All-New 2025 Pivot Trailcat Drops 2-Trail-Bikes-In-1: SL or LT Carbon Mountain Bikes Pivot’s all-new carbon Trailcat is 2-Trail-Bikes-in-1: Pick superlight 120mm SL or long travel 135mm LT for all your mountain biking needs… Written by Cory Benson February 04, 2025
Two SRAM Mechanical T-Type Transmission Derailleurs Soon, Both NX & SX? Patent Patrol Is SRAM about ready to debut 2 new mechanical Transmission derailleurs? New patent filings & online spec leaks hint at T-type for NX & SX… Written by Cory Benson February 03, 2025
Rali Chain Mag Chainstay Guard Quiets Your Chain Noise with Magnets We know how magnets work. But as a chain stay guard? This is pretty interesting… Written by Zach Overholt February 03, 2025
UCI Bans Repeated Carbon Monoxide Inhalation, CO Hb Mass Testing OK Once or Twice The UCI’s latest ban prevents repeated CO2 inhalation, which may or may not have been happening in the pro peloton to increase performance. Written by Zach Overholt February 02, 2025
UCI Approves Wahoo’s New ELEMNT ACE Integrated Wind Sensor for Races The UCI has now approved hydration monitors and integrated wind sensors for competition, but continuous glucose monitors are still banned… Written by Jordan Villella January 31, 2025
Brembo Buys Öhlins, Promises ‘Conversion of Racetrack Innovation into Consumer Products’ Öhlins Racing gets bought by Brembo brakes, and teases a resurgence of MTB development, turning pro prototypes into consumer suspension… Written by Cory Benson January 30, 2025
New Orbea Alma Hardtail Gets X-Fader Seat Tube For Striking Looks, Smooth Ride With a kinked top tube and kinked seat tube, Orbea claims the new Alma is more comfortable – but just as fast. Written by Jordan Villella January 30, 2025
Cane Creek GRX Chainring Spider Allows 1x or 2x Shimano Builds w/ Ti Cranks Titanium cranks with Shimano GRX chainrings. What’s not to love? Written by Zach Overholt January 30, 2025
Shimano Cues Expands Into Drop Bars w/ Affordable & Durable 9, 10 & 11-Speed Options! The New Shimano Cues Drop Bar groups could lead to more affordable road and gravel bikes – especially with the new 1×8 Essa group. Written by Cory Benson January 30, 2025
New Rapha Pro Team Roadsuit Promises EF Pro Proven Aero Gains in a Road Race Skinsuit This new Rapha Pro Team Roadsuit promises to shave seconds off every race for EF Pro cyclists while retaining the versatility and comfort to be… Written by Cory Benson January 29, 2025
9Point8 Turns Pedal Design on its Head, Puts Traction Pins in Your Shoes! Next up: MTB shoe covers to put over your studded shoes to walk inside? Written by Zach Overholt January 29, 2025
Pivot Mach 4 SL Flight Attendant Review: Trails are Clear for Takeoff If you can manage to keep seven batteries charged before your rides, the Rock Shox Flight Attendant system makes the Mach 4 even faster. Written by Jordan Villella January 29, 2025
Segway Reveals Details for Step-Through And Moto-Inspired eBike Models It’s a stretch to call the Xyber an “ebike”, but the Xafari is more bike-like and very interesting… Written by Steve Fisher January 29, 2025
Catlike Finally Shipping Revamped Whisper II Affordable MIPS Road Helmet I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for the quirky looks of a Catlike helmet, and have been keeping an eye on the… Written by Cory Benson January 29, 2025
2025 Salsa Fargo Updates Brakes & Carbon Fork, Adds Protection Against Abrasive Mud Salsa updates their 2025 Fargo dropbar adventure bikepacking bikes with flat mount brakes, slimmer carbon fork, and abrasion-resistance… Written by Cory Benson January 28, 2025
First Look: State Bicycles Updates 4130 All-Road Bike w/ Impressive Spec at $1000 It may be hard to find a better value for an entry level gravel bike. Written by Ron Frazelle January 28, 2025
New WTC EnCase 30cc is the Smallest Pump with Internal Storage We’ve Seen The EnCase 30cc pump is almost comically small. But it offers serious performance. Written by Zach Overholt January 28, 2025
Newest Fox Speedframe Helmets are Already Virginia Tech’s Top-Ranked The Speedframe RS & Pro occupied VT’s top spots, before you could even buy them… Written by Zach Overholt January 28, 2025
Rondo Ioon Teases €10K Performance Carbon Gravel eBike Powered by Fazua. Update w/ Lower Pricing, Too! A first-ever Rondo Ioon gravel ebike teases comfort & speed sleekly integrated into a pedal-assist version of the unique Ruut gravel bike! Written by Cory Benson January 27, 2025
Canfield Ti Nimble 9, a New Limited Edition Titanium Hardcore Hardtail Mountain Bike Just over a year ago, Colorado bike maker Canfield updated their small-batch steel hardtail, and now its back in much lighter titanium with the limited… Written by Cory Benson January 27, 2025
Campagnolo Shamal Carbon Wheels Get Wavy For Better Windy All-Road Aerodynamics Campagnolo’s all-new lightweight aero carbon Shamal all-road wheels feature a new wavy 4—45mm profile for improved aerodynamics even in crosswinds… Written by Cory Benson January 24, 2025
QO Carbon Cranks Launch New Road, Gravel & MTB Components from Founders of Rotor QO debuts a new road, gravel & MTB component brand with aero and reinforced carbon cranks from the team that founder Rotor 25 years ago… Written by Cory Benson January 23, 2025
Cannondale EF Pro Cycling LAB71 SuperSix EVO Team Edition Available Now Want to ride the same bike the pros do? This may be as close as you can get with Cannondale. Written by Jordan Villella January 23, 2025
Hunt Proven Carbon Trail Wheels Go Hardcore, or rather H_Core, for Extra Impact Resistance All-new Hunt Proven Carbon Trail H-Core MTB wheels get front- & rear-specific spec and unique insert to build-in more impact resistance & all-mountain versatility… Written by Cory Benson January 23, 2025
Updated: Allied Adds Ultra-light + Adjustable DUET Cockpit System, Lighter BC40 & Signs Courtney! The new DUET Cockpit is lighter than many integrated bar/stem combos yet is fully adjustable! Written by Jordan Villella January 22, 2025
Daaaaam Daniel: Danny MacAskill Would Rather Ride Across a Massive Dam Than Rocks “Just a bit of fun today.” Things Danny MacAskill says before riding across a mossy dam with a death drop to the side. Written by Zach Overholt January 21, 2025
Did the New SRAM Force AXS Group Just Get Leaked? If SRAM is about to release a new Force group, mid-tier road bikes could see big improvements. Written by Zach Overholt January 21, 2025
MS Racing’s Zerode G3 to be 4th Gearbox DH Bike to Vie For Gates €100K Belted Purse 4 gearbox DH bikes will compete for Gates’ €100K Belted Purse bonus this season. Will MS Racing’s Zerode G3 be the one to win the… Written by Cory Benson January 21, 2025
All-New Roadfinder Collection from Pashley Cycles Blends Classic Construction & 3D Printing Pashley calls this the start of a new direction for the brand – and it looks great. Written by Ron Frazelle January 21, 2025
Update: Atherton Tease Prototype A.200.G 3D-Printed Ti & Carbon Gearbox DH Bike Will the Continental Atherton MTB Team race this prototype A.200.G 3D-printed gearbox DH bike this World Cup Downhill season? Written by Cory Benson January 21, 2025
