UCI World Cup Whistler DH: New and Prototype Bikes, plus Recent Products The UCI World Cup DH race in Whistler, B.C. delivered for all in attendance. Written by Steve Fisher October 01, 2026
Spotted: X-LAB Teases a Prototype Full Suspension XCO Race Bike X-LAB looks ready to enter the mountain bike market with a cross-country race bike for the Kazakhstan National team ahead of the Asia Games. Written by Jordan Villella September 22, 2026
Honda Motors Back Into Mountain Bikes, Well eMTBs. Maybe With New Shimano Motor? Honda is coming back to bikes after 2 decades away. Or more specifically to eMTB, maybe even with a new Shimano motor! Written by Cory Benson September 20, 2026
Sleek Zirbel Grip Shifter for Pinion & Prototype Spied on Hi-Pivot Kavenz VHP X Gravity MTB This modular high-pivot Kavenz VHP X is whatever MTB you can imagine. Plus, it gets slick Zirbel Pinion Grip Shifters & prototype handguards. Written by Cory Benson September 15, 2026
Bespoked Safi Prototype Reveals Hunt 5AMG Limitless Aero Gravel Bike Racing Wheels A prototype custom steel Safi Works Form G50.1 gravel bike teases unreleased Hunt 5AMG aero carbon gravel racing wheels. Written by Cory Benson September 15, 2026
Big Wheels Go Hard: 32” Schwalbe Magic Mary Gravity & Romy Trail Tires Spotted Spotted at Bespoked: 2 new 32″ Schwalbe Gravity & Trail tires for seriously hardcore big wheel mountain biking – Magic Mary & Romy! Written by Cory Benson September 13, 2026
Shimano Dura-Ace R9300 Leak: Direct-Mount Chainring, Powermeter, & Some Wires Shimano Dura-Ace R9300 spy shots point to direct-mount chainring, new power meter, but still semi-wireless rear derailleur. Written by Jordan Villella September 10, 2026
Actofive Adjustable Enduro eMTB Concept Is Both Modular eBike & Gearbox MTB in One Fresh Actofive eMTB Concept frame takes modular adjustability to new levels in an enduro eBike that can be a Pinion gearbox bike, too! Written by Cory Benson September 01, 2026
Hattie Harnden’s €100K Winning AON Gamux Sego: Pro Bike Raced to Gates Belted Purse Hattie Harnden secures Gates €100K Belted Purse with a Les Gets World Cup DH win on this customized Gamux Sega gearbox bike. Written by Cory Benson August 26, 2026
Best Bikes, Bikepacking Gear & Tech at 2026 Outdoor Retailer Titanium monster gravel, ultralight bikepacking gear, new ways to caffeinate & more from OR. Written by Tyler Benedict August 22, 2026
As We Spy Bike Airbag Prototypes, Alpinestars Races World Cup DH in Real Tech-Air MX Vest While we’ve been hunting cycling airbag prototypes, Alpinestars has been outfitting pro downhillers on the World Cup with their Tech-Air MX airbag vest Written by Cory Benson August 13, 2026
Updated: Bike Rumors Hint Shimano GRX Will Go 13-Speed On MicroSpline Road Freehub Is Shimano working on a 13-speed GRX update in the near future? Several leaks seem to point towards new 13sp Micro Spline Road freehub standard! Written by Cory Benson August 07, 2026
32″ Prototypes: Superior XR GR Alloy Gravel Bike Soon. XC Hardtail & RockShox Fork, Too! Hot on the heels of another 32″ gravel bike dropping with availability in the US, we recently got an up-close look at some 32″ DT… Written by Cory Benson August 05, 2026
The Volkswagen Sport eBike Features a Radar-Activated Rear View Camera, Displayed in the Handlebar Volkswagen teases pre-production Sport eBike equipped with really cool features. Written by Ron Frazelle July 31, 2026
Crankworx Whistler: 32″ Chromag Prototype, Anti-Rock Strike Cranks, and Squamish Nutrition Here’s our first roundup from Crankworx Whistler 2026, including Chromag prototype bikes, Arkoza cranks and Hail Nutrition. Written by Steve Fisher July 30, 2026
Canyon Teases Unreleased Grail CFR Aero All-Terrain Gravel Race Bike That Fits 57mm Tires Canyon’s unreleased Grail CFR redesign already won Traka 360. What do we know about the new aero gravel race bike that can fit a 57mm… Written by Cory Benson July 08, 2026
Soudal Quick-Step, Castelli & Ragaz Team Up To Get Cyclist Airbag Into Pro Peloton This new Castelli & Ragaz airbag prototype aims to protect professional and amateur road cyclists, starting with Soudal Quick-Step! Written by Cory Benson July 06, 2026
WTB Aero Tire, Hunt Gravel Race Wheels & Tubes in Schwalbe Radials: Eurobike Rumors Eurobike Rumors: Nerd out with me on unreleased WTB aero gravel tire, Hunt ultra-wide aero gravel wheel & Schwalbe ebike commuter tire tech… Written by Cory Benson July 01, 2026
Did Trek Just Hide a 32-Inch Race Bike in Its Own Documentary? Did Trek Just Hide a 32-Inch Race Bike in Its Own Documentary? Because it sure looks like it! Written by Jordan Villella June 24, 2026
Avinox MG Concept: Lightweight, Full-Power Combined eBike Motor & Gearbox Project All-new Avinox MG Concept project teases a lightweight, full-power combined ebike motor and gearbox powertrain + drivetrain solution in one! Written by Cory Benson June 24, 2026
Sure, Canyon Lux Era XC Concept Bike is 32”, But Its Aero Wing Handlebar Is The Real Story Canyon’s Lux Era 32″ XC concept bike introduces aerodynamics to the cross-country conversation with wild biplane wing handlebar! Written by Cory Benson June 22, 2026
Canyon STINGR Smart Helmet Concept Includes Solar Panels & Self Cleaning, Motorized HUD Visor Canyon is back at Eurobike with some crazy new prototypes! Written by Ron Frazelle June 22, 2026
First 32″ XC Bike to Race & Podium a UCI MTB World Cup, Buy a Thömus Lightrider R32 Now! You can now buy a Thömus Lightrider R32 WC, the first 32″ XC bike to race a UCI MTB World Cup, securing a podium spot… Written by Cory Benson June 19, 2026
Spotted: Thömus Maxon Testing Prototype 32″ Full Suspension Carbon XC Bike in Lenzerheide Thömus Maxon are riding a 32” XC bike in Lenzerheide. Could this be next year’s Thömus Lightrider R4 World Cup with bigger wheels and an… Written by Cory Benson June 18, 2026
Update: 32″ Scott Addict Gravel Prototype Raced to 356-mile Unbound XL Win by Robin Gemperle Robin Gemperle races 32″ prototype Scott Addict Gravel RC bike to a maiden victory at its rainy, muddy debut in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Cory Benson June 01, 2026
Spotted: 32″ DT Swiss Suspension Fork & Wheels At Nove Mesto World Cup, But… We spotted an all-new 32″ DT Swiss MTB fork prototype at the World Cup, and the 1st set of properly labeled 32″ DT wheels yet.… Written by Cory Benson May 27, 2026
Frameworks Dabbles with 32” Wheels for Downhill After a fun win at the Sea Otter DH on a 32″ front wheel, Frameworks seems to actually be considering the larger wheel for its… Written by Travis Reill May 26, 2026
Yes, That’s A New Lefty Nueve. Cannondale Factory Racing is Racing Prototype MTB Fork. We spotted Cannondale Factory Racing on an all-new one-legged, upside-down fork prototype we’re calling the new Lefty Nueve! Written by Cory Benson May 26, 2026
Scott 32″ Aero Gravel Bike Prototype Set For UNBOUND Racing Debut Scott gravel racers are headed to UNBOUND on 32″ Addict Gravel RC prototype race bikes to prove bigger wheels are faster! Written by Cory Benson May 26, 2026
Spotted: Prototype Schwalbe Radial XC Tires Raced on the Cross-Country World Cup We spotted multiple teams experimenting with prototype Schwalbe Radial XC tires on the Cross-Country World Cup, but are they racing them? Written by Cory Benson May 25, 2026
