Bike Tech

Saris Introduces First UDH-Compatible Adapter for Wheel-on Indoor Trainers

Saris announces a new adapter to make UDH-equipped road, gravel, and mountain bikes compatible with indoor trainers.

Written by Travis Reill January 20, 2026

DirtySixer Teases its 32er MonsterEnduro with Apparent 32″ Maxxis Dissector Tires

While most bike companies are working their way up to 32″ wheels, Dirty Sixer has been working their way down for a while now…

Written by Travis Reill January 14, 2026

Reserve are the First Aftermarket Wheels Equipped w/ DT Swiss DEG DF Anti-Kickback

Your next pair of Reserve wheels could come with an anti-pedal kickback system built-in.

Written by Travis Reill January 13, 2026

BBB CoreCap Replaces Presta Valve Cores for More Flow, Durability & Compatibility: Review

BBB CoreCap reinvents the tire valve. More airflow & durability than Presta. Better compatibility than Schrader. And no extra cap needed!

Written by Cory Benson January 06, 2026

BikeRumor Editor’s Choice 2025 – Travis’s Best Bike & Gear Awards

These were the “best” products in 2025 – well, according to Travis, at least. Bikes, e-bikes, apparel, shoes, some tasty beverages, and more

Written by Travis Reill December 10, 2025

Want Longer Chainstays on Your Ibis Ripmo or Ripley? Check out the Jank Link

Do you love your Ibis Ripley or Ripmo, but wish for longer chainstays? Eric Olsen’s Jank Link adds 13mm to the rear center

Written by Travis Reill December 09, 2025

BikeRumor Editor’s Choice 2025 – Cory’s Best Bike & Gear Awards

Cory’s 12th-annual BikeRumor Editor’s Choice Awards is a wish list, highlighting the best bikes & gear he’s tested over the past year!

Written by Cory Benson December 08, 2025

Repente Nomad 3D-Prints a Saddle That Actually Looks Finished, with a Smooth Top

Yes, this new Repente Nomad 3D, 3D-printed saddle actually looks finished, with a classically smooth cover…

Written by Cory Benson December 03, 2025

DT Swiss Builds With Someone Else’s Carbon Spokes to Shed 125g Off Their Lightest Wheels

DT Swiss just figured out how to make their lightest ARC 38 aero carbon road wheels almost 10% lighter, and even stiffer, by switching to…

Written by Cory Benson November 13, 2025

Trek’s Project One Now Offering Frame-Only Options

You no longer have to buy a complete bike to get one of Trek’s beautiful Project One frames. Let the custom builds begin!

Written by Travis Reill November 13, 2025

The New Scott Fastlane is a Standard Road Bike… Or is it?

Scott now has an e-road bike that weighs as little as 21.83lbs! With a weight that low, it’s not surprising it doesn’t really look like…

Written by Travis Reill November 07, 2025

The 1st Aero Bike, 75yr-old Wireless 1x Campy Shifting? That & More in the Ghisallo Museum!

Last week I was in northern Italy to visit the factory of two cycling industry icons, and to test ride two coming-soon road bikes. While…

Written by Cory Benson October 30, 2025

The ALSO. TM-B Was Born at Rivian, But It’s Not the Typical Auto+Bike Junk

The ALSO. TM-B is three bikes in one, has a ton of unique features, and will be priced under $5k?

Written by Travis Reill October 23, 2025

Revel Teases a Full Suspension Titanium Trail Bike: Introducing Project RaTical

3d printed titanium junctions, titanium tubes, and a CBF take on Horst Link highlight Project RaTical

Written by Travis Reill October 22, 2025

Zoceli Vysoko Steel High-Pivot Enduro Bike Hides Split Drive Inside, Without A Chainring

Czech steel framebuilder Zoceli’s new Vysoko high-pivot ‘hard enduro’ bike took a moment to wrap my brain around. We’re used to seeing longer travel enduro,…

Written by Cory Benson October 17, 2025

SILCA Ultimate TPU Tube Features Mechanical Valve Bond & Heat-Resistant Design for Increased Durability

Silca has addressed most of the issues that accompany TPU inner tubes, creating what they consider the Ultimate premium tube.

Written by Jordan Villella October 14, 2025

Patent Patrol: Priority’s 1st Serious MTB is High Pivot, Belt Drive, Gearbox Vanth Enduro Bike

Looks like Priority is delivering a treat for Halloween with a wild new mountain bike. The trick is a teaser including new patents that were…

Written by Travis Reill and Cory Benson October 01, 2025

Coming Soon: Ratio Mech, a Modular Alt Mechanical 1x Derailleur to Replace All Others

They slipped it under our noses inside an April Fool’s tease, but the UK-made Ratio Mech mechanical rear derailleur is real. And it’s coming soon…

Written by Cory Benson September 30, 2025

The Nano Worx Draft Box Adds Aero Storage for Cervelo S5, More Platforms to Come!

Nano Worx allows Cervelo S5 riders to ditch the clunky and unsightly saddle bag for a more streamlined and better-looking alternative

Written by Travis Reill September 30, 2025

Rocky Mountain Adds 27% More Power to the Instinct Powerplay SL

One of the best parts about ebikes is that with simple firmware updates, your bike will continue to improve over time.

Written by Travis Reill September 15, 2025

Introducing the BH iGravelX NX: Bosch Performance Added to the Popular GravelX Platform

The new BH iGravelX NX gets HCIM carbon, an SX motor and a GRX drivetrain for a lot of random letters and more power with…

Written by Travis Reill September 10, 2025

Cosmic SLR 45: Mavic Moves to a Wider Rim and Ceramic Bearings

Mavic releases the new Cosmic SLR 45 wheels with an updated wider profile and ceramic bearings for a 28% smoother ride

Written by Travis Reill September 09, 2025

Lazer Partners with Cardo Systems for VeloVox Helmet Strap Audio System

The Lazer VeloVox allows you to listen to music, take phone calls, or chat with other members of your group ride

Written by Travis Reill September 09, 2025

Become a Frame Builder at Portland’s new Firsthand Framebuilding School

Firsthand Framebuilding School will launch in Portland in 2026, providing a comprehensive frame building education for beginners to veterans

Written by Travis Reill September 05, 2025

All Mahle X20 Systems Get More Power & Torque w/ Firmware Update, New Systems Get UDH Compatibility

Gotta love it when your existing ebike gets more power & torque with a simple firmware update. Only new Mahle X20 bikes will get UDH…

Written by Travis Reill September 04, 2025

New Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 S-Racing LTD is a 30lb, Red-Hot eBike Commuter

Wish your daily commuter received the pro-race treatment? Enter the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 S-Racing.

Written by Travis Reill August 27, 2025

Wheels Mfg Goes Single Speed With New SOLO-HG Conversion Kit, Chainrings & UDH-Delete Dropout 666

If you’ve given yourself completely to the dark side of single speeding, Wheels MFG Dropout 666 will complete the look.

Written by Travis Reill August 22, 2025

Deeper Fulcrum Sharq 57 Wheels Ride Taller Waves For Aero Gains & Crosswind Stability

Fulcrum’s shark-finned carbon Sharq wheels get a new deeper 57mm option to improve aerodynamic performance, while still benefiting from the crosswind stability of lower-profile wheels.…

Written by Cory Benson July 03, 2025

Xpedo Omni Powermeter Measures Accurate 2-Sided Power in Road, Gravel & MTB Pedals

Pedal-maker Xpedo debuts a new cross-discipline Omni powermeter family that will give any bike accurate dual-sided measurement, as easy as threading on a new set…

Written by Cory Benson July 02, 2025

Canyon Endurace:ONFly Integrates Light TQ eBike Power & Smooth Allroad Ride: First Look

After 3 years of development together with TQ, Canyon says their all-new Endurace:ONFly finally created an eRoad ebike that’s more than just something to help…

Written by Cory Benson June 25, 2025