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CushCore E-MTB Tire Inserts Debut, plus New Valve Stem Colors

CushCore has expanded their mountain bike tire insert line with an eMTB-specific model. It’s based off the the Trail insert launched in April, but with…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 21, 2023

Hutchinson Wyrm Downcountry Mountain Bike Tire Hits the Trail with More Grip

All-new Hutchinson Wyrm Downcountry Trail bike tire bridges the gap between XC and Enduro – light, fast, grippy & made-in-France…

Written by Cory Benson June 21, 2023

Schwalbe Announce Tacky Chan DH Tire as Ordered by Daprela & Pierron

The 2022 Overall UCI World Cup Downhill Winner, Amaury Pierron, challenged Schwalbe to produce the fastest ever downhill mountain bike tire. The result? The Tacky…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 20, 2023

Rotor 2INpower SL is a 530g dual-sided power meter crankset

Rotor’s updated 2INpower SL power meter crankset measures both legs with an ultra-slim form factor and very stiff arms…and it’s lighter than ever.

Written by Tyler Benedict June 20, 2023

Corima MCC EVO & WS EVO road wheels updated with hookless, tubeless rims

French brand Corima has redesigned their top-level road wheels with a hookless tubeless rim profile, making them lighter and more compatible with modern, wider tires.…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 20, 2023

Eurobike 2023 Sneak Peek: Get Ready for a Flood of New Bike & eBike Prototype Tech!

Eurobike is back in Frankfurt tomorrow, but today we already have a sneak peek of new gravel & track bikes, new ebike tech, tools, and…

Written by Cory Benson June 20, 2023

Norco Fluid VLT eMTB goes minimalist w/ multiple travel options

The new Norco Fluid VLT is the first official e-mountain bike with the new Bosch SX system, but you’ll have to wait until next spring…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 20, 2023

Brooks Limited C17 Saddle Celebrates Migration Gravel Race

Iconic and timeless English saddle company, Brooks England releases their latest limited edition saddle: the C17 Special Migration Gravel Race. This new limited saddle, with…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 20, 2023

Pinion Mission ON.E eDrive is a True eBike Transmission – Motor & Gearbox in One!

The all-new Pinion ON.E eDrive combines the ebike motor and an electronically-shifted gearbox for the first complete ebike transmission in one…

Written by Cory Benson June 20, 2023

Schwalbe Green Marathon is a Recycled Tire Made from Old Bicycle Tires

Schwalbe has today launched the Green Marathon bicycle tire, 70% of which is made from recycled and renewable materials. In this bold move toward a…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 20, 2023

Bosch Performance Line SX eBike Motor Pushes out 55 Nm at only 2 kg

Coming this autumn is an all-new lightweight eBike motor from Bosch. Weighing a claimed 2 kg, the Bosch Performance Line SX offers a mid-level assist…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 19, 2023

FUNN’s new Python Pedals are Thin, Light, Grippy, and Supportive

I first saw FUNN’s products when I worked in a bike shop in the early 2000s, and with slick new products like the second-generation Python…

Written by Steve Fisher June 19, 2023

Endura’s New MT500 Burner Lite Pants & Jersey Offer Breathable Full Body Coverage

As many mountain bikers are trending towards full body overage, even in warmer conditions, Endura has stepped up to offer lighter, more breathable versions of…

Written by Steve Fisher June 19, 2023

TERN Releases Newly Reworked HSD Cargo Bike w/ Bosch Smart System

Ditch the car and Haul Stuff Daily. That’s what urban mobility specialists, Tern Bicycles want you to do with the new, completely reworked Tern HSD…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 19, 2023

Sixpack Racing Millenium Stem Cleans Up Internal Routing

Sixpack Racing’s new stem allows for clean internal stealth routing of all the things, but without leaving big holes in your headset cap where water…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 18, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Thibaut Daprela’s Commencal Supreme DH V5

On a now dry World Cup Downhill Track in Leogang, Thibaut Daprela of the Commencal Muc Off team will be looking to better the 15th…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 17, 2023

Hope Dropper Lever Offers Reach & Leverage Adjustment

Hope Technology has added a dropper seat post lever to its lineup of machined components, boasting both reach and leverage adjustment. It is one of…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 16, 2023

Porsche eBikes Go Higher End with Builds Topping $15k

After already releasing two e-bikes, the famous car maker announced two new models at a price point only Porsche owners could likely afford.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 16, 2023

TRed Innovates 3D-printed Alloy X23 Track Bike Prototype with Rider-Customized Aero

TRed alloy X23 Swanigami track bike prototype takes custom aerodynamics to new rider-individualized level, 3D-printed & inspired by Graeme Obree…

Written by Cory Benson June 16, 2023

Beat The “Sore” Out with the Ekrin Bantam Mini-Massage Gun

Right off the bat, I will tell you that I had never heard of Ekrin Athletics when they reached out to me to review the…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 15, 2023

SRAM Apex is now 1×12 with Eagle, XPLR, AXS & Mechanical Options!

SRAM finally has a mechanical 12-speed group for drop bar bikes! With a gravel and adventure focus, the new Apex group brings a lot of…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 15, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Danny Hart’s Prototype Cube TWO15 DH Bike

Last weekend saw the 2023 UCI MTB World Cup Downhill get off to a thrilling start in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. A number of new prototype frames…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 15, 2023

The New Rocky Mountain Slayer is MX or 29”, Grows Longer and Slacker & Gets In-Frame Storage

In 2001 Rocky Mountain’s Slayer debuted as one of the early freeride MTBs, and 22 years later this new model stays true to its origins.…

Written by Steve Fisher June 14, 2023

Bike Trainer Meets Playstation: Zwift Play Controllers Turn Training into Gaming

If you’re a rider that trains and races primarily inside, you want to stop what you’re doing — things are about to get interesting. Zwift’s…

Written by Jordan Villella June 14, 2023

New Devinci eBikes Add More Choices to Go Car-Free

Canadian bicycle company, Devinci Bicycles is introducing two new models of eBikes to their existing line, the E-Griffin, and the E-Cartier. These two new eBikes,…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 14, 2023

Classified races Triathlon & Time Trials with Parcours Powershift 2x Disc TT wheel

Classified x Parcours create the world’s first Disc TT wheel with a Powershift 2x internally geared hub inside to take triathlon & time trail performance…

Written by Cory Benson June 14, 2023