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Vital Media Network serves as a hub for the BMX, motocross, and mountain biking communities. Here, users can explore high-quality content, research products, share their own articles, and engage with fellow enthusiasts. We collaborate with brands to facilitate their connection with our audiences. The Vital Media Network includes three main sites: Vital BMX, Vital MX, and Vital MTB. Established in 2006, Vital Media Network continues to grow and support these vibrant sports.

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Long-Term Review - Trek Slash+

1 month ago | vitalmtb.com | Jonathon Simonetti

The Slash+ is an eMTB that’s meant to handle the most aggressive terrain without an aggressive weight penalty. As soon as the current generation Slash came to market, Trek immediately had riders requesting an electric version to bring that long travel bump-eating performance up the mountain a little quicker. Long-travel eMTBs are nothing new, but the way Trek did this one is pretty special.
FIRST RIDE: Pivot's All-New Trailcat SL & Trailcat LT

2 months ago | vitalmtb.com | Jonathon Simonetti

If the all-new Trailcat looks familiar, it’s because the bike is built on the DNA of the long-standing Trail 429, now with a few other Pivot models mixed in for 2025. The idea of the new bike was to not only increase capability across a wider variety of terrain but offer a higher level of adaptability to cater the bike to any terrain type. With two different travel options and some subtle yet significant details, the Trailcat may be the most versatile Pivot yet.
Editor Dream Build - Jonny’s Scott Ransom

Nov 26, 2024 | vitalmtb.com | Jonathon Simonetti

The Ransom has been a long-standing model in the Scott lineup for nearly two decades, with the latest iteration being released earlier this year. With internal headset cable routing, a plethora of remote levers, internal shock, and a one-piece bar and stem combo, it is undoubtedly a polarizing bike for many but an equally intriguing one for a handful of other reasons.
Marble Ryde! S-Works Enduro 29”/27.5” 180mm/184mm

Oct 30, 2024 | vitalmtb.com | Tim Parker

Additional Info:I wanted a new downhill bike, but my wife said I needed something more practical so here’s my 36.7lb 184mm travel mullet BEAST! Color matched to my shuttle rig. I had a WRP mullet link, but switched back to the original link and also the lowest, slackest settings. The short 155mm 5DEV cranks help against pedal strikes. I’m a motocross guy and mostly do rough, high speed trails and my bike has been working perfectly.
REVIEW - Pivot Shuttle LT

Oct 22, 2024 | vitalmtb.com | Jonathon Simonetti

First introduced at the end of 2022, the latest iteration of Pivot's long-travel full-powered eMTB has undergone a number of refinements for 2025 and beyond. Starting with an all new powertrain, subtle changes to visual features, build kit options and wheel sizes, the Shuttle LT builds on the success of an already proven platform.
ENVE Releases the Fifth Generation M Series Wheel Line

Oct 10, 2024 | vitalmtb.com | Jonathon Simonetti

I rode the new M6 wheelset from ENVE for a few days prior to launch and gathered some impressions during my brief time aboard the wheelset. Intended for light trail applications, these are maybe not the first option that comes to mind when looking for wheels to pair with a 170mm enduro bike. Still, they provided some great contrast to my usual ENVE AM30 wheelset. In hand, the wheels are incredibly light, and the dedicated front and rear rims have distinct profile differences.
2025 Pivot Phoenix Downhill Bike Review

Oct 4, 2024 | vitalmtb.com | Jonathon Simonetti

The latest iteration of Pivot's downhill bike has been hard to ignore over the last two seasons for its unique drivetrain layout and the lugged carbon frame construction used during prototyping. The aluminum lugs are now gone, and a refined full-carbon Phoenix frame has emerged from the ashes with a sleek fit and finish.
Tested: FOX Live Valve NEO Suspension

Sep 24, 2024 | vitalmtb.com | Jonathon Simonetti

Over the last couple of seasons, it has been hard to ignore the prototype shocks with batteries on some of FOX's top athletes' bikes at the Enduro and Downhill World Cups. The wait is finally over, and the latest iteration of FOX Live Valve technology is now available following the introduction of the NEO line of Transfer droppers. NEO marks the inaugural launch into wireless products for FOX, creating a platform for the wireless line of Live Valve shocks to exist within.
Todo o Nada - All or Nothing

Aug 19, 2024 | vitalmtb.com | Jonathon Simonetti

Press Release The biggest Freeride event in Latin America brings unknown riders and world-class riders together. Todo o Nada was started to provide access and a platform to give people a chance. It was created for all the unknown to showcase up-and-coming freeriders from all over the world. The event series is a convergence of trail building, play, and committing to a lifestyle of presence and intentional living.
Connor Gallart Returns to Riding

Jul 18, 2024 | vitalmtb.com | Jonathon Simonetti

Growing up across the street from the legendary Aptos Post Office Jumps in Santa Cruz, CA, Connor Gallart couldn't help but become a teenage dirt jumping phenom. During my years as a creative producer for Specialized Bicycles I lived in Santa Cruz and occasionally shot Connor at the Post Office Jumps when he was probably 14 or 15 years old. After high school, he took a break from riding and joined the military in 2019.