Ari Bikes Launches the Shafer HP, an Electrified Version of Its Versatile Gravel Bike Take the versatile Shafer gravel bike, add the quiet, mid-power TQ-HPR60 drive system, and you’ve got the new Ari Shafer HP. Written by Jeremy Benson October 13, 2026
Tout Terrain’s Catalina MTB Ditches a Gearbox & Belt for a Modern Derailleur & Chain For Tout Terrain’s new Catalina MTB hardtail they lose the gearbox and belt and add a derailleur, plus a new custom color frame kit option! Written by Ron Frazelle October 13, 2026
CADEX Sync Aero Extensions Bring WorldTour-Level Adjustability to TT and Tri Cockpits CADEX Sync Aero Extension Bars bring modular fit, carbon arm cups, integrated hydration, and race-developed adjustability for $1,500 Written by Jordan Villella October 13, 2026
CyclingCeramic Oversize Off-Road Upgrades for SRAM MTB & Gravel Derailleurs: Review CyclingCeramic adds three new Off-Road OSPW cages to reduce drivetrain friction for 12- & 13-speed SRAM gravel & mountain bike derailleurs! Written by Cory Benson October 13, 2026
Aventon Drops New Current LTD eMTB with Top-Level Bits & Very Limited Numbers Aventon drops the Current LTD with fresh paint and high-end components in a limited run of just 99 units. Written by Ron Frazelle October 13, 2026
Canyon Teases Light, Max Power Spectral:ON eMTB With 1500W Avinox M2S Motor Canyon’s all-new 2027 Spectral:ON eMTB opts for the super powered 1500W, 150Nm Avinox M2S motor to take your all-mountain rides further, faster! Written by Cory Benson October 13, 2026
The 3rd Generation Spot Rocker 3 Hardtail Aims for the Feel of Steel in a Carbon Package Steel feel at carbon weight, belt-drive single-speed or geared, and updated, modern geometry? Meet the new Spot Rocker 3. Written by Jeremy Benson October 12, 2026
An Autonomous Bike? The AutoBike Rides Itself Home After Your Bike-Share Ride With the ability to redistribute itself, the autonomous AutoBike has the potential to revolutionize the bike-share industry Written by Jeremy Benson October 12, 2026
MET Launches the Next Generation of Its Convertible Full-Face, the Parachute MCR 2 The MET Parachute MCR 2 is designed to cover all of your MTB helmet needs in a convertible package that’s better and safer than ever. Written by Jeremy Benson October 12, 2026
19-Year-Old USCX Champion Tofik Beshir in ICU After Vehicle Strikes Him on Training Ride USCX champion Tofik Beshir remains in the ICU after being struck by a vehicle during a training ride, just days after winning the series title. Written by Jordan Villella October 11, 2026
NOBL Ethos SL MTB Wheelset is 1079g with Tape & Valves, and It’s Not Even Their Lightest NOBL wheels are worth a look, particularly if you like things extra light… Written by Zach Overholt October 09, 2026
Intradrive Launches GD8 Gearbox Powertrain with New eMTBs from Alutech and Obscur The Alutech ePelmo and upstart-brand Obscur’s first eMTB are debuting Intradrive’s brand-new GD8 sealed 8-speed gearbox powertrain. Written by Jeremy Benson October 08, 2026
Exposure Strada 13 Road Bike Headlight Gets Smart Dimming, USB-C & More Power: Review Exposure has two new 13th generation compact Strada road bike headlights, packed full of upgrades that make them much better than ever: Review Written by Cory Benson October 08, 2026
First Ride: Crankbrothers Mallet/Stamp Trail Speed Lace Seal Shoes Actually Keep Feet Dry All-new Crankbrothers Stamp & Mallet Trail Speed Lace Seal mountain bike shoes are actually waterproof, thanks to smart construction with a sealing strap! Written by Cory Benson October 08, 2026
HUNT 5AM Gravel Limitless Goes Wide, Deep and Very Light for Modern Gravel Racing HUNT’s new 5AM Gravel Limitless wheels pair 45/50mm tire optimization with 54/49mm rims, 1,317g Ti_UD weight, and race-focused aero design. Written by Jordan Villella October 08, 2026
New Ridley FALCN RS 2.0 Drops to a 705g Frame With a Much More Aggressive Fit Ridley’s new FALCN RS 2.0 gets a 705g frame, 76-degree seat angle, aero shaping, 35mm tire clearance, with weights as low as 6.2kg Written by Jordan Villella October 08, 2026
Van Rysel Enters the MTB Market In a Big Way with 32” RCR-XC World Cup XC Bike Diving into the deep end of XC MTB with a 32” race bike, Van Rysel will be the official bike and apparel sponsor of Decathlon-Ford… Written by Jeremy Benson October 08, 2026
Revel’s “Boss” Goes Mucho with Beautiful New El Jefe Grande 32″ Titanium Hardtail Revel’s Experimental Concept Lab take on 32″ wheels gets real with the El Jefe Grande 32″ titanium hardtail! Written by Ron Frazelle October 07, 2026
Giant and Liv Launch New Anthem and Pique Advanced Pro and SL Special Edition Models New builds for Giant and Liv’s XC platforms, including more affordable Advanced Pro models and top-of-the-line Advanced SL Special Editions Written by Jeremy Benson October 07, 2026
Colnago G5-X – 53mm Tire Clearance, Slacker Geometry & In-Frame Storage Colnago’s new G5X gravel race bike features 53mm tire clearance, slacker geometry, in-frame storage, and cargo mounts. Written by Jordan Villella October 07, 2026
First Rides: LOOK G85 Cezal RS Gravel Race Bike is Light, Fast, Simple, Still Comfortable The 2026 Look G85 Cezal RS carbon gravel race bike isn’t all-new. Instead, it’s a faster, lighter, more well-rounded gravel racer. Written by Cory Benson October 06, 2026
CADEX Enters the MTB Market with $4,000 Max XC WheelSystem CADEX’s first-ever MTB wheelset is the 1,248-gram Max XC WheelSystem with integrated spoke and hub construction and an eye-watering $4,000 price tag. Written by Jeremy Benson October 05, 2026
First Look: Kenda Introduces New Ripper Trail to Its K-Series MTB Tire Lineup Kenda adds a new model to its K-Series of high-performance MTB tires with the Ripper, designed as a versatile trail and all-mountain tire. Written by Jeremy Benson October 05, 2026
New Bike Day: Rainbow Colnago Y1Rs For Brandon McNulty After Worlds Win Brandon McNulty gets a one-off Colnago Y1Rs World Champion bike with rainbow graphics, American details, for debut at the Giro dell’Emilia. Written by Jordan Villella October 05, 2026
Stages is Back with a New Smart Bike That’s Way Lighter But Still Has Big Inertia Stages is back with an all new smartbike that uses belt drive trickery to make up for a lighter weight flywheel for real world feel Written by Zach Overholt October 05, 2026
The Dahon Mariner XL is a Folding Bike Built for Bigger and Taller Riders The folding bike specialists at Dahon designed the Mariner XL to fit riders up to 6’9” with a weight capacity of 330 pounds. Written by Jeremy Benson October 02, 2026
REEB and Cane Creek Announce Limited Edition STEEZL x Invert Enduro Chassis Kit The limited-edition REEB STEEZL and Cane Creek Invert Enduro Chassis Kit is available for the month of October only. Written by Jeremy Benson October 01, 2026
ENVE SES 6.7 PRO Gets Hooked Rims, Higher Pressures, & $3,750 Price Tag ENVE’s new SES 6.7 PRO wheelset pairs 59/65mm rims with INNERDRIVE PRO hubs, ceramic bearings, a 1,495g claimed weight, and costs $3,750 Written by Jordan Villella October 01, 2026
Giant Trance & Liv Intrigue Advanced E+ eMTBs Blend Power & Traction Control All-new 2026 Giant Trance & Liv Intrigue Advanced E+ carbon eMTBs upgrade to 120Nm full power, more travel & real traction control! Written by Cory Benson October 01, 2026
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
