Bike Types

Trek takes MTB line to full bling with Project One ICON paintjobs

Wisconsin-based Trek knows a thing or two about custom paint jobs – just look at their successful Project One custom program. Recently, they upped the…

Written by Greg Kopecky January 29, 2019

Clothing Roundup: Rapha is a tease, Café Suzi shines, and Santini warm & cozy

Mid winter riding means staying warm and dry, but also a sunny outlook towards spring. Café du Cycliste wants to keep the spirit bright (and…

Written by Cory Benson January 29, 2019

Surly Karate Monkey gets a black belt in front suspension with new 2019 completes

The original Surly Karate Monkey was pretty simple. Steel frame, 29″ wheels, one gear. As one of the first production 29ers available, it was pretty…

Written by Zach Overholt January 29, 2019

Cyclocross 2018/2019 special edition, Balint Hamvas reviews another CX season

Cyclocross worlds are under a week away, so it’s time once again for the pre-order of the best annual photo retrospective of the sport. Professional…

Written by Cory Benson January 29, 2019

BONT Riot Buckle drops cost of premium custom fit, heat moldable road shoes

The new BONT Riot Buckle road shoes bring the cost of race-ready performance and custom fit down another notch with a classic buckle closure &…

Written by Cory Benson January 29, 2019

Santa Cruz makes a carbon, carbon, carbon, carbon, carbon Chameleon

Following the evolutionary trend of the mountain bike, the legendary Santa Cruz Chameleon is adapting to the new world. Yes, the much loved aluminum hard…

Written by Zach Overholt January 29, 2019

New Fezzari Wasatch Peak straddles the line between affordability & performance

$10,000 mountain bikes may get more than their fair share of press, but for every bike that costs as much as a (used) car, there…

Written by Zach Overholt January 28, 2019

Norco Bigfoot VLT pedals deeper into the snow on a STePS e-fatbike

Winter riding in the snow might not be the first place you expect to see an e-bike, but Norco wants to change that with the…

Written by Cory Benson January 28, 2019

Stages adds 12-speed road compatibility w/ Campy Record, Super Record

Stages has added new Record 12 & Super Record 12 left crank arms to their Campagnolo line-up, making them the first 12-speed road option for the…

Written by Cory Benson January 28, 2019

The Athertons launch their own bike brand, tease DW Link Carbon DH bike

With the announcement of the Athertons leaving Trek World Racing, many were wondering where Dan, Gee, and Rachel would end up. Well, it appears that…

Written by Zach Overholt January 26, 2019

Friday Roundup: Marginal Gains, gravel & fat bike racing, Nuun reboot & more!

Silca ‘Marginal Gains’ to maximize efficiency of your podcast listening – The new Marginal Gains podcast from Silca & Rocket Espresso dives deep into those little…

Written by Cory Benson January 25, 2019

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: muddy English lanes laying groundwork for spring trails

UK reader Andy Mac sent in this shot of his new drop bar ride out playing in the dirt and getting prepped for another year…

Written by Cory Benson January 25, 2019

Uber Jump plans Tesla-level autonomous tech with self-driving, self-charging bikes

Uber is already in the bike-share business, with its Uber Jump program. The current e-bikes are first collected & distributed by contractors who then keep…

Written by Greg Kopecky January 24, 2019

ENVE rolls into alloy with new aluminum road bike hubs for rim& disc brakes

ENVE has debuted a new line of performance aluminum road bike hubs that follow a similar design philosophy as their recent carbon hubs. At almost…

Written by Greg Kopecky January 24, 2019

Suspension Tech: Yanick-the-Mechanic’s setup tips & tricks, honed on Nino’s bike

Getting rolling in the new year, pro mechanic Yanick Gyger offers some pretty detailed suggestions on how to set up your suspension like a seasoned…

Written by Cory Benson January 24, 2019

Scicon AeroComfort bike bag goes plus-sized to fit modern mountain bikes

Premium bike travel bag maker Scicon gave its flagship soft-sided mountain bike bag the AeroComfort MTB a total redesign to better fit bigger, wider trail bikes.…

Written by Cory Benson January 24, 2019

Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel Disc X-Wide wheels roll a wider XL upgrade for off-road riding

Hunt’s affordable, light 30 Carbon Gravel wheels were such a hit, riders kept taking them deeper off-road. So Hunt did what they do best –…

Written by Cory Benson January 23, 2019

Fewer speeds go the distance? Box Two-E drivetrain returns to 9-speed for e-bikes

E-MTBs can rack up a lot of extra mileage often with more stress on components. It’s not surprisingly component makers are now looking to create…

Written by Steve Fisher January 23, 2019

Marzocchi Bomber CR bounces them back into coil shocks, real simple like

It’s been a minute since Marzocchi has had a new shock, but under Fox’s stewardship the brand is slowly rebooting as the affordable option for…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 23, 2019

First Look: Brooks Cambium C13 tops All-Weather waterproof saddle on carbon rails

Brooks’ fabric & rubber Cambium saddles are a popular choice for cyclists blending classic looks & modern tech, but still don’t like wet weather. Now…

Written by Cory Benson January 23, 2019

Where to Ride: Turn the True Grit Epic 50 into an epic Utah MTB road trip

If you’re looking for the best mountain bike race to do, it’d be hard to beat the True Grit Epic. When you think of an…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 22, 2019

Bike Packs: Apidura Expedition full frame, Salsa kids Timberjack & Mission Spar Sling

Bags for hauling gear on the bike come in all shapes and sizes. Apidura extends their waterproof bikepacking range with an Expedition Full Frame Pack…

Written by Cory Benson January 22, 2019

2018 BC Bike Race mountain bike video recap has us longing to hit the North Shore

Twelve years on, the BCBR mountain bike stage race still inspires with its mix of community racing spirit and endless ribbons of singletrack. From trailside cheerleaders with…

Written by Cory Benson January 22, 2019

BigRep 3D prints newest polymer into airless tire prototypes for bikes & more

German 3D printer specialists BigRep have used their newest flexible Pro Flex polymer filaments to create The Airless Tire, a 3D printed honeycomb tire that snaps onto…

Written by Cory Benson January 22, 2019

Aerozine forges new XEN MTB cranks ‘for those who want the strongest’

Late last year, we checked out some unique cranks, BBs & chainrings that Aerozine had shared back at the tradeshows. Now the Taiwanese company is…

Written by Steve Fisher January 22, 2019

3T Exploro Speed doubles down going slow faster, with aero all-road builds

Two and a half years since the concept of an aero gravel bike debuted with the 3T Exploro, they’ve held fast to the idea of…

Written by Cory Benson January 21, 2019

C-Bear tests Campagnolo 12-speed ceramic bearing pulleys w/ Lotto Soudal

Looking for an upgrade to your Campagnolo 12-speed group? C-Bear has just announced their new 12-speed compatible derailleur pulley wheels, available with either hybrid ceramic…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 21, 2019

OptOut Hooky alloy hardtail swaps drops to fit any mountain bike axle standard

If on the fence about ditching your current mountain bike wheels, but would really like to Boost your trail riding with a new more capable…

Written by Cory Benson January 21, 2019

Industry Nine fattens up gravel bikes with wider GRCX & Trail270 TRA wheels

Industry Nine is promising wider wheels for drop bar bikes in 2019, of course adding their signature custom touch & colorful options. Both based on…

Written by Cory Benson January 21, 2019

Riding dirty on CeramicSpeed OSPW X off-road w/ massive gravel & CX pulleys

CeramicSpeed has been telling us for several years that oversized derailleur pulleys spinning ceramic bearings would make us faster on the road. Now the new OSPW X…

Written by Cory Benson January 18, 2019