Bike Types

Syncros iC Fraser & Hixon integrate lighter, one-piece carbon cockpits for XC, Trail, Enduro & DH

Syncros iC Fraser & Hixon go big & SL for 2020 with lighter carbon MTB bar+stem combos, bigger & wider bars, and more options for…

Written by Cory Benson July 13, 2020

Long-Term Review: Vee Tire Snap Trail Enduro Core offers unfathomable grip, slow-rolling

We picked up a set of Vee Tire Co’s new enduro mountain bike tire, the Snap Trail, at the Winter Bike Connection event in Italy.…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 13, 2020

Superstrata Terra 3D prints revolutionary custom lightweight unibody carbon road bike

In a new approach to crafting lightweight carbon bikes, the Superstrata Terra road bike brings 3D-printing to life in a unique one-pass unibody composite frame…

Written by Cory Benson July 13, 2020

The Ultimate First Road Bike? New Trek Domane AL Disc is value packed for the price

If you’ve been thinking of buying a new bike to give cycling a try recently, you’re not alone. Loads of new riders have taken to…

Written by Zach Overholt July 10, 2020

C-Bear adds T47 external Campagnolo bottom bracket to round out extensive range

As more bicycle brands switch to the new-ish T47 bottom bracket standard, which means that bottom bracket companies are busy coming up with the right…

Written by Zach Overholt July 10, 2020

Rapha Crit collection gets colorful fade updates, RCC-only artist collabo kit sells out

Rapha’s latest Crit Collection leaves the oil slicks behind, in favor of new dynamic, colorful fades & road marking inspiration. Developed for flashy urban racing…

Written by Cory Benson July 10, 2020

Urge Papingo hits the road with affordable, light, vented & eco-friendly roadie helmet

Urge Bike Products reshapes their eco-friendly mountain bike helmet tech into an all-new and affordable Papingo road bike helmet. Using recycled plastics wherever it can,…

Written by Cory Benson July 10, 2020

Long Term Review: Fasst Flexx Enduro Bar takes the edge off hits, tuneable to your ride

Chances are, you’ve clicked on this review article exclaiming “Bendy bars! You couldn’t pay me to ride those!”. OK, I get it. My initial reaction…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 09, 2020

Swift Paloma bar bag packs modern rackless randonneur storage w/ quick release KlickFix mounting

Swift Industries calls their latest version of the Paloma Handlebar Bag the “one front bag to rule them all” – a mix of classic randonneur…

Written by Cory Benson July 09, 2020

Yamaha Civante e-road bike powers up as their first class 3 e-bike for the U.S.

Yamaha is far from new when it comes to e-bikes. They first designed frames and motor systems back in 1993. 27 years later, they’ve announced…

Written by michael gushulak July 09, 2020

Evil Wreckoning returns with a vengeance, super boosted with more 29er enduro travel

The Evil Wreckoning is back and bigger than ever with a major technical enduro reboot almost four years since it first debuted. In those years…

Written by Cory Benson July 09, 2020

Gulo Composites launches with braided carbon spokes on NC-built carbon wheels

Hailing from east coast mountain bike destination Brevard, NC, upstart Gulo Composites is weaving its way down the road & trail with unique, US-made carbon…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 08, 2020

Lauf True Grit gravel bikes get size specific carbon leaf spring suspension forks

Yesterday, the big news was that Lauf Bikes were going consumer direct with their new DTY program. And while the resulting drop in pricing gained…

Written by Zach Overholt July 08, 2020

E-bike Roundup: FSA System HM 1.0 Hits Production, $1k Rad Power e-bike & Batch Bicycles Steps Thru

Stop the scrolling! Here are the new e-bikes and tech you’ve been looking for. FSA rolls out mass production of its gravel/road motor system. Rad…

Written by michael gushulak July 08, 2020

Review: Niner RIP e9 e-mountain bike is a playfully big rig for all day adventures

My first concern was that Niner had simply slapped their look and logo onto a four-bar suspension frame with a Bosch motor and jumped into…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 07, 2020

DT SWISS update 1700 SPLINE wheels for 2021 w/welded alloy rims & lighter 350 hub

Following the announcement of DT’s new 1501 SPLINE ONE wheelsets with their updated carbon rims, you may be left wondering whether or not DT forgot…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 07, 2020

Lauf bikes get huge price drop with Direct To You consumer direct sales model

If you’ve been eyeing a new Lauf gravel or endurance bike, they just became a lot more accessible – and affordable. While they had enjoyed…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 07, 2020

NS Bike Define AL adaptable trail-to-enduro MTB gets affordable alloy pricing & mullet option

NS Bikes has redefined their popular, adaptable carbon Define trail to all-mountain to enduro 29er mountain bike platform with the addition of a new aluminum…

Written by Cory Benson July 07, 2020

Updated Zipp Vuka Bull base bar gets narrower, adds drop or rise & Rapid Routing

For those looking to build the ultimate go-fast machine, Zipp has a new option for your base. Not your base miles, those are still up…

Written by Zach Overholt July 07, 2020

All-new Rockshox ZEB long-travel fork brings DH strength w/ enduro weights

Built for the roughest enduro stages and the biggest e-mountain bikes, the new Rockshox ZEB is their biggest single crown fork yet. Boasting 38mm stanchions,…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 07, 2020

DT SWISS 1501 SPLINE ONE wheels go Carbon for XC, AM & Enduro w/new 240 Hub

DT SWISS have nigh on reinvented their popular 1501 SPLINE ONE wheelsets, upgrading the whole range to carbon rims with lighter Race-spec spokes hooked up…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 07, 2020

Niner goes electric (and goes big) with new longer travel RIP, WFO e-mountain bikes!

Yep, Niner just launched two eMTB’s, and they’re monsters. The all-new Niner RIP e9 gets 150mm rear wheel travel, paired to a 160mm fork, giving…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 07, 2020

Bosch CX boosts torque, gets new hi-res displays & navigation in e-bike drive updates

Bosch’s e-bike drive systems get big software and hardware updates this summer to boost the torque outputs from eMTB to e-cargo bikes, while new &…

Written by Cory Benson July 07, 2020

Rocky Mountain’s Overtimepack goes on the Powerplay as new e-bike range extender battery pack

Rocky Mountain has gone to great lengths to create what they feel is the best e-MTB platform. But even with the most efficient motor, and…

Written by Zach Overholt July 07, 2020

Zipp RollingRoad shows why 303 Firecrest recommended tire pressures are so low

Recently, the Zipp 303 Firecrest wheels got a big upgrade. The newest version is faster, lighter, and wider than before and with that comes a…

Written by Zach Overholt July 06, 2020

Blast off on your next ride w/ Scicon Space Agency collection inspired by NASA & SpaceX

Did watching astronauts Bob Behnken & Doug Hurley make their way to the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule make you think the new suit design would…

Written by Zach Overholt July 03, 2020

Graphene powered Vittoria eMTB tires roll out with high-longevity, battery-saving claims

Shortly after launching their Mazza enduro tire, Vittoria is adding an e-MTB version as well. The e-Mazza isn’t alone though, Vittoria have also added eMTB…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 03, 2020

Pipedream Ti Moxie is a bare-metal beauty with ovalised super-butted tube set

Pipedream Cycles are making just twenty-four of the new Titanium Moxie hardtail mountain bike. For 2020, the Ti Moxie is updated with MK3 geometry, and…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 03, 2020