The latest ratchet update from DT Swiss is their DEG system that increases engagements and drops engagement angle significantly. If you’re on the hunt for a hub that offers little in the way of crank rotation, then the new DT Swiss Ratchet DEG system might well be the one for you. By increasing ratchet teeth to 90 from the EXP’s 36, DT Swiss have been able to bring down engagement angle to a measly 4 degrees. An extra internal spring, larger diameter ratchets and a larger hubs shell increases weight over the other hubs on offer in the range. There’s no compatibility between this and other DT ..read more

It’s never a good feeling announcing this kind of news, but Finnish innovators Pole Bicycles led by Leo Kokkonen have filed for insolvency. Founded in 2015, Pole Bicycles were innovators of monocoque CNC’d bikes with unique frame treatments, sporting some geometry well ahead of the curve. Sadly, it looks like they’re not long for this World as they have filed for insolvency with a buyout not coming to fruition. Get the full skinny from main man Leo Kokkonen in the video below. The post Pole Bicycles File for Insolvency. appeared first on Wideopen Magazine ..read more

The pre-order book for the latest iteration of the iconic Intense M1 have opened with frames shipping in a few weeks time. The Intense M1 is one of those legendary pieces of downhill history that, for us, invokes images of Kovarik and co. going about their business in the early 2000s. Now you can get yourself the latest version of this iconic downhill bike as the order book opens. Read the full press release below. Key features: 6061-T6 Aluminum frame 203mm travel 6-Link High Pivot platform Mullet wheels Linear and progressive shock mount positions External routing Shipping starts May 6th 202 ..read more

Hot on the heels of their updated Ariel range, Saracen have wasted no time in releasing a four-Amplitude bike dirt jump range. Whether you’re after a tricked-out dirt jump bike or just dipping your toe in, the new Saracen Amplitude range will have something for you. Saracen’s Amplitude dirt jump range grows in a similar manner to the Ariel 30 in that it gains a top spec model in the range under the Elite moniker. The range is now four bikes strong covering everything from committed dirt jumpers to those looking to have a dabble. The top two spec bikes are based around the hydroformed and cust ..read more

Eight years down the line from their original Transfer offering, Fox have launched an updated version of their dropper post. More length, more tunability, better sealing, longer service intervals are al what’s on the headlines for the new Fox Transfer dropper. Key features: 30.9, 31.6 and 34.9mm diameters 120, 150, 180 and 240mm drops Internal routing only Kashima coated stanchion (Factory) Black anodised stanchion (Performance Elite) Anodised black lower 5mm tool-free increment adjust Factory Series / Performance Series Elite: £389.00/£319.00 RRP RideFox.com Whilst it may well look like the ..read more

Neatly slotting in beneath the Lyrik and Zebs, the new Psylo and Domain get a brand new damper in the form of the Isolator. The new and reprised Rockshox Psylo replaces the Yari, Revelation and 35 range of forks in one hit, with the Domain’s 38mm chassis benefitting from the new Isolator damper too. Key to the new Rockshox Psylo and updated Domain forks is the new Isolator damper. A shim-based, spring-back internal floating piston (IFP) design with three compression settings is the nuts and bolts of the Isolator. Open, Pedal and Firm are fairly self-explanatory, with a dual-flow, single adjus ..read more

With the B Corp Median score for Ordinary Businesses sitting at 50.9, Endura easily sail past that mark with a score of 88.5. Endura have today announced that they have joined the exclusive club of B Corp Certified businesses by continuing to do the good things. Bravo Endura. What is a B Corp Certification? Companies with a high social and environmental performance, amongst other things, can qualify for a B Corp Certification. “Certified B Corporations are leaders in the global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. Unlike other certifications for businesses, B La ..read more

The 2024 Schwalbe British 4X Series kicked off in style with a double-header at the classic venue of Chicksands Bike Park. Scott Beaumont opened his account as an organiser of the national 4X series as the The 2024 Schwalbe British 4X Series got under way at Chicksands. Photos by Charles Robertson. Connor Hudson started his 4X season in fine style with victories in rounds one and two of the National 4X Series at Chicksands, with Jessica Marriott and Katherine Byng also enjoying opening weekend wins. The event was the first to be delivered by new series organiser Scott Beaumont, with more than ..read more

The team behind The Ride Companion Podcast have launched team selection for their 2024 UCI Downhill World Cup Fantasy. The Race Companion’s Downhill Fantasy team selection is here with not only the usual team budget situation but with the twist of combined points with a UCI Trade Team. We have a team and a league live, so get stuck in. You can join the Wideopenmag league over on TheRaceCompanion here. The Race Companion Launches UCI Downhill World Cup Fantasy. The Race Companion is proud to announce its launch, perfectly timed for the start of the UCI Downhill World Cup in Fort William. The R ..read more

Ride Bristol will start work in just a few days on a much-needed refurbishment of a critical section of Ashton Court’s Nova Mountain Bike Trail. Ride Bristol is urgently calling on volunteers to join their Dig Days to help make it happen. They need volunteers to lend a hand on April 20th and 21st 2024, and to sign up here. And, for the first time, under 18s are now welcome to attend. April 21st set aside for parents and guardians to bring the family along to get involved (ages 14+). The work will, with the help of the community, replace the trail’s surface and rebuild, repair and replace some ..read more