Matt Beer

3 weeks ago | pinkbike.com | Matt Beer

A lot of gear comes across our desks here at Pinkbike. Check Out is an occasional round up of everything our tech editors have gotten their hands on. Sometimes it's products we're doing long-term tests on, other times it's stuff we're stoked on but don't have time to fully review. And, sometimes it's crazy shit someone sent us unsolicited and we're having a laugh.

3 weeks ago | pinkbike.com | Matt Beer

Before chatting with Phoebe Gale and Martin Maes at the first DH World Cup in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, I had a chance to ride the new Orbea Rallon in both the downhill and enduro configurations, but I was keen to learn what the riders had to say about the development process, testing procedures, what settings they landed on, and what they are most particular about in their setups. : Phoebe, thanks for taking the time to chat about the new Rallon.

4 weeks ago | pinkbike.com | Matt Beer

Aaron Gwin is back in the start gate for the second round of the UCI World Cup Downhill series. He's looking to shake off a hand injury, but if you check out Stefan Garlicki's latest "Swapping Lines" episode, it doesn't look like that has slowed Aaron down. The bike of choice for Aaron's team, Gwin Racing, is the Crestline RS 205 VHP - a unique high-pivot downhill bike that offers custom tuning by way of CNC parts, courtesy of Cascade Components.

1 month ago | pinkbike.com | Matt Beer

The Rallon isn’t a new name in the Orbea catalogue, but it has transformed massively from its enduro roots. In fact, this is Orbea’s first full-blown downhill bike. Their project evolved through years of development with Martin Maes, beginning back at Fort William in 2022 when he slapped a dual-crown Fox 40 on the front of the outgoing Rallon.

1 month ago | pinkbike.com | Matt Beer

The first race of the 2025 Enduro World Cup brought challenging weather, but the conditions for the second round in Poland were dire. That didn't stop Squamish local, Elly Hoskin, from smashing out a first place finish, her first EDR win. Elly's win also marks the first time a Canadian has won a Women's Elite EDR. Other riders frequently ask why Elly races on a Devinci Spartan HP and not the shorter-travel Troy. Her answer makes total sense - she'd rather have a bike that plays to her weaknesses.