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On January 21, 2026, Germany’s bicycle industry association ZIV announced it had joined the Coalition for Cyclist Safety (C4CS). Officially, the goal is simple: improve safety for cyclists and other vulnerable road users. Sounds unarguable. Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report C4CS frames this as a V2X mission: a connected ecosystem where “cars can digitally see bikes” and “bikes can dig...

Published by the Radical Life Studios / MTB Report If you’re scanning the Cannondale lineup for a real headline (not just new paint), the story is clearly: Moterra is back in a big way—and Cannondale is leaning hard into the “full-power eMTB, but built to actually ride like a mountain bike” direction. https://radicallifestudios.de⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://mtb-report.com⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 think radical – live radical.

Why Forbidden chose DJI’s Avinox, what that actually changes day to day — and the details most people skim past. Published by the Radical Life Studios / MTB Report Some brands want to be loved. They want to be understood at first glance, celebrated in comments, easy to explain in a sentence. Forbidden has never felt like that kind of brand. Forbidden feels like a quiet challenge: here’s the   bike...

Why suspension and tire trends are moving away from “big & soft” toward efficiency again Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report For years, mountain biking followed a simple trajectory: more travel, more damping, more volume, more grip. Tires became heavier, casings thicker, inserts stiffer. Suspension settings drifted toward plush, open and forgiving. Riders asked for grip everywhere,...

Puritan & Heathen aren’t “trend bikes.” They’re a statement: fewer systems, more bike. Veröffentlicht von den Radical Life Studios / MTB Report The bike industry loves big words: next-gen, innovation, smarter, more platforms, more sensors, more “future.” Forbidden just did something that feels almost rebellious in 2026: they launched two titanium hardtails — the Puritan and the Heathen — and t...

Less oversupply, smarter buyers, and a secondhand segment that refuses to drop. Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report Anyone expecting the used-bike market to collapse after the big clearance years is still waiting. Prices aren’t falling — in many cases, they’re rising. The secondhand segment has developed its own rules, shaped by supply, technology, and a global community that has become...

Two key industry associations pull out — and suddenly it’s about trust, structure, and who still sets the tone in the bike world. Published by Radical Life Studios /   MTB Report There are moments in the bike industry where the real story isn’t a new bike — it’s a power shift. Quiet, unglamorous, but with consequences that eventually reach riders. That’s exactly what’s happening on the Eurobike fr...

Why PID dampers and electronic suspension are no longer a gimmick — but a turning point. Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report The year 2026 marks a shift in mountain bike technology that was long predicted but never fully realized — until now. Electronic suspension, long trapped between early hype and limited functionality, has finally matured. PID-controlled dampers, predictive algorith...

More and more new e-MTBs are being built around DJI and the conversation is shifting from torque numbers to trust, service, and real-world reliability. Published by the Radical Life Studios / MTB Report DJI isn’t “just another motor brand.” In other industries, DJI has proven how quickly a market can tilt when a new player combines hardware, software, and production into one coherent ecosystem. Th...

Published by the Radical Life Studios / MTB Report Not every mountain bike brand fights for podiums or World Cup headlines. Some brands survive because they understand something else: real riders, real trails, real value. One of those brands is Voodoo Cycles – a name that has been part of mountain biking culture for decades, often underestimated, sometimes misunderstood, but never completely forgo...

Growth Is Over – Now Comes the Phase of Correction Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report There are periods in mountain biking when technology evolves quietly and steadily. And then there are moments when innovation suddenly becomes loud.2025 and the transition into 2026 clearly belong to the second category. Recent developments are reshaping the direction of mountain biking as a whole. Th...

Growing demand, shrinking manpower, and a system stretched thinner every year. Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report As the mountain bike community enters 2026, one reality becomes impossible to ignore: the foundation of many trail networks volunteer labor is nearing a breaking point. The number of legal trails is increasing, rider traffic is rising, and expectations for maintenance, safe...

A year of growth, modernization and unexpected hotspots. Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report The 2026 season is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic years for bike parks in recent memory. Across Europe, several resorts are expanding their trail networks, upgrading lifts, or launching entirely new projects. While not every region moves at the same pace, the overall direction is clear...

A new category takes shape — not less power, but less excess. Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report The e-MTB market enters 2026 with a noticeable shift: lighter bikes, smaller batteries, refined motor systems and a new focus on efficiency over brute force. It’s not a marginal trend anymore — it’s a full-scale transition across brands, price categories and rider expectations. For years, r...

Production is back, workshops are full, and e-bike tech becomes the new bottleneck. Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report The worldwide spare-parts crisis of the pandemic years is over. Components are back on the shelves, supply chains are stable, and the bicycle industry shows clear signs of recovery according to market reports and industry associations. Yet riders still wait weeks for m...

A behind-the-scenes look at a project that never truly took off Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report When Porsche and the Pon Group launched the  P2 E-Bike GmbH  in 2022, the vision sounded ambitious: a new premium e-bike platform built in Stuttgart, backed by the technical expertise of Greyp, Rotwild and Porsche eBike Performance. A fresh, high-end ecosystem was supposed to emerge — tec...

A look at why Europe’s favorite bike park pass continues to deliver Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Reports The Gravity Card enters a new season and once again, 2026 shows why this pass has become one of the most important tools for gravity riders across Europe. From April 4th to November 8th, 2026, the card unlocks access to 32 bike parks across seven countries, offering a season structur...

Published by the Radical Life Studios / MTB Report E-bike theft remains one of the biggest concerns for riders worldwide. At CES, Bosch eBike Systems presented a new digital theft-protection feature that could fundamentally change how stolen e-bikes are handled on the market. Rather than focusing solely on tracking or alarms, Bosch is targeting the real driver behind e-bike theft: resale value. ht...

Why the suspension giants are fighting for relevance – and why the industry needs a reality check Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report Look at Fox and RockShox right now and you’ll see the same pattern: both companies are pushing hard to hold their position as the MTB world’s leading innovators. New prototypes appear on test tracks, upside-down forks suddenly re-emerge, and rumors circul...

Why stepping away from direct-to-consumer might actually make things better Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report Öhlins has always stood for precision, control, and that unmistakable gold finish you can spot from a distance. But 2026 marks a turning point for the Swedish suspension icon. After a phase of restructuring, staff reductions, and a change in ownership under Brembo, the brand i...

Why the Crisis Is Over, but the Real Work Begins Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report Dear riders, readers, and friends — welcome to the new year. A new year always feels like the first tracks in fresh snow: cautious at the beginning, then confident, and eventually a path emerges. I’m grateful we’re starting this one together. Here’s to a bold, honest and trail-rich 2026. https://radical...

Why racing, sweat and heartbeats matter more than algorithms and analytics again. Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report After years obsessed with motors, watts and data, the MTB world is rediscovering its roots: racing, effort and emotion. 2025 marked a turning point – riders are craving the raw feeling again. Enduro, Downhill and E-Enduro are back in full force. And this time, it’s not n...

How passion, craft and authenticity are overtaking the corporations. Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report The big players are busy restructuring. The small ones are busy riding. And that’s exactly why they’re winning. Across Europe, boutique builders and independent brands are taking the spotlight – not with hype, but with honesty. 2026 will be the year of the real riders behind the bran...

Why parks are popping up everywhere – and whether growth still means progress. Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report Europe is in full bike-park fever. From Norway to Italy, new parks open every season. It’s a tourism gold rush – but also a question of balance. Are we building progress or just more parking lots for bikes? ⁠https://radicallifestudios.de⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtb-report.com⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Between range obsession, charging paranoia and the truth from real riders. Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report Everyone’s an expert when it comes to e-bike batteries. “Never charge above 80%.” “Always store at room temperature.” “Don’t let it drop below 20%.” Sounds scientific – but most of it’s superstition. A battery isn’t sacred. It’s a tool. And its lifespan depends less on lab rule...