Bike Filth

07/03/2026

😈 The rough history of Evil Bikes is live.

From steel hardtails like the Sovereign to cult classics like the Following, Evil built one of the most rebellious brands in mountain biking. But rapid growth, production chaos, and a near-collapse almost wiped them out.

So how did they survive?

In this video we break down the rise, the struggles, and the comeback of Evil Bikes — one of MTB’s most controversial and respected brands.

Watch it now on the Bike Filth YouTube channel. Link in bio.

Did you ever ride an Evil? 👀



How Evil Bikes Died… And Came Back Meaner

This is a rough history of Evil Bikes — from steel hardtail beginnings to carbon cult status, through near-collapse and back again.Evil has never been a safe...

28/02/2026

Jamis might not be the loudest name in mountain biking… but they’ve been there since the early days.

From steel hardtails to full-suspension trail machines, Jamis carved out its place in a rapidly evolving industry — often without the hype.

So how did they do it?
And why does the brand still matter today?

I break down the rough history in the new Bike Filth video 👇

If you’ve ever owned a Jamis, I want to hear about it in the comments.

For decades, Jamis Bikes has quietly built everything from iconic mountain bikes to race-winning road machines — yet somehow, they’re rarely mentioned alongs...

21/02/2026

Not every mountain bike brand chases the spotlight.

Some just build seriously good bikes and let riders figure it out.

Banshee has always felt like that kind of brand. From the early 2000s freeride era and bikes like the Scream, to their modern geometry-first enduro machines, they’ve consistently done things their own way.

Longer. Slacker. Stronger.
Often before it was fashionable.

So why did Banshee never become a massive mainstream name?

I’ve just uploaded a rough history of Banshee Bikes on Bike Filth — diving into the origins, the ownership changes, the cult following, and why riders who own them tend to stick with them.

Have you ever owned a Banshee? Or is there another “cult” MTB brand you think deserves this treatment next?

For years, Banshee Bikes has quietly built some of the toughest, most dialled mountain bikes in the game — without the marketing machine behind them.From ear...

15/02/2026

Curtis Bikes: The UK’s Most Underrated MTB Legend?

Curtis Bikes isn’t just another British steel framebuilder.Born from motocross, shaped by early BMX culture, and refined through decades of mountain biking e...

24/01/2026

Santa Cruz Bikes: The California Brand That Changed Mountain Biking

From skate culture roots to World Cup downhill dominance, Santa Cruz Bicycles didn’t just build bikes — they built a movement.

This deep dive breaks down the history, the tech, the VPP suspension, and yes… the iconic logo everyone recognizes 🛹🔴

Full video now live on Bike Filth.
Link in bio.

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What’s your favorite Santa Cruz bike — V10, Bronson, Nomad, or Tallboy?

Santa Cruz Bicycles is one of the most influential mountain bike brands of all time. From its roots in Santa Cruz, California, to World Cup downhill racing, ...

03/01/2026

The Rough History of Standard Byke Company
https://youtu.be/OOPzXiZ0D7k

New video is live: A Rough History of Standard Bike Company 🚲🔥
Before anyone says it… yes, there is an editing blooper.

It was edited on New Year’s Eve.
There was whiskey involved.
No regrets.

Consider it a limited-edition mistake and part of the Bike Filth charm 🤘
Go give it a watch and let me know if you spot it 👀

Standard Bike Company is one of the most influential yet underrated names in BMX history. Founded in the early ’90s, Standard helped shape modern street and ...

25/12/2025

🎅🚵‍♂️ Merry Filthmas!
May your trails be loamy, your bikes be dirty, and your Christmas be loud.
Thanks for all the support this year — see you on the trails in 2026 🤘🎄

06/12/2025

Cyclocross: The Most Underrated Discipline in Cycling
https://youtu.be/0IAzlEpB_h4

Get ready to dive into the chaotic, muddy, utterly addictive world of cyclocross — the cycling discipline where speed meets skill, and grit meets pure suffer...

02/12/2025

I still don’t know

02/12/2025

Flat pedals?

02/12/2025

Can’t jump

02/12/2025

Love e-bikes