Advocacy & Industry News

Campagnolo Super Record Wireless Reshifts Compact Racing Gears in Carbon 2×12 Gruppo

Campagnolo ditches wires with new ultra-premium Super Record Wireless electronic 12-speed road bike groupset…

Written by Cory Benson May 30, 2023

Trek’s Latest Project One ICON Color Scheme is Speed Rendered in Paint

Trek’s Project One ICON initiative is all about high-end paint jobs that capture the spirit of the bikes they adorn. The latest offering is called…

Written by Andrew Marshall May 29, 2023

MetMo Pocket Driver: An Innovative Take on Ratcheting Multitools

The one-handed Pocket Driver has already raised nearly a million dollars on Kickstarter, with 30 days left in the campaign, as of May 26.

Written by Andrew McLemore May 29, 2023

Podcast #081 – Enduro explains Bottom Bracket bearings

You might think your BB is good, but things aren’t always what they seem, and when it comes to Bottom Brackets and Bearings, there’s a…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 29, 2023

Wolf Tooth Introduces New eBike Chainrings for Shimano & Trek TQ Motors

Wolf Tooth direct mount chainrings for Shimano eBike motors have a 55mm chainline and are compatible with many Boost and Super Boost bikes.

Written by Sam Anderson May 26, 2023

Titici Sessanta Steel Strada Road & Sterrato Gravel Bikes, Handmade in Italy for 60 years

Titici Progetto Sessanta anniversary project reminds that steel is still real, with made-in-Italy Strada road & Sterrato gravel bikes…

Written by Cory Benson May 26, 2023

British Cycling Reshapes Transgender & Non-Binary Participation Policies, Creates New Category

British Cycling releases major update to their Transgender and Non-Binary Participation policies, creating new Open category for racing…

Written by Cory Benson May 26, 2023

TranzX Announces $499 Wireless Dropper Post

The 30-year-old component company today released its EDP01 wireless dropper post. The unit is the only wireless setup in its dropper array. In a press…

Written by Sam Anderson May 26, 2023

Yamaha Bicycles Announces 30th Anniversary Special Edition eMTB

For many of us, our thirtieth birthday is an occasion to grasp our suddenly apparent mortality while wrestling with an inexplicably diminished alcohol metabolism. For…

Written by Andrew Marshall May 25, 2023

New DT Swiss RevoLite Spokes Strike Fluted Balance of Lightweight, Extra-Strength & Aero

DT Swiss RevoLite cold-forges an all-new lightweight cross-bladed steel mountain bike spoke for stronger MTB wheels…

Written by Cory Benson May 25, 2023

Trek Upgrades Its Most Popular Bike: The Marlin

Riders can expect updated geometry, a new frame, increased tire clearance and a rear axle system that “enhances stability,” Trek said.

Written by Andrew McLemore May 25, 2023

First Ride: Vittoria Mazza Enduro Race Mountain Bike Tire

The Vittoria Mazza, Mota, and Martello mountain bike tires are now available in a premium Enduro Race model, with a tread pattern made up of…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan May 25, 2023

A Spacesuit for Your Phone? With ‘Shark Tank’ Investment, Phoozy Cases Aim For Outdoor Protection

So what makes the cases special? Phoozy cases use materials “adapted from those designed by NASA” to protect phones from extreme temps.

Written by Andrew McLemore May 25, 2023

eThirteen debuts Close Range Cassette, XC tire, neat tools & more

New cassettes from e*Thirteen give you more gearing options for analog and e-MTBs, plus a new XC/Downcountry tire, hidden tools, and more colors!

Written by Tyler Benedict May 24, 2023

For Flourish Line Upgrade, Liv Focuses On Women’s Comfort

Frustrated by frame designs that don’t cater to female body types? Liv has updated its Flourish bike line to maximize comfort for women cyclists.

Written by Andrew McLemore May 24, 2023

Schwalbe Begins Recycling Bicycle Inner Tubes in US

Schwalbe’s leaders say they want to create a more circular economy. And what better way to do it than recycling circles?

Written by Andrew McLemore May 23, 2023

Pivot Mach 4SL gets faster, lighter & adds dual travel modes

The new Pivot Mach 4SL gets faster and more capable, with multi-position suspension, more travel, and a much lighter frame!

Written by Tyler Benedict May 23, 2023

All-New Challenge Getaway XP Gravel Tire Offers Tubular Comfort with Extra Protection

Challenge Getaway’s new XP (Extra Protection) series claims to offer the ride feedback of a tubular with the protection of beefed-up nylon.

Written by Jordan Villella May 23, 2023

Save on Bikes & Cycling Gear During the REI Anniversary Sale

REI’s biggest sale of the year is a prime time to save on bikes, saddles, helmets, and other cycling gear. We’ve pulled out highlights from…

Shimano Preps for Unbound w/ Flint Hills Edition RX6 & RX8 Gravel Shoes

Three entries of the Flint Hills shoes riff on the sunrise, sunset, and moonlight that blanket Kansas when Unbound descends on it each June.

Written by Sam Anderson May 22, 2023

UAE Emirates Tease Prototype Carbon-Carrier Carbon-Ti Centerlock Disc Brake Rotors – Update!

Carbon-Ti sponsoring UAE Team Emirates gives platform to tease new ultralight gen3 prototype carbon-carrier centerlock disc brake rotors!

Written by Cory Benson May 22, 2023

Fizik Antares Saddle is Lighter Than Ever, Updated in Classic Race-Ready Form

Long-running Fizik Antares saddle gets a lightweight race-ready upgrade, 30% lighter than Adaptive 3D-printed padding, and much cheaper…

Written by Cory Benson May 22, 2023

Shredding the West in ABUS’ B.C. Mixtape

From ABUS: “On any Saturday, BC locals are riding lines that used to be reserved strictly for ender shots in feature riding segments. Up here,…

Written by Steve Fisher May 22, 2023

CONTEST! Win a KS Rage iS 27.2 dropper post!

Throwing on a dropper seat post is one of the most significant changes any rider can make to a bike. Whether riding a downhill or…

Written by Mark Wilson May 22, 2023

A Day in the Life – Max Sedlak

From Crankbrothers: “Meet Max. A frequent Crankbrothers HQ visitor, co-owner of the famed Rut Track World Champs, golden Labrador enthusiast, and overall bike wizard. Follow…

Written by Steve Fisher May 19, 2023