Feature Stories

Shimano GRX 12-Speed Unleashed w/ Bigger Cassettes, Better Range

Bigger gear range, more speeds, a modular rear derailleur & really light wheels – here’s all the tech on the new Shimano GRX gravel group.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 31, 2023

Cannondale Hauls More with Cargowagen & Wonderwagen Neo Cargo eBikes

Cannondale rolls with #onelesscar on new long tail Cargowagen Neo and long John Wonderwagen Neo cargo ebikes…

Written by Cory Benson August 31, 2023

Specialized Globe Haul LT Cargo eBike Extends a Long Tail to Haul More Passengers

New Specialized Globe Haul LT cargo ebike was delivers 50% more pannier carrying capacity & 2x the rear rack space…

Written by Cory Benson August 29, 2023

BikeRumor Best Of Show Awards: Difficult Decisions at MADE Show

There were many beautiful bikes and accessories at the MADE Show. These were our favorites.

Written by Ron Frazelle August 27, 2023

Indy Frame Makers Galore, Bike Nerds Rejoice: MADE Show First Impressions

MADE Show’s goal was to shine the spotlight on the independent frame builders and the community and culture that encompasses them. For a few days,…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 26, 2023

Challenge’s New Baby Limus CX Tire Officially Becomes the Flandrien

Last year at the USA Cyclocross Nationals, we noticed a no-name tire in the corner of the Challange Tires booth, curiously dubbed the “New Baby…

Written by Jordan Villella August 25, 2023

Trek Madone Gets More Affordable with All-New SL Gen 7 and RSL Aero Bar

The question is: Do you want a Trek Madone Gen 7 for $2550 less than the SLR, or do you really need to save 300g?

Written by Jordan Villella August 24, 2023

Albatross Apogee’s Wild Single-Pivot Floating Shock Mountain Bike

With a modular design and CNC’d linkages, Albatross wants to give you individually tuned suspension kinematics on a future-proof, customizable mountain bike.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 24, 2023

A New Wheel Size? Moots Prototype Debuts at MADE w/ 750d WTB Wheels & Tires

Something big is rolling into Portland this week. We’re potentially talking about a completely new tire size…

Written by Zach Overholt August 24, 2023

Sage Storm King Gravel Bike 3D-prints Mega Tire Clearance

The new Storm King v2 hits hard with sleek internal routing, more stable geometry, and massive 700×50 (or bigger!) tire clearance.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 23, 2023

Revel Ranger v2 Review: The Right Updates at the Right Time

Initially, I thought that this bike was cursed. But after some initial hiccups, I found a Ranger that is better than ever.

Written by Zach Overholt August 18, 2023

RockShox Vivid Air Shock Launches with Position-Sensitive TouchDown Damper

Following many sightings, RockShox has finally dropped the Vivid Air Shock for DH, Enduro and eMTB, with a DebonAir air spring said to deliver a…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 17, 2023

New Canyon Endurace Road Bike Gets Storage Inside and Ultralight CFR Treatment

Canyon Endurace gets modern with internal frame storage, full internal cables, new VCLS suspension seatpost, more tire clearance & more…

Written by Jordan Villella and Cory Benson August 15, 2023

Will We Wear the Next-Generation SRAM AXS Shifters?

Will we wear the next-gen of SRAM AXS shifters on our hands? Or maybe have voice-activated shifting? Hey Siri, shift…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan and Cory Benson August 14, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Anton Cooper’s Trek Procaliber World Champs Short Track Bike

Along with most of the World’s top cyclists, Trek Factory Racing’s Anton Cooper was in Scotland last weekend, preparing for the 2023 UCI XC World…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 14, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Joshua Dubau’s 10.19 kg World Champs RockRider XC Bike

Rockrider Ford Racing Team member, Joshua Dubau, slotted into 25th at yesterday’s UCI XCC Short Track World Championships. Of course, we know the french rider…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 11, 2023

Updated w/ New Photos: Prototype Fox Reverse Arch XC Suspension Fork?

This week, Scotland is hosting the best mountain bikers in the world as the 2023 UCI World Championships continue. With the top racers from each…

Written by Zach Overholt August 11, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Tom Pidcock’s Pinarello Dogma XC HT Short Track Bike

Yesterday’s 2023 UCI XCC Short Track World Championships proved to be as controversial as it was exciting. While French rider, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, stormed to victory…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 11, 2023

Pinarello Dogma XC HT adds Wild Asymmetric Hardtail to Win XCC World Champs

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins UCI Short Track MTB World Championship on all-new Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail mountain bike…

Written by Cory Benson August 10, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Sina Frei’s Specialized Epic EVO with Flight Attendant

Update: The original publication of this post identified Sina Frei’s bike as the Epic, when it is in fact the Epic EVO. While Christopher Blevins…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 08, 2023

Esker Portage Dropouts Prove to be ‘Future Proof’ w/ UDH Update for Any Hayduke or Japhy

Good news for anyone riding an Esker or even one of the OG Advocate hardtails – your bike is now SRAM UDH compatible. You’ll have…

Written by Zach Overholt August 08, 2023

Fresh Bikes and Tech at the 2023 Downhill World Champs, Fort William

A lap of the pits at Fort William World Champs revealed prototype components from SRAM, RockShox, e*Thirteen, Pinnd & Michelin, with new bikes from Mondraker,…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 07, 2023

Updated: New Mondraker DH Bike is Incredibly Adjustable, and Uniquely So

The MS Mondraker team are at the 2023 UCI World Champs in Fort William this weekend, riding an all-new frame design that we first spotted…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 07, 2023

‘Speed Sniffer’ Makes New Specialized Tarmac SL8 Their Most Aero Bike Yet

The next generation Specialized Tarmac is here. And as you might expect, the new bike is lighter, faster, and more comfortable thanks to a number…

Written by Zach Overholt August 06, 2023

A Closer Look at the Forbidden DH Bike at Fort William World Champs

The Forbidden team is racing an all-new dedicated DH bike in Fort William this weekend, where the 2023 UCI Downhill World Champions will be crowned.…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 04, 2023

The Propain Ekano 2 AL eMTB is a 170mm Travel E-Freeride Bike

Propain has announced the Ekano 2 AL e-Freeride bike, the very first Propain eBike to sport the dual-link PRO10 linkage implemented across the brand’s trail…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 03, 2023