Advocacy & Industry News

Ari Cascade Peak Alloy Trail Bike Finally Updated, Super Affordable

Ari’s entry level alloy trail mountain bike gets a full redesign, with modern geo, a sleek frame, and incredibly affordable pricing.

Written by Tyler Benedict May 08, 2024

Wheels Mfg. Shows Prototype Cranks, Headset & More (Plus New Tools)

Prototype cranks, pedals, bash guard, headset & more, new & improved tools, and more singlespeed cog sizes.

Written by Tyler Benedict May 08, 2024

Zwift Gets New Climbs, New Features, and More Expensive

Zwift continues to be one of our favorite training platforms, but the price increase might be a deal breaker for some.

Written by Zach Overholt May 08, 2024

Sanitas Bikes Tap Root is a Tempting New USA-Made Titanium Hardtail

Colorado’s Sanitas Bikes announces the Tap Root Hardtail, a USA-Made titanium hardtail MTB for less than $6k.

Written by Ron Frazelle May 08, 2024

DEAN Brand Gets a “RetroFresh” with New & Classic Finish Options, New Site, More

DEAN Ultimate Bikes get faster delivery for standard models, new or classic finish options, and more.

Written by Ron Frazelle May 07, 2024

Chris King Gen 4 Hubs Get Universal Parts, Swapping Driveshells Now Easier & Cheaper

Chris King’s new Gen 4 hubs are better at just about everything – except performance.

Written by Zach Overholt May 07, 2024

Bravur La Corsa Rosa IV… Do You Want a $2500 Grand Tour-Inspired Swedish Watch?

Is this $2500 Bravur watch inspired by the Italian Grand Tour over the top? Let us know what you think about opulence in cycling…

Written by Cory Benson May 06, 2024

Reynolds Spin Up 3 Levels of Ultralight 25mm Deep Road Wheels from 1252g & from $1450

Reynolds adds 3 new 25mm deep lightweight carbon climber wheelsets to their road bike lineup, from as low as 1251g or as affordable as $1450…

Written by Cory Benson May 06, 2024

Christian Arehart Lands the First Ever Quadruple Backflip on MTB

Ever landed a backflip on a mountain bike? Now what about a quadruple flip? Christian Arehart does the impossible.

Written by Zach Overholt May 06, 2024

Rise Above and Ride Upright with Surly Bikes’ New BMX-Inspired, Sunset Bar

Surly Bikes’ BMX-Inspired Sunset Bar is more upright and ready for wheelies and rowdy behavior!

Written by Ron Frazelle May 06, 2024

Sea Otter 2024 New Suspension Mega Roundup

We headed to the Sea Otter Classic to uncover the latest and greatest suspension of 2024.

Written by Greg Lawrence May 03, 2024

Haro Bikes’ Bold New Brand Refresh Includes Rivette Road Rocket and Buzzard Gravel Race Bike

Haro road and gravel bikes? That’s exactly what the brand was showing this year at Sea Otter.

Written by Ron Frazelle May 03, 2024

Forge + Bond Go Deep with New CR 35 & 45 Road Wheels

Bringing their terrain smoothing benefits to the road, Forge + Bond now have a new CR Series with two different depths.

Written by Zach Overholt May 03, 2024

Podcast #101 – BikeRumor Recaps the Best of Sea Otter Classic 2024

Pull up a chair and sit in as the Bikerumor team recaps their most memorable products and times at the 2024 Sea Otter Classic.

Written by Jordan Villella May 02, 2024

All-New YT Tues mk4 Carbon DH Bike Hits the Slopes with Much More Adjustability

All-new 2024 YT Tues carbon DH bike overhaul brings tons of adjustability to transform from bikepark freeride to full downhill race mode with 3 flip-chips…

Written by Cory Benson May 02, 2024

Find your Flow State w/ B.Harms x Blacksmith Cycle “Special Projects” Kit

Limited edition kits from artist B.Harms are up for pre-order for a few days only.

Written by Tyler Benedict May 02, 2024

Formula Nebbia Pumps Up Their 1st Air Shock

Formula’s first ever air shock is the Nebbia… but it’s more complicated than that, and this is one of the most tunable shocks you can…

Written by Cory Benson May 02, 2024

4 Schindelhauer Wilhelm Gravel Gearbox or Internal Gear Hub Bikes to Ride Anywhere

Schindelhauer delivers something unique with Wilhelm Gravel bikes that let you pick gearboxes or internally geared hubs for your Gates belt-drive adventure bike!

Written by Cory Benson May 01, 2024

The Radavist’s New Desert Biocrust Documentary Reminds Us to “Shred Lightly”

Don’t bust the crust. Learn abut “fancy dirt” by watching “From Biocrust, With Love”.

Written by Ron Frazelle May 01, 2024

Sinter Smart Bedding Machine Promises 20% Better Braking Performance

Sinter makes quick work of bedding in new rotors and brake pads with their new machine, helping shops save time and effort when prepping new…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 01, 2024

ENVE Composites Acquired by Utah-Based PV3 Investments from Amer Sports

More shakeups in the bike industry, this time in the form of the legendary composite maker being acquired. ENVE ownership is back in the U.S.

Written by Zach Overholt April 30, 2024

2024 Cervélo Áspero Gravel Bike Tweaked to Go Faster with Bigger Tires & a T47 BB

“Think of it as a more streamlined, faster, more aero Áspero.” This third-generation Cervelo Aspero gravel bike looks a lot like the previous premium iteration.…

Written by Cory Benson April 30, 2024

BikeYoke Revive 3.0 is the Benchmark Dropper Post, now Even Better – First Rides

BikeYoke Revive 3.0 updates benchmark MTB dropper seatpost with lower stack, easy setup, backward compatibility & free upgrade with service…

Written by Cory Benson April 29, 2024

Kogel Angles to be your T-Type OSPW Upgrade

The latest Kogel Kolossos OSPW gives you an offset angle to match the SRAM T-Type rear derailleurs, but you’ll have tamper with a clutch that…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 29, 2024

Prevelo Team Launches EagleBear Bikes Aimed at Parents

The team behind Prevelo (purveyors of excellent kids’ bikes) takes a massive step into the adult bike category with the EagleBear Black.

Written by Jordan Villella April 29, 2024

Osprey Soars Into Gravel Racing w/ 2025 Hydration Packs

Osprey’s Escapist line grows with gravel race hydration vests, and the Raptor/Raven MTB packs get some welcome updates…as long as you can wait until 2025.

Written by Tyler Benedict April 29, 2024