Feature Stories

Enve Introduces All New M-series, Carbon MTB Hoops get Lighter, Stronger and Lose the Hook

It seems like not all that long ago, carbon rims for mountain bikes were a bit of an oddity. Mountain bikers were just coming to…

Written by Zach Overholt April 08, 2014

Ibis Introduces New Ultra Wide Carbon Rims

There’s a new industry trend afoot that won’t send you into an apoplectic fit of new-standard-itis. It’s called wider is better and Ibis Cycles wants…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 07, 2014

Exclusive First Look: OneUp Components’ 16-Tooth Cassette Adapter Cog Splits the Difference!

When SRAM first introduced their 11-speed Red22 group, they made a big deal about it having a 16t cog in the mix. Sure, it was…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 06, 2014

Taipei Show Randoms Pt. 2 – Huge Gallery of the Interesting, Crazy, and Peculiar

In addition to all of the products you know and love, there was another side of the Taipei show to catch your attention. This jersey…

Written by Zach Overholt April 04, 2014

Specialized 650B Evo StumpJumper Photographed & Weighed, Geometry Chart, Plus Q&A!

Last week, Specialized quietly announced two 650B models after having spent the last year sitting on the sidelines watching the wheel size battle playout. The…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 03, 2014

Long Term Review: Breezer Repack 650B Full Suspension Mountain Bike

With a bold two tone paint job, clean lines, and an innovative new suspension, the all new Breezer Repack is an interesting entrant in the…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 02, 2014

Exclusive First Photos of The New Santa Cruz Nomad, Plus Weigh In!

When we arrived, the mean green Nomad 2 C was sharing its last few moments on the showroom floor with the new Nomad 3. After…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 01, 2014

First Look: The All New Santa Cruz Nomad 650B with Updated VPP Linkage (UPDATED!)

On this date last year, Santa Cruz Bikes launched the Bronson, an all new platform designed entirely around the new wheel size. In that intervening…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 01, 2014

First Look: New Shimano 105 11-Speed Group, Plus New Mechanical + Hydraulic Road Disc Brakes!

It may be April 1st in Japan, but the new Shimano 105 is no joke. Equipped with many of the features that blew us away…

Written by Zach Overholt March 31, 2014

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 650B Mountain Bike Gets Official, Plus Limited Edition Burry Stander Epic

At the beginning of March, Specialized showed off 650B tires. Then we weighed them. And then we waited, knowing surely the Big S must have…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 28, 2014

Review: Custom Prescription Sunglasses From SportRX.com

When it comes to custom eye wear for cycling or outdoor sports, the selection in your average optometrists office is often lacking. So if you…

Written by Saris Mercanti March 28, 2014

All-New Cannondale 27.5″ Trigger & Jekyll Mountain Bikes Unveiled w/ Long Travel Lefty SuperMax (UPDATED)

The big “C” has finally jumped into the 650B game with all-new Cannondale Trigger 27.5 and Jekyll 27.5 mountain bikes. To go with them, they’ve…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 27, 2014

SRAM Leads the way to Better Braking with new Guide Trail Brakes

SRAM has new mountain bike brakes, and they’re not from Avid. After years of hit or miss performance from the Elixirs, SRAM is introducing an…

Written by Zach Overholt March 25, 2014

Hands On: Pioneer Cycling Power Meter Tech Overview & First Impressions

The first question I had when invited to Pioneer’s launch camp for their 2nd generation power meter crankset was Why cycling? Without prompting, that’s the first question…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 18, 2014

No. 22 Bikes Teams up with Former Saratoga Frameworks Craftsmen for Made-in-the-USA Ti Beauties

While the shakeup at Serotta has meant an end of sorts in the world of US produced titanium, in the case of No. 22 cycles…

Written by Zach Overholt March 17, 2014

Intense Tracer T275 Carbon: Official Weight, Tech Breakdown, and First Ride Review

Early this year Intense invited us to their Southern California home for a sneak peak at a brand new bike. While there we had the…

Written by Saris Mercanti March 17, 2014

Spy Shot! Prototype ENVE Carbon Rigid 29er Mountain Bike Fork (UPDATED!)

This ENVE rigid carbon mountain bike fork prototype shows off a big new item for the Ogden, UT, based manufacturer. Details are sparse, including pricing…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 14, 2014

Taipei Show First Look: Sarma Introduces first 100mm Carbon Fat bike Rim, Plus Carbon Shaman Frame Prototype

Just as their 80mm Naran carbon fatbike rims are starting to ship out, Sarma is staying busy by introducing the world’s first 100mm carbon…

Written by Zach Overholt March 12, 2014

Race More with Less with New SRAM Force CX1 Cyclocross Group (UPDATED)

Prototypes and spyshots no more, the SRAM CX1 single-ring cyclocross group is official. ‘Cross is hard enough on bikes, but it is especially hard on…

Written by Zach Overholt March 11, 2014

New Campagnolo Super Record RS “Pro Team Special Edition” Group Spotted!

We recently spotted a prototype “SL” version of Campagnolo’s Super Record group, and now we’re seeing an RS “Pro Team Special Edition” group on the…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 08, 2014

Taipei First Look: Box Component’s Clever Irene Disc brake Lever, Plus Finished Derailleur, New 35mm Bars, and more

Coming up with genuinely new ideas in this industry can be pretty tough. A lot of times it’s been done before, and often times there…

Written by Zach Overholt March 07, 2014

Review: The Suntour Auron 27.5″ Enduro Suspension Fork

Cycling is an expensive sport and few components are as important to the feel of full suspension mountain bike as the front fork, so we’re…

Written by Saris Mercanti March 07, 2014

Taipei Cycle Show: KS Hints Towards The Future Of Electronic Dropper Posts

What’s better than a dropper post? A dropper post with no cables or wires. We’ve heard of wireless options in the works from Thomson and…

Written by Zach Overholt March 05, 2014

Taipei Cycle Show: Magura Previews new eLect Rear Shock, Automatic Full Suspension Lockout

Less than a year after first introducing the eLect system on a fork, Magura is providing a sneak peek at the future of their automatic…

Written by Zach Overholt March 05, 2014

SRAM Unveils X01 7-Speed Downhill Mountain Bike Components, X01 10-Speed Upgrade For All!

SRAM has just dropped the next iteration of their single chainring groups with X01 DH. In a nutshell, it borrows all the design and technology…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 04, 2014

2015 Shimano Alivio & Tourney Groups Unveiled – Trickle Down Trail Tech For All!

Like the road and commuter wheels and hubs announced today, Shimano’s upcoming mountain bike products lead in with entry and mid level products that take…

Written by Zach Overholt February 28, 2014

Shimano Expands 11 Speed, Tubeless Road Wheel Line, Polishes Dynamo & IG Hubs

The time is upon us when Shimano divulges all the new gear they have been working on for the next product year, in 2015. Ok,…

Written by Zach Overholt February 28, 2014

Spy Shot: New Limited Edition TLD Specialized Enduro 29er (UPDATED)

An anonymous shop wrench at a Specialized Dealer just shot over this picture of a the yet to be released S-Works Carbon Enduro 29er. We…

Written by Saris Mercanti February 26, 2014

Frostbike First Look: TRP’s New Spyke Mountain Dual Piston Mechanical Disc Brake

After TRP introduced their Spyre dual piston mechanical disc brake for road and cross bikes, an interesting thing happened – they started getting a lot…

Written by Zach Overholt February 26, 2014

Exclusive: Kuroshiro Reinvents the Tubeless Wheel with their Incredible ensō685 Carbon Fat Bike Rim

This is much more than just another carbon fatbike rim. The Enso385 represents impressive technological advancements that may have a serious impact on the way…

Written by Zach Overholt February 25, 2014