Bike Types

Continental teases gravel tires, Michelin DH tires to return, & more from Vee Tire Co.

There were a lot of new products this year at the Sea Otter Classic, but not everything was official. It seemed that in the world of tires,…

Written by Zach Overholt April 18, 2019

Panaracer EVO4 is the lightest road tubeless tire; plus walnut sealant, MTB & Gravelking+

Panaracer is making a bold claim for Road Tubeless, saying their all-new EVO4 road bike line offers the lightest tubeless tire on the market. It’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 18, 2019

Pivot Phoenix 29 prototype DH bike makes an appearance, speeding up towards production

It’s no secret that Pivot has been working on a new DH bike. Meant to make the fastest riders on the planet even faster, the…

Written by Zach Overholt April 18, 2019

Gloworm lights up the whole trail w/ new 3400 lumen lamp, synced wireless remotes

The new Gloworm XSV 3400 (the acronym stands for “excessive”) pumps out a blinding 3400 lumens with a beam pattern designed to keep your eyes…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 18, 2019

DVO gets ready for enduro with 180mm single-crown Onyx fork, Jade X coil shock

The new DVO Jade X launches later this summer, likely July, as an enduro version of the DH-oriented Jade coil shock. Functionally, the main difference…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 17, 2019

Chapter2 AO gravel bike finds plenty of clever ways for you to roam the earth

The all-new Chapter2 AO gravel bike hits a lot of design points by building in tons of clever features that let you customize the build…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 17, 2019

Fuji debuts Jari Carbon gravel bike & Transonic aero road bike

Fuji has been hard at work to bring out new bikes, and we got a closer look at Sea Otter 2019. First up, a carbon…

Written by Greg Kopecky April 17, 2019

Victor Campenaerts sets Hour Record on custom shaped Ridley & unique kit

Current Belgian & European individual time trial champion Victor Campenaerts set a new Hour Record yesterday on the velodrome in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Clocking 55.089km in sixty…

Written by Cory Benson April 17, 2019

Campenaerts Hour Record reveals prototype Gaerne G.Stilo Aero road shoes

We separately detailed the custom Ridley Arena TT bike setup that Belgian & European time trial champ Victor Campenaerts rode to a new Hour Record…

Written by Cory Benson April 17, 2019

Redshift Sports springs first dropper & suspension seatpost, Kitchen Sink & dropbar grips

Dropper post or suspension seat post? Soon you won’t have to choose. Showing what they believe to be the first combination dropper post and suspension…

Written by Zach Overholt April 17, 2019

Push HC97 damper makes RockShox Charger forks faster, eliminating shim stacks

Colorado’s suspension upgrade & tuning specialists Push Industries are porting the same shim-less compression valve tech from their own ElevenSix shock over to RockShox forks…

Written by Cory Benson April 17, 2019

Magura 3D prints new aluminum brake levers for Loic Bruni… and maybe you, too

How do you go about creating new custom brake levers for your sponsored athletes? If you’re Magura, it involves a lot of 3D printing –…

Written by Zach Overholt April 17, 2019

Abbey Decade chain tool now works with SRAM AXS…because others won’t?

Abbey Bike Tools spent more than two years testing and developing their first chain tool which is called the Decade. Why? Because they didn’t want…

Written by Zach Overholt April 17, 2019

9point8 introduces lightweight Stout stems, forward offset dropper seat posts & more!

The new 9point8 Stout stems are light, stiff, and offer a wider range of short sizes than most. They’re also offering more dropper seatpost offsets…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 17, 2019

Boyd unveils ultra-quick engagement Tripel mountain bike hub, new 55 Disc road wheels

Looking for quick engagement, solid build and easy axle and cassette swaps? The new Boyd Tripel rear mountain bike hub has all that, and they…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 17, 2019

Spy Shot: TRP MTB 1×12 rear derailleur and shifter look closer to production

If you’ve been following along on social media and other sites, you probably know by now that TRP looks to be entering the world of…

Written by Zach Overholt April 16, 2019

YT Body Bag zips over a cardboard bike box for easier travel

YT’s new Body Bag brings travel with your bike in reach, creating a new bike travel case that works with what you already have on…

Written by Cory Benson April 16, 2019

Archer speeds up their wireless 1x mountain bike shifting kit, improves button controls

Archer Components launched their D1x universal wireless shifter mod kit a couple years ago at Sea Otter, and now they’ve made a few improvements all…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 16, 2019

Zerode Taniwha MTB kills maintenance with Gates carbon drive option

Zerode is known for their trail and enduro-focused Taniwha series, built with the Pinion internal gear box. For 2020, they’ll be bringing out an option…

Written by Greg Kopecky April 16, 2019

Rodeo Adventure Labs teases prototype TD 3.0 which transforms from flat bar to dropbar

The Trail Donkey bike from Rodeo Adventure Labs epitomizes the idea of a Swiss Army Knife bicycle. It has huge tire clearance, off-road-focused geometry, a…

Written by Greg Kopecky April 16, 2019

Donnelly premium edition gravel & cyclocross tires coming; GC gravel bike goes electric

For 2019, Donnelly Cycling will offer a new slate gray color on their GC carbon gravel road bike…and an electric version with motor assist that…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 16, 2019

Nicolai stretches out alloy Saturn 14 all-mountain trail bike w/ choice of wheelsize

Blending the burly descending prowess of their G13 with the lightweight climbing efficiency of the Saturn 11, Nicolai created a new trail bike that promises…

Written by Cory Benson April 16, 2019

Spinergy smooths the gravel with new GX wheels & fiber spokes

The new Spinergy GX and GXC wheels pair a tubeless-ready, gravel-sized rim with their PBO fiber spokes for a pair of wheels that should be…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 15, 2019

OneUp flexes design muscle w/ new EDC stem, ovalized carbon handlebar, longer dropper, more!

Oh, how we love innovation! OneUp Components new carbon handlebar and EDC stem bring about several design upgrades that could make your mountain bike more…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 15, 2019

Selle Italia adds 122g short-fit SLR Boost road saddle range & Iron Evo tri saddle

The SLR is one of the most iconic saddles in the range of an iconic saddle brand – Selle Italia. While it’s a favorite for…

Written by Greg Kopecky April 15, 2019

Middelburn Uno cranks out Boost-spaced, direct-mount thick/thin 1x rings

The creation of a direct-mount, narrow/wide chainring isn’t revolutionary, but is news coming from crank & ring maker Middleburn. Long known for their long-lasting forged…

Written by Cory Benson April 15, 2019

Spy Shot: Manitou long travel suspension spotted, Sun Ringle Super Bubba hubs return?

The Sea Otter Classic is one of the premier events to officially release your new products to the cycling public. But depending on where you…

Written by Zach Overholt April 15, 2019

Reynolds ATR BlackLabel carbon gravel wheels get Industry Nine upgrade

Made official a couple of summers ago, Reynolds’ all-terrain road carbon ATR gravel bike wheels now get their highest level of spec with a Blacklabel…

Written by Cory Benson April 15, 2019

Kali Pace mountain bike helmet puts a new, softer spin on rotational impact protection

Kali Protectives has always been big on safety, and we like that they’re always working with new materials and processes to better protect our brains…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 15, 2019