RockShox’s Flight Attendant active suspension has been a pioneering system for riders who desire real-time self-adjusting forks and shock dynamics. Leveraging all the integrated benefits of wireless components, Flight Attendant has proved its value in XC and XCO racing with baseline tests recording 1.8% faster speeds in a single XC World Cup lap. Compound that gain over the 90-minute race distance and it’s a telling 96-second advantage. 

Like all mountain and gravel bike components, e-bike mid-drive motors can’t escape riders' desire for lighter weight and more compact packaging. Although Shimano’s new e-bike motors are targeted at commuter bikes, the reality is that many commuter routes now include detours through parks, making the case for commuter bikes with larger volume off-road tread tyres. Many e-bike adventure and gravel bike riders also used their bikes in a dual-purpose role, for commuting and off-road touring, creating an audience for these new mid-drive motors. 

Developed to allow for greater interactivity, tracking, hazard warnings and convenience on a ride, the Edge 1050 features a bright 3.5in screen and metal buttons. 

Launched as a playful and affordable aluminium 29er a few seasons ago, the Sonder Cortex featured 120mm of rear-suspension travel and a 66-degree head angle. Sonder’s product designers have now added 10mm of travel in the rear and changed the Cortex’s geometry, creating a more complete trail bike for greater descending confidence. 

Goodyear has brought an all-new mountain bike tyre to the range, catering for mid- to long-travel bikes. However, coming in an enduro and a brand new ElectricDrive construction, it looks set to please heavy-hitting riders whether you're assisted or not. Read on for more details.

Eurobike week is always an exciting time for new products and WTB has revealed four new off-road cycling tyre options – making their global debut in Frankfurt. 

Muc-Off is best known for its eponymous mountain bike cleaning, care, and lubrication products. However, the UK brand also produces a range of the best tubeless valves. 

An aluminium framed hardtail with a model name that translates to “far” in Basque, the Urrun is designed for mountain bikers who need an all-purpose solution – from trail riding to commuting and all-terrain bike touring. 

A venerable of Trek’s mountain bike line-up, the new Top Fuel adds more travel and geometry adjustment while enhancing the utility of its downtube in-frame storage. Despite being engineered for longer forks and deeper travel shocks, the Gen 4 Top Fuel frame is lighter by 220g, in carbon and aluminium, compared to Gen 3.  

LeBron James is one of the greatest sportspeople of his generation and an astute investor who has never forgotten his roots. The dominant NBA power forward might be a Los Angeles resident. Still, he’s always retained an affinity and involvement with his hometown of Akron, Ohio – where bicycles significantly influenced the young LeBron.