With all the new products flying out of Sea Otter you would think we’d seen it all. Shimano has been busy to say the least. Though it’s obvious e-bikes are here to stay, nothing validates it more when Shimano develops a complete XT-level e-bike drivetrain. Surprising us even further, after SRAM kills off the front derailleur, Shimano develops a new triple as the centerpiece to their XT touring drivetrain complete with dynamo hub! Also RockShox’s new lightweight SID fork and Cannondale new Scalpel Si take XC to the next level, plus much, much more…
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2017 Cannondale Scalpel Si – Build specs, pricing, sizing & options
Friday Roundup – Cycling Odds & Ends
Video: Pivot celebrates International 429 Day, Maxxis stays planted on the shore with Plus
Ride of the future? Colin Furze actually builds a working Hoverbike
Shimano XT goes on Tour with new T8000 trekking group
Rockshox SID goes back to XC roots with lighter, stiffer race-ready design
Beer Roundup: Transition Bikes “Party iN the Woods IPA, Thomson insulated beer bag & more!
All-new Cannondale Scalpel puts another X in XC w/ lighter, faster & more capable frame
Commencal creates the Absolut SX Kyle Strait for multi-disciplinary madness
SOC16: Spēd Precision speeding towards new wheel brand with mountain, CX options
Shimano takes eBikes off-road with XT level STePS MTB
WeThePeople Supreme hubs flip the BMX cassette driver inside out
WeThePeople Supreme hubs flip the BMX cassette driver inside out
SOC16: Litespeed updates gravel bike with new flat mount, 12mm thru axle T5G
Carbon.Bike offers inexpensive, lightweight components thanks to forged carbon construction
BFS 2016: Veloheld gives a peek at new singlespeed cross AlleyX, urban Path, and more
Store your spare wheels better with Offset
Saddle Roundup: FlexCy and 3 West offer a different take on how you sit on your bike
SOC16: 6D ATB-1T helmet gets real, headed for stores and your head for better protection
SOC16: Kona gives a sneak peek at 2017 bikes including carbon Hei Hei DL, Big Honzo and Kahuna, more
Updated Ritchey WCS Trail & XC mountain pedals available
Instagram Peek: Upcoming Canyon Aeroad SLX Disc & more SRAM eTap Hydro
SOC16: Schwinn Vantage RX1 city bike drops the bar (and one heck of a disc brake deal)
SOC16: Tasty new treats from Honey Stinger, Ryno, Untapped, GU, Bonk Breaker, Clif & more!
Silca releases premium tubeless kits with aero valve system & carbon friendly platinum tape
SOC16: Felt shows limited edition emerald Decree mountain bike, adds Eagle 1×12 spec & more
Aaron Baker’s monstrous Honey Badger mountain bike trike by Adaptive Reactions
Specialized Adventure Dispatch: Sarah Swallow rides S24O through Humboldt Redwood State Park
Greg Minnaar takes the new Santa Cruz Tallboy for a South African Epic of his own
After bikes show up for sale at Sam’s Club, Trek says ‘Not so fast’
Tailfin slices up new rack and pannier system made especially for carbon road bikes
Hey ‘Merica, get this cycling kit to celebrate the 4th of July
SOC16: Onza Svelt mountain bike tire smooths the XC rough
Juliana hits the trail 29er spectrum with new Ultraviolet Joplin
Third generation Santa Cruz Tallboy grows slightly longer legs, ability to run fatter tires
Oakley gears up for the 2016 Summer Olympics with the Team USA Collection
560G titanium folding bicycle lock is light weight, claims heavy security
Zirbel Velocity Racer twist shifting to control Di2, EPS, or even eTap electronic shifts
New Panaracer EVO3 road tubeless tire focuses on the bead
SOC16: Knight Composites forms new 35mm road and CX tubulars, shows super light 27.5+ Rim
SOC16: Ventana Wolfram 27+ gets the Pinion gearbox makeover
Dissent Labs 8” Supercrew and Semenuk GFX Compression Socks
SOC16: FSA adds modular cranks (Boost, no Boost, no problem) plus dropper & more
SOC16: New Breezer Inversion flips the gravel switch w/ butted steel road frame
New Framed Bikes Marquette carbon 27.5+ bike might end up lighter than your wallet
SOC16: Ergon, Fizik add new mountain bike saddles with deeper channels, more cushion
SOC16: VP updates Harrier flat pedals with better looks, more durability
