Bike Filth

03/07/2026

🇺🇸 USA vs UK Bike Brand World Cup 🇬🇧

ROUND 1

⚔️ Cannondale 🇺🇸 vs Ribble 🇬🇧 ⚔️

A battle between two brands with over a century of cycling heritage.

🚴 Cannondale has built its reputation on innovation. From iconic aluminium frames to Lefty forks and race-winning road and mountain bikes, it’s a brand that’s never been afraid to do things differently.

🇬🇧 Ribble has been part of British cycling since 1897, offering everything from performance road bikes to gravel, e-bikes and custom builds. A true UK cycling institution.

Innovation vs tradition.
Global icon vs British classic.

Who deserves to move on?

👍 Vote Cannondale (USA)
❤️ Vote Ribble (UK)

Which brand gets your vote? Is it Cannondale’s groundbreaking designs or Ribble’s long-standing British heritage

02/07/2026

🇺🇸 USA vs UK Bike Brand World Cup 🇬🇧

ROUND 1

⚔️ Pivot 🇺🇸 vs Ragley 🇬🇧 ⚔️

Two brands. Two very different approaches to mountain biking.

🏜️ Pivot is known for premium full-suspension bikes, cutting-edge engineering, and race-winning performance. From XC to enduro, they’re built to go fast.

🇬🇧 Ragley earned a loyal following by creating some of the most respected hardtails in mountain biking. Tough, fun, confidence-inspiring bikes that prove you don’t need rear suspension to have a great ride.

One focuses on high-end performance.
The other built a reputation on keeping mountain biking simple and seriously fun.

Who deserves to move on?

👍 Vote Pivot (USA)
❤️ Vote Ragley (UK)

Would you choose a top-spec Pivot, or a hardcore Ragley hardtail? Tell us why in the comments! 👇

01/07/2026

🇺🇸 USA vs UK Bike Brand World Cup 🇬🇧

ROUND 1

⚔️ Yeti 🇺🇸 vs Hope 🇬🇧 ⚔️

This is one for the riders who appreciate premium engineering.

🏔️ Yeti has become one of the most iconic names in mountain biking. From World Cup podiums to legendary turquoise bikes, it’s a brand that’s built a cult following around performance.

⚙️ Hope has been machining components in Lancashire for over 30 years. Hubs, brakes, cranks, wheels—built in Britain and trusted by riders around the world for quality and reliability.

One builds dream bikes. The other builds dream components.

Who deserves to move on?

👍 Vote Yeti (USA)
❤️ Vote Hope (UK)

Which would you rather have in your garage? A Yeti build or a bike loaded with Hope components?

Defend your choice in the comments! 👇

30/06/2026

🇺🇸 USA vs UK Bike Brand World Cup 🇬🇧

ROUND 1

⚔️ Trek 🇺🇸 vs Whyte 🇬🇧 ⚔️

This is a battle between two brands known for pushing performance.

🚵 Trek has been at the forefront of cycling for decades, with World Cup wins, Grand Tour victories, and bikes that cover everything from cross-country to downhill.

🇬🇧 Whyte has built a reputation for creating some of the best trail and enduro bikes around, with geometry that’s always been ahead of the curve and designed specifically for UK riding conditions.

Only one can move on to the quarter-finals…

👍 Vote Trek (USA)
❤️ Vote Whyte (UK)

Which brand gets your vote? Tell us why in the comments. Whether it’s your current ride, your dream bike, or years of loyalty—we want to hear it! 👇

29/06/2026

🚵 NEW VIDEO! The Rise and Fall of Muddy Fox 🦊

If you grew up riding bikes in the UK during the ’80s or ’90s, chances are you either owned a Muddy Fox… or desperately wanted one!

From the iconic Japanese-built Courier, Pathfinder and Sorcerer to becoming one of Britain’s biggest mountain bike brands, Muddy Fox played a huge part in introducing a generation of us to off-road cycling.

But how did they go from being one of the most respected names in mountain biking to the budget brand many people know today?

I’ve spent the last few weeks researching the story, digging through old catalogues and uncovering the fascinating history behind one of Britain’s most iconic MTB brands.

I’d love to know…

What was your first Muddy Fox? Or which model did you always dream of owning?

Watch the full video below, and let me know your memories in the comments! 👇

What Happened to Muddy Fox? | The Rise and Fall of Britain’s Bigges...

29/06/2026

🇺🇸 USA vs UK Bike Brand World Cup 🇬🇧

ROUND 1

⚔️ Marin 🇺🇸 vs Brompton 🇬🇧 ⚔️

This one’s a clash of two very different cycling legends.

🌄 Marin was born in California’s famous Marin County—the birthplace of mountain biking. From trail hardtails to full-suspension bikes, the brand has been inspiring riders since the 1980s.

🚲 Brompton is Britain’s folding bike icon. Hand-built in London, it’s transformed urban commuting and has become one of the most recognisable bike brands in the world.

Different bikes. Different missions. Same question…

Which brand deserves to move on?

👍 Vote Marin (USA)
❤️ Vote Brompton (UK)

Tell us why your choice gets your vote. Is it mountain bike heritage or urban cycling innovation?

28/06/2026

🇺🇸 USA vs UK Bike Brand World Cup 🇬🇧

ROUND 1

⚔️ Surly 🇺🇸 vs DMR 🇬🇧 ⚔️

Two brands built for riders who love getting dirty.

🚲 Surly has earned a reputation for bombproof steel bikes, adventure, bikepacking, and doing things a little differently.

🤘 DMR helped define UK mountain biking with legendary pedals, jump bikes, hardtails, and components trusted by dirt jumpers and trail riders for decades.

Who deserves a place in the quarter-finals?

👍 Vote Surly (USA)
❤️ Vote DMR (UK)

Now it’s over to you…

Which brand has had the bigger impact on mountain biking, and why? Share your favourite bike, component, or memory in the comments! 👇

28/06/2026

🇺🇸 USA vs UK Bike Brand World Cup 🇬🇧

ROUND 1

🟠 Santa Cruz 🇺🇸 vs Orange 🇬🇧 🍊

Two mountain bike icons. One spot in the quarter-finals.

🏔️ Santa Cruz – Californian innovation, World Cup pedigree, and some of the most sought-after full-suspension bikes ever made.

🇬🇧 Orange – Hand-built in Britain, legendary single-pivot suspension, and a cult following that spans decades.

👍 Vote Santa Cruz (USA)
❤️ Vote Orange (UK)

Now defend your choice in the comments. Which brand has made the bigger impact on mountain biking?

Voting closes tomorrow, and the winner moves on to the next round! 👇

28/06/2026

🇺🇸 USA vs UK Bike Brand World Cup 🇬🇧

ROUND 1

🔥 GT 🇺🇸 vs Raleigh 🇬🇧 🔥

Two legendary brands. One place in the next round.

👍 Vote GT (USA)
❤️ Vote Raleigh (UK)

Then tell us WHY your choice deserves to win.

Is it the history? The iconic bikes? The innovation? Or just pure nostalgia?

Let’s settle this one in the comments! 👇

23/05/2026

Marin Bikes isn’t just another mountain bike brand… it was born in the place where mountain biking itself began.

From the trails of Mount Tamalpais and the legendary Repack runs, to iconic bikes like the Team Marin, Rift Zone and Alpine Trail, Marin has been part of MTB history for nearly 40 years.

In the latest Bike Filth video, I take a deep dive into the complete history of Marin Bikes — how the company started, survived every era of mountain biking, and helped shape the sport we know today.

If you love mountain bike history, old-school MTB culture and legendary bike brands, give it a watch and let me know your favourite Marin bike 👇

Marin Bikes: The California Brand That Helped Build Mountain Biking
https://youtu.be/BITMiERvmjo

Marin Bikes isn’t just another mountain bike company… it’s a brand born at the birthplace of mountain biking itself.In this video, we dive deep into the comp...