Evil Wreckoning // Bike Review
Our review of the latest iteration of the Evil Wreckoning (@evilbicycles) is here!
"This is a bike for riders who want a long-travel enduro machine that’s nimble enough for technical terrain but comfortable and efficient enough for all-day pedaling," writes Freehub reviewer Spencer Astra (@dispencerrr). "It’s perfect for big, bumpy descents but still lively enough to handle smaller, tighter trail systems."
Check out the rest of Spencer’s review: https://freehub.com/reviews/evil-wreckoning-xo-transmission
Mecca in the Making
Lookout Mountain, which tops out at 2,388 feet of elevation, stands tall as the dominant landmark on Chattanooga’s skyline. It also stands out as the place where mountain biking took hold in this part of Tennessee—a key launch point from which the city began its decades-long efforts to shed the image of a dirty industrial town and moved toward a brighter, cleaner, more active future.
In “Mecca in the Making,” Chattanooga’s mountain biking history is explored alongside critical partnerships that formed between riders and local officials. The result is a modern, bustling outdoor town with more than 100 miles of singletrack near the city center.
Check out the story of Chattanooga in Freehub’s latest release in our Pipeline film series.
WATCH NOW: https://freehub.com/videos/mecca-making
Filmmaker: Garrett Henderson-Black
SORBA Chattanooga
WATCH VIDEO: https://freehub.com/videos/no-place-home
The first episode of Backcountry.com's new series "No Place Like Home" showcases Backcountry Athlete Rémy Métailler’s favorite places to mountain bike, paddle, and hike in Squamish, British Columbia. The French transplant took the mountain bike world by storm with videos from the Whistler Bike Park and moved on to become a pillar in the Squamish MTB community.
Hit the link to watch the full video!
A NEW BEGINNING IS OUT NOW 🎥✨
The trails outside Falls City, Oregon, once famous for their iconic wood features and legendary freeride segments, have fallen into disrepair after years of neglect and near-loss of land access.
Fortunately, Matt Lund, a founding member and current president of the Black Rock Mountain Bike Association (@blackrockoregon), has rallied friends to restore the trail system 20 years after its inception.
A New Beginning, featured in the 2024 Freehub PRESENTS, is a mini-documentary about Black Rock’s revival, with professional freerider Cam McCaul (@Cammcaul) and his close friends leading the effort to rehabilitate one of the world’s most iconic freeride networks.
Watch the film by heading to the link in our bio!
Orbea Occam LT // Bike Review
The latest review from Freehub is out now!
Spencer Astra reviews the Orbea Occam LT. Check out his thoughts:
"The Orbea Occam LT seems as if it was purpose-built for my natural riding style. I prefer a bike that can climb efficiently up steep terrain while also providing plenty of stability for the ride down, so the travel ranges of most modern trail or all-mountain bikes really appeals to me. The Occam LT falls happily in this category, with 150 millimeters of rear-wheel travel and a 160-millimeter fork up front—making it an ideal choice for riders who want a balanced mix of climbing efficiency and descending prowess. In addition, its sensible geometry and smart array of components make for a bike that can be both stable and lively when the situation demands."
Read and watch the full review: https://freehub.com/reviews/orbea-occam
DeAngelo Washington (@angeloam_duff ) always believed baseball would be his ticket out of poverty. He found a sense of purpose in the sport and saw it as a way to rise above his circumstances. But after a life-changing injury, DeAngelo found himself at a crossroads, unsure of what the future held.
In an unexpected turn, DeAngelo discovered the world of mountain biking—a sport far removed from the streets he grew up on. Drawn to the thrill and freedom of racing downhill at breakneck speeds, he threw himself into this new passion. But the path wasn’t easy. He faced criticism and doubt from his own community,
Determined to prove that success could be found in unexpected places, he trained relentlessly to become one of the fastest downhill racers alive, showing that mountain biking could be a viable path no matter where you come from or what challenges you face.
If you didn’t already catch the film at the 2024 Freehub PRESENTS, you can watch the full movie by heading to the link in our bio!
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📣Only ONE DAY left to enter for a chance for the ultimate riding escape to Snowshoe! 📣
Enter for a chance to win a trip for two to Pocahontas County and Snowshoe Mountain Resort, complete with a new bike from Evil, Maxxis tires, ABUS helmet, and fresh gear from Freehub. We also have great prizes for 2nd and 3rd-place winners.
Hurry, the giveaway runs until August 19th.
LINK IN OUR BIO TO ENTER
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❗️NEW FREEHUB POV ❗️
Situated at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers, Prince George (@tourismpg ) is a welcoming bike community that blends small city sophistication with access to well-built trails and intuitive flow. Here, riders will find crowd-free examples of British Columbia’s legendary riding terrain, complete with skinnies and a northern challenge that tips the difficulty scale slightly higher. Four riding zones surround the city, including the prominent Pidherny Recreation Site.
Ride along with local legend Glenn King (@klennging ) as he chases the heels of Jacob Mullen (@jcupthewrench ) on their favorite sequence of the Pidherny trails, making smooth work of Prince George’s intimidating yet achievable and skillful woodwork. Glenn and Jacob finish with an obligatory freeride descent down the famed (and legal) cut banks of the Nechako River.
Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice, and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth, and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.
FULL VIDEO IN OUR BIO
📣Enter for your chance to win the ultimate riding escape to Snowshoe!📣
Freehub is excited to give away the ultimate riding experience to the Snowshoe Highlands. The winner will receive a trip for two to Pocahontas County, West Virginia, home to the legendary Snowshoe Mountain Resort and over 375 miles of backcountry and singletrack trails.
Prizes include a complete bike from Evil Bikes, a Snowshoe Bike Park experience, Maxxis tires, ABUS helmets, and fresh gear from Freehub magazine. The giveaway is open from July 30th to August 19th, so sign up using the ⬆️LINK IN BIO⬆️ for your chance to win the trip of a lifetime to nature’s mountain playground!
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✨Calling all mountain bikers, film enthusiasts, and lovers of adventure in Bellingham, Washington! ✨
Join us this Thursday, July 11th for the Freehub PRESENTS film festival kick-off. This 3-stop film tour is packed with 7 inspiring stories of dreamy adventures, personal grit, and community spirit that define mountain bike culture.
Take a ride with us and let’s revel in the latest and greatest mountain bike films of 2024 while giving back to the local trail organizations like the @wmbcmtb that keep our favorite trails thriving.
Our first stop is this Thursday in Bellingham, WA at the historic @mtbakertheatre. This is one you won’t want to miss, so get your tickets and secure your spot today!
Head to the link in our bio! 🎟️
Join us in Salem, Oregon on June 1st for the premier of “A New Beginning,” and celebrate 20 Years of BRMBA!
The @blackrockoregon trails outside of Falls City, Oregon were once known for their legendary wood features and the epic film segments with some of the world’s top freeride athletes.
Today, many of those trails have fallen into disarray and out of the limelight after years of minimal maintenance and the near-loss of access rights from the landowner.
Luckily, Matt Lund—a founding member and the current president of the Black Rock Mountain Bike Association—stepped into action, and with the help of his friends, is putting the trail system back on the map, 20 years after its inception.
A New Beginning is a mini-doc chronicling Black Rock’s rebirth, with professional freerider Cam McCaul (@cammccaul) and his cast of close friends driving a story of rehabilitation at one of the world’s most revered freeride trail networks.
Come on down to the Historic Grand Theater in Salem, Oregon to watch the film, support BRMBA, and listen to some funky tunes by @spacemesa. 💃🕺
