Advocacy & Industry News

From Rags to RiG’d: Interview with RiG’d Supply Founder and CEO Luke Wronski

From an apartment to the trail. An in depth interview with the Founder and CEO of RiG’d Supply, Luke Wronski

Written by Ron Frazelle September 16, 2025

Vision Metron 5D ACR EVO Bar/Stem Combo – Lighter, Sleeker & More Rider-Friendly

At nearly $2 per gram, The Vision Metron 5D EVO bar is certainly pricey, but it also delivers pro-level fit with every day comfort.

Written by Jordan Villella September 15, 2025

Spoiler Alert: Crans-Montana XCO World Champions Recap

The dust from Worlds may have settled, but the XCO season is far from done. Let’s recap the rides from the weekend, be warned: Spoilers…

Written by Jordan Villella September 15, 2025

The Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL Carbon 70 Goes The Distance

With a 480Wh battery, the Rocky Mountain Instinct PowerPlay SL offers an impressive range and ample power at a mid-class weight.

Written by Steve Fisher September 15, 2025

FiveTen’s Freerider Pro BOA Adds Convenience to a Durable, Proven MTB Shoe

Do you need, or even want, BOA dials on flat pedal shoes? Steve weighs in on the new Freerider Pro BOAs.

Written by Steve Fisher September 15, 2025

Pit Viper Brings Style and Performance with Two New Mountain Bike Goggles

Pit Viper’s updated Brapstrap and all-new World Champion MTB goggles have your eyes covered with signature bold styling.

Written by Jeremy Benson September 12, 2025

Beloved Cycling Apparel Company swrve Lives On with New Owner!

The small Los Angeles cycling apparel company swrve is back!

Written by Ron Frazelle September 12, 2025

Strava’s Apple Watch App Now Shows Live Segments

Now you can track your progress on segments with the flick of a wrist…assuming you do that while riding.

Written by Bikerumor Staff September 12, 2025

Ari Nebo Peak SL eMTB gets More Power, Lower Weights

More power for longer rides, plus lighter weight builds, adjustable geo, and a new gold color…what’s not to like?

Written by Bikerumor Staff September 12, 2025

Prologo Expands NDR Line With Four New Saddles for Off-Road Racing

Prologo just rolled out a refreshed NDR saddle line, striking a balance between lightweight construction, comfort, and stability.

Written by Jordan Villella September 11, 2025

Trek Adds Their First 3D Printed Saddle, Aeolus AirLoom RSL Saddle Tested

Trek rolls out its first 3D printed saddle with the all new Aeolus AirLoom line.

Written by Jordan Villella September 11, 2025

Bashguards Are Back: e*thirteen Reimagines the Turbocharger Race Chainguide System for eBikes

e*thirteen is bringing back bashguards to protect your eMTB’s drivetrain with its new Turbocharger Race e*spec.

Written by Jeremy Benson September 10, 2025

Vittoria Expands Its Cyclocross Universe With Air-Liner CX & Endurance CX Tires

Vittoria expands its CX range with Endurance tires and the Air-Liner CX insert, bringing durability, traction, and new names all around.

Written by Jordan Villella September 10, 2025

Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 Offer In-Ear Heart Rate Sensor. Perfect for Indoor Cycling?

Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 have new built in heart rate sensors to help with your workouts. But will indoor cyclists actually be able to…

Written by Ron Frazelle September 10, 2025

First Ride Review: Specialized Diverge 4 Expert AXS Gravel Bike

Specialized says the Diverge 4 is the “ultimate getaway vehicle,” and the Expert AXS build might be the lineup’s sweet spot.

Written by Jordan Villella September 09, 2025

Specialized Diverge 4 Gets Plenty of Updates, But It’s The Alloy Model that Gets Biggest Upgrades

The new Specialized Diverge is here, and of course the carbon models are the flashiest. But the upgrades to the aluminum models should make the…

Written by Jordan Villella September 09, 2025

Santa Cruz Stigmata: Now in Ultra-Limited-Edition htSQD Colors

Now is your chance to own a limited edition htSQD Santa Cruz Stigmata frame with a paint job matching the team’s bikes.

Written by Jeremy Benson September 09, 2025

New Garmin Edge 850 Talks, Coaches & Reminds You to Drink

Voice guidance for navigation and training lets you keep your eyes on the road, plus free coaching that adapts to your progress.

Written by Bikerumor Staff September 09, 2025

Wolf Tooth Components Expands Raw Silver Collection to Include Mountain Sizes

WTC’s popular Raw Silver is now available on gravel/road chainrings.

Written by Ron Frazelle September 09, 2025

Limited Edition SRAM 1987 Eagle Groupset Replaces All XX SL’s Carbon with Silver Alloy

Apparently, 38 years is the ‘Mostly Shiny Aluminum’ Anniversary, because SRAM is celebrating with a limited-edition 1987 Eagle Transmission Collection that swaps carbon and dark…

Written by Cory Benson September 09, 2025

First Look: Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 Simplifies Indoor Training & KICKR BIKE Goes PRO

Wahoo has easy-to-miss functional upgrades to two of their popular indoor training platforms – a next iteration Kickr Core 2 mag trainer and a newly…

Written by Cory Benson September 09, 2025

Garmin Rally Power Meter Pedals Now Rechargeable, Better

Now easier to use with higher sensitivity for more accurate data, and you can still swap between road and MTB pedal bodies.

Written by Bikerumor Staff September 09, 2025

Reserve Wheels Offering a Limited Run of its Burly 30|HD Carbon Rims with e*13 Sidekick Hubs

Now you can isolate your drivetrain from your suspension with e*13’s innovative Sidekick Hubs laced to Reserve 30|HD Carbon rims.

Written by Jeremy Benson September 08, 2025

Top Castelli Jacket Gets New Polartec AirCore Because Cyclists Don’t Ride in Rain Anymore!

Castelli’s latest Perfetto RoS 3 x Polartec AirCore foul-weather jacket is not technically waterproof, because apparently cyclists simply don’t ride in the rain as much…

Written by Cory Benson September 08, 2025

7Mesh Guardian Collection: Made For More Than Just Biking

7Mesh is known for its quality cycling apparel, but its new Guardian Collection looks to protect you from the elements anytime you’re outdoors.

Written by Jeremy Benson September 08, 2025

USA Makes History at XCM Worlds: Courtney, Swenson Take Gold in Alpine Showdown

Courtney and Swenson made history at the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships, each claiming rainbows in Switzerland.

Written by Jordan Villella September 08, 2025

Tumbleweed Cycles Upgrades Stargazer for the Better, Adds UDH, Geo Tweak & More

Tumbleweed Bicycles upgrades the Gen 2 Stargazer: everything you need, nothin’ you don’t!

Written by Ron Frazelle September 08, 2025

absoluteBLACK Presses Pistons, Centers Brakes Easier

Titanium brake caliper bolts that won’t mess up your alignment, a carbon-and-titanium piston press, and ultralight flat mount adapters. Because why not?

Written by Bikerumor Staff September 08, 2025