Other Fun Stuff

Shimano Trail Born Fund Will Donate $10 Million to Build New Trails!

Without trails there would be no mountain biking. The new Shimano Trail Born Fund will help trail builders continue their efforts around the globe.

Written by Zach Overholt July 29, 2024

Cascade Components Shows Pressurized Brake Adjuster Proto, Transmission Cage + Pulleys, More!

Cascade Components had a number of new parts and prototypes to show at Crankworx – including this interesting brake adjuster which adds 15psi to the brake…

Written by Steve Fisher July 29, 2024

Pinarello Bolide F TT Bike Gets Faster with “Whale” Tech

Borrowing “tech” from whale fins let Pinarello decrease drag by more than 2% for their Olympic athletes.

Written by Tyler Benedict July 27, 2024

Fizik Tempo Beat Cues Up Casual Performance

Fizik’s colorful new lace-ups are the perfect shoe for going from gravel to gritty city and back, with a walkable sole & full-length tread.

Written by Tyler Benedict July 27, 2024

SUMMER SALE: Ride1Up ebikes slashes prices on most popular models

Ride1Up has a reputation for making quality ebikes at low prices, and prices can’t get much lower than they are right now.

Podcast #102 – Cannondale Factory Racing & Lefty Deep Dive

The podcast covers how the CFR team dials in their suspension for different course demands and rider styles and what it’s like servicing multiple Lefties…

Written by Jordan Villella July 26, 2024

Knolly’s 5th Generation Delirium is Frameset-Only, Built For Fun Gravity Rides

Knolly’s newest Delirium is built with gravity fun in mind – just don’t expect to order it as a complete bike.

Written by Steve Fisher July 26, 2024

Intense M1 Pinion Prototype Teases Gearbox DH Bike Future of Electronic & Auto Shifts

Spotted, tucked into a corner at Eurobike, was this slick aluminum Intense M1 Pinion DH prototype sporting a gearbox and their latest Smart.Shift electronic shifting.…

Written by Cory Benson July 25, 2024

Specialized Celebrates 50 Years w/ Beautiful Limited S-Works Forward 50 Collection

Specialized celebrates 50 years with a very limited (and very expensive) collection.

Written by Ron Frazelle July 25, 2024

Industry Nine Brings Beautiful Bronze Back Baby!

Gold, Silver… and Bronze! Industry Nine now offers the full podium of colors after adding another option to their full-time list.

Written by Ron Frazelle July 25, 2024

New Trek Slash+ Adds TQ Motor with Bigger Battery to Heavy-Hitting Enduro eBike

The new Trek Slash+ is the first bike to get TQ’s new, larger battery!

Written by Steve Fisher July 25, 2024

Pogačar’s Colnago TT1 Bike, a Winged Prologo Saddle, Prototype Post, Wheel, Bars & More!

Prologo sent us a few images of Tadej Pogačar crushing it at the Tour de France on his customized Colnago TT1 time trial bike because…

Written by Cory Benson July 24, 2024

The New Trek Verve+ 2 and Verve 3 Gen 5 Hybrids Look Clean w/ Internal Cockpit Routing

Trek’s new Verve+ 2 Hybrid eBike pushes versatility and comfort to the forefront (and routes cables through the cockpit)

Written by Ron Frazelle July 24, 2024

Tadej Pogačar Tour-winning Colnago V4Rs Road Bike Gets Nice Yellow Jersey Makeover

Tadej Pogačar kitted out his Tour-winning Colnago V4Rs road bike with 165mm cranks, carbon chainrings & rotors, graphene brakes, a prototype ENVE cockpit & more…

Written by Cory Benson July 23, 2024

New Race Face Chester Pedal Means More Grip, New Sizes, & Lifetime Warranty

Race Face redesigns the popular Chester Pedal with new features and a lifetime warranty

Written by Ron Frazelle July 23, 2024

Metal from the North! Otso Cycles’ New Warakin Steel All-Road Bike is Ready For Action

Otso Cycles introduces the new Warakin – the most affordable model yet.

Written by Ron Frazelle July 23, 2024

The New State Bicycle Co. Titanium All-Road Bike Might Be Most Affordable on Market

The new State Bicycle Co. Titanium All-Road is really more of a gravel bike, but either way – it’s super affordable.

Written by Ron Frazelle July 23, 2024

YT DirtLove AL Dirt Jump Bike is Back in More Affordable Alloy, Slopestyle Frameset, Too!

2024 YT DirtLove AL brings performance aluminum update to their original dirt jump mountain bike, now more affordable than ever and slopestyle-ready…

Written by Cory Benson July 23, 2024

MADE 2024 Handmade Bike Show Is Back in Portland and Tickets are on Sale Now!

Like drooling over handmade bicycle frames? Well, tickets are on sale now for MADE 2024… so get yours now!

Written by Ron Frazelle July 23, 2024

New Maxxis High Roller 3 MTB Tire Gets Updated Tread Pattern for Varying Conditions

When it comes to downhill racing, a crash typically guarantees you’re out of contention for the podium. To give their athletes the best chance to…

Written by Steve Fisher July 23, 2024

Remco Evenepoel Goes from Chrome S-Works Tarmac SL8 to White to Match His Tour Jersey

Remco Evenepoel was best Young Rider at 2024’s Tour de France. And he did it with at least 3 custom paint jobs on his S-Works…

Written by Cory Benson July 22, 2024

Unique Stepped ERE Research Genus Disc Wheel on Biniam’s Tour Cube Aerium TT Bike

For another quick dose of Green Jersey love, and of Biniam Girmay himself, let’s take a closer look at the unique ERE Research Genus time trial…

Written by Cory Benson July 22, 2024

Green Jersey Winner Biniam Girmay’s Cube Litening Aero Road Bike w/ Ultralight Wheels

24-year-old Eritrean pro cyclist Biniam Girmay just won the Tour de France green jersey, after a hat trick of impressive sprint stage victories in the…

Written by Cory Benson July 22, 2024