Go behind the scenes of our new Synthesis Tuned Carbon Wheels with engineers Jason Schiers and Mello Bouwmeester as they discuss how they met and came to work together, testing sessions, the birth of the product, and much more, in the latest episode of the Downtime Podcast.
For #7 of the Enduro World Series, the circuit returned to Aínsa, Spain, after a few years away. The riders were met with long dusty stages, ecstatic fans, and scorching weather conditions.
With a hard-fought race and perfectly timed last lap pass, Kate Courtney was able to capture her first Elite World Championship in Lenzerheide. She achieved this incredible feat at just 22 years old, ending USA's 17-year gold medal drought; all on board Eggbeater 11 pedals. Click below to check out our photo epic from the race!
A race truly fitting for a World Cup final; La Bresse’s short track coupled with treacherous weather made for one of the most exciting finals in recent years.
The World Cup circuit has been coming to MSA since 1993 and its high-speed straights and rocky wood sections have become notorious among riders and fans alike. Thunderstorms during the first day of practice turned the track up a few notches and posed more of a challenge than ever before. One man wasn’t phased.
Bernard Kerr is back with Summertime Living... In the downtime between Crankworx and the World Cups Bernard has a little fun on his Pivot Phoenix and Mach 5.5 riding Les Gets, France and then it’s off to Italy where he rips Pila Bike Park with a stop in Milan and one of his favorite motocross tracks, Dornoland. Warning: these are some of Bernard’s favorite areas to ride, so the stoke level is off the charts, and this video will make you want to ride.
Magnus was onboard a pair of our prototype carbon wheels for the race and we’re thrilled to see them be a part of such an impressive victory. After hours of meticulous lab testing, a product’s real test comes on the race track, and we couldn't be happier with the results.
The Enduro World Series continues to outdo itself; this weekend providing steep challenging trails that culminated in a final stage duel between a veteran and a phenom.
It's a new episode with new puzzlers in the land of Fort William. Santa Cruz's head of Engineering Nick Anderson drops some knowledge about taking the 29er V10 to 11 with the new frame, Loris and Luca turn the ting-ting-ting into buttery smooth whhhhhssshhh in testing, Jordi turns over a new leaf, everyone shreds mini-motos in the UK, and then it all comes down to race day. Watch to the end for a sneak peek of Loris' new race kit. You won't regret it.
As the World Cup season takes a quick intermission, Crankworx steps in to offer an array of two wheeled activity for those rides looking for more time between the tape.
The unforgiving mountain of Aonach Mòr gives preference to no man. A true test of ability; riders are forced to put themselves on the line for a taste of victory.
