MTB Report (GB)

Why 2025 became the most expensive year in MTB history – and what it reveals about the scene.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report🎧 think radical – live radical.

The world of mountainbiking is changing — from YT’s comeback to a global trail boom.The mountainbike world is in motion.YT Industries is back under founder Markus Flossmann — and his bold move could reshape the brand’s future.But while the bike industry struggles with consolidation, overproduction, and rising costs, something powerful is happening out on the trails.From Canada to Slovenia, from the Alps to New Zealand, new parks and volunteer-built trails are turning mountainbiking into a worldwide

2026 is heating up! New motors, bigger range, exciting innovations – and a real shocker from Germany.In this episode of the MTB Report, we cover the most important news from the bike world:👉 Rotwild R.EX Ultra – with DJI/Avinox motor and 864 Wh battery – a true statement for range and power [https://www.rotwild.com]👉 Santa Cruz Vala AL 2026 – aluminum instead of carbon, cheaper, stable, but without flip-chips and XXL frame size [https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/de-de/collections/vala-al]👉 Avinox

2025 was rather quiet, but 2026 will be wild: new motors, more radical geometries, brutal e-MTBs, and exciting innovations from both big and small brands.In this very first episode of the MTB Report, we ask the big question:👉 Who is building the ultimate Hammerbike 2026?We take a look at:Specialized & Santa Cruz – tech fireworks vs. radical geometryTrek & Yeti – power e-MTBs with massive batteriesExotics like Ducati – when motorcycle brands start building bikesSmaller brands like Atherton