Advocacy & Industry News

State Bicycle Co. and the Wu-Tang Clan Bring the Ruckus with line of bikes, gear & apparel

Will Wu-Tang Clan ever quit being relevant? Not if State Bicycle Co. has any say. State recently collaborated with the legendary hip-hop group on an…

Written by Jilli Cluff February 25, 2022

Etnies clips into Camber CL, their first clipless MTB shoe

While they started in skateboarding, Etnies shoes has been in the BMX scene since the 90’s, and later joined the MTB world by sponsoring slopestyle…

Written by Steve Fisher February 25, 2022

In the Pits: Talking Cyclocross tires with Vittoria, A. Dugast, and the Dutch National team

It’s no secret that the Dutch have a way of developing outstanding cycling talent. Mathieu van der Poel, Marianne Vos, Lars van der Haar, and…

Written by Jordan Villella February 24, 2022

Fi’zik Terra Atlas shoes are built for ATB: Gravel, Mountain Biking, and more

Where will your next adventure take you? Wherever you’re going, your shoes should be up to the task–both in terms of comfort and performance. That’s…

Written by Zach Overholt February 24, 2022

Ridley lowers entry price to Noah and Helium platforms with new Essential Series

If you’ve always wanted a Ridley Noah Fast or Helium SLX but put the price was a little too much, here’s your chance. Previously, these…

Written by Jordan Villella February 24, 2022

A foldable, step-through, fat tire e-bike? New Aventon Sinch makes it easy to get out and ride

The new Aventon Sinch may seem like an unlikely combination of features, but it’s all about getting more people out on bikes. Building off the…

Written by Zach Overholt February 23, 2022

Major Taylor bike exhibit races into Indiana Museum, celebrates Black cycling legend

When 20-year-old Major Taylor won the 1-mile World Sprint Championship in 1899, he became the second Black athlete to win a world sports title. A…

Written by Sam Anderson February 23, 2022

The Chapter 2 KOKO has two seat post settings for compliant aero road racing

Chapter 2 recently unveiled its most stunning aero (UCI approved) and adjustable road frameset to date. The new KOKO frameset features Kammtail sections for aerodynamic…

Written by Jordan Villella February 23, 2022

Wolf Tooth Components adds new Centerlock Rotor Lockrings in a rainbow of anodized colors

The glory days of colorful anodized components certainly seem to be back. Now, you can find just about any bike part in a wide range…

Written by Zach Overholt February 22, 2022

Lee Cougan’s new Comptrol integrated handlebar cuts grams, seeks precision

Lee Cougan positions its new Comptrol handlebar as a lightweight, stiff, integrated piece of kit that gives direct and responsive handling — at a minimal…

Written by Sam Anderson February 22, 2022

Climb Everest by road bike: Get High with Floyd Landis & Race Republic from home

A few months Race Republic teased us with a new indoor training platform that would take Everesting to the next level, by letting you climb…

Written by Cory Benson February 22, 2022

Is the new Wahoo KICKR ROLLR the best of both indoor training worlds?

Wahoo surprised the tech-savvy cycling world at the Time Trial World Championships by giving everyone a sneak peek at their new product. Rollers. Or, the…

Written by Jordan Villella February 22, 2022

Wahoo unveils rechargeable SPEEDPLAY POWRLINK ZERO power meter pedals

In early September 2019 Wahoo surprised us all by announcing that they had acquired the SPEEDPLAY pedal brand. A cycling electronics brand buying a pedal…

Written by Jordan Villella February 22, 2022

All new Giro Merit Spherical MTB helmet is actually lighter and less expensive

Without yet knowing any of the details, when I first held the new Merit helmet, it was clear that Giro’s new helmet was a winner.…

Written by Zach Overholt February 22, 2022

Electra adds stylish new cruiser, commuter e-bikes to 2022 lineup

Electra Bicycle Company’s latest line of electric bikes are big on comfort and classic style, but with enough power to get you where you need…

Written by Mark Wilson February 21, 2022

Weekend Roundup: Ladies AllRide, Fat Beach Worlds, Win a Niner WFO e9 & more!

Ladies AllRide Skills Camps come back strong in 8th season – Women of all mountain bike skill levels are being invited back for the eighth…

Written by Cory Benson February 19, 2022

The new MET Trenta 3K Carbon MIPS helmet features the lightest MIPS system available

The MET Trenta 3K Carbon needs no introduction, the helmet was worn to victory at Le Tour de France, monuments like Liège-Bastogne-Liège and Giro di…

Written by Jordan Villella February 18, 2022

World’s Lightest Bike at 1.8kg? Baby Light-Wolf’s tuned carbon balance bike!

It’s not often you find a 4-pound complete bike. Sure, it’s not really relevant tech to most riders. And it’s totally cheating to take the…

Written by Cory Benson February 18, 2022

Urge BP Strail and Nimbus CITY helmets: reflective protection for all ages!

Urge BP says its new helmets will fit anyone and everyone and stand out to drivers to help keep riders safe. Each new helmet arrives…

Written by Sam Anderson February 18, 2022

KOM Cycling Garmin Varia mount goes ATOP any seatpost

Want the most secure attachment for your Garmin Varia rear radar? KOM Cycling’s got it — the mount uses an ATOP dial to fit your…

Written by Sam Anderson February 18, 2022

Sunglass Roundup: New frames from Scicon, Smith, and Rudy Project hit peak performance & style

One of the most important components of sunglasses is a pair’s ability to make it feel like they’re not even there. The same is not…

Written by Mark Wilson February 17, 2022

New Surly Ghost Grappler is a dedicated drop bar trail bike for bikepacking & more

The growing popularity of bikepacking is helping shape a new breed of bikes. When it comes to picking the right bike for adventures off the…

Written by Zach Overholt February 17, 2022

Review: Short-travel enduro Spectral 125 is Canyon’s most fun mountain bike in our first rides!

To be fair, calling the new Canyon Spectral 125 a short-travel enduro bike feels a bit like clickbait. But bear with me. Canyon says it’s…

Written by Cory Benson February 17, 2022

How to watch the 2022 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships

Ready or not, the 2022 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships are coming, and along with it, 180 of the world’s best esport cycling racers. On…

Written by Jordan Villella February 17, 2022

Canyon’s new Spectral 125 reimagines a more playful short-travel all-mountain bike

Canyon’s all-mountain Spectral gets a completely new short-travel enduro sibling with this Spectral 125, breaking down the assumed correlation between MTB travel and technical trail…

Written by Cory Benson February 17, 2022

Ratio DIY 2×12 creates the lightest 12sp groupset out of your old mechanical SRAM 2×11

Ratio is back with another DIY hack designed to modernize your old mechanical SRAM 2×11 groupset by converting it to run new close-ratio SRAM AXS…

Written by Cory Benson February 16, 2022

Vee Tire Co to support Aaron Gwin, Intense Factory Racing, Commencal Vee & more in 2022

Vee Tire Co has announced its extensive support of UCI World Cup Downhill Teams for 2022, to include four teams, two of which they are…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 16, 2022

Red Bull Rio Grande Gravel race wings through south Texas’ desert

Heading into the southwestern point of Texas puts one into a very remote setting. En route to Big Bend National Park, or sidestepping the barely-visited…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 16, 2022