DT Swiss Introduces New Ways to Tune Your Freedom with New Ratchet DF Upgrade Kit and DEG DF Race Kit DT Swiss’s new Upgrade Kit extends DF technology to Ratchet freehubs, while the new Race Kit offers greater tuning options for existing DEG DF hubs. Written by Jeremy Benson September 23, 2026
EXT Announces the Aria V2, an Updated Version(s) of Its Flagship Air Shock EXT evolves its high-end Aria air shock with updates to improve performance and fit more bikes, plus the addition of a dedicated DH version. Written by Jeremy Benson September 23, 2026
Continental Grand Prix Gets a New 32mm Option Continental adds a new 32mm Grand Prix road tire, bringing more volume, comfort, and all-weather durability to its endurance-focused lineup. Written by Jordan Villella September 22, 2026
Pirelli Launches Reshaped and Renamed Lineup of Scorpion Gravity MTB Tires Pirelli is launching three new Scorpion models/treads along with simplified naming and more combinations to make it easier to find the right tires. Written by Jeremy Benson September 22, 2026
New FSA KFX i30 Carbon XC Race Wheels Go Wide & Light FSA KFX i30 carbon XC wheels weigh just 1,250g with a 30mm internal rim, 72-tooth ratchet hub, and $2,499 price tag. Written by Jordan Villella September 21, 2026
Why You Should Consider a Belt-Driven Bike Every year, more riders and manufacturers become belt-drive believers. Here’s how performance innovations at Gates make it an easier choice than ever. Sponsored Post September 21, 2026
Wolf Tooth Components Officially Launches Its New Road, Gravel, and Mountain Bike Hubs We spotted them at Sea Otter, and now Wolf Tooth’s colorful new US-made hubs are available for all the bike types. Written by Jeremy Benson September 17, 2026
Magura Says the Race Pro Is the Most Powerful Brake It Has Ever Developed The Race Pro was developed by Magura to deliver uncompromising and consistent braking power in a premium CNC aluminum package. Written by Jeremy Benson September 17, 2026
Shimano Makes a Major Change to their Road Pedals with SPD-SLR: New Cleats, Pedals, Even Shoes Shimano’s new SPD-SLR system brings a redesigned cleat, lower stack height, faster engagement, and new Dura-Ace and Ultegra pedals. Just don’t expect it to be… Written by Jordan Villella September 17, 2026
Pirelli Cinturato EVO TLR Goes Bigger, Adds 55mm All-Road Rubber Pirelli Cinturato EVO TLR adds 45, 50, and 55mm sizes with SmartEVO AS compound, TechWALL+ protection, and all-road grip. Written by Jordan Villella September 16, 2026
Challenge Chicane Pro Tubular Goes 38mm Wide Challenge Chicane goes wider with a new 38mm tubular option, adding more volume and grip for riders not bound by the UCI’s 33mm tire limit. Written by Jordan Villella September 16, 2026
Sleek Zirbel Grip Shifter for Pinion & Prototype Spied on Hi-Pivot Kavenz VHP X Gravity MTB This modular high-pivot Kavenz VHP X is whatever MTB you can imagine. Plus, it gets slick Zirbel Pinion Grip Shifters & prototype handguards. Written by Cory Benson September 15, 2026
Bespoked Safi Prototype Reveals Hunt 5AMG Limitless Aero Gravel Bike Racing Wheels A prototype custom steel Safi Works Form G50.1 gravel bike teases unreleased Hunt 5AMG aero carbon gravel racing wheels. Written by Cory Benson September 15, 2026
DT Swiss TRACKR SPEED Adds a Rechargeable Wahoo Sensor to the Rear Hub Can’t afford to lose a single bit of ride data? Maybe you’d just prefer to leave the cycling computer at home. Either way, the DT… Written by Jordan Villella September 14, 2026
Good Vibrations: Ergonomic Solutions for the Challenges of Gravel SQlab engineers advanced products that fit as an ergonomic system to damp vibration and add comfort to every unpaved mile. Sponsored Post September 14, 2026
Big Wheels Go Hard: 32” Schwalbe Magic Mary Gravity & Romy Trail Tires Spotted Spotted at Bespoked: 2 new 32″ Schwalbe Gravity & Trail tires for seriously hardcore big wheel mountain biking – Magic Mary & Romy! Written by Cory Benson September 13, 2026
Shimano Dura-Ace R9300 Leak: Direct-Mount Chainring, Powermeter, & Some Wires Shimano Dura-Ace R9300 spy shots point to direct-mount chainring, new power meter, but still semi-wireless rear derailleur. Written by Jordan Villella September 10, 2026
Another Bigfoot Sighting? Ritchey’s Alloy WCS & Classic Silver Flat Pedals Are Here. Ritchey Alloy Bigfoot flat pedals spotted in the wild. Solid aluminum platform pedals built for everything from commuting to backcountry adventures! Written by Cory Benson September 02, 2026
Columbus Cento, Gara & Spirit Spin Up 4 All-New Light, Carbon-Spoke Aero Road Wheels Columbus Cento, Gara & Spirit debut lightweight, versatile aero carbon road wheels with carbon spokes for all budgets! Written by Cory Benson September 02, 2026
Ratio Drop Bar Eagle 70/90 Kit Lets You Run Direct Full Mount Mechanical on Gravel Bikes Ratio’s latest Drop Bar Eagle 70/90 Conversion Kit lets you run a simple, robust Full Mount mechanical T-Type Transmission on a gravel bike! Written by Cory Benson September 01, 2026
Stan’s Polar Drip Wax Promises Hot Wax Performance Without Hassle: Quick Review Stan’s all-new Polar Drip Wax chain lube promises hot-wax efficiency without all the hassle & mess, so we gave it a try! Written by Cory Benson September 01, 2026
Fox 34 SL – Long Term Review: Lightweight Ripper from XC to Trail Ridiculously light & uber capable, the Fox 34 SL brings impressive performance to a challenging short-travel category. Written by Tyler Benedict August 27, 2026
Loic Bruni Isn’t DH-Ready Yet, But His LTD Gold Crankbrothers Stamp 7 Flat Pedals Are! Loic Bruni may not be back to DH racing from injury yet, but Crankbrothers have new Stamp 7 Bruni Edition flat pedals for him to… Written by Cory Benson August 25, 2026
Boyd’s New Bracken Trail Wheels Are Made for “Questionable Trail Behavior” Is your playful riding style tough on your wheels? Boyd says its new Bracken Trail wheels are built to take a beating. Written by Jeremy Benson August 25, 2026
Stan’s Rolled Gold Sealant Aims at Road and Gravel Tubeless Pressure Stans has a new sealant, this time aimed at the higher-pressure crowd. Somewhere between road and gravel – needing less sealant. Written by Jordan Villella August 25, 2026
New 32″/800 WTB Course Gravel Tire Spotted at MADE on Mosaics Looks like WTB is getting into the 32″ gravel tire game with the new Course… Written by Zach Overholt August 24, 2026
Mavic’s Featherlight Crossmax Ultimate Wheels are Chasing World Cup XC Podiums at 1,080 grams/pair Mavic says its new top-tier Crossmax Ultimate wheels are the lightest cross-country mountain bike wheels it has ever produced. Written by Jeremy Benson August 23, 2026
Denim Sidewalls? Teravail Shows New Jorts-Inspired Tires & Prototype Stems at MADE Teravail offers denim sidewalls? Maybe. Written by Ron Frazelle August 22, 2026
Silca Makes Tires Now! 4 All-New Protocol Gravel & Road Treads Rethink Fat Tire Racing Yes, Silca is now in the marginal gains tire market. 3 new Protocol gravel and 1 Road slick prioritize supple casings & fast treads for… Written by Cory Benson August 20, 2026
Intend Officially Drops the Elevator Dropper and Elevator Boy Remote Intend isn’t just teasing it anymore; the Elevator Dropper seatpost is officially on the market and available for purchase. Written by Jeremy Benson August 19, 2026
