Advocacy & Industry News

Fix Mfg 224 Torque Wrench Hits Easy-To-Use Sweet Spot, Light & Affordable in Pre-Order

This new affordable Fix Mfg 224 Torque Wrench strikes a nice balance for the home mechanic with lightweight simplicity and a wide 2-24Nm working range.…

Written by Cory Benson June 30, 2024

Starling Cycles Launches the Mini Murmur a Steel Full Suspension XC/Trail Bike

Meet Starling Cycles Mini Murmur – a do everything steel 120mm full suspension shredster.

Written by Ron Frazelle June 28, 2024

Save The Rim Brake! BlackHeart Bike Co Releases Road Ti-r, a Road Rocket without Disc Brakes

Need a new titanium rim brake bike in your life? If enough people preorder, Blackheart Bike Co will be rereleasing the Ti-r!

Written by Ron Frazelle June 28, 2024

Shimano EP801 “Race Tune” Now Available as a Firmware Update

Shimano unleashes more power, more quickly for e-MTB racers, giving you faster acceleration and more customization options.

Written by Tyler Benedict June 27, 2024

Trek Ditches Emonda And Goes All In On Madone With Builds up to $17k

The Trek Madone Gen 8 takes inspiration from the Emonda and earlier Madone models to create a light and fast race bike. Think of it…

Written by Jordan Villella June 27, 2024

WTC EnCase Pumps Hide Tools, Push High Volume, and Thrive in Muddy Conditions

The 40cc WTC EnCase pump is one of the smallest high volume pumps we’ve tried – and it still has room for tools inside!

Written by Zach Overholt June 27, 2024

New Ari Suncrest Road Racing Bike is 656g w/ Lifetime Guarantee

Ari floats to the top of the “ultralight” road bike market with the new Suncrest, but it’s made for riding hard every day, not just…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 27, 2024

OneUp MTB Hubs Debut w/ Colorful, Affordable Design

OneUp Components gets into hubs with an impressively affordable, light, and well-made option that comes in 7 colors.

Written by Tyler Benedict June 26, 2024

Vittoria Gravel Tires get “Terrain Scores” and New Naming

Vittoria’s changing their gravel tire lineup, starting with a grippier mixed-conditions tire and a terrain rating system.

Written by Tyler Benedict June 26, 2024

Magura Pulls Out the Stops, Releases New Gustav Pro and Easy Tube Technology

The Magura Gustav is back with an easy button for brake hose attachment!

Written by Ron Frazelle June 26, 2024

Tern Bicycles Release New Quick Haul Long, Their Most Affordable Compact Cargo eBike

Cargo bikes keep getting better – and more affordable. Tern’s newest bike is a perfect example.

Written by Ron Frazelle June 26, 2024

New Abbey LL Chain Wear Tool Measures Both Lateral & Linear Wear

Your existing chain wear tool might be missing a critical measurement for modern chains. Abbey Bike Tools has the answer.

Written by Zach Overholt June 26, 2024

microSHIFT Launches Uber Affordable Sword Black Gravel Group

Sword Black loses a few features, but that drops the price by more than 25%.

Written by Ron Frazelle June 26, 2024

Wilier Verticale SLR Ultralight Carbon Road Bike is 10% Lighter Than Zero – First Rides

At 6.7kg, this new Wilier Verticale SLR is the lightest road bike ever from the Italian bike company, and it’s proven to be a fast…

Written by Veronika Benson and Bikerumor Staff June 25, 2024

K-EDGE Gains First Official “Works with Garmin” Partner Status with 1050-Compatible Mounts

We already know K-EDGE makes some of the best computer mounts around, but now it’s official – in Garmin’s eyes.

Written by Zach Overholt June 25, 2024

Wahoo Fitness Unveils All-New, Rechargeable TRACKR Heart Rate Monitor

Listen up if you’re tired of replacing batteries in your heart rate monitor. The new Wahoo TRACKR heart rate monitor will replace the TICKR and…

Written by Jordan Villella June 25, 2024

Garmin Edge 1050 Has Waze-Like Reporting, Training but Less Battery

It’s been nearly two years since the last “big screen” Garmin launch, and it seems to have been worth the wait. The all-new Garmin Edge…

Written by Jordan Villella June 25, 2024

Deda Alanera RS Reshapes 1st Integrated Handlebar Cockpit to Win Le Tour de France

All-new lighter Deda Alanera RS 1-piece integrated carbon cockpit reshapes its handlebar to go faster, further with enhanced ergonomics & aerodynamics…

Written by Cory Benson June 25, 2024

Onza Grava Gravel Tire Blurs Line Between Road & Trail, with MTB Inspiration

New Onza Grava is the Swiss tire maker’s first-ever gravel tire, reshaping MTB tire tech for fast all-rounder, all-surface drop bar bike riding…

Written by Cory Benson June 25, 2024

The Aventon Ramblas makes e-MTB more accessible than ever, with room to grow

Curious about some of the design decisions Aventon made for the Ramblas? The brand weighs in…

Spotted: Custom ENVE Aero Extensions For Pogačar’s Tour De France Bike

Tadej Pogačar is getting some custom ENVE aerobar extensions for the upcoming Tour de France…

Written by Jordan Villella June 24, 2024

Rondo Ruut g2 Carbon Gravel Bike Launches Interrupted Triangle Styling – First Rides

The uniquely-shaped 2nd gen Rondo Ruut CF carbon gravel bike we spotted last year with an interrupted seattube is finally here, and we take it…

Written by Cory Benson June 24, 2024

Explore Farther, Connect Deeper with Shimano’s New EP5 and E5100 eDrive Units

Shimano North America releases two new eBike drive units in the EP5 and E5100.

Written by Ron Frazelle June 24, 2024

Nutrition Roundup: Osmo, Carbs Fuel, Spring, Rec Pak & more!

Loads of tasty new sports nutrition drinks, bars, and gels from Osmo, UnTapped, Carbs Fuel, Bucked Up, Rec Pak, Kodiak, Pretty Great & more!

Written by Tyler Benedict June 23, 2024

Colnago V4 Adds More Accessible Version of V4Rs Race Bike

The U.S. gets a single build of the new Colnago V4, but three colors…

Written by Zach Overholt June 21, 2024

Lighten Your Rotation with New Hollow Titanium Road, Gravel, and XC Cranks from 5DEV

5DEV’s newest titanium cranks lose the holes and loosen your wallet.

Written by Ron Frazelle June 21, 2024

absoluteBLACK GRAPHENpads Get Less Expensive, Add New MTB Compatibility

GRAPHENpads are now a bit cheaper, and fit more bikes.

Written by Zach Overholt June 21, 2024

New Pinarello Dogma F is Lighter but Places Higher Emphasis on Aerodynamics

A O.2% percent improvement doesn’t sound like much, but apparently it is when you’re talking about aerodynamics.

Written by Zach Overholt June 20, 2024

DT Swiss 1200 Molds Lighter, Tougher Carbon Mountain Bike Wheels, from XC to EN – First Rides

DT Swiss unveils all-new lightweight 1200-series carbon MTB wheels built on new manufacturing tech to make them lighter & tougher, from XC to Enduro, even…

Written by Cory Benson June 20, 2024