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microSHIFT Launches Uber Affordable Sword Black Gravel Group

Sword Black loses a few features, but that drops the price by more than 25%.

Written by Ron Frazelle June 26, 2024

Wilier Verticale SLR Ultralight Carbon Road Bike is 10% Lighter Than Zero – First Rides

At 6.7kg, this new Wilier Verticale SLR is the lightest road bike ever from the Italian bike company, and it’s proven to be a fast…

Written by Veronika Benson and Bikerumor Staff June 25, 2024

K-EDGE Gains First Official “Works with Garmin” Partner Status with 1050-Compatible Mounts

We already know K-EDGE makes some of the best computer mounts around, but now it’s official – in Garmin’s eyes.

Written by Zach Overholt June 25, 2024

Wahoo Fitness Unveils All-New, Rechargeable TRACKR Heart Rate Monitor

Listen up if you’re tired of replacing batteries in your heart rate monitor. The new Wahoo TRACKR heart rate monitor will replace the TICKR and…

Written by Jordan Villella June 25, 2024

Garmin Edge 1050 Has Waze-Like Reporting, Training but Less Battery

It’s been nearly two years since the last “big screen” Garmin launch, and it seems to have been worth the wait. The all-new Garmin Edge…

Written by Jordan Villella June 25, 2024

Deda Alanera RS Reshapes 1st Integrated Handlebar Cockpit to Win Le Tour de France

All-new lighter Deda Alanera RS 1-piece integrated carbon cockpit reshapes its handlebar to go faster, further with enhanced ergonomics & aerodynamics…

Written by Cory Benson June 25, 2024

Onza Grava Gravel Tire Blurs Line Between Road & Trail, with MTB Inspiration

New Onza Grava is the Swiss tire maker’s first-ever gravel tire, reshaping MTB tire tech for fast all-rounder, all-surface drop bar bike riding…

Written by Cory Benson June 25, 2024

The Aventon Ramblas makes e-MTB more accessible than ever, with room to grow

Curious about some of the design decisions Aventon made for the Ramblas? The brand weighs in…

Spotted: Custom ENVE Aero Extensions For Pogačar’s Tour De France Bike

Tadej Pogačar is getting some custom ENVE aerobar extensions for the upcoming Tour de France…

Written by Jordan Villella June 24, 2024

Rondo Ruut g2 Carbon Gravel Bike Launches Interrupted Triangle Styling – First Rides

The uniquely-shaped 2nd gen Rondo Ruut CF carbon gravel bike we spotted last year with an interrupted seattube is finally here, and we take it…

Written by Cory Benson June 24, 2024

Explore Farther, Connect Deeper with Shimano’s New EP5 and E5100 eDrive Units

Shimano North America releases two new eBike drive units in the EP5 and E5100.

Written by Ron Frazelle June 24, 2024

Nutrition Roundup: Osmo, Carbs Fuel, Spring, Rec Pak & more!

Loads of tasty new sports nutrition drinks, bars, and gels from Osmo, UnTapped, Carbs Fuel, Bucked Up, Rec Pak, Kodiak, Pretty Great & more!

Written by Tyler Benedict June 23, 2024

Colnago V4 Adds More Accessible Version of V4Rs Race Bike

The U.S. gets a single build of the new Colnago V4, but three colors…

Written by Zach Overholt June 21, 2024

Lighten Your Rotation with New Hollow Titanium Road, Gravel, and XC Cranks from 5DEV

5DEV’s newest titanium cranks lose the holes and loosen your wallet.

Written by Ron Frazelle June 21, 2024

absoluteBLACK GRAPHENpads Get Less Expensive, Add New MTB Compatibility

GRAPHENpads are now a bit cheaper, and fit more bikes.

Written by Zach Overholt June 21, 2024

New Pinarello Dogma F is Lighter but Places Higher Emphasis on Aerodynamics

A O.2% percent improvement doesn’t sound like much, but apparently it is when you’re talking about aerodynamics.

Written by Zach Overholt June 20, 2024

DT Swiss 1200 Molds Lighter, Tougher Carbon Mountain Bike Wheels, from XC to EN – First Rides

DT Swiss unveils all-new lightweight 1200-series carbon MTB wheels built on new manufacturing tech to make them lighter & tougher, from XC to Enduro, even…

Written by Cory Benson June 20, 2024

Rockshox Flight Attendant Trail now on Pike, Lyrik, ZEB, Super Deluxe & Vivid

Rockshox goes for the long haul with new Flight Attendant trail and enduro forks and shocks for longer travel bikes.

Written by Tyler Benedict June 20, 2024

Fizik One-To-One Custom 3D-Printed Saddles Use Quick GebioMized Pressure Fit: Review

Fizik finally did it. Partnered with GebioMized, Fizik One-To-One Adaptive brings full custom 3D-printed saddles to all cyclists…

Written by Cory Benson June 19, 2024

Curious Creatures Expands Men’s Line with New Sun Dog Pant & Ramble Scramble Long

Curious Creatures expands men’s line with riding gear that is built different.

Written by Ron Frazelle June 19, 2024

2024 Builders for Builders Fundraiser to Support More Trails in Lost Sierra

Donate to help build trails in the Lost Sierra and win a bad ass bicycle for doing it!

Written by Ron Frazelle June 19, 2024

The SMITH Payroll MIPS Helmet is Well Vented, Protective and eMTB Certified

Going big or going fast? The Smith Payroll helmet is certified to take the hit.

Written by Steve Fisher June 18, 2024

Specialized Chisel FS: Not An Entry-Level Full Suspension Alloy Mountain Bike

Specialized is back, once again claiming they have the “lightest alloy bike in the world” – this time for the full suspension MTB crowd.

Written by Jordan Villella June 18, 2024

First Look: New and Improved 1UP USA 2024 Super Duty Double Hitch Rack

The new 2024 Super Duty hitch rack offers new top-notch refinements for ease of use, and is built for extreme off-roading.

Written by Ron Frazelle June 17, 2024

Coros Dura $249 GPS Solar Bike Computer Has 120 Hrs of Battery

Coros is disrupting the bike computer market with a capable, fairly affordable, easy-to-use solar GPS cycling computer. Oh and did we mention it has a…

Written by Jordan Villella June 17, 2024