Event Coverage

TPE17: DVO adds “budget” enduro fork, new dual crown DH, and shocks for Specialized mountain bikes

The new DVO Beryl is slightly more affordable version of the Diamond enduro fork, basically with fewer external adjustments. Up top is low speed compression,…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 23, 2017

TPE17: Hope Tech shows flat mount RX4 four-piston disc brake calipers for SRAM, Shimano

At Eurobike last year, Hope Tech introduced one of the most interesting upgrade options we’ve seen: Replacement hydraulic disc brake calipers for both Shimano and…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 23, 2017

NAHBS 2017: Circa shows off new levels of finish customization/story telling with Icon series

While there are categories for Best Fillet Frame, TIG Frame, and Frame Lay-up, there is no category for Best Bonded frames at NAHBS. In fact, aluminum…

Written by Anna Schwinn March 23, 2017

NAHBS 2017: Steve Potts rocks out with Ti pivotless suspension, Steel gateway product

When you understand the thought, understanding, and development that goes into something like the Type II fork, you can see how subversive he is as…

Written by Anna Schwinn March 23, 2017

TPE17: New Onza Aquila DH mountain bike tire takes the Gwin, plus new XC treads

Since we saw the prototypes at Eurobike 2016, the Onza Aquila has seen a few tweaks to help get it through manufacturing. It’s been in…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 23, 2017

TPE17: TRP goes for the Gwin w/ new G-Spec Quadiem, Slate mountain bike disc brakes

The TRP Quadiem has been in their line as their 4-piston downhill brake for years, but last year they started working with Aaron Gwin. That…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 23, 2017

WTB expands high-end gravel road with Exposure 32 tire, plus new trail tough Ranger

Rolling in between the existing 30c and 34c sizes, the new WTB Exposure 32c road-and-gravel tire splits the difference not just in size, but also…

Written by Bikerumor Staff March 22, 2017

TPE17: 3T lightens up wider, 1400g Discus Plus carbon aero gravel wheels & more

Discus Plus is a new model of the 30Team that is wider and lighter. The rim was redesigned and chopped a ton of weight out…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 22, 2017

TPE17: Selle Italia’s superlight futuristic-looking split saddle – the SP-01 Superflow

Selle Italia has re-thought the saddle for the future with the new SP-01 Superflow. It uses a flexible full carbon frameframe allows each side to…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 22, 2017

NAHBS 2017: Métier Vélo teams up with Tim Crossman composites for deepest custom

Fun fact: one of the really cool things that happens each year that doesn’t really get talked about is the friendships that develop and the…

Written by Anna Schwinn March 22, 2017

NAHBS 2017: Portus goes Enduro racing with 166mm travel steel Fast Karl

Hidden away near the back of the show sat one of the more impressive full suspension mountain bikes at NAHBS. Named the Fast Karl, the…

Written by Zach Overholt March 21, 2017

NAHBS 2017: Wickwerks Sentinel dual sided chain catcher for doubles, Road Ultra Wide rings offer a huge jump in gear

Chain catchers are nothing new. But a dual sided catcher for double chainrings? Now that is interesting. And that is exactly what Wickwerks is offering with their…

Written by Zach Overholt March 21, 2017

NAHBS 2017: Wound Up wraps up new fork designs for tapered steerers, thru axles, and flat mount disc brakes

Known for their distinct look, Wound Up forks have been using their filament wound carbon design for years. In the latest updates to their forks,…

Written by Zach Overholt March 21, 2017

NAHBS 2017: Oddity Cycles gears up with super divide bike, Paul Price commissioned Ghostship

When I sat down with Burnsey, the builder behind Oddity Cycles and shopmate to the famous Corbin “Rough Diamond” Brady, to talk about his action-packed…

Written by Anna Schwinn March 21, 2017

TPE17: Clever commuter, mountain bike pedals from Xpedo & Wellgo

The new Xpedo Ambix is a flip-flop clipless-or-flat mountain bike pedal that lets you snap into it on one side, or sty loose on the…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 21, 2017

NAHBS 2017: Enduro rolls their own headsets, Ultra-Torque Bottom Brackets for T47, BB92, more

White Industries wasn’t the only company introducing a line of headsets at NAHBS this year. Known for their huge array of bearings and bearing…

Written by Zach Overholt March 20, 2017

NAHBS 2017: Moots charges up colorful new finish options, builds the Highline for Metrea

New finish options for Moots and NAHBS seem to go hand in hand. In 2015, it was their etched and engraved option that debuted at…

Written by Zach Overholt March 20, 2017

NAHBS 2017: Ground Up Speed Shop shows highest fashion track bike, stunner titanium BMX

Eric Baar gets me. If I could, I would live in his world of high-polish, glittered, and expertly crafted hot rod track and BMX bikes…

Written by Anna Schwinn March 20, 2017

NAHBS 2017: Project 321 introduces low drag, high engagement magnetic Drive System that is quiet or loud – your choice

If you could design the perfect drive mechanism, what would it be? High engagement? Low drag? Quiet? Those were the answers Project 321 were looking…

Written by Zach Overholt March 17, 2017

NAHBS 2017 Riding Discipline Division Winners

I can’t count the number of times I walked past this thing without realizing just how cool it was. From a distance, this cargo bike…

Written by Zach Overholt March 17, 2017

NAHBS 2017: McGovern Cycles debuts proprietary performance chainstay, rad styling

I first met Chris McGovern a year ago at NAHBS where he was displaying as a new builder. By the time I chatted with him, it…

Written by Anna Schwinn March 16, 2017

NAHBS 2017 Construction Division Winners: Kirk, Eriksen, and Alchemy

Contrary to many of the other categories, every frame submitted for the Construction division had to be presented as a naked frame. That makes sense…

Written by Zach Overholt March 16, 2017

NAHBS 2017: SyCip debuts 25th Anniversary Limited Edition, Landspeeder Moab bike, and Ultimate Family-Time Tandem

Jeremy SyCip was celebrating his 25th year of framebuilding in style at his booth this NAHBS. All three bikes shown, he had made for himself, with…

Written by Anna Schwinn March 16, 2017

NAHBS 2017 Overall Design Division Winners

Every year, it seems like the competition at NAHBS rises to a new level. After all, it is the annual chance to shine for a…

Written by Zach Overholt March 16, 2017

Fyxation introduces thru axle, flat mount disc brake Sparta All Road carbon fork

As Fyxation continues to expand their product line, more and more of their parts no longer fit the “fixie” mold. That’s great news for anyone…

Written by Zach Overholt March 15, 2017

NAHBS 2017: Anvil Bikeworks to Make Metal Forks Great Again with Roberto, double blade bending tool

“I’m an enabler. Builders are trendsetters. I enable them.” As probably the highest volume frame fixture maker in the world, Don Ferris’ statement just a…

Written by Anna Schwinn March 15, 2017