TwinLoc lever awkward to use; suspension bobs under power when left open; brakes and rotors need upgrade; front tyre lacks bite; drivetrain isn’t as good as we’d expect for the price The Spark 940 ...

Scott's new range of Spark full-suspension bikes is no longer aimed solely at cross-country racers. While later first-generation models sprouted longer forks and more trail-friendly componentry, this ...

Since 2011, when Specialized unveiled its Epic 29er, which became the benchmark for cross-country 29ers by notching the first big-wheeled wins on the World Cup circuit, the other major brands have ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. It's one thing to properly prep a mountain bike to tackle competition on the UCI World Cup ...

Few companies have pushed the boundaries of lightweight bike design over the past two decades like Scott—its sub-900-gram CR1 road bike launched the weight wars in 2003—so it came as no surprise that ...

The Chilean cross-country mountain bike athlete needs a fast bike that matches his aggressive approach to racing. Get all the deets on the steed he's using in the 2022 UCI World Cup season right here.

We don't tend to cover too much mountain bike tech here on Cyclingnews, but at times, we make an exception. Today is one of those days, because in just a few short days, Swiss cross-country mountain ...

Custom design and innovative cabling make American rider Kate Courtney’s new sleek machine one of a kind. Here’s the lowdown. After starting out on the Contessa Spark RC in 2019, Kate Courtney has ...

Over the years, bicycles have mostly followed a particular framework, with rides tuned specifically to particular terrains, hence why we have road bikes, mountain bikes, and a plethora of others in ...