Patent Patrol: Fox Live Valve is about to get a lot more “Active”
Two Fox patents show advanced electronic suspension controls that could provide truly active, full range real-time damping adjustments! The post Pat…
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Rock Creek Bike Park expands on Kanuga with wooden features & shuttles!
North Carolina gets another killer mountain bike park, this time with shuttles to the top and more technical trail features from Neko Mulally! The p…
Head to the Highlands: Zwift Unveils Scotland Expansion with 58 New Km
At the tail end of 2022, we got our first glimpse of Scotland. No, not the actual Scotland which will be home to the 2023… The post Head to the High…
Rapha Explore Gravel Gear Gets Gore-Tex Jacket & Adventure Riding Pants
Amongst a line-up already known to hit some high pricepoints, the Explore family sets a new upper bar, seeming to have thrown out the concept… The p…
absoluteBLACK Super Steel eMTB chainrings go harder…at a price
absoluteBLACK's new Super Steel eMTB chainrings are really expensive, but they may help your drivetrain last 3x longer. And they look awesome. T…
Bike Check: Yeti 160E – Richie Rude’s race bike
Yeti was one of the last brands to jump on the e-wagon. With their first ever eMTB, the Yeti 160E, the Colorado-based MTB cult brand won our big 2022…
No Borders, No Problem: Applications Open for Velocio’s Gravel Team
Heads up, European gravel grinders. If you've got the chops, you could find yourself peddling on Velocio's No Borders team. The post No Bord…
E-bike News: VanMoof bailout, Subsidies for E-bikes are More Effective than ZEVs
This week’s news shows the great variety out there in the e-bike world; we are concentrating on new launches in this issue and have Cannondale’s ligh…
Rocket Granite X Cycling Ceramic Sleek Titanium Road Superbike Build
French ceramic bearing maker Cycling Ceramic partnered up with a custom Austrian titanium framebuilder to create this sleek, low-friction Rocket Gran…
Bianchi Blasts into 2023 with Nico Rosberg & New Colorways for e-Omnia
The e-Omnia C-Type and T-Type now come in Iron Gray and Brown-Bronze in addition to classic Bianchi Celeste. The post Bianchi Blasts into 2023 with …
New Trek Project One Designer Series Paint Schemes Have the Coolest Stealth Logos
This Week, Waterloo, Wisconsin’s Trek Bicycles brings more artistry to the company’s custom bike world. The legendary brand is broadening the horizon…
Leaked? Giant Revolt X Gravel Bike Reshaped for Suspension Fork & SRAM 1X in 2023!
It looks like 2023 will see another Giant Revolt X gravel bike overhaul, reshaped & adapted for gravel suspension forks to take on even more… Th…
The safety bible – Everything you need to know about bike helmets and protectors
What do bees, gel pads and modelling clay have to do with biking? Quite simple: they can save your neck when a stunt goes wrong. Modern MTB protector…
Shimano to Introduce Wireless Charging of Components While Riding?
Will Shimano’s next-generation Di2 componentry re-charge wirelessly during riding? The brand’s latest patent titled “Bicycle Component, Non-Contact C…
Orbea’s Gain Carbon Road & Gravel Ebike Gains a Lightweight Mahle X20 Upgrade
Orbea upgrade their versatile Gain carbon road & gravel ebikes with a lighter, more powerful Mahle X20 ebike drive system for 2023... The post O…
New Bell Falcon XR & XRV Helmets Have Landed
Out of Scotts Valley, California last week, Bell Helmets announced the release of the new Falcons. Broken down into two different models, the Falcon …
Take Note, Indie Bike-Makers: MADE Show Opens Registration
While MADE had initially said that spaces for framebuilders would be free, the event is now asking for $200 to help offset venue costs in… The post …
First Look: Vaude TVL Sykkel Bike Shoes are Modern ATB Classics
A while back I was scrolling through my pal Erick Cadeno’s Instagram page – which is great inspiration to travel by bike more. While doing… The post…
ERE Genus Carbon Road Wheels Go Ultralight in 30, 45 & 65mm Depths, Plus Carbon Spokes
Ere Research Genus carbon road wheels go ultralight with 21mm internal, star ratchet hubs, 3 depths, carbon spoke options, and weights as low as 1188…
The New 7Mesh Oro ShakeDry Jacket is Like a Waterproof Second Skin
News of the discontinuation of the Gore-tex ShakeDry fabric got you down? Don’t worry, you can still find it on jackets like the 7Mesh Oro… The post…
Surly Big Dummy Cargo Bike Gets Bruised Ego & Smart Updates for its Final Run?
From the Land of 10,000 Lakes comes some news out of Surly Bike‘s Intergalactic Headquarters: Their longtail cargo bike, the Big Dummy has gotten som…
The New Henty Enduro Junior is a Full Featured Hydration Pack for Kids
Tasmania’s Henty, whom you may know from some of our past coverage of their products like the Wingman and Enduro Hydration pack, is releasing a… The…
Store Your Hitch Rack with the Bikes Loaded on Everest Mount!
The hitchrack is an easy and safe way to transport your expensive steeds. And while they’ve gotten better and chock full of features, storing it… Th…
Ibis Adds Another Exie Mountain Bike That’s Made in Vietnam (And a Lot Less Expensive)
Ibis has a new mountain bike. Except, it’s a copy of an existing bike – just made somewhere else. That’s not all that surprising given that… The pos…
POC Propel Aero Sunglasses Promise to Make You Faster, Like EF Pro Cycling at TDU
POC Sports have a new pair of aerodynamic Propel sunglasses designed to make you faster out on the road. Designed to be lightweight, provide an… The…
Design & Innovation Award 2023 – The Oscars of the bike and outdoor industries
Which are the most stand out bike products of 2023? What are the most important trends in the bike industry for the coming year? After thousands of t…
