Seb Stott

Technical Editor at Pinkbike

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First Look: Marzocchi Bomber Z Is A More Affordable, Longer Travel Fox 38

1 week ago | pinkbike.com | Seb Stott

Marzocchi have launched a more affordable long-travel fork for enduro and eMTB. The Bomber Z has 38 mm stanchions and can be configured with 150-190 mm travel - that's a wider range of travel options than the Fox 38 (160-180 mm) and RockShox Zeb (160-190 mm). While Marzocchi already offered the Super Z with Fox's Grip X damper, it was pretty expensive at $999 USD.
First Look: Intend Moto V2 Air-Coil Hybrid Shock & Inverted Fork

1 week ago | pinkbike.com | Seb Stott

Intend, the German boutique brand, has launched its most unique and exclusive suspension set yet. The Moto V2 kit is designed for enduro riding and includes the Edge Blackline inverted fork with sliding bushings, but the real innovation is the new shock with a hybrid coil/air spring system. The shock comes with a one-size-fits-all 135 lb/in coil spring; this is supplemented by an adjustable air spring which also pressurises the damping fluid.
First Look: Continental's 3 New XC Tires

2 weeks ago | pinkbike.com | Seb Stott

Continental's new XC tires have some pretty forgettable names: Dubnital, Trinotal, and Magnotal. They replace the German brand's long-standing (and more descriptively named) Race King, Cross King, and Mountain King models, respectively. Continental overhauled its gravity lineup a few years ago, and the Kryptotal model in particular soon became one of the most recommendable all-around gravity treads on the market. This new line is aimed at XC racers and efficiency-focused trail riders.
First Ride: Polygon's $3,199 Collosus N9

2 weeks ago | pinkbike.com | Seb Stott

There have been plenty of high-end bikes on the site recently, but Polygon's latest enduro bike brings us back down to earth. With a starting price of $2,299 for the N7 model, rising to $3,199 for the N9 spec tested, it represents impressive value for money. That latter price gets you high-end Fox suspension and Shimano XT brakes and gears - products often seen on bikes costing twice as much.
First Look: Fizik's First MTB Helmet, The Kassis

2 weeks ago | pinkbike.com | Seb Stott

Fizik have launched their first line of helmets. This includes the Kassis, a mountain bike-specific helmet designed for trail, enduro and eMTB, alongside the Kudo, which is designed for XC, gravel and road. The Kassis offers extended coverage, the latest MIPS Air Node system, and an integrated rear light. It also features glasses storage in the rear and an adjustable, breakaway peak. It's available in three sizes and is compliant to either the US or European safety standard certification.
Avona Claims the New Silva is the Lightest Full Suspension MTB

3 weeks ago | pinkbike.com | Seb Stott

A new brand claims to have built "the lightest full suspension frame on the market" with the Avona Silva. But it isn't some delicate traditional XC bike optimised purely for weight - in fact, Avona say that in XC racing the bike makes the biggest difference on the descents. The Silva delivers 105-115 mm of rear wheel travel and it's designed for 120-130 mm forks.
First Look: The Focus SAM² eMTB Is An Absolute Unit

3 weeks ago | pinkbike.com | Seb Stott

While some e-bikes pull out all the stops to get as light as possible, there is an argument that weight doesn't matter if you've got a motor. The New Focus Sam² (Sam squared) falls firmly into that second camp. Focus say they designed it for the toughest trails in the world. With 165 mm of suspension at the rear and a 170 mm fork, it's not the biggest-travel e-bike ever, but it's equipped with coil shocks, DH tires and 220 mm rotors on all models.
Review: The 2026 Pivot Firebird is Well Balanced & Refined - Pinkbike

3 weeks ago | pinkbike.com | Seb Stott

“Don’t mess it up!” That was the brief from Pivot’s enduro team for the V5 Firebird. The new bike is more about evolution than revolution, with none of the suspension or drivetrain weirdness developed for their Phoenix downhill bike. It has tweaked geometry and suspension, plus impressive adjustability and storage features that Pivot hopes will take their race-winning enduro platform up a notch. The Firebird is designed to be a capable enduro race bike, with 165 mm of rear travel and a 170mm fork.
First Look: This Austrian eMTB Comes With a 'Battery For Life'

1 month ago | pinkbike.com | Seb Stott

Nox Cycles have announced a new eMTB with an industry-leading 10-year battery warranty. As we pointed out in a recent article, e-bike batteries have a very tough life. Most manufacturers (including Bosch, Specialized or Shimano) offer a two-year battery warranty and the life expectancy of an eMTB battery is often quoted at 3-5 years, so a 10-year warranty is a dramatic step forward. It represents a considerable advantage in terms of long-term affordability and sustainability.
Review: 6 Clipless Trail / DH Mountain Bike Shoes Ridden & Rated

1 month ago | pinkbike.com | Seb Stott

Picking the right pair of riding shoes for your needs can make a big difference to your riding. Shoes must find a balance of stiffness, weight, durability, protection, comfort and traction - both on and off the bike. Each shoe will have different biases and each rider will have different priorities. With so many options on the market, we set out to find which shoes offer the best all-round performance.