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Is Your Bike Rack Ready for 32″ Wheels? Here’s All the Compatible Hitch Racks We Found at Sea Otter
Buying into the 32″ wheel hype? If you’re lucky, you might not have to buy another 32″ compatible rack as well…
DRIFT Enters the MTB Scene With the ARC Waterproof Clip-In Shoe
DRIFT shoes joins the MTB realm! Their debut ARC model is a waterproof lace-up, full grain leather clip-in mountain bike shoe.
Mondraker Celebrates 10 Years of the Crafty E-MTB Platform with the Crafty Unlimited Icon
Mondraker introduced the Crafty eMTB platform with a Bosch CX motor 10 years ago. To celebrate, Mondraker releases the Crafty Unlimited Icon
Unior Introduces 32” Compatible Pro Truing Stand 2.1 and Upgrade Kit for 2.0
Like it or not, 32” wheels are here, and Unior is rolling out a new Truing Stand and upgrade kit to build and work on the bigger hoops.
Adios Sea Otter Classic, Until Next Year: Parting Words & Some Random Photos
Saying goodbye to the 2026 SOC, with some parting words and a photo dump
Gloria Scarsi Nearly Cost Gates €100K, As Both MS & AON Close In On the Belted Purse
The Gates Belted Purse almost got paid out this weekend as 3 Elite Women landed in the top-5 at the UCI DH World Cup in South Korea…
Zach’s Sea Otter Randoms: A ‘Pregnant’ Rim, BLUE Ponds, Performance Enhancing Sunscreen & More
This year at Sea Otter, we learned that Jordan has to work on his Brompton folding skills…
Specialized S-Works Epic 9 First Ride Impressions: $15k Buys a Very Fast, Light Bike
A super fast ride – Specialized Epic 9 takes the place of three bikes in the Epic lineup. But can the XC race world stomach a $15,250 race bike?
Dave Weagle Teams Up with RMU for New Mid-Pivot 6-Bar Suspension Enduro Bike
Suspension guru Dave Weagle and RMU Skis are teasing a new enduro bike with a 6-bar suspension design, dual idlers, dual chains, and flex stays
Controversy at the DH World Cup, and It Involves Hardtail Guy
At the first round of the 2026 World Cup DH season, one guy is attempting to race a hardtail and causing a stir…and not in a good way
Bosch Performance Upgrade 2.0 Delivers 120 Nm of Torque, New 12A Fast Charger, More!
More torque, more motor support, faster charging, drivetrain tensioning, extended boost adjustment – Bosch just dropped a bunch of improvements for existing ebikes!
2026 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR Drops In On More Travel, Lower Weight for South Korea WC
Canyon’s all-new Lux World Cup CFR sneaks in longer travel, lighter weight, and more modern XC capability into a much more affordable cross-country race bike platform…
Sea Otter Wrap-Up: Anodized Parts, Radial Tires, Gear Storage, NA Beers, & More
There was no shortage of anodized parts and other cool products at the Sea Otter Classic, and here are the photos to prove it.
Ornot Cargo Bibs Get Updated with New Straps & Chamois for Improved Comfort
Go ahead. Load up the cargo pockets on the new Ornot Cargo Bibs. The straps can take it.
New BMC Kaius 01 Attacks from All Angles to Become Next ‘Ultimate Gravel Race Bike’
The new Kaius 01 is more aero, stiffer, lighter, and adds more tire clearance. Impressive.
Simpler Colnago TT2 Prototype Breaks Cover at Tour de Romandie for Tadej’s Time Trial
Tadej Pogačar raced a wholly redesigned Colnago TT2 time trail bike at Romandie this week, saving 1/2kg with a much simpler design!
The Best Bike Helmets of 2026
We bring you the best bike helmets for all types of riding, with top picks from Giro, Specialized, Thousand, and more.
1.7kg CYPLORE eBike Conversion Kit Turns Road & Gravel Bikes Into Ultra Light eBikes
Launching today on Kickstarter, the CYPLORE e-bike conversion kit aims to make it easy to electrify the road or gravel bike you already have.
Hutchinson Expands Gravel Line with Three New Tires, Brings GridSkin Tech to Gravel
Hutchinson adds 3 new gravel tires, Touareg, Touareg Race GS, and Caracal Race GS for mixing and matching
Pedal a Pair of SMITH Gravel Shoes or QUOC Sunglasses & Helmet in LTD Strata Collab
SMITH x QUOC limited edition Strata Collaboration brings together popular gravel shoes, sunglasses & helmet with some new sock and more…
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Buyers Guides
The Best Bike Helmets of 2026
We bring you the best bike helmets for all types of riding, with top picks from Giro, Specialized, Thousand, and more.
The Best Bike Pumps of 2026
We tested top models from brands like ToPeak, Blackburn, Silca, Bontrager, and more to find the best bike pumps.
The Best Bike Repair Stands of 2026
We tested the top models from Park Tool, Feedback Sports, Topeak, and more to find the best repair stands for your bikes.
The Best Mountain Bike Shoes of 2026
We tested 17 of the best mountain bike shoes on the market to help you find the right model to suit your needs and meet your budget.
The Best Road Bike Helmets of 2026
We tested 15 of the best models on the market in 2026 to help you find the road bike helmet that suits your needs and budget.
The Best Mountain Bike Helmets of 2026
We tested the top models from Giro, Specialized, POC, Smith, and more to help you find the best mountain bike helmet for your next ride.
The Best Mountain Bike Shorts of 2026
We put 13 of the best mountain bike shorts on the market to the test to help you find the right pair to meet your needs, style, and budget.
The Best Mountain Bike Flat Pedals of 2026
We tested 12 models from top brands, like Wolf Tooth, OneUp, Race Face, Chromag, and more, to find the best mountain bike flat pedals.
