Advocacy & Industry News

Bjorn Riley Unveils Custom U.S. Champion Spark RC XC Bike with His Own Artistic Spin

From podiums to paintbrushes, SCOTT-SRAM’s Bjorn Riley isn’t your average XC racer—and his new custom-painted U.S. XC Champion Edition Spark RC mountain bike proves it.…

Written by Jordan Villella May 22, 2025

The 2025 Nicolai S18 SWIFT eMTB is a Powerful, Long-Travel Self-Shuttle Rig

Nicolai’s new S18 SWIFT is an eMTB for the downhill enthusiast, with 180mm of travel and pedal assist to self-shuttle!

Written by Steve Fisher May 21, 2025

Revel Bikes is Back! Founder Adam Miller Buys Brand Back After Unexpected Closure

It looks like it wasn’t the end of the trail for Revel Bikes after all.

Written by Zach Overholt May 21, 2025

Fizik Vega Carbon Flagship Road Shoes – Built From the Sole Up for Peak Comfort & Speed

Fizik’s back with a fresh flagship Vega Carbon road shoe. The new carbon kicks boast a sock-like fit, all-new shape & inside-out carbon sole!

Written by Jordan Villella May 21, 2025

Wolf Tooth Components Now Has Colorful New Bottom Brackets to Match Their Headsets

WTC’s first big product launch of the year… NEW Bottom Brackets!

Written by Ron Frazelle May 21, 2025

Pivot Adds to Its ebike Family With the New Shuttle SL/AM eMTB

Pivot’s latest electric mountain bike model SL/AMs its way into the lineup as a cross between the current Shuttle SL and Shuttle AM models. It…

Written by Jeremy Benson May 20, 2025

Spotted: New Schwalbe Dirty Dan Radials Rule Wet World Cup DH for Seagrave & Bruni Wins

Updated prototype Schwalbe Dirty Dan Radial gravity mountain bike tires raced to 2 Elite wins at the UCI DH World Cup in Poland, plus more…

Written by Cory Benson May 20, 2025

Pirelli Cinturato Evo is an Endurance All-Road Tire with Eco Construction, Up To 55mm Wide

Pirelli’s latest Cinturato Evo endurance enduro road tire is gravel ready from 28-55mm wide, and much more environmentally friendly.

Written by Cory Benson May 20, 2025

Prologo’s €1250 Predator 01TT is the World Tour’s Top Time Trial Saddle

Do you need the same €1250 Prologo Predator 01TT time trial saddle as Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard?

Written by Jordan Villella May 20, 2025

Sidi Physis XC Shoe Review: A Classic Brand Reboots for the Modern Rider

For a while, in the States, Sidi felt like a brand that had faded into the archives—hard to find, expensive when possible, and seemingly out…

Written by Jordan Villella May 19, 2025

Save on Outdoor Gear at the Backcountry Memorial Day Weekend Sale

Quality biking gear is an investment. But you don’t have to break the bank to outfit your adventures. Instead, add to your gear closet the…

Kogel Kolossos ST Cuts Cost of Oversize Pulley Performance by 30-35% with Steel Balls

Let’s face it, the cycling industry loves trying to eke out marginal drivetrain efficiency gains with oversized pulley upgrades and ceramic bearings, but these things…

Written by Bennett Shane May 19, 2025

Wilde Updates Rambler & Rambler SL Gravel Bikes with UDH and Fresh New Colors

Wilde Bikes adds UDH compatibility and new colors to 2025 Rambler and Rambler SL gravel bikes…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 16, 2025

milKit Blue TPU Tubes Offer Emergency Flat Tire Repair

Even those of us who are fully on-board with tubeless, who regularly refresh our sealant, and keep a tire plug repair solution in our everyday…

Written by Bennett Shane May 16, 2025

The Humble Japanese Hub Brush’s Rich History, Now in Real Horse Hair: Review

Add some fun and clean your hubs with the new Rainbow Hubge Japan Hub Brush

Written by Ron Frazelle May 16, 2025

Sweet Protection Goes Full Summer Send with Hyper Violet Color Drop

Sweet Protection just lit the match on summer style with their new Hyper Violet colorway — this one pops! Whether dropping into chunky singletrack or…

Written by Jordan Villella May 16, 2025

Bigfoot Spotted, Ritchey’s First Ever Flat Pedal

Ritchey drops their first flat pedal ever, meet the Ritchey Comp Biogfoot!

Written by Ron Frazelle May 16, 2025

Wolf Tooth Adds Quick Clik Valves to EnCase Mini Pumps & Colorful Tubeless Valves

Wolf Tooth adopts quicker Clik Valve for first mini-pump and colorful alloy tubeless valves!

Written by Cory Benson May 15, 2025

A Nu Way to Wool With OrNot’s NuYarn Merino Riding Tee

OrNot’s NuYarn Merino Riding Tee is built for comfort on or off the bike.

Written by Ron Frazelle May 15, 2025

Tailfin Brings Cargo Closer With Tiny Triangular Rear Top Tube Bag

Tailfin, known best for its aero rear racks and rack bags, has developed yet another on-frame bag, this time sitting at the rear terminus of…

Written by Bennett Shane May 15, 2025

Waterford Precision Cycles & Gunnar are Alive Again, Brought Back by CO’s Sanitas Cycles

Back from the dead, Gunnar and Waterford Precision Cycles get new life purchased by Sanitas Cycles!

Written by Ron Frazelle May 15, 2025

Standert Kreissäge RS Reshapes All-New Sleek Scandium Race-Ready Alloy Road Bike

All-new Standert Kreissäge RS reshapes the sleek Scandium-Aluminum Alloy road race bike with improved aerodynamics and wider tires…

Written by Cory Benson May 15, 2025

Michelin Pro5 Road Tire Rolls 35% Faster Than Its Service Course Predecessor

The newest competition road tire from Michelin, the Pro5, promises to be a well-balanced choice for not just road racers, but also those who ride…

Written by Bennett Shane May 14, 2025

Free and Ready to Print: Park Tool Shares 3D-Printable Pegboard Tool Holders

We love a tidy tool wall almost as much as we love tools themselves, and Park Tool just dropped something for the tinkerers, hackers, and…

Written by Jordan Villella May 14, 2025

Get in the Game with State Bicycles + NFL Collab

Get in the game with the new NFL X State Bicycles collaboration to show some love for your hometown football team!

Written by Ron Frazelle May 14, 2025

The DRYE Fan Aims to Make Cleaning Hydration Pack Reservoirs a Breeze

The DRYE Fan offers a way to quickly dry out your hydration pack reservoir after cleaning, minimizing potential mold or bacteria buildup.

Written by Steve Fisher May 14, 2025

Most of Ari’s Stolen Bikes Recovered

Great news from Ari after last month’s massive bike theft. Most of the bikes have been recovered, unharmed!

Written by Jeremy Benson May 14, 2025

SRAM Launches Niche AXS Wireless Upgrade Kit For Mechanical T-Type MTB Drivetrains

The new SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission Upgrade Kit is a niche solution for mountain bikers with wireless FOMO…

Written by Jeremy Benson and Cory Benson May 13, 2025

New Bianchi e-Vertic FX Trail eMTB Boasts More Power & More Travel

Bianchi just released the next generation e-Vertic, a sleek aluminum 29er trail e-bike powered by Bosch CX. And it’s packed with more firepower, more travel,…

Written by Jordan Villella May 13, 2025