Ibis Ripley SL First Ride: XC Weight With Trail Bike Capability, Fit, and Features Ibis’ new lightweight Ripley SL bike blurs the lines between cross-country and trail riding in the best way possible. Written by Jeremy Benson March 16, 2026
Portland Design Works Joins the Mini Electric Pump Game with New Essentials Electric Pump PDW adds the sub-$90 Essentials Electric Pump to the mix, and it’s a contender. Written by Ron Frazelle and Zach Overholt March 16, 2026
Aventon Dives in Head First with New Current EXP Full-Suspension eMTB – and it’s Awesome! Don’t let the Aventon name fool you.. the Current is completely trail ready, well equipped, and surprisingly affordable Written by Ron Frazelle March 16, 2026
ABUS AirBreaker 2.0 Helmet Review: More Versatile, Ventilated & Comfortable The ABUS AirBreaker 2.0 is a race helmet for riders who value a lightweight lid with maximum airflow and tons of comfort. Written by Jordan Villella March 11, 2026
Shifting Gear: Wheels Mfg Jewels, PDW’s Otter-shaped Cage, Silca Wax Magic & More! Freshly installed on a steel trail hardtail, let’s check out some of the latest gear that Cory has started to test. Written by Cory Benson March 06, 2026
First Ride: Giant Propel Advanced SL Might Just Replace the TCR The Giant Propel is one of the top aero road bikes that we’ve ridden, and it just might give the Giant TCR a run for… Written by Jordan Villella March 06, 2026
First Look: Smith’s New Syncline Sunglasses are Extra-Large and In-Charge The new Smith Syncline cycling sunglasses are among the largest in the brand’s lineup, with goggle-like coverage and a bold aesthetic. Written by Jeremy Benson March 04, 2026
OneUp Launches Ultra-Thin XC Clip MTB Pedals — First Ride Impressions OneUp is coming in hot into the XC pedal market with an all-new, ultra-slim, and lightweight (303g/ pair) design. Written by Jordan Villella March 04, 2026
Specialized Cotton TLR Gets Fast — But Is It Ready for the Cobbles? Specialized Cotton TLR, and it’s all about going fast, but is that enough for the classics and the savage conditions that accompany them? Written by Jordan Villella March 03, 2026
Pivot Mach 4 SL First Rides: Straight to the XC Race Course First rides on the new Mach 4 SL included a proper cross-country race. Here’s my ride and race impressions of Pivot’s latest XC bike. Written by Jeremy Benson March 03, 2026
The Kona LBF is Their Rowdiest Drop Bar Bike Yet & Definitely Not a Gravel Bike w/ Big Tires Meet the LBF. A heavy, aggressively spec’d drop bar hardtail that will leave you questioning what is possible on drop bars. Kona is so back. Written by Zach Overholt March 03, 2026
Redshift Mousetrap Review: Turn Any SPD Pedal into a Flat Pedal with a Simple Snap Redshift Mounsetrap Adapters turn any SPD pedal into a platform pedal in seconds… with zero tools. Written by Ron Frazelle March 02, 2026
The Best Road Bike Pedals of 2026 We tested 10 of the best road bike pedals available to help you find the right pair to suit your needs, preferences, and budget, and… Written by Bennett Shane March 02, 2026
Outdoor Research Freewheel MTB 4-Finger Bike Gloves Keep Your Little Fingers Warm Pairing up your littlest fingers works wonders with Outdoor Research’s Freewheel MTB 4-Finger Bike Gloves. Written by Steve Fisher March 01, 2026
Testing the New Teravail Feldspar Carbon Drop Bar, Stratum Carbon Post & Radia Bar Tape Ron is apparently a carbon fan-boy now… Written by Ron Frazelle February 27, 2026
The New CADEX Max 50 is a 1290g Aero Wheelset That Climbs Like It Shouldn’t CADEX Max 50 is the brand’s newest super wheel, it’s lighter, stiffer, and faster in the wind when paired with the new Aero Tire, but… Written by Jordan Villella February 26, 2026
SRAM Maven B1 Brakes Get Way Better Modulation w/ Same Power + Backwards Compatible Tuning Kits The SRAM Mavens already offered incredible stopping power. Now they offer better modulation for that same brake power. Written by Zach Overholt February 24, 2026
Here’s Your PSA to Charge Electronics, Refresh Tire Sealant & Get Bikes Ready Before It’s Too Late Don’t be caught out when the nice weather hits. Get your gear ready now. Written by Zach Overholt February 20, 2026
First Look and First Rides: Norco Sight VLT TQ is a Mid-Power All-Mountain Ripper Norco wants you to be the pilot, not the passenger, with its new TQ-equipped mid-power, lightweight Sight VLT all-mountain eMTB. Written by Jeremy Benson February 18, 2026
Review: Over-The-Air Levo 4 Update Increases Specialized eMTB Peak Power by 18-22% This Specialized Levo 4 update delivers a free over-the-air upgrade that squeezes a lot more power out of your existing eMTB! Written by Cory Benson February 17, 2026
Rolf Prima EOS AR Wheels Review: One Wheelset, No Wrong Roads If your riding style refuses to pick a single surface, the EOS AR might be the last wheel upgrade you need for a long time. Written by Jordan Villella February 14, 2026
First Look: The Topeak E-Booster Digital Mini is Smaller, Lighter, and Just as Powerful Topeak’s new E-Booster Digital Mini electric pump is compact, lightweight, with an updated display and surprisingly good pumping performance. Written by Jeremy Benson February 12, 2026
Basso Reshapes All-New, Made-in-Italy Palta 3 Carbon Gravel Bike for Bigger Adventures The all-new 2026 Basso Palta 3 gravel bike is faster, lighter, more comfortable, more capable, and still made in Italy! Written by Cory Benson February 10, 2026
HJC Furion 3 Aero Road Helmet Combines Unmatched Fit, Safety & Solid Value: Review The new HJC Furion 3 is an affordable aero road bike helmet with SLID anti-rotation protection and a uniquely adjustable stretch fit… Written by Cory Benson February 09, 2026
First Look: Thule’s New Vero Hitch Bike Rack Can Haul it All With the new Vero, Thule combined the elements of two other models to create an e-bike-friendly hitch rack that can carry any bike you own. Written by Jeremy Benson February 03, 2026
First Look and First Rides: Pivot’s Updated Shuttle LT eMTB is a Full Power Trail Smasher Pivot updates its long-travel, full power eMTB with more battery, Fox Podium forks, and lots of adjustments, including “Slacky McSteepTube” Written by Jeremy Benson February 03, 2026
BikeYoke Divine 2.0 Dropper Goes Big with 213mm Travel, 34.9 Options & Lower Prices The new BikeYoke Divine 2.0 dropper post is bigger and better than the original, but it’s now significantly more affordable… Written by Cory Benson February 02, 2026
Bike vs. Bike: Salsa Spearfish vs. Kona Hei Hei – Similar on Paper, Different on Trail Stikingly similar on paper, but notably different on the trail, what separates the Kona Hei Hei and the Salsa Spearfish? Written by Jeremy Benson February 02, 2026
State Bicycles Electric Bike Inflator Review: Small in Size & Price, Not Features At $70, is the State tire inflator a contender to replace your pump? Written by Ron Frazelle January 29, 2026
Oakley’s 50th Anniversary Ellipse Glasses are Characteristically Bold and Extra Gold Oakley continues to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a collection including the retro-futuristic Ellipse sunglasses. Written by Jeremy Benson January 28, 2026
