![TamA](https://p.vitalmtb.com/styles/thumbnail_cropped_300x169/s3/photos/spotlights/94/a/2024-06/TamA.jpg?VersionId=w6J43awRufPvVpRJwrkCdKXQ8VjybjsO&itok=vH4VKBjc)
![Vital MTB Test Sessions: Five Slack, Short-Travel 29er Mountain Bikes Reviewed](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30210/b/c235x132_SpotB.jpg?VersionId=POahnvdaBaTpiUPkE7RkhetemuN.k0MA)
Want a bike that can pedal like crazy and maximize fun on smoother terrain? Here's an in-depth look at a handful of 2020 bikes helping lead the charge - the Banshee Phantom, Norco Optic, Ibis Ripley, Marin Rift Zone, and Santa Cruz Tallboy.
2/23/2020 11:26am
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![Crashing and Crushing It in China | Antoni Villoni Freeride GoPro Edit](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30209/b/c235x132_villoni_crash.jpg?VersionId=gAf0qxf5bFwNmNGK6faVn38GdvDxusLi)
You probably saw Antoni Villoni's crazy edit from China a few weeks ago - now check out what it took to put all those lines down from Antoni's point of view. Gnarly!
2/23/2020 2:35am
![Bike of the Day: Bird Aether](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30205/b/c235x132_Bird_Aether_7_FB.jpg?VersionId=s5q9u8JA1mCJ4FcWNdY1PTcmy8qz0cYP)
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...wait...yeah that's it, it's a bird.
Presented by All Mountain Style. Add your ride to our Bike Check section!
Presented by All Mountain Style. Add your ride to our Bike Check section!
2/22/2020 3:36am
![Team CRC 2020 Launch - New Bikes and Gear for Sam Hill and Co](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30197/b/c235x132_crc_2020.jpg?VersionId=Q0VlozpQAy7Le_mbHtwf_ACwtbRIynd2)
Join Team CRC as they head to the legendary terrain around Peille in the South of France to unveil the fresh new bikes and gear for the season and do a spot of testing.
2/21/2020 3:19am
![Official DarkFEST 2020 Highlights](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30189/b/c235x132_Untitled_1.jpg?VersionId=OVMcQm14xdyhlxNJJ_9s0H8Gud3zgIy9)
It's here! The full highlight video from this year's DarkFEST, featuring some of the best freeriders on the planet going massive!
2/19/2020 8:33am
![TRP Presents John Hall’s Outside the Toolbox Episode 3: Shop Talk](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30186/b/c235x132_Untitled_1_copy.jpg?VersionId=TZB0CJ2EvzDLUFAFEZqDqyXdTpxUhATW)
Get tips on how to bed brakes as well as a look inside the Intense Factory Race shop.
2/18/2020 1:58pm
![George Brannigan and the Propain Factory Team Are Getting Dialed in Lousa](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30184/b/c235x132_maxresdefault.jpg?VersionId=qinUmJXw4z2cUfuWa82ifXPa_pie0MUz)
Timed laps, suspension tuning, setup testing, this is what it is all about when getting ready for the 2020 World Cup season. Who's ready?!
2/18/2020 8:25am
![There is Now an E-Bike Mountain Bike World Cup Series](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30183/b/c235x132_Untitled_1.jpg?VersionId=kAhqXPSdcz0HnTVD0G_sBlIYjx6uVTZD)
The UCI has partnered with the World E-bike Series for a World Cup series of e-bike racing.
2/18/2020 7:50am
![We Always Keep Riding | Anne-Caro Chausson](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30182/b/c235x132_cover.jpg?VersionId=40TKzwmQ0Eynube.ZloZ1FDVs.4CIeQx)
Olympic and World Champion Anne-Caro Chausson has been fighting hard to regain her health, and her love of bikes and her will to win have without doubt been her best allies in this battle. Always keep riding, Anne-Caro!
2/18/2020 3:15am
![Bridging Worlds - 2020 Juliana Joplin Reviewed](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30180/b/c235x132_JoplinA.jpg?VersionId=2KoEFZxZmh6Uz94C9LsCFK0FUiMd67eF)
Designed to pedal with XC-like efficiency and descend with the confidence of a bigger trail bike, the new Joplin takes center stage after five months of varied rides.
2/17/2020 6:39pm
![Cam McCaul and Cam Zink Visit Kyle Strait for Some Serious Stunts](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30173/b/c235x132_maxresdefault.jpg?VersionId=Ib_gkuq3JYC8__6oSeYmaOki5CFrtfsK)
It's strictly business for the Cams as they adapt to the law of the land at Strait Acres.
2/16/2020 3:08pm
![Amaury Pierron Rips Up Retallack in 'BC Virgin'](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30164/b/c235x132_FiveTenRetallack19_H1D9075A.jpg?VersionId=HEsiA9nTOXScygdPIVauKzBA_Wna4Cce)
Amaury Pierron had never been west of Quebec, so Five Ten thought it was high time to ship him out to BC and see what he could do there. Needless to say, the result was worth the effort! Don't miss this one.
2/15/2020 3:32am
![From Forrest to Urban Jungle, Andrew Taylor Gets a Taste of Australia](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30162/b/c235x132_maxresdefault.jpg?VersionId=yIAdj2m8hPFv0g3YfMm_NSoYP0XQGTGg)
Andrew Taylor takes his Norco Sight under the green canopy before letting loose on the city streets.
2/14/2020 10:46am
![Trail Days // Giving Back With the Free Radicals](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30160/b/c235x132_maxresdefault.jpg?VersionId=Nee9RhdrGKZgaXg3NhNGntxKauwZv8Zy)
Riding rad trails is why most of us ride in the first place. The Free Radicals decided to give back to the bounty from which they have so richly eaten.
2/14/2020 8:45am
![Review Your Dropper Post for a Chance at $100](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30157/b/c235x132_s1600_2.jpg?VersionId=ULSKKkwwVcBv0Pkg7CTN5VvieIIcDE_J)
We'd love to hear what you think of your adjustble seatpost. Write a review to be eligible for our monthly $100 Jenson USA Top Reviewer Award. Remember, quality counts!
2/13/2020 1:29pm
![Commencal Launches the Meta TR SX - Short Travel Shred Weapon](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30155/b/c235x132_cover.jpg?VersionId=qQVims5TBDLPJx4bZbCM.DSB8KTptEVp)
This fresh build from Commencal is absolutely gorgeous, but we also want to take a moment to reflect on the fact that random double backflips now feature in launch edits...
2/13/2020 2:23am
![Stif Mountain Bikes and Nina Hoffmann Team Up](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30153/b/c235x132_cover.jpg?VersionId=rvg9ixBowNYAryNLPk19GEi7yEmP2zdj)
Nina Hoffmann Racing is up and running - we wish Nina and her new partners all the best for the upcoming World Cup season!
2/13/2020 1:56am
![Nukeproof Launches New Scout Kids Line](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30150/b/c235x132_title.jpg?VersionId=4cBZqGAlTVCe3lF1553318NDHoIIDM5D)
Three new bikes for the groms spells more opportunities to get the gang on the trails.
2/12/2020 1:24pm
![YT Introduces the 24-Inch and 26-Inch Jeffsy Primus for Shorter Shredders](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30148/b/c235x132_cover.jpg?VersionId=Ki2kwIlED1hgNkg4TjNynYcAxJ2joIYa)
YT now caters to the Even Younger Talents as well. Kids don't know how good they have it these days!
2/12/2020 10:38am
![A Legend Reborn | Troy Lee Designs D4 First Look](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30145/b/c235x132_D4A.jpg?VersionId=YfFMjA5oPrdYOy7SVAQsyi_nhj1bZTBt)
Lighter and more ventilated, the D4 is here to carry TLD's legendary Daytona line of helmets into 2020 and beyond. Jump inside for all the info, pics, specs, and our first impressions from the trail!
2/11/2020 9:00pm
![Racing Killed the Love - Innes Graham Bounces Back on His Own Terms](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/30143/b/c235x132_innes_pressure.jpg?VersionId=WsIxsEiU9oGMkwWXZcCsvvgSNa1JffXI)
World Cup racer Innes Graham stepped away from racing and riding bikes 3-4 years ago, but now he's found the love for it again and he's back to enjoy it on his own terms.
2/11/2020 10:26am