Advocacy & Industry News

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

Guerrilla Gravity Smash V2 Gets More Carbon & All-Mountain Suspension Revision Boost

Guerrilla Gravity revises their Smash all-mountain bike, adding more carbon, more travel and refined kinematics to the new Smash V2.

Written by Steve Fisher May 19, 2023

Ride1Up Builds Rift Fat eBike with Integrated Rear Rack That Can Haul a Friend

Like the idea of riding with your bestie on some rough terrain? The new Ride1Up ebike was made just for you.

Written by Andrew McLemore May 19, 2023

KS Suspension delves into gravel with bars, forks, stems, and droppers

KS Suspension may be best known for its droppers, but with a litany of new components hitting the market this year, the brand is ready…

Written by Mark Wilson May 19, 2023

The Cotic FlareMAX Steel Trail Bike is now 100% Made in the UK

Cotic’s updated 5th generation Reynolds 853 steel FlareMAX short travel trail bike is now built entirely in Great Britain…

Written by Cory Benson May 19, 2023

Personomic Gains Traction with 3D-Printed Grips, Eyes Saddles Next

The German company’s individually tailored grips are gaining popularity. Now Personomic has its sights set on saddles.

Written by Andrew Marshall May 18, 2023

A Chilean Odyssey by SCOR

From SCOR: “Ready for EPIC biking adventures in Chile? Join SCOR and pro riders Josh ‘Loosedog’ Lewis, Ludo May, and Kasi Schmidt as they embark…

Written by Steve Fisher May 18, 2023

Tifosi Optics Adds New Affordable Rivet, plus Popular Rail Race Sunglasses Return

Tifosi Optics releases new affordable Rivet sunglasses and brings back their popular, high-value Rail Race model for 2023.

Written by Steve Fisher May 18, 2023

Standert Kettensäge Cuts Through the BS with Race-Ready Alloy Gravel Bike

Standert performance alloy racing bike lessons off-road with all-new aluminum made-in-Italy Kettensäge gravel race bike…

Written by Cory Benson May 18, 2023

Look Pro, Go Slow with Campandgoslow’s Spring Drop

Alt-Cycling heroes Camp And Go Slow drop new Spring offerings, including their popular Eastern & Western Rattler bar tape and matching socks!

Written by Ron Frazelle May 17, 2023

Fancy Upgrades to State 4130 Flat Bar All-Road Bike, plus Gravel Groupset Sneak Peeks

On the heels of Purple Reign, State Bicycle Co has awesome value-adding upgrades to the 4130 Flat Bar All-Road, plus a Gravel Groupset tease!

Written by Ron Frazelle and Cory Benson May 17, 2023

Rossignol Super Heretic Calls Back 1994 Skis, with new Limited Edition Enduro Bike

Turn up the saturation and queue up the retro smash dance hits. This Rossignol Super Heretic enduro bike channels the early 90s all day long.

Written by Sam Anderson and Cory Benson May 17, 2023

Tenways Brings Sleek Dutch eBike Design to American Commuter Market

An eBike that doesn’t look like an eBike? Now that Tenways is available in North America, that dream just became a reality.

Written by Andrew Marshall May 17, 2023

Deviate Highlander II Evolves as a 145mm High-Pivot Do-It-All

Deviate Cycles has released the Highlander II, the second iteration of their high-pivot trail bike now boasting 145mm of rear wheel travel. Still a dedicated…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan May 17, 2023

All-New KASK Elemento Aero Helmet Could Be The One For All Disciplines

KASK’s new aero road helmet has been hiding in plain sight for months. We’ve seen it protecting the heads of the INEOS Grenadiers on the…

Written by Jordan Villella May 17, 2023

Waterford Precision Cycles/Gunnar Cycles Shutting Down

News from Wisconsin, Waterford Precision Cycles will no longer take new orders and plans to close its doors after fulfilling current orders.

Written by Ron Frazelle May 16, 2023

Interview & Pro Bike Check: Nina Hoffmann and her Santa Cruz Bronson Training Bike

Nina Hoffmann of the Santa Cruz Syndicate reasserted her dominance at Round 2 of the British Downhill Series in Fort William. Piloting a new and…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan May 16, 2023

Onza Svelt XC Race Tire Goes to 29″ x 2.3″ with Softer Compounds

Onza Tires has updated its fastest-rolling XC and Marathon tire designed for dry, hardpack terrain. Gaining volume, the Svelt jumps from 2.25″ to 2.3″, with…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan May 16, 2023

New Cycling Guidebook Helps Bikepackers Explore Scotland’s Mountains and Glens

Whether you want rugged Highland routes or a whisky-tour of the isles, Bikepacking Scotland has you covered.

Written by Andrew Marshall May 15, 2023

Take a Hot Lap & Try On Handup’s First Women’s Specific MTB Shorts

The HandUp Hot Lap is built for anyone who thought AT Plus were good shorts -now a women’s specific cut with pockets that “actually work!”

Written by Sam Anderson May 15, 2023

YT Szepter Core 4 Review: A Gravel Bike with Singletrack Chops

YT released its first gravel bike late last year. With a suspension fork, dropper post, and taglines like “gravity in its genes”, I was expecting…

Written by John Herron May 15, 2023

Mondraker Summum DH Bike Packs MIND Suspension Telemetry System

The 2023 Mondraker Summum RR and R Downhill Bikes now benefit from the brand’s proprietary suspension telemetry system; MIND. Designed to make suspension setup easier…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan May 12, 2023