Advocacy & Industry News

Specialized joins forces with Denk Engineering to develop European Innovation Hub

Since 2014, Specialized has been the exclusive partner of Denk Engineering, a company that was once an independent design office dedicated solely to the cycling…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 04, 2022

Pirelli Cinturato Gravel RC gets Scorpion XC-inspired Tread + TechWALL Casing

Pirelli has announced a new race-specific gravel tire named the Cinturato Gravel RC. Featuring a burlier tread pattern inspired by the Scorpion XC RC tires,…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 04, 2022

Isabeau Courdurier’s Foot Perforated by Stick at EWS-E Valberg

EWS Pro Women 2022 Series Leader, Isabeau Courdurier, suffered a race-ending injury at the standalone EWS-E event in Valberg last weekend, a race in which…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 04, 2022

Onza Aquila Downhill Tire Bites Back with 29″ x 2.5″ and Taller Knobs

The Onza Aquila, a Downhill Mountain Bike Tire originally dreamed up by none other than Aaron Gwin, has undergone a refresh; the same distinctive tread…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 04, 2022

Podcast #060 – Inside the Pro Cycling Manager video game

I’m a bit of a video game fan, and obviously a cycling fan, and always a tech fan. So when all three are combined, I…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 01, 2022

Cannondale Moterra Neo EQ 130mm eMTB switches up trail riding and commuting

Cannondale has released an urban-friendly version of its latest eMTB, introducing the Cannondale Moterra Neo EQ. It rocks the same aluminum frame as its mountain…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 01, 2022

Factory Tour: Wolf Tooth Components shows us around – we spy THREE prototypes!

Our Wolf Tooth Components factory tour may not involve drones flying through their facility, but we get a much closer look at how they machine…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 01, 2022

How much would you need to train for the Tour de France? Strava data says 9k+ miles!

It’s too late to sign up to get picked for this year’s Tour de France, but if you want to qualify for next year’s peloton,…

Written by Sam Anderson July 01, 2022

When tire pressure matters, seek the Truth Gauge from SILCA Velo!

The secret is out! A long-time secret that is said to date back to Cancellara’s 2010 Paris-Roubaix victory and was built by Josh (from Silca…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 30, 2022

Specialized updates S-Works helmet quiver; New Evade 3, Prevail 3 & TT5 make Tour de France debut!

Specialized teams are ready for Le Tour, and in every stage starting with the Time Trial, teams will dip into their new quiver of S-Works…

Written by Jordan Villella June 30, 2022

All new Trek Madone SLR drops IsoSpeed for IsoFlow for lightest bike yet

At this point, if you’ve been paying attention you’ve probably already caught a glimpse of the new Madone SLR. Trek hasn’t exactly been hiding it…

Written by Zach Overholt June 30, 2022

TERN Bikes launches the NBD low-step e-bike that’s big in features, small in size!

Today the urban mobility specialist, Tern Bicycles, released their new NBD. The NBD has an ultra-low step-through frame that offers a lower center of gravity…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 29, 2022

Shimano FREEZA Disc Brake Rotors get even better for quieter road & gravel riding

Already known for their excellent disc brake technology, Shimano’s rotors are about to get even better. In conjunction with the launch of the new 105…

Written by Zach Overholt June 29, 2022

Shimano C32 & C46 also adds affordable tubeless carbon 105-level road wheels, too!

On top of bringing electronic shifting to more riders with affordable 105 Di2, Shimano is also trickling down carbon road wheel tech to more accessible…

Written by Cory Benson June 29, 2022

Finally, Shimano 105 Di2 affordable road groupset shifts electronic at 56% less than Dura-Ace!

Shimano 105 goes electronic with a Di2 overhaul that brings the same lightning-fast semi-wireless shifting, 12-speed drivetrain, and upgraded disc brakes as Dura-Ace Di2, but…

Written by Cory Benson June 29, 2022

World Championship winning CADEX Tri Frame & Aero wheels now available for purchase

We’ve all seen the spy photos of the uniquely fast CADEX Triathlon rig under newly crowned World Champion Kristian Blummenfelt. Not only did he use…

Written by Jordan Villella June 29, 2022

All-new Scott Foil RC gets significantly faster, lighter & stealthier

Thanks to updated UCI regulations in 2021, bikes are now able to have deeper aero profiles and new shapes. And the 2023 Scott Foil RC…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 29, 2022

ENVE unveil $325 G-Series 40mm Dropper Post inverted for Gravel Riding

ENVE has released its first ever dropper seat post, the G-Series 40mm Dropper aimed squarely at gravel riding. The inverted design makes it stand out…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 28, 2022

Trickstuff C42 4-Piston Caliper refreshed for improved compatibility

Trickstuff has announced an update for its long-standing 4-Piston brake caliper. The C42 caliper replaces the C41, the caliper seen on both the Direttissima and…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 28, 2022

Pirelli Scorpion Enduro & eMTB tires add SmartGRIP Gravity Rubber and ProWall Casing

Pirelli’s update of its enduro and eMTB tire offering is well overdue. For too long, they have been pairing heavy casing constructions with tread patterns…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 27, 2022

Video: Honza Faistaver finds his Utopia on Knolly Bikes

From Knolly Bikes: “Utopia is defined as an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect. Honza Faistaver is a Czech rider…

Written by Steve Fisher June 24, 2022

Wolf Tooth Releases 107 BCD Chainrings for SRAM Cranks!

Wolf Tooth Components, the team that brought you that kick-ass EDC tool I reviewed recently, has released a new chainring option for SRAM cranks. The new…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 24, 2022

The New City Vanture E-Bike is Much Assembly Required!

New electric bike company, Vanpowers Bike, launched an Indiegogo back in May to crowdfund their new e-bike, the City Vanture. So far, as of this…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 24, 2022

State Bicycles introduces New Affordable On-Bike Bags!

State Bicycle Co, the bike company that just launched a new single speed electric bike, has added some new on-bike bags to their long list…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 23, 2022

Brik Bikes Releases Unique Limited Edition Shaft Drive Cruiser

Urban bike company, Brik Bikes of the Netherlands is introducing their new, Limited Edition Brik Cruiser, available in the US of A! What makes this…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 23, 2022

Revel Bikes release Pro-Model Tweedy Dirt Jump Bike in Reynolds 853

Revel Bikes has announced the release of its very first steel bicycle; the Tweedy Dirt Jump Bike, fabricated from a custom Reynolds 853 tubeset. Designed…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 23, 2022

De Marchi Apparel’s Heritage Line Lets You Wear Yesterday’s Cycling Style, Today

De Marchi was founded in 1946, making the claim to be one of the oldest companies specializing exclusively in cycling apparel. I’m a nostalgic history…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 22, 2022

State Bicycle goes electric with single speed e-bike

State Bicycle Co. made a name for itself as a purveyor of affordable, good-looking fixie and single-speed bikes. The brand has branched into road and…

Written by Jilli Cluff June 21, 2022

2022 Santa Cruz Hightower 145mm VPP MTB goes slacker w/ Glovebox and Sag Window

Santa Cruz Bicycles has released the Hightower 3, modernizing the geometry and kinematic of its 145mm travel mountain bike. Still running the very familiar VPP…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 21, 2022