Bike Types

Friday Shredits: Drew Bezanson Is Back at Joyride 150

Canadian BMX destroyer Drew Bezanson is back again at Joyride 150, and with bigger ramp set ups than ever. Video game – brought to life.…

Written by Zach Overholt June 14, 2013

The All New Santa Cruz Heckler 27.5″ -You’ll Want it Because it’s a Tweener!

The Santa Cruz Heckler just turned 18, and to celebrate it’s barely legal status, she’s reinventing herself for the 7th time! This time, she grabbed…

Written by Saris Mercanti June 14, 2013

Colnago Testing 650B Waters with MC27 XC Mountain Bike

Spotted in the pits at Val di Sole, Colnago looks to have a new bike in the works and word on the street is that…

Written by Zach Overholt June 14, 2013

Cafe Racer Inspired, Estonian Steel Commuter

When Indrek Narusk wanted a new city commuter and nothing on the market caught his eye, he decided to dream up his own creation. Born…

Written by Micah Redfield June 13, 2013

Lightweight Introduces Rennbugel, a 168g Carbon Fiber Road Bike Handlebar

The new Lightweight Rennbügel handlebar joins the recent carbon water bottle cage and accompanying bidon in their expanding, non-wheel lineup. The Rennbügel has a nicely…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 13, 2013

Bid on Sam Hill’s 2013 Custom Pink Nukeproof and TLD Gear for Charity

In what’s become a yearly tradition, Sam Hill’s pink kit and frame are back just in time for the World Cup Race in Val di…

Written by Zach Overholt June 13, 2013

Fizik Launches Women’s Test Saddle Program

Fizik has offered women’s saddles for years, but unlike the men’s saddles until now there was no test ride program. Due to the personal nature…

Written by Zach Overholt June 13, 2013

Velodroom Bicycle Brake Light, Now on Kickstarter

After being brought to our attention back in May, the Velodroom wireless brake light is now live on Kickstarter. With no on or off switch,…

Written by Zach Overholt June 13, 2013

Spotted: Anne Caroline Chausson’s Ibis Mojo HDR with Mavic 650b Wheels and Mavic Tires

First spotted on a Moots 650b YBB at NAHBS, Mavic has since been pretty quiet about their adoption of 650b. Rumor has it that in…

Written by Zach Overholt June 13, 2013

Scapin improve on 2012’s “Superbike of the Year” with new Etika RC

For 2012, Scapin’s Hysak was crowned UK mag Cycling Plus‘ “Superbike of the Year”- but the Italian company isn’t content to rest on its laurels. …

Written by Marc Basiliere June 13, 2013

Just In: Dynafit’s Progressive Trail Tee

Ski gear, sure- but how many of you knew that Dynafit made a line of cycling clothing? And that it was available Stateside? Well, neither…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 12, 2013

SRAM Blackbox 7-Speed DH Cassette, XX1-Style Short Cage Derailleur Spotted

Bikemag.com spotted this 7-speed cassette aboard Stevie Smith’s Devinci at the Fort William World Cup Downhill race this past weekend. Moving the chain across it…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 12, 2013

Stella! Wilier Launches their First Women’s Specific Bike

It’s probably not what Wilier had in mind when they named their women’s specific bike Stella, but it’s hard not to think of Seinfeld when…

Written by Zach Overholt June 12, 2013

You’re Doing It Wrong, How to use the PDW 3wrencho

If you’ve done any race ruining with the Stevil crowd you probably know of Cheever and his sweet mullet. As the first installment in their…

Written by Zach Overholt June 12, 2013

Review: Riding Sub5 with Club Ride’s Pin’It Shorts and Roxbury Shirt

It’s been said that 40% of all car trips in the US are 2 miles or less meaning that quite a few drives could…

Written by Zach Overholt June 12, 2013

Spy Shots! New Trek Superfly Alloy Hardtails Get Shaped Tubes, Thru-Axles

Spotted in the field at the Trans-Sylvania Epic was this new looking Trek Superfly 29er. The frame differs from the current Superfly AL models in…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 12, 2013

Crystal City Classic Pileup

The Air Force Association’s Crystal Cup is a classic case of poor planning. The drama begins 33 seconds in, just out of view the camera,…

Written by Saris Mercanti June 11, 2013

Win a pair of Electric Blue Empires from Performance Bike

Did you miss out on the chance to pick up a limited edition pair of the amazing Electric Blue Giro Empires on their April First…

Written by Zach Overholt June 11, 2013

First Look: Defiant Bicycles’ Big Easy Electric Fatbike

Love fatbikes, but want more speed? That’s exactly what the founder of Defiant Bicycles was thinking when their first fat e-bike prototype came to be.…

Written by Zach Overholt June 11, 2013

Rotwild Introduces Mercedes Collaboration with R.X45 AMG Mountain bike

Specialized and McLaren, Colnago and Ferrari, Factor and Aston Martin, BMC and Lamborghini, and now Rotwild and Mercedes AMG are the newest bicycle and auto…

Written by Zach Overholt June 11, 2013

SRAM Tweaks Mountain Mechanicals, Introduces Avid BB7S

In a similar move to the Avid BB7 SL road discs, Avid’s new BB7S Mountain disc brakes won’t blow you away with new features but…

Written by Zach Overholt June 11, 2013

Cinelli Debuts Bootleg Hobo Ultra-Distance Steel (Off) Road Bike

Made of butted Columbus Life steel tubing with a triple butted chromoly fork, the new Cinelli Hobo has geometry somewhere between a travel bike and…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 11, 2013

Photos Through the Years: Richard Moore’s Tour de France 100

It’s hard to believe, but this year marks the 100th running of the Tour de France in 110 years time. Setting off from the Café…

Written by Zach Overholt June 11, 2013

Are you a BikeWrecker? ICEdot Crash Sensor Taking Pre-Orders

Prone to laying it down, especially while riding solo? Even if you’re not a known #BikeWrecker the ICEdot crash sensor may be a worthwhile investment.…