This week we saw the highlights from Philly Bike Expo, all recapped in a special section below, featuring work by legends like Bilenky, Winter, Bishop and more. Another legend in the industry had his bike showcased with our first impressions of the new Ritchey Outback.
Fast forward to modern day, and gravel is all the rage. The new Ibis Hakka MX puts forth a strong showing spec-wise, and backs that up with impressive performance, too. The Santa Cruz Bronson just wrapped up its four-season review with Zach and also impressed. While we’re on mountain bikes, this week’s Suspension Tech post covered the differences between High and Low speed compression and why they make your rides better.
In industry news, we visited Kenda’s new American Tech Center and posted a mega walk-thru, showing off how they’re testing all of their new high end tires right here in the USA on a massive new test track. It’s a long one, but a great weekend read! Elsewhere, IMBA has softened its stance on e-MTBs, saying where they’re allowed, we should all work together for the common goal of increased trail access for all types of mountain bikers.
That’s some of the best, here’s all the rest!
Philly Bike Show
Road, Cyclocross & Gravel Bikes
- First Look! All-new Ibis Hakka MX monstercross bike unveiled!
- Ibis Hakka MX gravel monstercross bike – First rides & actual weights!
- HideMyBell Mini out-front mount fits smaller GPS cycling computers
- New FMB tubulars in silk for World Cup CX, fat 40mm for gravel & fast Grippo Speed for mud
- Review: Long time coming, steel Ritchey Outback gravel bike says Hello World
- Just in: LiteSpeed’s Gravel bike comes out clean and capable
- Gevenalle shifts TRP Hylex single-speed drop bar brakes into a geared set up
- Review: Shimano XC5 gravel shoes are the perfect do-it-all cycling footwear
Mountain Bikes
- Zerode Taniwha springs up in Cane Creek Air or Coil builds
- 11 Mountain Bike Lights to get you thru winter – Cateye, NiteRider, Light & Motion, Gloworm & more!
- Suspension Tech: How does high speed compression damping differ from low speed?
- Truvativ dials up Descendant 35mm bars & stems
- TLD A1 Drone helmet returns just in time for the holidays
- Long Term Review: Four Seasons with the Santa Cruz Bronson
Commuter Bikes & Gear
- NuVinci gets new Enviolo name, shifts stepless hubs towards e-bikes
- Haul your board & more with the T-Rack bike rack
- Review: Long time coming, steel Ritchey Outback gravel bike says Hello World
- Cycliq builds better Flies with smaller, lighter, better connected Fly 6 CE & Fly…
- Quad Lock your new iPhone X to the handlebar
- Brilliant Bicycle Co. L Train & Brooklyn Bikes’ new 3-speeders keep NYC commuters rolling
- Found: Give the kids a pull for the weekend with the mountain bike Tow-Whee
Advocacy, Industry News & Miscellany
- IMBA Updates e-MTB statement, becomes more accepting
- Climbing mountains with 100Copies’ The Ascent
- Interview with Interbike show favorite, Favorit
- With on-site test track, American Technology Center is upping Kenda’s tire game
- Video Roundup: Bernard Kerr does Whistler, Kerry Werner in Kona Cross, and the Road iD story
- Portion of WTB USA Volt sales to benefit American Red Cross and victims of NorCal fires
- Friday Roundup: Cycling Odds & Ends
- AASQ #18: Can I use an 11 speed crankset and chain on my 10 speed drivetrain?
