If you're mountain biking, quading or otherwise wheelin' in the backcountry, then there's a good chance that cellular service may not be available. So, how do you keep in touch with your fellow riders? Well, the RidingToo RT1 sports walkie talkie looks like it could be a good way to go.
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When buying a full-suspension mountain bike, many people leave the fork and rear shock at their current settings, or adjust them based on what feels right. The BYB Telemetry system takes a more scientific approach, using sensors to determine what's best for maximized speed, comfort and safety.
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Italian manufacturer Ducati is, of course, best known for its high-end motorcycles. At the upcoming Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA 2018), however, the company will be debuting something a little different – an electric-assist mountain bike.
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Although most mountain bikers seem to be happy with their telescopic forks, over the years we've seen numerous attempts at linkage-based front suspension systems. A recent and particularly interesting example is the Message, a 130mm trailing multi-link fork from Salt Lake City's Trust Performance.
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Tubeless tires have become pretty much standard on mountain bikes, but they can be difficult to mount, and often end up leaking air. With that in mind, tire manufacturer Tannus is introducing a product that is claimed to give tubed tires some of the same qualities as their tubeless counterparts.
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When mountain bikers ride at night, they usually go with two headlights – one on the bars to illuminate the trail that's straight ahead, and one on their helmet to light up the part of the trail that's around the next curve. The Hydra 3, however, is claimed to make the helmet light unnecessary.
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Wide handlebars are currently popular with mountain bikers, as the extra width offers increased control, easier breathing and better balance. Sometimes, however, riders decide that their bars are TOO wide, and irreversibly cut them back. Ibis Cycles' new adjustable-width bars offer an alternative.
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Regular readers of New Atlas may recall Maglock mountain bike pedals, which use magnets to keep the rider's feet secured to the pedals. Well, if a new Kickstarter campaign is successful, Maglock could be in for some competition, in the form of the Austrian-designed magped pedals.
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When mountain biker Glen Dobson first wanted to take his young son out riding with him, he discovered that none of the existing child seats met his needs. That prompted Dobson and his wife, Ashley Howard, to create something known as the Mac Ride.
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If you're a mountain biker, chances are you want to retain your core strength, coordination and sense of balance throughout the off-season. Well, that's why Lee McCormack created the RipRow. It's kind of like a pedal-less exercise bike crossed with a rowing machine, and the thing rocks … literally.
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