Bike Types

TERN Releases Newly Reworked HSD Cargo Bike w/ Bosch Smart System

Ditch the car and Haul Stuff Daily. That’s what urban mobility specialists, Tern Bicycles want you to do with the new, completely reworked Tern HSD…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 19, 2023

Review: Alchemy Lycos Gravel Bike is Road & Trail-Worthy

The Alchemy Lycos gravel bike performs well, whether on pavement, singletrack, or anything in between, with huge tire clearance letting you run whatever the course…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 19, 2023

Sixpack Racing Millenium Stem Cleans Up Internal Routing

Sixpack Racing’s new stem allows for clean internal stealth routing of all the things, but without leaving big holes in your headset cap where water…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 18, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Thibaut Daprela’s Commencal Supreme DH V5

On a now dry World Cup Downhill Track in Leogang, Thibaut Daprela of the Commencal Muc Off team will be looking to better the 15th…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 17, 2023

Podcast #083 – Parcours on Aerodynamics of Wide Rims, Gravel Tires & More!

Parcours is big on wide rims, but the way they came about they’re distinct from and rear rim profiles and depths is unique…and very cool.…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 16, 2023

Stomp Lox Slack, a Bicycle Shoe for the Rest of Us

I have a confession… I love me some Ronnie Romance (aka Turbo Romance, Ultra Romance, Papi, or Ultranicus). His ability to not take himself or…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 16, 2023

Hope Dropper Lever Offers Reach & Leverage Adjustment

Hope Technology has added a dropper seat post lever to its lineup of machined components, boasting both reach and leverage adjustment. It is one of…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 16, 2023

Porsche eBikes Go Higher End with Builds Topping $15k

After already releasing two e-bikes, the famous car maker announced two new models at a price point only Porsche owners could likely afford.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 16, 2023

TRed Innovates 3D-printed Alloy X23 Track Bike Prototype with Rider-Customized Aero

TRed alloy X23 Swanigami track bike prototype takes custom aerodynamics to new rider-individualized level, 3D-printed & inspired by Graeme Obree…

Written by Cory Benson June 16, 2023

Beat The “Sore” Out with the Ekrin Bantam Mini-Massage Gun

Right off the bat, I will tell you that I had never heard of Ekrin Athletics when they reached out to me to review the…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 15, 2023

SRAM Apex is now 1×12 with Eagle, XPLR, AXS & Mechanical Options!

SRAM finally has a mechanical 12-speed group for drop bar bikes! With a gravel and adventure focus, the new Apex group brings a lot of…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 15, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Danny Hart’s Prototype Cube TWO15 DH Bike

Last weekend saw the 2023 UCI MTB World Cup Downhill get off to a thrilling start in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. A number of new prototype frames…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 15, 2023

New $99 Lazer Cerro Helmet is Gravel Focused with Road Benefits

Gravel is in vogue, but lots of the products arriving with gravel in the name feature some excellent non-gravel specific benefits as well. The new…

Written by Jordan Villella June 15, 2023

The New Rocky Mountain Slayer is MX or 29”, Grows Longer and Slacker & Gets In-Frame Storage

In 2001 Rocky Mountain’s Slayer debuted as one of the early freeride MTBs, and 22 years later this new model stays true to its origins.…

Written by Steve Fisher June 14, 2023

Bike Trainer Meets Playstation: Zwift Play Controllers Turn Training into Gaming

If you’re a rider that trains and races primarily inside, you want to stop what you’re doing — things are about to get interesting. Zwift’s…

Written by Jordan Villella June 14, 2023

New Devinci eBikes Add More Choices to Go Car-Free

Canadian bicycle company, Devinci Bicycles is introducing two new models of eBikes to their existing line, the E-Griffin, and the E-Cartier. These two new eBikes,…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 14, 2023

Classified races Triathlon & Time Trials with Parcours Powershift 2x Disc TT wheel

Classified x Parcours create the world’s first Disc TT wheel with a Powershift 2x internally geared hub inside to take triathlon & time trail performance…

Written by Cory Benson June 14, 2023

AASQ: What is the Best Bike Upgrade for the Least Amount of Money?

The tinkerers and weight weenies that scour the internet for the latest tech to shave off a few grams or conserve a couple of watts…

New GT Fury DH bike slices “Mo’ Shred for Yo’ Bread”

The new GT Fury downhill bike gets adjustments for suspension, wheelbase, and wheel size, letting you customize it for park or DH racing…or both!

Written by Tyler Benedict June 13, 2023

Commencal 365 is an All-Aluminum Everyday Gravel Bike That Won’t Break the Bank

Commencal’s new affordable alloy 365 is a gravel bike that wants to be ridden everyday, over every terrain, and on unending adventures…

Written by Cory Benson June 13, 2023

absoluteBLACK adds Oval Chainrings for SRAM T-Type MTB groups

Want an oval chainring for your new SRAM Transmission group? absoluteBLACK delivers with their new T-Type optimized tooth profiles.

Written by Tyler Benedict June 13, 2023

Specialized Drops $3,800 Turbo Levo SL 24″ Kid’s E-Bike

The new Specialized Turbo Levo SL Kids gives a whole new avenue for your lil shredder to have fun on the trails. It’s 36.6 lbs…

Written by Jordan Villella June 13, 2023

Leatt 3.0 Enduro Convertible Helmet Snaps-On Protection: Full-Face, 3/4, or Just Your Head

Leatt’s new 3.0 Enduro Helmet is one lid to rule them all – a simple half-shell, an enduro ¾-shell with goggles, or proper gravity full-face…

Written by Cory Benson June 13, 2023

Rachel Atherton to Race Leogang – Interview, Bike Check & POV of Lenzerheide Finals

In one of the greatest returns to racing in the history of our sport, Rachel Atherton took the win at the first round of the…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 13, 2023

Canyon’s All-New Carbon Neuron:ON CF Transforms into a Most Versatile Trail eBike

Canyon’s new carbon Neuron:ON CF ebike is a more progressive, versatile all-rounder eMTB blurring the pedal-assisted lines between trail & all-mountain…

Written by Cory Benson June 13, 2023

These Foam Bike Pedals Promise to Be Shin-Friendly, Yet Grippy in All Weather?

We’ve all been there. You slip a pedal, or catch your leg with the pedal while walking your bike – leaving tell-tale bite marks on…

Written by Zach Overholt June 12, 2023

From Competitive Sailing to eBikes: Stromer ST7 Alinghi Red Bull Racing Limited Edition

Red Bull Racing may immediately bring F1 racing to mind, but Red Bull sponsors a number of different power sports – or in this case,…

Written by Steve Fisher June 12, 2023

New XC Suspension, Tires & Brakes Spotted at Lenzerheide World Cup

Today saw the world’s top cross-country riders take to the hillside in the second round of the UCI MTB World Cup. Don’t worry, there are…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 11, 2023

Gamux 150mm All-Mtn and 130mm Downcountry Bikes under Prototyping

Gamux Bikes, designers of the only belt-driven gearbox mountain bike racing the UCI Lenzerheide World Cup DH this weekend, have two new mountain bikes under…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 10, 2023