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First Ride: Porcupine Rim on the new Pivot Firebird 29

This year, Pivot’s Moab launch had a special surprise. When we were first headed to the famed red rock playground, Chris Cocalis seemingly let the…

Written by Zach Overholt June 20, 2018

Findra is following their own path to women’s specific cycling clothing

In the world of women’s specific cycling clothing, the term “pink it and shrink it” has become sort of the running joke recently. That is…

Written by Zach Overholt June 13, 2018

Fix Manufacturing releases the new and improved All-Out multi-tool belt

Only fools don’t carry tools! California’s Fix Manufacturing says no tool is worth anything unless it’s there when you need it, so they’ve made it…

Written by Steve Fisher June 11, 2018

Swift Industries goes fishing with Tenkara Rod Co. Elwha Pack Collaboration

Love riding your bike to that perfect fishing hole? Want to bring along your fishing gear for your next bike packing adventure? If so, the…

Written by Zach Overholt June 08, 2018

Micro Spline Update! Yes, to aftermarket DT Swiss freehub availability for new XTR!

That wait wasn’t long! Just last week we got a detailed look at DT Swiss’ Micro Spline freehub, but were told freehubs wouldn’t be readily available…

Written by Cory Benson June 04, 2018

Bluegrass’ prototype full face DH helmet to debut at Fort William

At the World Cup level racers demand as close to perfection as they can get from their bikes and gear, so when Italian brand Bluegrass…

Written by Steve Fisher May 30, 2018

Wolf Tooth ReMote BellTower places Spurcycle and dropper under your thumb

Wolf Tooth Components wants all trail users to get along. Sometimes that means alerting hikers, equestrians, and even other cyclists to your presence in a…

Written by Zach Overholt May 24, 2018

SDG Tellis dropper is durable, affordable, & serviceable to drop competition

Dropper posts are one of the best things to happen to mountain bikes since the disc brake – until they stop working. Even the best…

Written by Zach Overholt May 22, 2018

Pure Cycles adds cream to their crop w/ Gravel Adventure Apex & Road Prestige models

If you’ve been cycling for a while, you might agree there’s something ‘pure’ about a good old steel framed bike. It’s hard to beat steel’s…

Written by Steve Fisher May 10, 2018

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Reyes Peak, California

Photo submitted by Philip van Spronsen, “On top of Reyes peak in Los Padres National forest in Ventura county California. This is near the top…

Written by Kristi Benedict May 10, 2018

Endura brings Koroyd protection to the road in Pro SL, plus more new helmets

After putting Koroyd honeycomb protection on mountain biker’s heads with the MT500, Endura is expanding their helmet line up for both road & trail. The new…

Written by Cory Benson May 03, 2018

SOC18: SQlab Series 7 grips bring better ergonomics to all riders

SQlabs is all about Sports Ergonomics, so it makes sense that they’re serious about their grips. Their latest options look like the best yet and…

Written by Zach Overholt May 02, 2018

SOC18: Teravail adds tan sidewalls for road, gravel, & plus along w/ new tire sizes

While tan sidewalls may be the hot tire trend, making them is not as easy as just changing the color. Teravail has been working on…

Written by Zach Overholt May 01, 2018

SOC18: Marin San Quentin aggressive hard tail will soon make a break for the trails

Calling it a soft launch, the big news over at Marin’s booth this year was the new San Quentin line. Shown as two different models…

Written by Zach Overholt May 01, 2018

SOC18: Continental mountain bike tires get more supple casings, revised tread, sidewalls, more

First announced at Eurobike last year, Continental is rolling out some big improvements for their mountain bike tires. Using the same names as the previous…

Written by Zach Overholt April 30, 2018

SOC18: Noble Bikes re-launch along with new Flat Mount 180 brake standard

After a bit of a hiatus, Noble Bikes used Sea Otter 2018 to re-launch the brand with gravel, cross, and even a full suspension mountain…

Written by Zach Overholt April 25, 2018

Underground Bike Works Revival reunites John Parker with Frank the Welder

After something like 23 years, John Parker is officially back. While it looked like Underground Bike Works was due to get off the ground in…

Written by Zach Overholt April 21, 2018

Gear Roundup: New wheel size standards, carbon components & organic bike locks (April Fools!)

It’s that time of year again when rainy days give life to new plants and brands bring life to new products. As competition becomes tighter in…

Written by michael gushulak April 01, 2018

SweetzPot device measures breathing FLOW for peak performance

We all know that your muscles need oxygen to work, right? While heart rate monitors have been commonplace in cycling for years, a Norweigan company…

Written by Steve Fisher March 12, 2018

Callout for AASQ: What would you ask Pivot Cycles?

The past two weeks had great questions for Niterider Performance Lighting Systems (check those out here and here), but it’s time to pass the torch.…

Written by Zach Overholt March 12, 2018

Cervelo & Lamborghini rev up P5x Limited Edition triathlon bike

What’s yellow and wears a Lamborghini badge? If you happened to be at the Geneva International Motor Show, that question had two answers. The new…

Written by Zach Overholt March 09, 2018

Shimano Alivio, Acera, & Altus get trickle down tech, affordable wheel options expand

Since the introduction of 11, 12, and who knows what else is coming, 9 speed groups don’t get a lot of attention these days. But…

Written by Zach Overholt March 08, 2018

Video: Jackson Goldstone – Day out with Dad

For any of us with little shredders riding around, there will probably come a time where they’re teaching us a thing or two and not…

Written by Zach Overholt March 06, 2018

Cargo Carrying Roundup – Watershed’s drybag, Restrap’s Sub backpack & Jet Roll’s latest updates

Whether it’s to bring office essentials to work, keep your bike rolling during trail rides or to haul loads of supplies on lengthy adventure missions,…

Written by Steve Fisher February 26, 2018

FB18: Michelin adds Power Gravel tire now, F/R specific Wild Enduro later

Combining the best attributes of both their road and mountain tires, Michelin is throwing their Bib into the world of gravel. Adding to their line…

Written by Zach Overholt February 20, 2018

Kona Satori & Satori DL reemerge as enlightened mid-travel FUSE 29ers

In 2012, 130mm was considered “long travel” for a 29er. Obviously, much has changed in the past six years. But thanks to bikes like the…

Written by Zach Overholt February 20, 2018

Axiom fixes fender fitting problems with Axle, Disc & Frame Runner mounts

Do you have a bicycle that you’d love to add fenders to, but can’t? If so, Axiom might have a solution for you. Their nifty…

Written by Steve Fisher February 13, 2018

New Honey Stinger Cracker ‘n’ Nut Butter energy snacks look wafflely delicious

Let’s be honest, we’re going to eat these even when we’re not working out. Filled with cashew, almond and peanut butters to give them 5g…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 01, 2018

Fyxation Sparta All Road fork conquers more bikes with steerer and axle options

Early last year, Fyxation introduced their new ‘all-road’ fork, the Sparta. The relatively inexpensive carbon fork offered ample tire clearance and a number of features…

Written by Zach Overholt January 24, 2018