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Furturistic Four-Wheel Podbike is No More: Company Depletes Battery, Files for Bankruptcy

An enclosed cabin, four wheels, and electric assist wasn’t enough for the Podbike Frikar to gain enough traction in the market.

Written by Ron Frazelle May 29, 2025

Öhlins Updates TTXAir Shocks and RXF38 and DH38 Forks

Öhlins TTXAir Shocks, and RXF38 and DH38 Forks all get updates to offer their best performance yet. Dive in for details.

Written by Jeremy Benson May 29, 2025

Pivot Vault Gravel Bike Review: Fast, Comfortable, and Ready for Adventure

With some wider tires, the newest Pivot Vault is up for anything.

Written by Zach Overholt May 29, 2025

The Iconic Campy Thumb Shifter Is Back: Campagnolo 13sp Sneak Peek at the Giro

The Campy Thumb Shifter is back baby! Or at least it is coming back in these prototypes now being raced at the Giro d’Italia…

Written by Cory Benson May 29, 2025

How To Watch 2025 Unbound Gravel Live & For Free

After years of pixelated Instagram stories & 30-second shaky cam reels from the Flint Hills, Unbound Gravel is finally getting live coverage

Written by Jordan Villella May 29, 2025

The Sam’s Pants is Back! REEB Cycles Tailors Limited Run of USA-Made Gravel Frames

Skinny jeans might not be back, but The Sam’s Pants Gravel Bike is!

Written by Ron Frazelle May 28, 2025

All 23 Pro Road Bikes of the 2025 Giro d’Italia: A Stage 16 Pro Team Mega Tech Gallery

We checked out all 23 pro teams’ bikes at the Giro d’Italia yesterday. Buckle up for more than 75 photos showing aero vs. lightweight choices!

Written by Cory Benson May 28, 2025

Updated: Spotted at Unbound 2025, the Next Specialized Diverge?

Unbound gravel is this week, which means we may be seeing unreleased products in use. Could this be the next Diverge?

Written by Jordan Villella May 28, 2025

First Look: Ventum GS1 Gravel Race Bike—More Aero, More Clearance, Less Weight

Just in time for Unbound, Ventum is ready to unleash the all new, and supremely race ready GS1. Get ready for wider tires, aero tubes…

Written by Jordan Villella May 28, 2025

Maxxis High Roller 3 Tires Offer All-Conditions Traction, a Steady Roll, and DH-Level Support

Is the new Maxxis High Roller 3 a worthy successor to the legendary tire? Steve says yes…

Written by Steve Fisher May 28, 2025

Industry Nine’s SOLiX Trail S Aluminum Wheelset Runs J-Bend Spokes to Balance Performance and Price

Industry Nine announces the SOLiX Trail S wheelset which sells for less than $1k, but still offers 0.59º engagement!

Written by Steve Fisher May 28, 2025

The Wilde Rambler SL Gravel Bike Defines Why I Prefer to Ride Metal

Ron reviews his Wilde Rambler SL… spoiler alert: he loves it!

Written by Ron Frazelle May 28, 2025

Summer Rides: Check Out These Retrospec Bikes, e-Bikes, & More

Retrospec makes bikes and gear to get more people outside. Their bikes use proven, affordable designs with an emphasis on durable components.

Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Alloy eMTB Gets More Affordable in Metal

Specialized brings the new Turbo Levo 4 tech down to the alloy price level with two new, more affordable ebikes.

Written by Jeremy Benson May 27, 2025

Batch Bikes Rolls Out 20” Kids MTB with Trail-Ready Geometry and Big-Bike Features

The new 20” Kids Mountain Bike is built to be that perfect trail gateway—lightweight, capable, and beefy to handle more than backyard laps

Written by Jordan Villella May 27, 2025

Canyon Grail Rift Edition Launches 40mm DT Swiss F 132 One Gravel Suspension Fork

The all-new 40mm travel DT Swiss F 132 One gravel suspension fork is here, exclusively for Canyon gravel bikes!

Written by Cory Benson May 27, 2025

RideWithGPS adds Waypoints Everywhere for Easier Navigation

Now all of your favorite spots will show up on your map, your device, and even your elevation profile!

Written by Bikerumor Staff May 25, 2025

Granite Designs Chaindock Dummy Hub Looks Pretty Smart

It’s a universal design that protects your frame during transit & makes cleaning easier. They also have some new tire pluggers.

Written by Bikerumor Staff May 25, 2025

Old Man Mountain Divide XL is a Longer Rack for Bigger Loads

The new, longer Divide XL rack lets you carry more cargo and now includes room for that made-in-America pride.

Written by Bikerumor Staff May 25, 2025

Ride Concepts Hellion MTB Shoes Get More Mountain Bike-y

Ride Concepts upgrades their uppers, lowers, insides, and outsides for a more comfortable, tougher, and lighter set of MTB shoes.

Written by Bikerumor Staff May 25, 2025

The FX+ 1 is Trek’s First Throttle-Equipped eBike

The Trek Bicycle Company is a cycling industry powerhouse that makes virtually every type of bicycle and ebike you could possibly think of. Until recently,…

Written by Jeremy Benson May 24, 2025

Prototype, First Ride, Work In Progress, Test Pilot & Even Gravel Tires Race XC World Cup

We spotted 5 different prototype XC tires from Maxxis, Michelin, Pirelli & Schwalbe raced at the Nove Mesto World Cup, plus several gravel tires, too!

Written by Cory Benson May 24, 2025

First Look: ILE’s New Frame Bag is Light, Versatile, and the Perfect Size

ILE’s new Frame Bag is light, versatile and just the right size

Written by Ron Frazelle May 23, 2025

Pinarello Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Giro d’Italia Victory with Dogma F Edizione Speciale

The year was 1975. Fausto Bertoglio was racing the Giro d’Italia with the Jollj Ceramica team on a Pinarello bicycle. In the end, it would…

Written by Jeremy Benson May 23, 2025

Orbea Rallon DH Conquers World Cup On New Carbon Race Bike & It’s An Enduro Bike Too!

Orbea’s all-new carbon Rallon Downhill bike is already DH World Cup proven, but it also transforms into an enduro bike, too!

Written by Cory Benson May 23, 2025

Hunt Drops New Proven Carbon Enduro MTB Wheels, Claimed To Be The Strongest Available

Could a new <2kg, $1500€ Hunt Proven Carbon Enduro wheelset really deliver the strongest rear wheel available today for long-travel, hard-hitting enduro mountain bikes? Hunt…

Written by Cory Benson May 22, 2025