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What is G-Volve Geometry?
Geometry is the DNA of how a bike rides. Two frames with identical suspension travel, identical components, and identical weight will feel completely different if their geometry differs. At DIRTLAB, we developed G-Volve — our geometry platform that gives riders...
Shipping Worldwide: How We Get Your Bike to You
We ship DIRTLAB bikes to riders in over 30 countries. Whether you're in California, Switzerland, or Tokyo, our goal is the same: your bike arrives safely, on time, and with no surprise fees at your door. Here's how we make...
S-Volve Sizing: Finding Your Perfect Fit
Traditional bike sizing uses vague labels — Small, Medium, Large — that mean different things from brand to brand. A "Medium" from one manufacturer might have a reach of 450 mm while another's is 475 mm. At DIRTLAB, we developed...
The Titanium Custom Frame Builder: How It Works
A custom titanium frame is the ultimate expression of what a mountain bike can be — built to your body, your riding style, and your preferences. Here's exactly how the DIRTLAB custom titanium frame process works, from first conversation to...
Trail Riding in Taiwan: Our Home Trails
DIRTLAB is based in Taichung, Taiwan — and while Taiwan might not be the first place you think of for mountain biking, it should be. With subtropical forests, volcanic ridgelines, and thousands of meters of elevation within an hour's drive...
Setting Up Your New Dirtlab Bike: First Ride Checklist
Congratulations on your new DIRTLAB bike. Before you hit the trail, take 30 minutes to set up your bike properly. A well-set-up bike is safer, more comfortable, and significantly more fun to ride. Here's your complete first-ride checklist. 1. Suspension...
K-Volve Suspension Kinematics Explained
Every full-suspension mountain bike is defined by its linkage — the arrangement of pivots, links, and leverage ratios that determine how the rear wheel moves over bumps while you pedal. At DIRTLAB, we developed K-Volve, our proprietary suspension kinematics platform,...
Understanding eMTB Range: What Really Affects Your Battery Life
The most common question we hear about our eMTBs: "How far can I ride on a single charge?" The honest answer is always "it depends" — but here's exactly what it depends on, so you can make informed decisions on...
Carbon vs Titanium: Choosing Your Frame Material
At DIRTLAB, we build frames in both carbon fiber and titanium — and we get asked constantly which one is "better." The honest answer: neither. They're different tools for different riders. Here's what you need to know to make the...
Why We Chose the Maxon BIKEDRIVE AIR S for Our eMTB
When we set out to build an eMTB that felt like a real mountain bike — not a motorcycle with pedals — the motor choice was everything. After eighteen months of testing, we chose the Maxon BIKEDRIVE AIR S. Here's...
The new Maxon Bikedrive Air S engine (credits to Robin Schmidt Emtb Magazine)
A New Superlative? Exclusive Insights into the New Maxon AIR S Full Power Motor & Factory Visit   16 hours ago. (2025-06-17) by Robin Schmitt  What happens when Formula 1 expertise, Mars missions, and e-bike passion collide? We visited Swiss...