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Cane Creek doubles down on durability with new DBair [IL] shock, OPT and DROPT remotes

Cane Creek has done a lot for the advancement of suspension technology, but even they’ll admit they haven’t been perfect. The Double Barrel system offered…

Written by Zach Overholt January 10, 2017

SE Bikes OM-Duro, the 27.5+ love child of a BMX cruiser & a mountain bike

It kinda looks like a regular BMX cruiser at first glance, ’til you realize those aren’t 24″ wheels, but in fact are scaled up to…

Written by Cory Benson January 10, 2017

Racing the Colorado Trail, behind the scenes with truly epic adventure bikepacking

Every year tons on mountain bikers take on segments of the Colorado Trail. We even featured a rider photo from the trail, just last week. But…

Written by Cory Benson January 10, 2017

Take Me Outdoors Podcast: Verde PR talks careers, passion, and training with Yuri Hauswald

If you follow the Dirty Kanzaa, or just endurance racing in general, you’ve probably heard the name. Yuri Hauswald is a monster on the bike,…

Written by Zach Overholt January 09, 2017

Going Viral: The clip that started it all for Danny MacAskill

We all have to start somewhere, right? Obviously, Danny MacAskill had been riding quite a bit leading up to this video, but this seemed to…

Written by Zach Overholt January 09, 2017

CES2017 Round Up: eBike that’s also a trainer, In ear performance monitoring, & 4K 60 FPS

Leading up to the Consumer Electronics Show, Falco had been teasing one of the more intriguing concepts. With Zwifting all the rage these days, here…

Written by Zach Overholt January 09, 2017

Time to get behind Balint Hamvas’ 2016/2017 Cyclocross Album

We’ve been reading and poring over the photos and stories in the annual cyclocross season wrap-up that professional cycling photographer Balint Hamvas has put together since…

Written by Cory Benson January 09, 2017

Watch the Volkswagen USA Cycling CX National Championships live now

It’s that time of year again. The time where all of the best cyclocross racers in the country, as well as anyone with aspirations of…

Written by Zach Overholt January 08, 2017

This Week’s Best Posts! Pro bike checks, CES tech, Patents, Wyman’s CX tire tips & more!

We’re in Hartford, CT, at the USA Cycling CX National Championships and there are plenty of new parts and pro bikes to see. Kicking things…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 07, 2017

Mobile Bike Shop battles: VeloFix DIRECT picks up Eddy Merckx, Beeline delivers Competitive Cyclist

The landscape of bicycle retail is changing quickly. That is especially true when you consider the state of mobile bike shops. What started as individuals looking…

Written by Zach Overholt January 06, 2017

Friday Roundup: Cycling Odds & Ends

Set an alarm to register for the 6 hours of Warrior Creek – There are those events that riders like so much that they sell out every…

Written by Cory Benson January 06, 2017

Found: Auto alignment patent for electronic rear derailleurs could shift expectations

Electronic gear shifting is here to stay, and it’s amazing. But could it be better? Engineer Eldon Goates thinks so, and his patent application shows…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 06, 2017

CES2017: Tiny tots on turbo trainers with Fisher-Price Think and Learn SmartCycle

A lot of times we get the sense that CES is a few months early on the whole April Fools game, but apparently this one…

Written by Cory Benson January 06, 2017

CES2017: Garmin Fenix5 adds maps & smaller sizing, plus new 2-way sat-coms

We got a sneak peak at some soon to be available wearable tech from Garmin, plus their first Garmin branded global satellite communicators since acquiring DeLorme.…

Written by Trey Richardson January 05, 2017

CES2017: Polar puts GoPro control at your wrist, adds GoPro compatible H10 heart rate monitor

Good news for GoPro fans who are also Polar users. The just announced today that it will be integrating GoPro controls into their existing V800…

Written by Zach Overholt January 05, 2017

Recovery Beer? à Bloc brings friends, bikes and beer together around the world

Beer… Bikes… Buds… Other than starting with the same letter, to many, they relate to one-another. I’m not unfamiliar with lone ranger rides, but I…

Written by michael gushulak January 05, 2017

Robert Marchand proves age is just a number (again) with Hour Record for 105+

Video c. Global News Many would believe that there comes a time in every cyclist’s life to hang up that bike for the last time…

Written by Zach Overholt January 05, 2017

Design Team Wit’s 2017 fixed crit racing kit

Team Wit is a Dutch fixed gear crit racing team led by the cycling industry designer responsible for the Fendor Bendor, some elements of Scope Cycling‘s…

Written by Cory Benson January 05, 2017

Review: Riding the BH bikes G7 Disc over cobbled classics, dirt roads & racing the clock

The BH G7 Disc was introduced back leading into Eurobike 2015 and offered the promise of a pro-level aero road bike with a bit more versatility. As…

Written by Cory Benson January 05, 2017

New year, new look: give your RockShox forks a makeover with decal kits from SRAM

Winter time is the perfect time to give your bike some love. At the top of that list should probably be some suspension maintenance –…

Written by Zach Overholt January 04, 2017

Bead Biter clips lend a helping hand for tough Tubeless Solutions setups

We first got a sneak peek at the Bead Biter clips as part of the complete Tubeless Tower Pro Workstation developed by Tubeless Solutions almost a…

Written by Cory Benson January 04, 2017

CES2017: LeEco Smart Road & Smart Mountain bikes

LeEco is a technology company, not a bike company. But at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas this week they’re bridging that gap with their new…

Written by Cory Benson January 04, 2017

Zwift Mobile app out of beta and onto iOS devices for easier virtual training

We’re in the middle of a trainer renaissance thanks to technology. What used to be an unbearable method of off season punishment for only the…

Written by Zach Overholt January 03, 2017

The SpeedX Unicorn replaces the horn with first production integrated power meter

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES2017) is just around the corner, which means it’s time to geek out. Both on bike, and on the electronics that…

Written by Zach Overholt January 03, 2017

Must Watch: This slickrock line is not for the faint of heart

Slickrock, contrary to its name, provides an insane level of grip. For most of us, that means simply feeling a little more confident on the…

Written by Zach Overholt January 03, 2017

Review: Rolling into the new year with airless tires on the Specialized Alibi Sport

Maybe your new year’s resolution is to lose a little weight. Riding can be a great way to get yourself out the door and on…

Written by Zach Overholt January 02, 2017

Found: Make your own 3D printed disc brake pad spacers

Little things like this are easy to lose (if they even came with your bike), but they can save the day when you’ve gotta remove…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 02, 2017

Week’s Best Posts: CX, Fat bike reviews; year end videos; Top 10 Bikerumor posts & more!

This final week of the year we had a number of roundups to show off the miscellany we saw around the tradeshows this year, including…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 31, 2016

Theft resistant thru axles from The Robert Axle Project and Hexlox may just save your wheels

The Robert Axle Project has a new light weight option if you’re looking for replacement thru axles. Called the Lightning Bolt-On, the axles aren’t meant…

Written by Zach Overholt December 30, 2016

Friday Roundup: Cycling Odds & Ends

Ridley building the next generation of racers – Sure most bike companies are out supporting pro riders. But Ridley actually sponsors 10 youth development teams. Not only…

Written by Cory Benson December 30, 2016