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Cervélo LinkLock Lockout Turns ZFS-5 XC Bike into a Hardtail for XCC Short Track Racing

Why did Cervélo make a rigid LinkLock to turn their new carbon ZFS-5 full-suspension XC race bike into a hardtail for World Cup racing?

Written by Cory Benson May 13, 2023

SR Suntour TACT Auto Electronic Suspension from World Cup to You: Prototype Sneak Peek!

Coming soon! Prototype SR Suntour TACT wins again, delivering automatic electronic suspension control on the XC MTB World Cup for Tom Pidcock

Written by Cory Benson May 13, 2023

Suunto Vertical goes big with solar charging & better tracking

The new Suunto Vertical doubles the battery life, adds solar recharging, holds more maps, reads more satellites, and gets a bigger screen, making it a…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 09, 2023

Use Apple’s Find My… Bike with the New AirBell for AirTag

What if there was a bike bell that could possibly help you get your stolen bike back? Even if you don’t use a bell on…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 02, 2023

Wheels Manufacturing adds Single-Speed cog kit for XD freehubs

You’ll soon be able to convert your SRAM XD driver equipped wheels into single speed with the Wheels Mfg Solo-XD conversion kit. But that’s not…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 01, 2023

K-Edge adds direct mounts for Hammerhead, Roval & Madone

New Hammerhead Karoo 2 direct mounts, fresh laser etched designs, and updated direct mount units for Roval and Madone handlebars join the family.

Written by Tyler Benedict April 21, 2023

Get a Handle on Your eBike with the New WTB Devo Saddle

Some ideas are just so simple, elegant, and downright useful that you have to wonder why it took our culture so long to generate them.…

Written by Andrew Marshall April 20, 2023

Taipei Show Design Winners: More Weird & Wonderful New Cycling Tech

More wonderful and weird (And Award-Winning!) stuff from the 2023 Taipei Cycle Show. From bikes to bags, hubs to brakes, and even a user-serviceable e-bike…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 11, 2023

Taipei Show Tech Randoms: Wheels, Drivetrain & Vanlife

Wheels, rims, hubs, and a bit of drivetrain stuff from the 2023 Taipei Cycle Show, plus a quick romp around Dirty Formosa’s outdoor pavilion of…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 10, 2023

Cadel Evans Convinces Bellroy to Re-release Fancy Leather All-Conditions Pockets

The Australian Carry Company, Bellroy has re-released their fancy pre-molded leather All-Conditions Pockets. These “fan favorite”, waterproof pockets are pre-molded using water-resistant leather. They use…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 07, 2023

Rex Black Diamond Hot Wax Chain Lubrication is Faster, Longer Lasting, More Complicated

New Rex Black Diamond Hot Wax chain treatment promises ultra-long life, ultra-low friction, and more custom drivetrain lubrication…

Written by Cory Benson April 05, 2023

Taipei Show Tech Randoms: Cockpits & Components

Tons of new tech for your touchpoints, from handlebars and bar tape, to lights, fenders, and bags, plus lots of saddles and saddle-adjacent bits.

Written by Tyler Benedict March 30, 2023

Topeak’s 10g Carbon Bottle Cage, Pump Work Stands, Bikepacking Bags, and More!

Ultralight bottle cages for road, gravel, and MTB, multipurpose floor pumps, frame bags, strap-on fenders, tool rolls, and lots more interesting new stuff coming from…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 28, 2023

SKS Adds Feature-Rich, Universal Fit MIK Rear Rack & Digital Rennkompressor NXT Floor Pump

A burley yet reasonably light new universal fit rear rack helps you carry more on almost any road, gravel, commuter, or mountain bike! Plus a…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 23, 2023

Token Shuriken OSPW Throws Shimano a Curve, Plus New Stealth Headsets

A unique take on an oversize pulley cage system for road bikes, the new Token Shuriken offsets the upper pulley for smoother performance on the…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 22, 2023

Stages’ Power Meters for Ultegra R8100 Now Shipping

Stages’ dual-sided power meters are now available on Shimano Ultegra R8100. Get a fresh crankset with it preinstalled, or send in your own cranks and…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 07, 2023

Now You Can Export GPX Files From ‘Ride With GPS’ Mobile App

Ride With GPS now lets paid members export and sync GPX route files directly from the mobile app, perfect for those folks who just showed…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 07, 2023

Lezyne Digital Travel Floor Drive Pump Brings Big Features to Miniature Design

A travel floor pump with big features, a long hose, and a digital gauge, it easily hides in a duffel, backpack, or anywhere in your…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 03, 2023

Trek Voda 34oz water bottle. Seriously.

Trek makes (almost) the biggest water bottle we’ve ever seen, and it might just fit your bike…but probably not your full suspension mountain bike.

Written by Tyler Benedict March 02, 2023

Kids Ride Shotgun Seat 2.0 Carries Heavier Kids, Now More Adjustable

Kids Ride Shotgun has released the Shotgun Seat 2.0 with an increased weight capacity of 27 kg, up from the 22 kg capacity of the…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan March 02, 2023

SRAM Red Adds ‘Oil Slick’ Chain & Cassette, Plus 4-Battery AXS Charger!

The limited-edition Rainbow finish comes to the road with this SRAM Red cassette and chain, plus a new four-slot charger for AXS batteries.

Written by Tyler Benedict March 01, 2023

Hammerhead Karoo2 now shows e-bike battery, range as charts & graphs

Hammerhead’s Karoo 2 now pairs with ANT+ LEV e-bikes to capture battery data, then turns it into beautiful (and fun!) graphics to help you eke…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 24, 2023

Formula forks get a wide-open CTS tuning insert for smaller, lighter riders

A new Violet CTS compression tuning insert gives Formula forks a wide open high-speed damping, helping it keep your front wheel stuck to the ground…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 16, 2023

A $799 12 lbs Portable Recumbent Exercise Bike, Anyone?

Excy is looking to help cyclists, and all humans, improve their health with a portable recumbent exercise bike that is lightweight, fold-able, and designed for…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 09, 2023

Stashed Products has Two New SpaceRail Systems to Suit Your Bike Storage Needs

Remember that next-level bike storage solution we wrote about last year? The Stashed SpaceRail has revolutionized the way I store my bikes, helping me fit…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 09, 2023

Wahoo KICKR STEER Adds Steering to Indoor Training, Plus New KICKR Race Mode in RGT

Wahoo adds gamified steering to its indoor add-ons to make trainer riding more palatable, with dynamic racing in the future.

Written by Jordan Villella February 07, 2023

Patent Patrol: Fox Live Valve is about to get a lot more “Active”

Two Fox patents show advanced electronic suspension controls that could provide truly active, full range real-time damping adjustments!

Written by Tyler Benedict January 31, 2023

Lezyne Pro Tubeless Kit rolls tire pluggers & CO2 chuck into one

The Lezyne Pro Tubeless Kit packs everything you need to plug and reinflate your tire, whether it’s road, gravel, or mountain bike.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 31, 2023

Ratio Eagle Cage Makes Your SRAM GX AXS Derailleur As Light As X01, But Cheaper!

Ratio has innovated again with a premium lightweight replacement cage for your SRAM Eagle AXS rear derailleur, that will let you upgrade your GX AXS…

Written by Cory Benson January 23, 2023

GRAYL UltraPress Ti is a Water Filter, Sports Bottle & Pot, All in One Titanium Shell

The best products tend to have inherent versatility. The UltraPress Ti water filter/purifier bottle, by GRAYL is just that, versatile. With the UltraPress, you get…

Written by Ron Frazelle January 20, 2023

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