Advocacy & Industry News

Hunt’s New 25 Carbon Gravel X-Wide Wheels

The new Hunt 25 Carbon Gravel X-Wide looks provide mountain bike durability for the modern gravel rider.

Written by Jeremy Benson July 31, 2025

Propain Aims For the Trail Bike Sweet Spot With Updated Hugene

Propain reduces travel and adds in-frame storage in the latest update to its short travel Hugene trail bike.

Written by Jeremy Benson July 31, 2025

QueenStage is the New Women’s Voice of Tour de France Femmes

If you’ve been watching the Tour de France Femmes without listening to the QueenStage, you’re missing out.

Written by Jordan Villella July 30, 2025

Updated: Pro Bike Profile: Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago Y1Rs

Tadej Pogačar is once again the man to beat in this year’s Tour de France. His bike of choice has been Colnago’s radically aero Y1Rs

Written by Jordan Villella July 29, 2025

Priority Bicycles’ New Glide eBike Offers Simple, Low Maintenance Assisted Cruising

The Glide is Priority Bicycles’ new simple, low maintenance ebike built for enjoying casual cruises or light commuting with a little boost.

Written by Steve Fisher July 29, 2025

Louise Ferguson Makes History as First Woman in Hardline UK Final, Asa Vermette is Youngest Overall Winner

The youngest-ever winner, and first female winner headline the 2025 Red Bull Hardline UK.

Written by Zach Overholt July 28, 2025

Snēk Cycling Expands Storage Line With Classic Bags For Every Ride

Snēk Cycling just dropped a complete refresh of their on-bike storage. No gimmicks or neon, just sturdy bags.

Written by Jordan Villella July 28, 2025

The Speed Project CYC Races from LA to Las Vegas with No Rules, No Spectators

Looking for a wild, long bike race with (almost) no rules? Crack a Mt. Dew and get a notepad, you’re gonna be frothing at the…

Written by Jordan Villella July 28, 2025

Rapha Launches Ultralight Ghost Kit – Built to Beat the Heat

It’s the dog days of summer, and it’s time to bust out any light and airy kit you have to survive the heat.

Written by Jordan Villella July 28, 2025

Virginia Tech Updates Its Star Rating System Because Helmets Are Getting Safer

Helmet safety is improving, so the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab is adjusting its STAR rating system to help differentiate the top performers.

Written by Jeremy Benson July 25, 2025

5 Bag Makers Adopt Old Man Mountain’s FLiP QR Cage & Bag Mount

Following Old Man Mountain’s own FLiP-equipped Helmlock fork bag earlier this year, now 5 more bag makers have their own options to complete your custom…

Written by Cory Benson July 25, 2025

Wasted Watts? Not Any More w/ Aeroscale Sensors

Quit being a drag…with technology!

Written by Bikerumor Staff July 24, 2025

Northwave Razer MTB Shoes Step Across Boundaries

Affordable, well featured, and ready for everything from XC to gravel to multi-day adventure rides, the new NW Razer looks like a winner.

Written by Bikerumor Staff July 24, 2025

Colnago AI lets you “Chat” About Their History, Bikes & More

Go ahead, ask it anything…

Written by Bikerumor Staff July 24, 2025

New Pirelli Smartube RS Tubes are Fast as Tubeless but Lighter

Now lighter than tubeless, Pirelli says this is the easiest way to reduce rolling resistance…assuming you’re using their tires.

Written by Bikerumor Staff July 24, 2025

ROUVY Acquires BKOOL, Strengthens Hold on Indoor Cycling Reality Market

ROUVY has officially acquired BKOOL, bringing another brand under its expanding platform that blends virtual training with real-world routes.

Written by Jordan Villella July 24, 2025

Limited Edition S-Works Tarmac SL8 Celebrates Demi Vollering

The Demi Vollering Limited Edition SL8 is a tribute to the reigning queen of the peloton, wrapped in a paint scheme as vivid as her…

Written by Jordan Villella July 24, 2025

This Alloy Fixie or Singlespeed Bike is the 8th Evolution of 8Bar’s Original Low-Cost Krzberg

This new 8Bar Krzberg v8 has been one of the Berlin bike brand’s original affordable, customizable fixies. And now it gets an 8th-generation refresh with…

Written by Cory Benson July 24, 2025

Guardian Introduces Affordable Adult Bicycles with Single-Lever Braking System

The Guardian Adult Bicycle could completely eliminate going OTB for under $400.

Written by Zach Overholt July 24, 2025

YT Bikes is “Back on the Hunt” With the All-New Decoy eMTB

YT’s new Decoy is hunting the descents with more travel, modern geometry, the Bosch CX motor, and competitively priced complete builds.

Written by Jeremy Benson July 24, 2025

Bike Ahead BiTurbo Aero 2.0 Updates Lighter, Wider, Faster 6-Spoke Carbon Road Wheels

The lightweight German carbon experts at Bike Ahead Composites have a new BiTurbo Aero 2.0, completely remaking their aerodynamic 6-spoke carbon road wheels while retaining…

Written by Cory Benson July 24, 2025

Rotor Lightens Up w/ New Universal Direct Mount 2x Chainrings

Rotor’s already lightweight and stiff one-piece chainrings are now even better, and they work with any brand chain & drivetrain.

Written by Bikerumor Staff July 23, 2025

The New Fox Rampage RS Downhill Helmet Drops Weight, Adds MIPS Integra Split

Fox drops weight while stepping up the protection with the new Rampage RS, a feature-packed DH helmet using MIPS Integra Split.

Written by Jeremy Benson July 23, 2025

Tailfin Detours Bikepacking Experience puts Adventure in Your Hands

Choose your own route, collect checkpoints, and camp out with friends and family…even if they’re not riding.

Written by Bikerumor Staff July 23, 2025

Santa Cruz Launches “More Accessible” AL Versions of its Popular Vala eMTB.

Santa Cruz aims to make its popular Vala eMTB more accessible with two new, more affordable, aluminum-framed models.

Written by Jeremy Benson July 22, 2025

Tailfin’s New Bar Cage Carries All with Optional Accessory Mounts for Lights & GPS

Tailfin has put their spin on the bar cage, making it one of the most user-friendly and versatile options available.

Written by Ron Frazelle July 22, 2025

More Affordable in Metal: Ibis Ripmo and Ripley AF Get Modern Aluminum Updates

Ibis’s latest Ripley and Ripmo trail bikes are now available at lower prices in AF (aluminum frame).

Written by Jeremy Benson July 22, 2025

Stinner Frameworks Adds New Gibraltar Podium and Select Stock Steel & Ti Road Bikes

Stinner Frameworks now offers their popular Gibraltar road bike with stock steel & ti frame options at the most attainable price yet.

Written by Ron Frazelle July 22, 2025

Bike Ahead’s The Superfast 6.8kg Carbon Gravel Bike & The One 7.8kg XC Dream Build

At Eurobike this summer, Bike Ahead Composites debuted an all-new ultralight carbon The Superfast gravel bike, one-piece monocoque The Cockpit handlebars for road or gravel,…

Written by Cory Benson July 22, 2025