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Full carbon Strider ST-R balance bike scoots straight to the top for $900

That’s right, the designers at Strider Bikes have finally done it… They’ve created a full carbon balance bike, the ST-R! There’s now an option for parents…

Written by Michael Gushulak September 05, 2018

Weekend Roundup: State x Simpsons, MET, Toyota x Priority, bicycle subscriptions & more!

New Yorkers who love the convenience of riding bikes but not the maintenance have an interesting new option. Van Moof has launched VanMoof+, a subscription…

Written by Michael Gushulak April 28, 2018

Just in: Bontrager’s Aeolus X X X 4 wheels are quick to stop

The new Aeolus XXX lineup from Bontrager is meant for everything from gravel to pavement. But if you’re looking for the work horse of the…

Written by Michael Gushulak March 30, 2018

Long-term test: Flexible FABike Carbon Road and Trail Bike

It’s been more than half a year since we introduced you to our test of the multi-surface FABike road bike. During that time we had…

Written by Cory Benson February 27, 2015

EB14: 2015 Focus Mares CX 1.0 Disc Cyclocross Race Machine One Ride Review, Plus New Factory Builds

Cross racing is in full swing here in Europe with us in the middle of the second race weekend of our season long cyclocross test. Spending ever…

Written by Cory Benson October 05, 2014

With Bikes and Kit Now in Play, Czechs Ondřej Sosenka Will Have Another Go At the Hour with Festka Cycles

Now that Jens Voigt has set a new benchmark in the hour record, interest has been stirred up in the pro ranks for the UCI-revamped…

Written by Cory Benson September 26, 2014

EB14: One Ride Review of Ghost’s 27.5” 130mm Riot LT Enduro Green Machine, Plus Nivolet 8 LC Disc Road

Ghost bikes had their new 27.5″ carbon enduro bike at Eurobike’s Demo Day for test rides, and we took the chance to hop on and…

Written by Cory Benson September 10, 2014

EB14: Killer Light Frame and Wheels from AX Lightness, Plus More Updates

AX Lightness introduced a number of new and interesting products just over a week ago at Eurobike. Some of the most interesting were the updates to…

Written by Cory Benson September 09, 2014

EB14: Centurion bringing Discs to German Speaking Cross and Road Bikes

Centurion apparently has strong cyclocross ties rooted in the racing career of its founder Wolfgang Renner, and their focus shows in the development of this…

Written by Cory Benson September 08, 2014

EB14: Look Workhorse KÉO 2 Max Pedal Gets Carbon Blades; Plus More Entry KÉOs and MTB Platforms

Look have brought their innovative carbon fiber leaf spring Blades to their big selling second-tier Kéo 2 Max Blade pedal platform, at the same time dropping…

Written by Cory Benson September 08, 2014

EB14: Storck Celebrates 20 Years of Carbon with Aerfast Aero Road and T.I.X. Cyclocross Bikes

Light bike specialists Storck focused our attention heavily on two completely new bikes that they introduced last week at Eurobike, with the new aero road…

Written by Cory Benson September 04, 2014

EB14: Lightweight Co-develops Unique Velocité Project e-Bike Solution with Research Partners

The carbon fiber experts of Lightweight have been busy this year working on incorporating advanced electronic systems into some already market-leading products. Besides their Smart…

Written by Cory Benson September 03, 2014

EB14: Projekt MRSC – Electronically Controlled Full-suspension Road Prototype from Canyon

In an effort to combat rider fatigue from road surface vibration and ensure all of the cyclist’s energy is put to forward motion, Germany’s Canyon…

Written by Cory Benson September 02, 2014

EB14: THM’s New Clavicula SE Crankset Drops More Weight

THM debuted the newest iteration of their superlight carbon fiber crankset at Eurobike – the Clavicula Sine Exceptione, following on their latin naming this one…

Written by Cory Benson August 31, 2014

The Zero: First Carbon Bike from UK Steel Specialists Genesis

Known in the UK Continental peloton for riding the high quality steel bikes Genesis has built a reputation on, in a couple of weeks the…

Written by Cory Benson August 20, 2014

Long Term Review: Festka Zero Chrome Lugged Carbon Road Bike

Having grown out of their crowd funded Project 200 18 months ago, Festka has continued to refine their top performing lugged carbon race bike into the Zero…

Written by Cory Benson August 01, 2014

First Impressions: Pounding On Festka’s Carbon Zero Chrome Road Bike

After the success of Festka’s crowd funded Project 200, we wanted to get in on the action a bit and see what the resulting made…

Written by Cory Benson May 26, 2014

Strong, Sexy & Carbon – RockGuardZ Protects Your Mountain Bike Frame

Admittedly, mud and rock guards for mountain bikes aren’t the most glamorous adornment for your off-road rig. Mud and rocks. Bike. Keep the two separate.…

Written by Staff September 13, 2013

Orbea Occam 29’er Mountain Bike – Initial Test Report

I first had a look at the twenty nine inch version of Orbea’s Occam at their Basque Country press launch in August and, based on a…

Written by BasqueDoug November 27, 2012

Review: 2012 Santa Cruz HighBall Carbon 29er HT

I’m a full-suspension fan… in a big way. The comfort, the control, the “long- haul ability” of them and the way they absorb roots, rocks…

Written by Staff December 26, 2011

Magura Performance Faktor Video Contest

Yesterday we reported on…reported on? Seems like too strong a term. Let’s try this: Yesterday we alerted you to the fact that Magura is planning…

Written by ThomP March 11, 2011

Coming From Magura In 2012: MT Hydraulic Disc Brake Range

Magura is set to launch its MT hydraulic disc brake series featuring the MT8, the world’s first disc brake lever with a carbon fiber master…

Written by ThomP March 10, 2011

Race To NAHBS! ADHD Interview: 11 NAHBS-Related Questions For Calfee Design

This is the final installment in our Race to NAHBS! series, we will have news from the trenches in Austin, Texas throughout the weekend. Today…

Written by ThomP February 24, 2011

Race To NAHBS! ADHD Interview: 11 NAHBS-Related Questions For Parlee Cycles

While the guys at Parlee Cycles of Beverly, MA may not share Curtis Inglis’ love of all things swoopy, they do have one thing in…

Written by ThomP February 08, 2011

Fast, Not Cheap, And Under Eleven Pounds – 10.36 lb Parlee Road Bike

All we really know about this bike is what we see in front of us and what we can read on Cycle Zine. Oh right,…

Written by ThomP January 27, 2011

New From Niner Bikes: Flat Top Carbon Handlebar

Niner Bikes is now offering a carbon version of its flat top bar. The bar is “carbon-tuned for increased ride quality/comfort” and it shares the…

Written by ThomP January 18, 2011

Sighted: Prototype Niner Air 9 Carbon

That’s right, I was just out riding around in the high desert here in Somerville, Massachusetts, in January, on my Magna, when I saw this…

Written by ThomP January 07, 2011

Carbon Fiber Mini Tool: Topeak Mini 9 Pro CB

The Mini 9 Pro CB is a new pro level mini tool from Topeak, with 9 essential tools that fold into a carbon fiber body.…

Written by ThomP January 04, 2011

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