Prototypes & Concepts

Ronan Dunne Races Extra-Long Mondraker Summum Prototype to DH World Cup Win

This extra-long, super adjustable alloy prototype Mondraker Summum downhill bike just dropped in, with Ronan Dunne racing it to his 1st DH World Cup win!

Written by Cory Benson May 22, 2024

Soul-Kozak LoopsDrive Crafts Ultra-High POE Tension-Only Alternative Freehub Concept

Soul-Kozak all-new LoopsDrive concept completely reimagines the freehub clutch for lighter, more durable, and faster engagement!

Written by Cory Benson May 21, 2024

Courdurier Wins Bielsko-Biala on Prototype Lapierre Carbon Spicy CF Enduro Bike

Unlabeled carbon prototype Lapierre Spicy enduro bike raced by Frenchwoman Isabeau Courdurier to win the inaugural Bielsko-Biała World Cup…

Written by Cory Benson May 21, 2024

RockShox Prototype Vivid Coil & Air Flight Attendant Enduro Shocks Hit the World Cup

RockShox Flight Attendant suspension hits big enduro stage with prototype sneak peek of all-new Vivid Coil shock, automated Vivid Air & Super Deluxe Coil shocks…

Written by Cory Benson May 20, 2024

Patent Patrol: Next Shimano Di2 Could Be 13-speed, Fully Wireless, Even Electric Brakes?

Does this Shimano Di2 patent show what’s next for Dura-Ace? Fully wireless 2x 13-speed road group with a clutched derailleur & interchangeable batteries!

Written by Cory Benson May 14, 2024

This Must Be the New Red, Even SRAM Isn’t Hiding It Anymore!

A new SRAM Red is almost here. We can feel it in our bones. It’s all over social media, and even SRAM isn’t hiding it…

Written by Bikerumor Staff May 13, 2024

Think You Can Win a DH World Cup? Gates’ll Give You €100K If You Do It With a Belt-Drive!

Earn a 100,000€ bonus by winning a DH World Cup on a Gates belt-drive bike. Easy, peasy. Gamux has a head start on their new…

Written by Cory Benson May 10, 2024

Wheels Mfg. Shows Prototype Cranks, Headset & More (Plus New Tools)

Prototype cranks, pedals, bash guard, headset & more, new & improved tools, and more singlespeed cog sizes.

Written by Tyler Benedict May 08, 2024

PNW Purples Out w/ Polished Prototypes (and a New Bar)

PNW shows their colors with a concept purple-anodized dropper post, a new stem, and more riser bar options.

Written by Tyler Benedict April 29, 2024

Polygon Teases Lightweight eMTB with Cut-Out Top Tube

Polygon is working on a lightweight eMTB with a unique shock layout inside a new linkage design. They also had an ultra-shiny blue DH bike!

Written by Tyler Benedict April 25, 2024

Project321 Launching Ultra-Fast Gravel Hubs

Built on their new G3 hubs, the upcoming Project321 gravel hubs reduce the pawls to increase your speed.

Written by Tyler Benedict April 22, 2024

Gulo Shows Prototype 1,140g XC Wheels & Ultra-Wide Gravel Wheels

With 275g rims and a claimed wheelset weight of just 1,140g, the new Gulo XC SL wheels look like category killers. But wait until you…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 22, 2024

Ari Shows Prototype DH, DJ, Trail & 670g Climbing Road Bikes

From an extremely lightweight road bike to a highly adjustable downhill MTB, Ari had a lot of Easter Eggs in its Sea Otter booth this…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 21, 2024

Castelli Updates Iconic Wet-Weather Gabba R 6th Gen On Eve of Potentially Muddy Roubaix

The iconic Castelli Gabba is reborn with an R for racing, faster than ever protection for riding in the foulest wet weather…

Written by Cory Benson April 05, 2024

Formula Belva Dual-Crown Enduro Fork Delivers Light, Supple Precision – First Rides

New Formula Belva double-crown enduro fork might shake up gravity bike suspension. Is it better in every way than a single-crown?

Written by Cory Benson March 26, 2024

Can a €28,750 Pinarello Bolide F HR 3D Track Bike Frame Help Italy Win Olympic Gold?

Pinarello Hour Record setting Bolide F HR track bike isn’t a prototype any longer. Buy one now in stiff 3d-printed alloy or lighter carbon…

Written by Cory Benson March 25, 2024

Sneak Peek: New Lighter DT Swiss XRC 1200 Carbon XC Wheels at Cape Epic under Canyon

Catch a sneak peek at new, even lighter carbon 2025 DT Swiss XRC 1200 Spline XC wheels that you can only buy on a Canyon…

Written by Cory Benson March 21, 2024

Body Rocket is Back. Live Aero Drag Tracking Prototype Makes You Faster on the Road Bike!

The World’s First Real-Time Aerodynamic Drag tracker is Olympic triathlon-ready on this draft-legal Body Rocket road bike prototype…

Written by Cory Benson March 20, 2024

Spy Shots: Is this BH XC Prototype the Next Evolution of their Lynx Race mountain bike?

Spy shots reveal prototype next-gen BH Lynx Race carbon full-suspension XC mountain bike over the weekend in Spain. What do we know so far?

Written by Cory Benson March 18, 2024

Dangerholm Scott Genius ST Project Bike Rethinks All-Mountain in Sleek Ivory & Chrome

Dangerholm returns in creamy Ivory to show us the integrated future of mountain bikes with a sick custom Scott Genius ST….

Written by Cory Benson March 12, 2024

Is Dark Helmet Illegal? UCI Reevaluates Time Trial Helmet Design Rules!

Giro’s new Aerohead II aero TT helmet is making the UCI rethink the rules mixing safety & aerodynamic gains…

Written by Cory Benson March 05, 2024

Wild Giro Aerohead 2.0 TT Helmet Propels Team Visma-LeaseABike to Ludicrous Speed

All-new prototype Giro Aerohead 2.0 aero TT helmet spotted at Tirreno Adriatico that extends forward as far as it goes back!

Written by Cory Benson March 04, 2024

5Dev Mullet Mod Puts SRAM MTB 1x Transmission on Non-UDH Gravel Specialized

5Dev converts Specialized road & gravel bikes to wide-range 1x MTB Transmissions with game-changing Mullet Mod for non-UDH bikes…

Written by Cory Benson February 12, 2024

TOOT Ashaa RR Ultra-Aero Road Bars Beat UCI Turned-In Lever Rule in Steel, Ti, or Carbon

Is this ultra-narrow 3D-printed TOOT Ashaa RR aero drop bar the answer to the UCI pan on both puppy paws and turned-in levers?

Written by Cory Benson February 09, 2024

Spotted: Prototype CeramicSpeed OSPW Update for Road & Cross Teased at CX Worlds

Take a closer look! CeramicSpeed teased next-gen prototype OSPW cage upgrade system for Shimano Di2 over the weekend at CX Worlds in Tábor…

Written by Cory Benson February 07, 2024

Spotted: Campagnolo Super Record Power Meter Put to the Test in CX Worlds Mud!

Spy Shots! Campagnolo Super Record power meter crankset spotted racing through the mud of the CX World Champs!

Written by Cory Benson February 04, 2024

Spotted: Ekoi Developing All-New Road Pedal Design with Huge Platform!

The French accessory powerhouse Ekoi is developing a new aero-top-of-the-line road pedal which looks like it could require new shoes.

Written by Jordan Villella January 31, 2024

Atherton Bikes Tease Prototype Alloy Enduro Bike in 5th Birthday Message

Atherton Bikes is testing a prototype aluminium alloy enduro bike that is coming soon in 2024. What do we know so far…

Written by Cory Benson January 25, 2024

Next-gen SRAM RED group leaked?

Could this be the new SRAM RED group launching in 2024? Or is it a deepfake to get attention?

Written by Bikerumor Staff January 22, 2024

Next Gen Kask Utopia Aero Road Helmet Makes INEOS Faster By Covering their Ears

INEOS Grenadiers give us a sneak peek at the next gen shape of Kask’s Utopia aero road bike helmet, with aerodynamic ear covers…

Written by Cory Benson January 03, 2024

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