joins SRAM with 4 models (R, N, S, E), adjustable 0–12° on a dial and an Upgrade Kit that transforms any Ochain N/E into a dial-adjust like R/S. How to eliminate pedal kickback, cassette slap, and rear wheel lockup on full suspension, Ochain External-Adjust Upgrade Kit.
- How to Buy a Used Bike Without Losing Money: BIKEVERSE Bazaar Guide = Safe Decisions
27 Apr 2026How to Buy a Used Bike Without Losing Money: BIKEVERSE Bazaar Guide = Safe Decisions
Complete guide for buying second-hand bikes: the bikeverse PSST method, AI assistant, real mistakes (Commencal V3), printable checklist, and how to sell 20% more expensive on BIKEVERSE Bazaar.
- SRAM reorganises the Eagle line: S100, S200 and S500 AXS take over from GX, X01 and XX1
27 Apr 2026SRAM reorganises the Eagle line: S100, S200 and S500 AXS take over from GX, X01 and XX1
SRAM melts XX1, X01, GX, NX and SX Eagle into three simple tiers — S100, S200 and S500 AXS — all E-MTB ready, compatible with each other and with existing 10–50 / 10–52 cassettes. Eagle Transmission stays separate, for UDH frames, and the new UDH Half Mount adds extra robustness on the S100.
20–26 April 2026
6 items- All bikes with Avinox M2 in 2026: 92 bikes, 24 manufacturers, specs, photos, analyses and prices
26 Apr 2026All bikes with Avinox M2 in 2026: 92 bikes, 24 manufacturers, specs, photos, analyses and prices
24 brands. 92 models. One dominant motor. The complete guide to choosing your AVINOX bike in 2026.
- 🚵♂️ AVINOX M2 / M2S full list — Bikeverse update: 4 more brands officially added to the ecosystem (Crussis, Forbidden, Propain, Rotwild)
25 Apr 2026🚵♂️ AVINOX M2 / M2S full list — Bikeverse update: 4 more brands officially added to the ecosystem (Crussis, Forbidden, Propain, Rotwild)
On 11 April we listed 21 brands on AVINOX. The manufacturer was already announcing 60+. Today, 19 April, we add 4 more: Crussis, Forbidden, Propain and Rotwild. Bikeverse is committed to tracking every new integration until we reach the full list
- Bikes for riders up to 150 kg — Steppenwolf Carbon Line: the Bavarian wolf wraps the Avinox motor in Tundra and Transterra Sport
25 Apr 2026Bikes for riders up to 150 kg — Steppenwolf Carbon Line: the Bavarian wolf wraps the Avinox motor in Tundra and Transterra Sport
Steppenwolf launches Carbon Line, a range of ultra-light carbon e-bikes with the Avinox M1 motor, 120 Nm and an 800 Wh battery. Five models between aggressive trail-enduro (Tundra 9.0, 10.0 and 11.0 with Fox 38 Factory at only 19.8 kg) and premium urban/trekking (Transterra Sport 9.0 with Gates Carbon Drive and Enviolo, plus 9.1 with Shimano CUES). The Germans officially put themselves on the high-end e-MTB map
- S-Works Demo 11: what a World Cup DH bike looks like when it’s built from scratch for Loïc Bruni and Finn Iles
24 Apr 2026S-Works Demo 11: what a World Cup DH bike looks like when it’s built from scratch for Loïc Bruni and Finn Iles
Specialized launches the new S-Works Demo 11, a thoroughbred downhill bike developed over three years on World Cup prototypes with Loïc Bruni and Finn Iles. FACT 11m carbon chassis, 200 mm travel, OBB (Over Bottom Bracket) suspension with HighGear drivetrain developed with SRAM (+30 mm clearance), RockShox BoXXer Ultimate and Vivid Coil Ultimate DH, SRAM Maven Ultimate with 220/200 rotors and SRAM XX DH AXS T-Type. Adjustable reach and BB, three sizes with size-specific chainstays. Price: 10,999 USD. Weight: 19.03 kg (size S4).
- Brava Park opens the 2026 MTB season on 1 May: the country’s first bike park kicks things off, with 3 new kids’ trails
22 Apr 2026Brava Park opens the 2026 MTB season on 1 May: the country’s first bike park kicks things off, with 3 new kids’ trails
Brava Park in Bran officially opens the 2026 season on 1 May and becomes the first bike park in Romania to kick off the fun this year. New for this year: 3 dedicated kids’ trails, a 40% pass discount for those who climb up on their own e-bike (no bike lift) and full access on every line. Brava Park is also the first park enrolled on the Bikeverse platform.
- 🚵♂️ Whyte Karve EVO: 180/180 mm, AVINOX M2S and a carbon/aluminium hybrid frame — the English brand’s most capable gravity eMTB
20 Apr 2026🚵♂️ Whyte Karve EVO: 180/180 mm, AVINOX M2S and a carbon/aluminium hybrid frame — the English brand’s most capable gravity eMTB
We're continuing the series of updates to the Bikeverse article from 11 April: Whyte was already on the list back then with the new Karve, but it deserved a dedicated piece. Karve EVO comes with 180 mm of travel on both axles, AVINOX M2S (150 Nm / 1,300 W), internal 800 Wh battery, hybrid frame in UD carbon + 6061-T6 aluminium, mullet by default (convertible to full 29er), High/Low flip chip and lifetime warranty on frame and pivots. Two models: Karve EVO RSX at £7,299 and Karve EVO RS at £5,650, available summer 2026 exclusively through Whyte dealers
13–19 April 2026
12 items- 🚵♂️ Rotwild R.EXC 2026: race electric enduro, built around the AVINOX M2S
19 Apr 2026🚵♂️ Rotwild R.EXC 2026: race electric enduro, built around the AVINOX M2S
The new Rotwild R.EXC comes in two versions — Pro (€10,990) and Ultra (€14,990) — with a Polydynamic Carbon frame, 170 mm Mid-High Pivot suspension, AVINOX M2S motor with 1,300 W / 150 Nm and an 864 Wh IPU900 Carbon battery with Push+
- 🚵♂️ Propain EKANO AL ENDURO: big travel, PRO10 and AVINOX, from M2 / 600 Wh up to M2S / 800 Wh
19 Apr 2026🚵♂️ Propain EKANO AL ENDURO: big travel, PRO10 and AVINOX, from M2 / 600 Wh up to M2S / 800 Wh
Propain takes the EKANO AL into aggressive e-enduro territory with the PRO10 system, configurable geometry via dropouts and five configurations — from BASE with RockShox Domain + AVINOX M2 / 600 Wh (€5,199) to PODIUM with FOX Podium Factory + AVINOX M2S / 800 Wh + Trickstuff Diretissima
- 🚵♂️ Forbidden Dreadnought E: Trifecta high pivot + AVINOX, a direct e-enduro statement
19 Apr 2026🚵♂️ Forbidden Dreadnought E: Trifecta high pivot + AVINOX, a direct e-enduro statement
Forbidden officially joins the AVINOX ecosystem with Dreadnought E — 170 mm rear / 180 mm front, Trifecta high pivot suspension, AVINOX M2S motor (150 Nm BOOST / 1,300 W) or M2 on the entry variants, 600 or 800 Wh batteries and four spec tiers
- 🚵♂️ CRUSSIS 2026: an aggressive entry into the AVINOX M2S ecosystem
19 Apr 2026🚵♂️ CRUSSIS 2026: an aggressive entry into the AVINOX M2S ecosystem
Crussis no longer tests AVINOX — it rebuilds its entire premium 2026 range around the M2S platform: 7 models developed with Michal Prokop, from the e-Full 12.11-PRO X carbon racing to performance hardtails, all with 150 Nm BOOST and 1,300 W
- Cane Creek goes all-in: the Invert Enduro promises motocross feel on the MTB — and only 100 riders catch the first batch
17 Apr 2026Cane Creek goes all-in: the Invert Enduro promises motocross feel on the MTB — and only 100 riders catch the first batch
enduro and e-MTB. With an oversized chassis, the innovative SquareLoc axle system and serious promises on traction and finesse, the new model brings moto technology into the MTB world. Bonus: with a 100 USD deposit, you can join the exclusive list of the first 100 riders to get one
- 🧨 Brembo GR-PRO: MotoGP brakes officially arrive in downhill and e-MTB
16 Apr 2026🧨 Brembo GR-PRO: MotoGP brakes officially arrive in downhill and e-MTB
Brembo GR-PRO: complete gravity braking system (DH, e-MTB), from caliper and rotors to adjustable lever, tested in UCI DH
- Shimano SAINT vs DEORE XT — the new flat pedals that completely change control on the trail
15 Apr 2026Shimano SAINT vs DEORE XT — the new flat pedals that completely change control on the trail
Comparison between the Shimano SAINT PD-G8040 and the DEORE XT PD-M8240: platform, pins, durability and feel — max grip vs trail balance, so you know which flat pedals suit you
- 🚵♂️ Santa Cruz Bicycles Nomad 2026: a "do-it-all" enduro, now more refined than ever
15 Apr 2026🚵♂️ Santa Cruz Bicycles Nomad 2026: a "do-it-all" enduro, now more refined than ever
Nomad 2026: 170 mm MX, CC carbon frame with premium layup, recalibrated VPP, geometry close to the Bullit, flip chip and reliability details — a refined "do-it-all" enduro that doesn’t lose its aggression.
- COMMENCAL CLASH V3: more "no rules" than ever + lifetime warranty
15 Apr 2026COMMENCAL CLASH V3: more "no rules" than ever + lifetime warranty
Commencal Clash V3: redesigned frame, same "no rules" philosophy, suspension and agility for creative riding, practical details and lifetime frame warranty for the first owner.
- e*thirteen Sidekick 2.0 — how to kill pedal kickback and why it matters on an enduro or DH bike
14 Apr 2026e*thirteen Sidekick 2.0 — how to kill pedal kickback and why it matters on an enduro or DH bike
The mountain-bike component industry has been steadily evolving towards better suspension and drivetrain efficiency. But one mechanical phenomenon has long been an inherent problem on full-suspension bikes: pedal kickback. e*thirteen proposes a radically different solution through the Sidekick Hub, now in its 2.0 generation
- Renthal: Apex V2 stem and a new top-cap + spacer kit
14 Apr 2026Renthal: Apex V2 stem and a new top-cap + spacer kit
Renthal showed an update to its trail stem range around the Apex V2 and a new aluminium kit (top cap, bolt, spacers), aesthetically aligned with the stem
- Project El Jefe Grande 32er — titanium hardtails from Concept Labs
14 Apr 2026Project El Jefe Grande 32er — titanium hardtails from Concept Labs
Revel announces two experimental titanium prototypes for the 32er format (XL full 32er, M mega mullet), in line with the Ratical and 3D-printed projects
6–12 April 2026
11 items- Odyssey OPTIS — the tubeless insert that changes the rules of the game
12 Apr 2026Odyssey OPTIS — the tubeless insert that changes the rules of the game
Find out what Odyssey OPTIS is, how it works and why it’s superior to classic inserts. Advantages, price and availability
- Avinox launches the M2S and M2: up to 1500 W and 150 Nm
9 Apr 2026Avinox launches the M2S and M2: up to 1500 W and 150 Nm
Avinox raises the eMTB stakes with the new M2S and M2: more power, new integrated and removable batteries, OLED displays with navigation and an already long list of brands adopting the system
- Who is adding weight to the Avinox M2 / M2S wave after today’s launch
9 Apr 2026Who is adding weight to the Avinox M2 / M2S wave after today’s launch
After the system launch and the Amflow lineup, the next question is who turns M2 / M2S into a real wave on the market. Atherton, Mondraker, Megamo, BH, Whyte, Commencal, Teewing and Forestal are the names starting to give weight to the new package.
- Commencal META POWER SX Avinox: Avinox M2S motor and 2027 lineup
9 Apr 2026Commencal META POWER SX Avinox: Avinox M2S motor and 2027 lineup
META POWER SX Avinox — Avinox M2S, 170/160 mm mullet, up to 800 Wh, VCS, five complete bikes from €6,950 to €10,950, model list on the website, Rockshox Pure White spec sheet; PACK SHOT clips and Amaury Pierron in New Zealand
- Amflow launches its line with three models: PX Carbon Pro, PR Carbon Pro and PX Carbon
9 Apr 2026Amflow launches its line with three models: PX Carbon Pro, PR Carbon Pro and PX Carbon
Amflow opens its offensive with a three-model lineup. PX Carbon Pro, PR Carbon Pro and PX Carbon take centre stage, all built around the new Avinox platform.
- Avinox Ride App wants to be the command centre: tuning, protection and synced data
9 Apr 2026Avinox Ride App wants to be the command centre: tuning, protection and synced data
Avinox Ride App isn’t just a remote for assistance modes. It brings together fine tuning, diagnostics, anti-theft protection, Apple Find My integration and ride-data sync with platforms like Strava.
- Avinox makes a strong move on batteries too: FP700, FS800, RS800 and the dual-battery option
9 Apr 2026Avinox makes a strong move on batteries too: FP700, FS800, RS800 and the dual-battery option
The official Batteries page shows that the new Avinox platform isn’t just one battery. FP700, FS800, FS600, RS800 and RS600 cover fixed, removable and dual-battery configurations, with GaN fast charging and extended battery-life management.
- Avinox M2S vs M2: where the power is won and what changes vs the M1
9 Apr 2026Avinox M2S vs M2: where the power is won and what changes vs the M1
The M2S comes with 130 Nm continuous, 150 Nm in Boost, up to 1500 W and revised cooling, while the M2 clearly defines the second tier of the new generation.
- Reserve 30|XC: wider, stiffer and lighter XC wheels
9 Apr 2026Reserve 30|XC: wider, stiffer and lighter XC wheels
Reserve pushes the 30|XC range towards World Cup XC, with a 30 mm internal width, 28 spokes, two different constructions and a top version that drops to 1,304 g with DT 180 hubs and Vonoa carbon spokes.
- Liv Embolden returns with more travel and updated trail geometry
9 Apr 2026Liv Embolden returns with more travel and updated trail geometry
Liv updates the Embolden with a new ALUXX aluminium frame, 140 mm front, 130 mm rear, size-specific wheels and details aimed at safer, easier-to-maintain trail use
- Crankbrothers Stamp Evo: a bigger platform and replaceable bashguards
9 Apr 2026Crankbrothers Stamp Evo: a bigger platform and replaceable bashguards
The Stamp Evo comes with a platform that is 20% larger than previous generations, edges protected by nylon bashguards and a build aimed at riders who want big, stable flat pedals that are easy to refresh visually.