Feature Stories

Shimano XTR M9000 Mechanical group’s actual weights & detail photos

The all-new Shimano XTR M9000 group launched last April but has only recently started shipping, both on complete bikes and as separate components through the…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 09, 2015

Capo Shines with Big Push into Luminescent Clothing for 2015

It’s been 10 years since Gary Vasconi and Robert Carbone launched their little clothing brand out of the Bay Area. Their selection and line have…

Written by Zach Overholt February 09, 2015

Spotted: Prototype KHS Enduro Monster, Plus New Road and Mountain bikes for the Extremely Tall

When you have talent at the level of Logan Binggeli and Kevin Aiello on your DH team, it comes as no surprise that they are…

Written by Zach Overholt February 06, 2015

All-New Ritte Ace road bike shows its hand – Fast, fun first rides & weigh in

Ritte teased their new Ace road bike last fall, saying it would knock the Vlaanderen down a notch to take a seat at the top of their…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 05, 2015

Long Term Review: Volagi Viaje Ti Disc Adventure Road Bike

Even without the disc brakes, Volagi bicycles stand out against the crowd. After starting with just a single model, the company now produces three distinctive…

Written by John Herron February 05, 2015

4ZA Introduces New Line of Cirrus Pro Carbon Wheels, Includes Belgian Built Tubular, Clincher, Disc and Rim Brake Options

Along with the launch of 4ZA’s new Cirrus Pro wheel line up, consumers will have a number of additional options when it comes to carbon.…

Written by Zach Overholt February 04, 2015

Home Workshop Series – Part 5 – The “Non-Standard” Tools

Having been a mechanic in other industries, it is a bit strange that cyclists are so attached to only purchasing and using tools made by bicycle…

Written by Tim Krueger February 04, 2015

Divo Bikes Blend Aggressive Styling with Italian Made Custom Options

It isn’t often that we find a high end brand of carbon bikes without so much as a website, but that is exactly the case…

Written by Zach Overholt February 03, 2015

Swagman Mounts Up New Roof Rack Mounts, Truck Bed Options, and Thru Axle Adapters

When you think of bike racks, Swagman probably isn’t one of the first brands that comes to mind. That’s not because the company doesn’t have…

Written by Zach Overholt February 03, 2015

Ridley Unveils Thru Axle Disc Brake Oryx Cyclocross Cork, Plus 2016 Noah SL, X-Night SL & More

If you’re going by what is most popular on the European cross scene, cantilever brakes still look like the way to go. But times, they…

Written by Zach Overholt February 02, 2015

Raleigh STEPS Into Premium Ebikes with Shimano Equipped Misceo Commuter

As part of the Accell Group, the team behind Raleigh has access to a lot of electric bikes. Siblings to Currie Technologies, Haibike, IZIP, and…

Written by Zach Overholt January 30, 2015

Found: SRAM Electronic Grip Shift mountain bike shifter designs

Sure, SRAM’s road-going wireless group might be polishing itself up for primetime, but there’s a pretty decent chance they’re secretly working on a mountain bike…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 30, 2015

Clif Introduces New Organic Energy Food Including Squeezable Pizza!

There are a lot of different approaches to exercise nutrition these days, but a lot of them have one thing in common – the trend…

Written by Zach Overholt January 30, 2015

Why Isn’t Road Tubeless More Popular? Part Two – Current Options, Challenges & What’s Coming Down the Road

Part One of our Road Tubeless series seemed to spur a lot of discussion, especially around the statement that a Road Tubeless standard does not exist. Most of…

Written by Tim Krueger January 29, 2015

Just In: Rocky Mountain’s Blizzard Busting Fat Bike

To get an idea of how quickly the RockShox Bluto has been adopted by the fat bike scene, the launch of the Rocky Mountain Blizzard…

Written by Zach Overholt January 27, 2015

Factory Tour: SRAM’s Taiwanese Manufacturing Part 1 – RockShox Suspension, SRAM Drive Train, More

It may be hard to believe, but SRAM hasn’t always been the industry juggernaut they are today. Like many bicycle companies before them, SRAM started…

Written by Zach Overholt January 23, 2015

Home Workshop Series – Part 4: Getting into the Big Tools

From the first three articles, someone could easily put together a home shop to do 75% of the repairs on their bike. But once you get…

Written by Tim Krueger January 22, 2015

How to Break Into the Cycling Industry – Transition Bikes’ Kevin Menard

It’s a new year, and perhaps your resolutions of shedding the shackles of corporate life for the fun and adventure of cycling are still fresh…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 22, 2015

SRAM wireless shifting caught on video, more details emerge

Just before the 2015 Santos Tour Down Under kicked off, we spotted the AG2R team testing prototype SRAM wireless bits on a training ride. Now,…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 20, 2015

Review: Yakima Fullswing 4 Bike Hitch Mast Rack

When Yakima offered up the chance to review their new Fullswing rack, admittedly a lot of my motivation was due to my desire to find…

Written by Zach Overholt January 15, 2015

Niner creates new RIP 9 & JET 9 Carbon models, plus all-new entry level EMD 9 hardtail

Niner’s two most popular full suspension frames, the XC-oriented JET 9 and the do-it-all RIP 9, both get new base level carbon models that bring their…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 15, 2015

Why Isn’t Road Tubeless More Popular? Part One – How We Got Here

Road Tubeless is an interesting topic, because it came on the scene very fast in 2010, and many thought it would become the next big…

Written by Tim Krueger January 14, 2015

Review: Jamis Renegade adventure gravel bike lets you go rogue from the roads

The Jamis Renegade was developed with racing in mind, replacing Tyler Wren’s cyclocross bike as his rig of choice for the Crusher in the Tushars…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 13, 2015

The New Pivot LES Fat Might Be the Most Versatile Fat Bike Yet!

Pivot just recently announced the signing of Freeride star and pioneer Aaron Chase. So naturally, the first bike that Pivot has him introduces is…. a…

Written by Zach Overholt January 13, 2015

Need Winter Cycling Gloves? The Answer Sleestak 3 In 1 Mitts Are Severely Underrated

I would assume that if you asked most cyclists why they don’t ride more in the winter, the answer would be two-fold. First, no one…

Written by Zach Overholt January 12, 2015

Startup Alto Velo’s R-Symmetric Design Promises Drastically Stiffer, Stronger Wheels

It’s a fun idiom to say someone has reinvented the wheel. It’s even more fun when someone actually does, and that’s what friends Bobby Sweeting…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 08, 2015

Just In: Bontrager Jackalope Wheels and Hodag Tires Add Tubeless Fat Bike Options

Just like your typical mountain bike, when it comes to fat bikes tubeless tires have a lot to offer. Eliminating (or close to) flats is…

Written by Zach Overholt January 08, 2015

Home Workshop Series – Part 3: Basic Tools & Kits To Start Working On Your Bike

Now, we start to dig into tools. Probably the most needed item in your home workshop, and the most common first purchase, a good set…

Written by Tim Krueger January 07, 2015

Specialized patents cobble gobbling suspension road, cyclocross fork

After introducing the COBL GOBL-R (now simply referred to CG-R) micro-suspension seatpost on their 2013 Roubaix, Specialized could be testing the concept on their forks,…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 06, 2015