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Six-Bike Rack Faceoff: ReVert, Velocirax Max, and HangTight
reviews-and-tech3 days ago

Six-Bike Rack Faceoff: ReVert, Velocirax Max, and HangTight

Three top vertical 6-bike racks—Thule ReVert 6, Velocirax Max 6, and Yakima HangTight 6—were tested over months of shuttle duty. Velocirax Max 6 leads in capacity and stability (100 lb per bike; 300 lb total) and best suits heavy bikes and e-bikes, though it’s the heaviest and most expensive. Thule ReVert 6 excels for solo use with its bi-directional TiltAssist and easy tool-free mounting, but offers lower per-slot capacity (55 lb/bike; 250 lb total) and sits at a higher price. Yakima HangTight 6 is the most versatile for a mixed fleet (kids’ to enduro bikes) but has the lowest total capacity and the most sway, plus requires a separate anti-wobble setup. Overall, Velocirax Max 6 provides the best value and performance for heavy bikes, Thule ReVert 6 favors solo shuttle days, and HangTight 6 suits lighter, varied-bike crews but isn’t ideal for serious shuttle duty.

Pole Hiisi Goes Premium: Maxon-Powered e-MTB Breaks the Boutique Mold
technology26 days ago

Pole Hiisi Goes Premium: Maxon-Powered e-MTB Breaks the Boutique Mold

Pole re-enters the scene with the Hiisi, a boutique, limited-run e‑MTB built from CNC‑machined 7075 aluminium. It uses a Maxon Air S motor (90 Nm, 620 W) with a 600 Wh main battery plus a 250 Wh extender, and offers 29" or MX wheels with 152–200 mm travel. The frame is designed for precise machining and bonding rather than mass production, with a price around €14,741 and only about 50 units per year. On the trail, the motor feels collaborative rather than a throttle, the suspension is lively and capable, and the geometry is conservative by today’s standards. It can be converted to a conventional bike with a motor adapter, but this remains a premium boutique product, not a mass-market ebike.

5DEV Unveils Jumpline Pedal to Boost Traction on Rough Trails
technology1 month ago

5DEV Unveils Jumpline Pedal to Boost Traction on Rough Trails

5DEV has released the Jumpline pedal, a redesigned flat pedal with taller, sharper traction teeth and diagonal ribs for improved grip on rough terrain. It keeps the inboard bushing and quad-bearing core, adds a nyloc-nut preload upgrade, and is machined from 6061-T6 aluminum in San Diego. Priced at $199.99, the Jumpline is available now with photos and video by Rob / rdubcreative.

Three-Year Check-In: Dario's Santa Cruz Tallboy Keeps Delivering
sports3 months ago

Three-Year Check-In: Dario's Santa Cruz Tallboy Keeps Delivering

Three years after building it up for the Downieville Classic, Dario DiGiulio revisits his Santa Cruz Tallboy 29er to share a restrained, functional evolution: upgraded suspension (RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate and a 140mm Pike), a now-stocked 120mm rear, a cockpit refined for a high front end, a forward-slid saddle, and a light, modern parts mix (XX1 Eagle with Ratio Mech, Roval carbon wheels, and SRAM Maven brakes). Tires swap between Dissector and Forekaster, with in-frame storage and a minimal maintenance approach preserving the bike’s lively, XC-centric character. He stresses simplicity over chasing bigger hardware and hints at another update in three years.

Propain Sresh SL Delivers Lightweight Mid-Power E‑MTB Mojo
technology7 months ago

Propain Sresh SL Delivers Lightweight Mid-Power E‑MTB Mojo

Propain's Sresh SL is a 150mm-travel carbon eMTB that pairs a compact TQ HPR60 motor with a 360/520Wh battery (plus a 160Wh extender) for a lighter, more manageable mid-power ride. It supports 27.5 or 29‑inch wheels, offers broad customization, and trades some descending immediacy for a smooth, quiet climb and strong efficiency. In testing it weighed about 44 lb (20.1 kg), climbed well in High assist, and delivered solid range but displayed some wallowy rear suspension on steep trails. At $10,193 as tested (with cheaper custom builds possible), it sits between pure trail bikes and full-power eMTBs, offering a distinct value proposition versus rivals like the Levo SL.