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IB15 Roundup: LG goes High Vis with MIPS, New Kicks from Diadora, Biemme Cuts Down on the Chafing, Plus Custom from Newcomer Tru-Kits

There were plenty of wearables at this year’s Interbike, and some stood out more than others – literally. Louis Garneau presented their new…

Written by Trey Richardson October 15, 2015

When One Isn’t Enough – Ryan Williams Lands First BMX Triple Front Flip

How big will BMX riders be able to go? That apparently just depends on how big they are able to build the jumps over at…

Written by Zach Overholt October 12, 2015

Any Way You Want It – Curve Announces Updated 714 Titanium Road Frame

Citing its light weight, compliance, and ability to retain its ride properties for a lifetime, France’s Curve believe in the ‘magic’ of titanium for building…

Written by Steve Fisher October 12, 2015

Interbike Coverage Week 3 & Wrapping up with Week 6 of Eurobike Coverage

We’re nearing the end of our massive coverage of Eurobike 2015 and still deep in all that is Interbike. Catlike has you covered head to…

Written by Trey Richardson October 11, 2015

EB15: Rie:sel Zips from Fenders to 94g Carbon Stu:hl Saddle, Plus rear Fenders and Stem Caps

After initially wandering over to rie:sel’s booth at Eurobike to see if they had any wild new fender designs, we were caught a bit off guard…

Written by Zach Overholt October 08, 2015

IB15: Gripping Round-up: Lizard Skins Adds More Colors; ESI Contours Grips & Says Death to Electrical Tape!

A couple of names synonymous with grip continue to grow and expand their current offerings to keep your hands on the bars. ESI and Lizard Skins,…

Written by Trey Richardson October 07, 2015

100Copies Bikemoji Series, communicating emotion through components

It’s been almost a half a year since we last saw an update in the 100Copies series of artist Thomas Yang. But to make up for lost…

Written by Cory Benson October 03, 2015

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Tools & Access Find Public Repair Stations Around the Globe – Minneapolis based Dero has put together an online mapping tool for cities, parks, universities,…

Written by Cory Benson October 02, 2015

Bike needs a tune? The Otto Tuning System has an app for that, With Smart Phone based Derailleur Adjustment

Otto Design Works says that you can let your phone do the tuning with their “vision app” and hardware kit. As far fetched as this sounds,…

Written by Trey Richardson October 01, 2015

28 inch Wheels, 188mm Dropouts, and 11-53t Cassette – If you like Standards, You’ll Love This….

The Roost Carbon steps a little A LOT outside the box to give you everything you want…. or don’t want in a bike. Many think new…

Written by Trey Richardson September 30, 2015

IB15: SE Racing Rips a Big One With The Fat Ripper, their New BMX Inspired Fat Bike

When you think you’ve seen it all… and then something new comes along to blow your mind – that is pretty much what I went…

Written by Trey Richardson September 30, 2015

IB15: Business In Front, Party In Back – Foes Mixer Series Blends 29 & 27.5″ Wheels, Goes Plus Size For Alpine

With the 29er wheel size reigning over all and the infectious enduroable 27.5″ wheel size all but swallowing up the existence of 26” wheels, how…

Written by Trey Richardson September 29, 2015

17 Brands Recall Over 1.5 Million Front Quick Releases – Injuries Reported

In an expansive investigation stemming off of the recent recall of over 1 million quick releases on Trek bikes, 13 more companies (that represent a…

Written by Trey Richardson September 29, 2015

IB15: Seasucker Hoggs your skewer to hold the front wheel…next to a dragon

Seasucker’s super expensive, super sharp Komodo rack had but one downside: there was no where to put your front wheel. So, they turned their milling…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 26, 2015

No More OTB for Your KID? SureStop Equipped Bikes Promise to Keep JR on Two Wheels

The folks at Guardian Bikes think Kids’ bikes should be as safe to ride as they are fun. By adding the SureStop braking system, Guardian…

Written by Trey Richardson September 25, 2015

RAT-A-TAT-TAT! Intense Blasts Everything in its Way with New Uzzi 275 and Carbon M16, Plus Limited Palmer Edition

When you’re about to step foot into Intense Cycle’s booth, you know there won’t be a dull moment. Considered an innovator in this industry, Intense Cycles…

Written by Trey Richardson September 24, 2015

Taylor Phinney paints limited edition Silca pumps, auctions them for charity

Taylor Phinney’s newfound talent for painting in the off season has found a home with Silca and Rapha. He’s painted several SuperPista floor pumps, which…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 23, 2015

IB15: New in Blue – Park Tool Adds Cassette and Bearing Tools and Re-Categorizes Multi-Tools

I can’t think of a year that I haven’t bought a Park Tool product. When bikes and the parts on them evolve, the tools to…

Written by Trey Richardson September 23, 2015

IB15: Heller Bikes Sniffs out their First Model, The Bloodhound Carbon Fat Bike

The largest and most well known parts supplier in the US, QBP is at it again. To reflect, Quality Bicycle Products purchased Salsa Cycles back…

Written by Trey Richardson September 22, 2015

Reader’s Rides: The Kuvalda Grimlock- A Versatile AM Bike with More Travel Options Than Expedia

In 2013, Russia’s Алексей Кочубеев read an article about an ambitious rider building a custom bike from plumbing pipes, alloy sheets and inexpensive materials. He…

Written by Steve Fisher September 21, 2015

Video: Five Minutes with Richmond, VA, to get you ready for UCI Worlds

Courtesy of Specialized comes this video showcasing some of the other things you’ll find in Richmond, VA, if you’re headed there this week for the…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 21, 2015

Eurobike Coverage Review – Week #3 PLUS 2015 Interbike Preview:

We’re back from Interbike yet still have lots to bring you from Eurobike. Here is the 3rd installment of Eurobike coverage as well as a…

Written by Trey Richardson September 20, 2015

Friday RoundUp – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Video Human Powered Vehicle Breaks 85 MPH! – We found this story first on Jalopnik.com. Aerovelo’s speed bike Eta premiered at the World Human Powered Speed…

Written by Scott Vines September 18, 2015

Specialized Whips up a Turbo Powered Sidehack Fat Bike for Ken Block

Ken Block likes his toys, and it’s no secret bicycles have a special place in his garage. Specialized stepped up once again and came up…

Written by Trey Richardson September 14, 2015

Niner puts fall in the air with limited edition Jet 9 and RIP 9

As we enter into our favorite time of year to ride a mountain bike, Niner’s celebrating it with limited edition colors of their racy JET…

Written by Trey Richardson September 14, 2015

Shaky Videos No More – Slick’s Motorized Steadycam takes GoPro Footage to new Heights

Getting that perfect shot is difficult for just about anybody short of a professional videographer, and it’s no easy task for them either. One of the…

Written by Trey Richardson September 13, 2015

Learning Curve: Redbull Hardline Rears its Ugly Head on Practice Day

We brought you Gee and Dan Atherton’s preview to the Redbull Hardline course that was obviously a brutal challenge for even the best of the…

Written by Trey Richardson September 13, 2015

Eurobike Coverage Review – Week #2: Chosen goes for 12 Speeds, Cippollini Gets Aero, DT Swiss & HED Get Wider and MORE!

Welcome back to Eurobike coverage part deux! With more categories to cover than ever, this year’s show was huge and kept us on our toes…

Written by Trey Richardson September 12, 2015

Fuji Drops in with New Auric and Rakan MLink Full Suspension Bikes

Fuji has released the new Auric All-mountain and Rakan XC/Trail bikes they teased us about earlier this Summer. Both bikes are using the patened MLink Suspension Technology…

Written by Trey Richardson September 11, 2015