Thirty years is a hell of a long time to obsess over the perfect shoe. Then again, the result is a hell of a shoe—say hello to the S-Works Recon. Incredibly lightweight, rugged and almost freakishly cozy, Recon is the perfect shoe for anyone seeking speed over dirt, gravel or mud.

Specialized è il nuovo Worldwide Partner di HERO Südtirol Dolomites, la maratona di mountain bike più dura al mondo che nel 2019 celebrerà la decima edizione.

Put yourself in our shoes: You just made the most celebrated and awarded e-mountain bike in existence. Do you give yourself a high-five and go get donuts, or do you get to work on making something even better? We didn’t bring home the donuts, but we did create something downright revolutionary.

Body Geometry products are ergonomically designed and scientifically tested to increase performance, improve comfort, and reduce your chance of injury. No matter your riding style, the contact points between the bike and body can present a unique set of challenges. All Body Geometry equipment, however, offers personalized solutions that optimize your performance and comfort. Our passionate group of physicians, engineers, and athletes create designs that are rooted in science and approved as Body Geometry, so you can be one with your bike.

You saw it at the Red Hook Crit: Brooklyn and London Nocturne, and now, it’s finally here—the 2018 Red Hook Crit Collection. Collaboratively designed with contemporary artist Michael Reader, this collection brings bright colors and design elements that can't be mistaken out on the road. Move fast…this collection always goes as fast as a crit.

Matt Hunter travels to South Africa and meets a trail builder who's carved a mountain bike network to rival the best trails the world over. This episode serves as a reminder of what a connection to homeland means, and how people can express it, through the eyes of local trail builder Hylton Turvey.

Fast—it’s been the Epic’s calling card for more than a decade. And in that time, it's rocketed more World Champions, Olympians, and everyday racers to the podium than any bike in its class. Racing between the tape, however, isn’t the only way to worship at the altar of speed. Long, fast rides, marathon races over technical terrain—consider these the Epic EVO’s domain from now on.

What would you do if you free rein to paint a Specialized mountain bike? Over the years, Troy Lee has answered this question several times with a range of trail-blazing bikes. And if you're hungry for his latest creation, here's a Troy Lee Designs Special Edition with some real juice.