Advocacy & Industry News

Absolute Black Oval SRAM Direct Mount Chainrings Now Shipping, Race Face Cinch Versions & More En Route

Absolute Black’s ovalized direct mount chainrings for SRAM cranksets are finally shipping, with the company founder telling us they’re flying out the door as fast…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 04, 2014

Interview: Dave Weagle Explains How He Keeps Making Suspension Better

Following Ibis’ recent release of the all-new Mojo HD3, which uses a fifth generation dw-link suspension design, I got to thinking: How exactly does Dave…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 04, 2014

Felt Issues Voluntary Recall of 2015 F65X And F85X Cross Bikes

Felt Bicycles Announced a voluntary recall today in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission on a small amount of 2015 cross bikes where they…

Written by Tim Krueger December 03, 2014

Salsa Announces Recall of Aluminum Mukluk Bearpaw Fat Bike Fork

These posts are never any fun to write, but it’s important to get the word out. If you’re riding around on a 2014 Salsa…

Written by Zach Overholt December 03, 2014

Zwift Virtual MMOG Training Preps Content Growth, Could Get You a Non-Virtual Pro Team Spot!

Online MMG virtual cycling game maker Zwift has just announced retired pro Mike McCarthy has joined the team as VP of Content and Licensing. During…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 02, 2014

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

The Red Bull Signature Series continues this Sunday on NBC at 12:30 PM EST with the Red Bull District Ride. 80,000 people witnessed a unique…

Written by Scott Vines November 28, 2014

Steve Hed, Pioneer Of The Aero Carbon Wheel, Has Passed Away

Steve Hed, industry pioneer in composites, aero wheels, and wide road rims has passed away at 9:30 this morning. He had apparently collapsed outside of…

Written by Tim Krueger November 26, 2014

Weekend Reading: Acre Supply’s Trans-Provence Photo Journal, Argonaut goes Above Category, More

Acre Supply is the mountain bike specific arm of Mission Workshop, whose clothes and gear we’re pretty big fans of. It’s a lifestyle brand that’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 22, 2014

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Inspired by the trolls rushing to comment on the news of Seattle’s recently launched bike share, The Bicycle Story put together this Commenter Bingo Card…

Written by Scott Vines November 21, 2014

#BIKESTARTUP: Why They’ll Tell You Not to Launch Your Own Company, and How to Do It Anyway

I bet you have a really great bike product idea. Cleaner gear shifting, better pedals, lighter shocks, glow-in-the-dark tires, tastier supplements, smart-phone performance tracking. You watched…

Written by Slava Menn November 14, 2014

Juliana Bicycles Now Recruiting Brand Ambassadors and Racers For 2015

Juliana Bicycles, the sister brand of Santa Cruz, is the first manufacturer to focus exclusively on the women’s specific mountain bike market. Their product line…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 13, 2014

PBE14: Calfee Starts 3D Printing Carbon Fiber Molds, Gears Up for E-Bikes

Calfee’s Manta endurance road bike is one of their models that uses a lugged construction, a design that had some limitations when it came to…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 08, 2014

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

In case you weren’t one of the 3500 people who were lucky enough to score a ticket to the Red Bull Dreamline last month then…

Written by Scott Vines November 07, 2014

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Sharp-eyed reader Jakub Świderski spotted this prototype Rock Shox fork (above) at Eurobike being put through the paces. Interested in a Great British Cycling adventure? PRIORITY ENTRY for the…

Written by Scott Vines October 31, 2014

BeBop Launches Wearable Smart Sensors, Coming to Cycling Clothing Near You?

Sometimes it takes someone from outside an industry to come up with something revolutionary. When it comes to wearable data collection, BeBop’s entry into the…

Written by Zach Overholt October 27, 2014

Interview: Talking Fatbike Future with 9:ZERO:7’s Founders Bill & Jamie

Anchorage, Alaska is the place to be if you are in the fat bike business. They are literally everywhere, and even before the snow has…

Written by Tim Krueger October 24, 2014

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Bandha Bikes Project: Across Uganda, achieving basic needs for individuals and families is dependent on their ability to access available resources. Bicycles become the catalyst to…

Written by Scott Vines October 24, 2014

Exclusive: Sneak Peek at the Pan American Continental CX Championship Course + Interview with Race Director Mitch Graham

If you need proof of the growing popularity of cyclocross on this side of the Atlantic, look no further than the upcoming Pan American Continental…

Written by Zach Overholt October 24, 2014

Just For Fun: All Hail The Black Market Plus Photoshop Minus Bikes

The always lovable Stevil Kinevil entertains on the regular with the blog, All Hail The Black Market. Many of you are familiar with it already, but…

Written by Nick Burklow October 23, 2014

Gamut USA Announces Acquisition of Point One Racing

Probably best known for their Split-Second stems, Point One racing has been cranking out some clever stems, pedals, and other machined bits for more than…

Written by Zach Overholt October 20, 2014

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

JensonUSA is celebrating their 20th Anniversary this fall with a big 20% Off Sale! Click here to check out the deals, then flick around the…

Written by Scott Vines October 17, 2014

Vee Tire Co Offers Manufacturers Easy Customization

You’ll probably be seeing more Vee Tires equipped on bikes in the future. That’s because the company is making a big push into the OEM…

Written by Zach Overholt October 17, 2014

Found: Brilliant Two-Chamber Pad Contact Adjust Concept for Hydraulic MTB Brake Levers

Free stroke is the term used to describe how much lever pull you have on a hydraulic braking system before the pads actually start moving…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 09, 2014

Vittoria Ventures Into Full Range Wheel Line, Introduces Slick New Tech

Tire specialists Vittoria are venturing into a complete line of wheels. Introduced at Interbike, the 2015 line of wheels encompasses price points from $299 to…

Written by Tim Krueger October 07, 2014

Alchemy Introduces Ride DNA Semi-Custom “Stock” Frames, Updates Helios Disc Road Bike

High above the maelstrom of Interbike’s tradeshow floor, Alchemy Bicycles invited us to their suite to announce their new Ride DNA semi-custom frame program. The…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 01, 2014