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Downieville Classic 2026: Ruth Holcomb and Tobin Ortenblad Crowned All-Mountain World Champions
The unique 2-day Downieville Classic went down over the weekend. Here are the winners for the XC, downhill, and combined All-Mountain categories.
Gear Up With Backcountry’s Semi-Annual Sale
The wide-ranging gear deals can help you upgrade your kit or improve the ride ahead.
Old Man Mountain Adds Elkhorn 32 for Bigger Adventure, Confirms Divide Already Fits 32″
Old Man Mountain is ready for adventure bikepacking on bigger wheels with two 32″ ready racks: the existing Divide & a new longer Elkhorn 32.
Hope’s New Gravity Stem is Just 20mm Long & Lifts Your Bar 35mm, Because Upright FTW!
Can an ultra-short, upright stem make you faster downhill? Hope’s new 20mm Gravity Stem thinks it can…
Moots’ New Womble is a Shredable Modern Titanium Hardtail and Quite the Looker, Too
Moots introduces the new Womble hardtail for modern shed-ability!
Kogel Introduces the Kolossos Pulsar, Its “Fastest” Derailleur Upgrade Yet
Kogel says its new Pulsar Cage upgrades are its best yet, with full-ceramic bearings for peak efficiency and the lowest possible friction.
Update: Wheels Mfg 8-Bolt Chainrings Bring Color & Style to Latest SRAM Gravel Groupsets
Lightweight, stiff & in shiny ano colors to make your bike pop: Wheels Mfg. SRAM 8-bolt direct mount gravel chainrings are available now!
Mosaic GT i55 Ti Gravel Bikes Get Bigger Tire Clearance Again, Plus All-New Carbon Fork
Mosaic GT i55 titanium gravel race bikes get bigger 55mm tire clearance and in-house designed carbon fork, while preserving a race-ready ride!
INTVL Launches Bike Mode Opening Pokémon Go-Style Territory Game for Cyclists
Pokémon Go for Cyclists? Almost! Now you can gamify your workouts with the INVTL app.
Review: POC’s VPD Max Kneepads are Comfortable, Stable, Pedal-Friendly, and Offer Level 2 Protection
POC’s new VPD Max Kneepads provide dual-layer level 2 padding on the knees, combined with a free-flexing, comfortable, and stable Lycra sleeve.
Updated: Bike Rumors Hint Shimano GRX Will Go 13-Speed On MicroSpline Road Freehub
Is Shimano working on a 13-speed GRX update in the near future? Several leaks seem to point towards new 13sp Micro Spline Road freehub standard!
Review: The Chamber Trail Fills the Trail Riding Gap in the Giro Shoe Lineup
The Chamber Trail is one of the latest shoes from Giro, combining the proven performance of the Chamber gravity shoes with a trail-friendly weight and design.
DRIFT Shoes Steps Up with Its 2nd Waterproof SPD-Compatible Model, the Minna
DRIFT Shoes is back with another SPD-compatible mountain bike shoe that blends casual looks with technical, waterproof materials.
Beyond the Bike: NoNormal Squeeze Tube Instant Coffee is Perfect for #coffeeoutside
NoNormal’s instant coffee paste comes in portable squeeze tubes and has proven to be a game changer in the camping and #coffeeoutside kits.
Camp and Go Slow Drops a Summer Refresh for Gear and Sundries
Camp and Go Slow’s inventory just got a refresh, so you can get outfitted for the rest of the season and beyond.
DT Swiss Shines Up White Hubs in Limited Edition ARC 1100 Dicut 55 LTD Road Wheels
Ride the same limited edition DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 55 White LTD aero carbon road wheels that UNO X raced at the 2026 Tour de France…
New Stevens Izoard Road Bike Combines Aero Race Bike Speed & All-Day Endurance Comfort
Stevens completely revamps the Izoard road bike, mixing aero race & endurance comfort influences to build a better all-day, all-rounder!
Continental Adds 13 New Casing and Compound Combinations to Its Gravity Tire Range
Enduro SuperSoft and Trail Soft casing/compound combinations are coming to Continental’s proven MTB tire range.
First Look: The Montaro Pro is Giro’s New Top-Tier Half-Shell MTB Helmet
The Montaro Pro replaces the Manifest Spherical at the top of Giro’s helmet range with all the bells and whistles and a bolder new look.
32″ Prototypes: Superior XR GR Alloy Gravel Bike Soon. XC Hardtail & RockShox Fork, Too!
Hot on the heels of another 32″ gravel bike dropping with availability in the US, we recently got an up-close look at some 32″ DT…
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Buyers Guides
The Best Flat Pedal Mountain Bike Shoes of 2026
We tested 16 of the best flat pedal shoes available today to help you find the right model for your needs and budget.
The Best Mountain Bike Gloves of 2026
We tested the best mountain bike gloves on the market to help you find the right pair to suit your needs and budget.
The Best Cycling Hydration Vests of 2026
We tested eleven of the best cycling hydration vests on the market today to see how they perform and compare on the roads and trails.
The Best Cycling Sunglasses of 2026
We tested 18 of the best cycling sunglasses on the market to help you find the right model to suit your needs and meet your budget.
The Best Roof Bike Racks of 2026
Our team tested ten of the best roof bike racks on the market to help you find the right model for transporting your precious rides.
The Best Gravel Bike Shoes of 2026
We tested 12 models from top brands like Shimano, Fizik, Specialized, and more to find the best gravel bike shoes.
The Best Cycling Bib Shorts of 2026
We tested a diverse selection of the best cycling bib shorts on the market to help you find the pair that suits your needs and budget.
The Best Hitch Bike Racks of 2026
We’ve tested 17 of the best hitch bike racks available in 2026 to help you find the model that best suits your needs and budget.
