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Dear Bike Industry: Thanks a Million

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Ron gets grateful about his time in the bike industry…

Written by Ron Frazelle November 27, 2025

Biky Air 20 Claims to be the Lightest 20″ Kids’ Bike, Including Mess-Free Chain Guard

There aren’t many 20″ single speed kids bikes left out there – especially if you want something light and high quality like the Biky Air…

Written by Zach Overholt November 26, 2025

Pro Bike Check: Ben Frederick’s Ti Cyclocross Mosaic XT-1, Most Recent UCI-Approved Bike

Check out the most recent bike to get UCI approval to – a classy looking titanium Mosaic XT-1 Cyclocross bike we spotted on the World…

Written by Cory Benson November 25, 2025

RAD Power Bikes Should Recall its Batteries, but it Can’t Afford To… (Updated)

Update: scroll to the bottom for an update straight from Rad Power on the issue. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising the…

Written by Travis Reill November 25, 2025

Black Friday / Cyber Monday Cycling Deal Roundup – All the best cycling, outdoor & gear sales!

It’s that time of year again. You don’t even have to wait until Black Friday anymore!

Written by Travis Reill, Ron Frazelle and Zach Overholt November 25, 2025

Zleen Racerunner Radical Truly Radial XC Tire Drops 40% Rolling Resistance & 25% Weight

The first truly radial mountain bike tire will be this Zleen Racerunner Radical for XC with a curiously short sidewall!

Written by Cory Benson November 25, 2025

Cannondale AppTag Automatically Launches Cycling Computer App for New Quick Hybrid Line

Place your phone on the stem mount and the Cannondale AppTag automatically turns your phone into a cycling computer

Written by Ron Frazelle November 25, 2025

Spotted: Prototype FMB Cyclocross Tubular Tire With TPU Tube, Instead of Latex Inside

A tubular with a TPU tube inside? What is the world coming to? FMB is testing out prototypes of next-gen cyclocross race tires.

Written by Cory Benson November 24, 2025

First Look: Lems Shoes Trail Thrasher is a Barefoot MTB Shoe that Wears Well On & Off the Trail

Barefoot MTB shoes get a modern update with the new Trail Thrasher!

Written by Ron Frazelle November 24, 2025

Pro Bike Checks: CX World Cup Winning Trek Boone RSLs of Lucinda Brand & Thibau Nys

2 Trek Book RSL cross bikes win on the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup. Check out the pro bikes of Lucinda Brand & Thibau Nys!

Written by Cory Benson November 24, 2025

Mason x Barco Exposure Prototype Teases Steel Integration & New DT Suspension Fork

Classic British bikemaker Mason fully integrates a prototype Exposure steel gravel bike and give it suspension!

Written by Cory Benson November 21, 2025

Israel–Premier Tech Rebrands as NSN Cycling Team Under Swiss License

The team, once known as Israel–Premier Tech, will now be known as NSN Cycling Team

Written by Jordan Villella November 20, 2025

UCI Says No Restrictions on Wheel Size, Allows 32-Inch Wheels In Races Next Season

After months of speculation, the UCI gives the green light to 32-inch wheels, allowing them in MTB races next year.

Written by Jeremy Benson November 20, 2025

Light Up Skeleton Suits, LED Bike Wheels, Mushrooms & The Grateful Dead: MOTM Has it All

Mountains of the Moon has to be one of the ambitious and creative action sports films ever made – it’s more art than gnar

Written by Zach Overholt November 20, 2025

Salsa Cycles Launches All-New Confluence Gravel E-bike w/ Better Motor & Storage Options

The Salsa Confluence gets better specs while looking less and less like an ebike.

Written by Ron Frazelle November 20, 2025

State Launches Affordable Carbon All-Road V2 with Modern Design and Old-Timey Pricing

State’s new Carbon All-road V2 adds modern highlights while keeping complete bike pricing lower than some high end wheel sets.

Written by Ron Frazelle November 20, 2025

Trek Recalls 75,000+ Bikes for Coaster Brake Defect — Riders Should Stop Riding Immediately

The latest recall involves 75,000+ bicycles from Trek with coaster brakes – mostly kid’s bikes but one adult model as well…

Written by Jordan Villella November 20, 2025

Israel–Premier Tech’s 2026 Bike Deal Is Turning Into a Full-On Soap Opera

There’s never a quiet week in the WorldTour, but Israel–Premier Tech (IPT) is currently writing its own late-season drama series.

Written by Jordan Villella November 20, 2025

Wheels Mfg Direct Mount MTB Chainrings are US-Made Tough, in a Rainbow of Colors

Wheels Manufacturing adds a rainbow of US-made direct-mount MTB chainrings for anyone looking to improve drivetrain durability, and spice up their trail bike at the…

Written by Cory Benson November 20, 2025

Jumping MTB Through Two Moving Trucks? Red Bull Stunts Continue to Get More Insane

Red Bull MTB stunts continue to get more complicated… and outright dangerous. Fortunately, Matt Jones pulls this one off cleanly

Written by Zach Overholt November 19, 2025

Ritchey Septimer Break-Away — 40 Years of Design Wisdom in One All-Road Machine

There’s a quiet kind of genius behind every Tom Ritchey bike, and his newest offering carries that same spirit in waves.

Written by Jordan Villella November 19, 2025

Ratio Mech Is Here: Fully-Serviceable, UK-Made Universal 1x Mechanical Derailleur

We broke the news of the UK-made Ratio Mech mechanical derailleur last spring. And got a full detailed breakdown of it just over a month…

Written by Cory Benson November 19, 2025

New Boyd Kanuga FF Mountain Bike Wheels go Full Send

If you’re riding a full face and going full send, the new Kanuga FF wheels are an affordable, abusable new alloy option.

Written by Bikerumor Staff November 18, 2025

Colorful 100Copies Artwork Celebrates The Rainbow of Cyclists in Crisp CMYK Circles

Graphic artist and illustrator Thomas Yang‘s latest 100Copies rainbow cycling print could add a splash of color to your holiday gift giving this year. Number…

Written by Cory Benson November 18, 2025