PIT BITS - iXS European Downhill Cup #1

The first round of the 2026 iXS European Downhill Cup is taking place in Portugal this weekend. With World Cup #1 just around the corner, there are some Elite heavyweights getting their last cobwebs shaken among a field of regional racers. Rick Schubert cruised the pits to see if there was anything interesting. Lo and behold, there was.

A lot of the bikes and brands aren't super familiar to us stateside, so drop your knowledge in the comments.