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Emil Johansson Wins 14th Crankworx Gold Medal at Red Bull Joyride
Emil Johansson Wins 14th Crankworx Gold Medal at Red Bull Joyride originally appeared on BikeMag. Unfortunately, the Bike Mag crew had travel plans that didn't line up with a postponed Red Bull Joyride this year. However, fortunately, the sick Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss (which we've just been referring to as 'Trail Boss' this week,) we drove up to Whistler in has wi-fi which means I still got to watch the Live Stream while Deven drove. So, without further ado, here are the 2025 Red Bull Joyride results comin' at you live from Trail Boss. After a hot beginning to the week in Whistler, an atmospheric river moved through British Columbia dumping rain on the area for from Thursday night until late Saturday afternoon. Events such as the Outdoor Research Best Trick competition were rescheduled and RockShox Candian Open DH was cancelled due to weather. Festival goers watched as the Joyride course builders covered the course with 45,000 square feet of tarps to protect it from the rain. Tarps remained on the course from Thursday evening until Sunday morning. While the damage to the Joyride course wasn't quite as bad as some had anticipated, it was certainly running a bit slowly by the looks of it and competitors across the field struggled to keep speed. Shaelen Reno was the first athlete to drop into the course on Sunday morning, followed by Alma Wiggberg, who won gold in 2024, and then Robin Goomes. Wiggberg's first run with several backflip combos sprinkled throughout, earned her a 91.40. Wiggberg took gold in the women's field making her the first ever female repeat winner of Red Bull Joyride. On the men's side, after a year recovering from injuries sustained at the 2024 Red Bull Joyride, Emil Johansson, who holds the record for the most Crankworx slopestyle gold medals put together an absolutely incredible run. The first athlete of the men's field to drop in, Johansson's run earned him a 91.00, despite a slipped pedal right at the end. Fans waited patiently to see if anyone could knock Johansson off the top. Highly anticipated runs by Erik Fedko and Tim Bringer almost did, although Bringer crashed in his first go at it, he brought it back for his second. After crashing on run one, fan favorite David Godziek also put down a lap that likely would have been podium-worthy, but he seemingly missed a trick on one of the last jumps. He was given an 84.64 by the judges putting him in 4th place, but winning him Rider of the Day. Tobey Miley also notably came in 5th place with an 84.48 after qualifying for Joyride during the Crankworx Summer Series slopestyle event at Silverstar a few weeks ago. Johansson's gold medal marks his 14th Crankworx slopestyle medal. After taking a victory lap down the course, Johansson's fellow competitors met him at the bottom, spraying him with Red Bull as they congratulated him, in one of the most wholesome moments in slopestyle this year. Johansson is also on the docket to compete in Red Bull Rampage in October. Full Results Below: Emil Johansson - 91.00Tim Bringer - 88.65Erik Fedko -85.90David Godziek - 84.64Tobey Miley - 84.48Chance Moore - 83.51Lucas Huppert - 82.10Griffin Paulson - 81.20Paul Couderc - 80.80Nicholai Rogatkin - 72.80 Max Fredriksson - 63.00Ben Thompson - 57.70 This story was originally reported by BikeMag on Aug 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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13-08-2025
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The Chromag Reazon Keeps It Real
The Chromag Reazon Keeps It Real originally appeared on BikeMag. The new Chromag Reazon is a mid-travel, steel, full-suspension trail bike that blends the versatility of a trail bike with the long and slack geometry that inspires confidence to tackle bigger features, but there are a few details on the new Reazon that make it incredibly easy to live with, and will likely appeal to many riders. Check out the Chomag Reazon at The term 'trail bike' is a pretty broad one, and rightfully so, as the term is the ideal catch-all for any bike in the 130-160mm travel range, and it is oftentimes the perfect bike for the vast majority of riders. Mid travel, versatile geometry, and the capability to ride just about anything you feel like. Call them trail bikes, All-mountain bikes, or whatever you want, but the Reazon strikes me as a well-thought-out and straightforward mountain bike that will be a steadfast companion no matter what you're riding. Chomag Reazon Overview - Versatile geometry for confident descending and upright climbing- Travel: 135mm rear | 160mm front- 29" wheels (mullet link in the works).- 4130 heat-treated Chromoly front triangle | 6066 T-6 Alloy rear- Robust hardware and bearings at all pivot points.- Tough, reliable, easy to maintain.- Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate rear shock with reservoir.- ED coated 4130 steel tubing.- MSRP starting at $2,750.00 USD for frame and shock The industry has moved to adopt internal routing, electronic-only drivetrains, and ever-evolving standards that make current bikes somewhat tricky to maintain with rudimentary home-workshop setups - not the Reazon. The Reason for the Reazon View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article As Chromag puts it: The Reazon is a way for them to get back to its all-mountain roots. Injecting more fun and play into the trails while still being able to handle itself. The Reazon takes what the brand has learned from its Darco - a shorter travel trail bike with conservative geo, and the Lowdown - a long travel, big hit, tech-gobbling enduro machine, and blends it into a wonderfully balanced and capable 130mm rear, 160mm front, steel do-it-all platform. The Reazon is Capable of it all, but really shines on slightly smaller features, but won't leave you out to dry on the bigger hits and gnarlier sections of trail. It's simply a mountain bike that is made to be ridden like a mountain bike. Thanks to the ED coated, 4130 heat-treated Chromoly and 6066 T-6 alloy tubing, external brake routing, and familiar standards, the Reazon is as easy to love as it is to maintain. The Reazon has no hidden or hard-to-access hardware, sliders, or concentric multi-link pivots; every pivot can be accessed, bolt-checked, and worked on without taking the whole bike apart just to get to a single bolt or pivot location. All the pivots on the Reazon employ the ever-reliable, well-sealed, long-lasting, and easily sourced Enduro MAX bearings. The pivot hardware is machined to high standards from high-strength 7075 aluminum, and the custom-drawn tubing is made from the same 4130 chromoly steel that makes up the backbone of the Chromag Bikes lineup. For the Reazon, Chromag has stayed true to the 4-bar suspension layout on all it's full-suspension frames. The Reazon has a main pivot located right above the bottom bracket, a seat tube-mounted rocker link that drives the vertically oriented, trunnion-mounted shock, keeping lateral forces at a minimum to reduce stiction and binding. The reliable and predictable 4-bar design provides enough support and performance for Chromag to eek out every drop of the suspension characteristics for the Reazon—meaning that the leverage ratio, progression, anti-squat, and anti-rise that hit the target for any trail, under any rider, in any condition. Pricing and Build Options Frame and Shock - $2,750.00 USD View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article XO Transmission - $7,300.00 USD Fork: Rock Shox™ Lyrik Ultimate 160mm, 15x110mm, 44mm, 0 Tokens Grips: Chromag Format Shock: Rock Shox™ Super Deluxe Ultimate 185x55mm, 3 Positive Tokens, 0 Sleeve Tokens, R55 C34 Tune Saddle: Chromag Trailmaster DT Stem: Chromag HiFi35 35mm Seatpost: OneUp V3 Bar: Chromag OSX Tires: Maxxis DHF 2.5/DHR 2.4 Double Down Headset: Cane Creek 40 Wheels: Chromag Phase30 / R4 Crankset: SRAM™ X0 Eagle T-Type 170mm, 30t BB: DUB 73mm Threaded Brakes: SRAM™ Maven Silver Derailleur: SRAM™ X0 T-Type Eagle 12 Speed Rotors: SRAM™ Centerline 180mm Chain: SRAM™ X0 Eagle T-Type 12 Speed Flat Top Shifter: SRAM™ AXS Ultimate Pod 12 Speed Cassette: SRAM™ X0 Eagle T-Type 12 Speed SRAM Eagle 90 - $5,300.00 USD Fork: Rock Shox™ Lyrik Ultimate 160mm, 15x110mm, 44mm, 0 Tokens Grips: Chromag Format Shock: Rock Shox™ Super Deluxe Ultimate 185x55mm, 3 Positive Tokens, 0 Sleeve Tokens, R55 C34 Tune Saddle: Chromag Trailmaster DT Stem: Chromag HiFi35 35mm Seatpost: OneUp V3 Bar: Chromag OSX Tires: Maxxis DHF 2.5/DHR 2.4 Double Down Headset: Cane Creek 40 Wheels: Chromag Phase30 / R4 Crankset: SRAM™ Eagle 90 Crank Transmission 165mm, 30t BB: DUB 73mm Threaded Brakes: SRAM™ Maven Silver Derailleur: SRAM™ Eagle 90 Rotors: SRAM™ Centerline 180mm Chain: SRAM™ Eagle 90 Shifter: SRAM™ Eagle 90 Cassette: SRAM™ Eagle 90 Geometry The Reazon geometry sits in the territory of modern trail geo. The headtube is slack for an average trail bike at 64°, which makes for confidence on steeper descents. The seat tube sits at 78° to foster a central position when seated, and the short standover means riders can pay more attention to reach numbers without worry of bonking bottoms when getting low on the bike. The chainstays are a medium-ish 438mm, and a medium-low bottom bracket (-35mm) find a middle-ground for both fall-line sends while keeping the bike agile, allowing for quick reactions and ripping corners. Goldilocks approves. This story was originally reported by BikeMag on Aug 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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11-06-2025
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Scotland's Borders Region Closer to Getting Mountain Biking Innovation Center
Scotland's Borders Region Closer to Getting Mountain Biking Innovation Center originally appeared on BikeMag. The South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has announced plans for a Mountain Bike Innovation Center in Innerleithen that could create more than 400 jobs in the Borders region over the next decade. The multi-million pound center will require the razing of a textile mill building that dates 1788–one of Scotland's oldest industrial buildings still standing. Newer buildings had been added to the site over the centuries, and it was last used in 2011 and has been vacant since. The center will offer design and classroom space for UK and international businesses to create and showcase new mountain biking products in the 'heart of the UK's leading mountain biking destination,' SOSE said. It would also work closely with Edinburgh Napier University, which already has a robust mountain biking program. 'This is another important step forward for the Mountain Bike Innovation Centre project,' said SOSE Chair Russel Griggs, OBE. 'If planning permission is received, the new facility will allow high-value jobs to come to the South of Scotland, maximising the value of mountain biking to the area by getting more products and services designed and made here.' The SOSE has submitted a planning application for approval, and if green-lighted, the center could be operating on the site by 2027. Hope to convert the Caerlee Mill into a modern facility evaporated once structural issues and costs were determined to be prohibitive. The building would be demolished and a new center will be built on the grounds once the proposal is approved. The estimated £19 million ($25.6 million) innovation center will see Scottish, UK and international bike companies develop new mountain bikes and products. Funding is coming from the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, a UK government program that supports economic growth and opportunities. £4 million of that total will be used for the Tweed Valley Adventure Bike Park and Trail Lab. According to the SOSE, the mountain bike innovation center is predicted to create £138 million in gross-value-added revenue and create 400 jobs in the next 10 years. It will also host cycling-related academics and research by Edinburgh Napier University. The university is already active in supporting mountain biking development and health research in the region, and hosts the Mountain Bike Centre Scotland. The university is currently hiring for a Mountain Bike Innovation Centre consultant role to interact with the region's growing mountain biking economy. 'The new Mountain Bike Innovation Centre will offer a host of opportunities to make a positive difference to the Scottish cycling sector,' said Professor Nazira Karodia, Deputy Vice Chancellor at Edinburgh Napier University. 'We are pleased to see this latest step in its journey. Edinburgh Napier University has a strong track record of cycling research, innovation and collaboration, and this facility will significantly enhance our capability in these areas. We will continue to work closely with partners to help deliver a leading centre.' This story was originally reported by BikeMag on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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05-06-2025
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Someone Doesn't Want This Beloved Bike Park To Open - Here's How You Can Help
Someone Doesn't Want This Beloved Bike Park To Open - Here's How You Can Help originally appeared on BikeMag. Panhandle Bike Ranch is a family-owned and operated bike park in Sagle, Idaho. With the help of a community of local trail builders, including the renowned Gravity Logic Trail Crew, the Kalbach family has been developing a network of world-class mountain bike trails that benefit the local community while also making this small town a destination for mountain bikers from around the world. Widely recognized and respected for their efforts, the opening of the Panhandle Bike Ranch has been eagerly anticipated not just by locals but also by riders from all around the Northwest. However, as of June 4, 2025, a ruling has altogether revoked the permit that would have allowed the park to operate, just 10 days before it was set to open to the Bike Ranch broke the terrible news to fans on Instagram on June 4th, and in the caption, they offered more details about the decision to revoke a permit that had already been granted and approved over a year prior. 'We have some bad news for the fans of the Panhandle Bike Ranch. Judge Casey Simmons, a Kootenai County judge, has ruled that the Bonner County Commissioners did not provide enough evidence for some of the decisions they made when approving our family bike park County approved us as a recreation facility business over a year ago. An opposition group has been fighting against us, claiming that we are a resort, even though we have no lodging, restaurants, spas, or many other characteristics typically associated with a resort. Resorts are not allowed in our property zoning, so this opposition group has been using this false claim to try to stop our business.' View the to see embedded media. This decision to revoke the park's permit to operate as a recreational facility is based on falsehoods provided by the opposition group and is likely driven by some ill will towards what the park will mean for the locals in the area. Unfortunately, as mountain bikers and trail advocates will attest, this is not a rare occurrence. The caption of the Instagram post continues to offer more insight into what this all means for the bike park, and Panhandle has assured the community that they will not give up on this dream of bringing world-class mountain biking to the northern panhandle of Idaho. 'The end result of this decision is that our business is on hold until we can get another hearing with the Bonner County Commissioners. As of right now, we don't have a timeline for that an incredibly frustrating situation because we followed all of the rules, and this really just comes down to technicality nonsense between Bonner County and this judge. We're stuck in the middle not being able to open a business that we have invested millions of dollars into, not to mention over a year of intense work to try to open this business as quickly as we could for the community.' The outpouring of support for Panhandle has been incredible so far, and the comments of support are flooding in. People are doing what they can to spread awareness of this issue, and here are some resources you can use to help out with this unfortunate issue. While this is a really stupid position to be in just over a week before the planned opening of the park, there are actions that the community can take to help, the most effective of which is reaching out to the Bonner County Commissioners and letting them know that biking matters, the Panhandle Bike Ranch will significantly benefit the community and remind them how much trail access matters. District 1 – Brian Domke(208) District 2 – Asia Williams(208) District 3 – Ron Korn(208) General office:(208) 255-3630boccstaff@ story was originally reported by BikeMag on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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03-06-2025
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This Beloved Bike Brand Is Saved
This Beloved Bike Brand Is Saved originally appeared on BikeMag. There is no getting around the issues plaguing the bike industry today. With brands falling on hard times, closing, and restructuring, we are rarely treated to positive news for the industry. Most recently, the announcement of Revel Bikes' closing, many in the industry were shocked and frustrated, disheartened at the mismanagement of a brand that represented such a different way of doing things. Revel Bikes has created a truly special place for itself in the industry over the years, and the news of its downfall hit harder than Bikes has continuously operated in a very honest and real way. Historically, they didn't overreach in terms of growth; they stuck with what worked and didn't attempt to disrupt the industry in an unrealistic way. That is not to say they are not innovative—just look at the 3D-printed downhill bike or how the brand uses CBF suspension to create some beautifully capable bikes. A truly heartwarming instance of triumph landed in my inbox yesterday while I was riding back from the trailhead. Seeing a new email from Adam Miller, the founder of Why Cycles and Revel Bikes, that began with 'I'm buying back Revel,' I eagerly tapped in to see what the story was. As of this week, Revel Bikes is back to being independently owned and operated by its founder after years of being steered in a strange direction by a private equity owner who didn't understand or appreciate the original vision. But how did Revel Bikes find a point where it needed rescue? Revel began its journey in March 2019 with two mountain bike models centered on Chris Canfield's Canfield Balance Formula (CBF) suspension system. The brand quickly gained traction, becoming known as one of the industry's fastest-growing mountain bike manufacturers. Revel received numerous prestigious 'best of' awards and established a reputation for crafting bikes that their team of enthusiastic riders and engineers themselves wanted to ride. Revel was at the forefront of innovation during its formative years, showcasing projects like a fully 3D-printed carbon downhill concept bike developed in Silicon Valley using the latest in additive manufacturing. It also introduced FusionFiber wheels to the world—an advanced, recyclable, and durable composite rim created in Utah in collaboration with CSS 2021 and 2022, the company made moves and substantial investments to develop a top-tier supply chain, including establishing its facility in Taichung, Taiwan, and relocating carbon frame production to one of Vietnam's leading factories. This groundwork has continually paid off, and is evidenced by the recent launch of three new bikes that exemplify the highest quality the brand has ever offered. A private equity group acquired the company in October 2021, and founder Adam Miller remained involved through the transition, seeing that his passion project and globally recognized bike brand would be in good hands before his official exit in early 2024. 'The private equity firm had a very different vision for Revel than I did,' Miller says. 'They helped us by making heavy investments in manufacturing and supply chain that built world-class infrastructure—something I believe will benefit Revel for years to come. But they also pursued an aggressive growth-at-all-costs model that didn't align with the brand's DNA. High inventory, high overhead, and a rigid financial structure left little room for being nimble and adjusting to the times,' Miller received the news of Revel's decision to cease operations in April 2025 just one day before it was publicly announced. This prompted him to take quick action to re-engage and initiate the process of repurchasing the company he built back in 2019, which was not something he had ever planned on needing to do. 'When funding dried up in a tough macro environment, the company was forced to shut its doors,' Miller continues, 'When I heard the news, there was only one option in my mind, and I decided to step back in.' Miller didn't aim at this repurchase of his brainchild, but Revel means so much to so many. Adam saw the opportunity to breathe new life into the brand and couldn't stomach watching his creation fall from grace. From my experience of working closely with Revel and the team over the years, the news is profoundly moving and instills even more respect for the brand and its operations. Revel is now back under founder control with a clear direction: Make the best, most innovative bikes we can while supporting customers with world-class customer service. With a return to its roots, Adam plans to continue steering Revel with a smart, sustainable business ethos that works for riders and shops. Revel remains headquartered in Carbondale, Colorado, and will continue operating its facility in Taichung, Taiwan. This facility handles product quality control, sourcing, and complete frame and bike assembly, allowing for better oversight and higher-quality products. The company will continue to make innovative carbon full-suspension bikes using the CBF platform and its carbon gravel bike, the Rover. It will also bring back their boutique line of titanium bikes (formerly Why Cycles). 'Collaborating with Revel in the early days to develop the most refined carbon CBF bikes was a project I was truly passionate about. Now, with the original team coming back together, it's exciting to know that the vision will continue — delivering exceptional CBF performance on carbon frames remains the focus, and the future looks stronger than ever,' said Chris Canfield. Even more importantly for customers and retailers, the Taiwan facility enables direct shipping worldwide—bikes and frames shipped straight to riders and shops, with full warranty support, fast lead times, and a stable pricing structure less impacted by unpredictable global tariffs. It's a supply chain built for the long haul. The new Revel will adjust its operations to meet the needs of today's riding and retail environment with significantly improved retail pricing, better than anything seen since before COVID. This means more innovative inventory planning, fewer complete bikes in stock and more nimble assembly capabilities using our Colorado and Taiwan facilities. A refined dealer program will offer frame-only sales with no minimums so that shops can build custom bikes their way. Revel will also emphasize a stronger DTC infrastructure to provide better value and access to riders across the globe. 'This isn't about scaling fast or positioning the brand for resale,' Miller said. 'It's about building a company we're proud of—one that makes the best bikes we can dream of, takes care of its customers around the globe in the best way possible, and sticks around for the long haul. Revel is back, and we're getting to work.' The Ritual A 170mm travel enduro race bike with internal frame storage, loads of modern features, and the best CBF platform yet, is available now. Frames start at $3099, and complete bikes start at $5199. The ReRun Revel's first ebike using the Bosch SX motor, is available for pre-order now with a refundable deposit and will begin shipping to customers in July. Complete builds start at $6999. The Rascal SL This wildly refined and improved version of the bike that put Revel on the map, now made in the best bike factory in the world, with a stiffer, lighter, and better carbon layup, is available now with frames at $2999 and completes at $4999. The Ranger is available in two new colorways with two build kit options and framesets at $2999. Below is an inspiring letter from Adam Miller offers more insight into his decision to resurrect Revel and save what he created. My whole life has been shaped by bicycles. I started tinkering with bikes as a kid, and by the time I was 11, I was running a mini bike business out of my bedroom in Anchorage, Alaska, parting out used bikes and selling them on eBay. A few years later, when I was 14, I landed a job at our local bike shop, and that's when my future in bikes truly grabbed hold. I wasn't just wrenching and changing tires and learning about all sorts of bike companies and business models, I was getting more and more passionate and fascinated by bikes, the people who ride them, and with the kind of community that two wheels can my career evolved, and I started then sold my first company, I was lucky enough to travel all over the world and formed incredible relationships with people in manufacturing, distribution, and everything related to bikes, from factories in Asia to the trails in Colorado to shops across Europe. Those experiences led me to start Revel Bikes in 2015. Over the next four years, I worked on designs and logistics and developed Revel's first two carbon fiber mountain bike models – while also designing fun titanium bikes and running Why Cycles. I was surrounded by an amazing group of designers, engineers, and bike nerds, many of whom were also my roommates. We'd spend long days at the office, and nights in the living room tinkering with prototypes, dreaming about launch dayWhen we finally launched Revel in 2019 with just those two models, it took off faster than we ever imagined. We were just six friends in a warehouse in a small Colorado mountain town, and somehow, our ideas were was never just a company to me – it was a personal mission. We built the bikes we actually wanted to ride, rooted in quality, sustainability, customer service, and a genuine love of riding bikes and being outside in the mountains. I had an absolute blast working crazy hours and running the company for several fantastic years. In late 2021, I sold the company to a private equity group. I believed that with more capital and infrastructure, Revel could grow into something even bigger, while holding on to what made it special. I stayed on for a while to help with the transition, and then I fully stepped away in early 2024 when the company's mission started to deviate from my I left a year ago, I thought and hoped Revel would live on and continue to thrive, but that didn't happen. Last month, I found out, just a day before the public announcement, that Revel was shutting its doors. The employees, the community, the customers…we were all left hanging. This news was truly devastating to me – I had poured my heart into Revel for the better part of a decade, and I couldn't just let it disappear. So I bought Revel back, and now we're here to stay. The business is going to be smaller, leaner, and smarter, and the team and I are more motivated than ever to make Revel what we always knew it could be – a responsive, customer-oriented company with incredible, carefully crafted bikes that we want to ride and we think you will Revel re-emerges, we're planning to stay laser focused on what really matters. This company is not going to chase growth for growth's sake. We're going to create something we're proud of, for the long haul. We'll sell directly to riders, and we'll have a frame-only program for dealers with the hopes of seeing more epic custom builds. My team and I are committed to running everything with the same obsessive attention to detail that started in that bedroom bike shop in Alaska and that put Revel on the map in everyone who stuck with me and this company, thank you. To those just discovering Revel, welcome. We're just getting started, again.- Adam Miller, Founder & CEO, Revel Bikes This story was originally reported by BikeMag on May 21, 2025, where it first appeared. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
