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First Rides: 3T Reshapes Even More Aero RaceMax² Italia Gravel Bike For Bigger Tires

3T’s top carbon aero gravel race bike gets a complete redesign as the new RaceMax² Italia, highlighted by a new aerodynamic nose job and a…

Written by Cory Benson October 10, 2025

Reinventing the Chainring? Discussing the Spreng Reng Project with Doug Brown Jr.

Could the quasi-hexagonal-shaped Speng Reng be the secret code to climbing like the pros?

Written by Jordan Villella October 09, 2025

Patent Patrol: Priority’s 1st Serious MTB is High Pivot, Belt Drive, Gearbox Vanth Enduro Bike

Looks like Priority is delivering a treat for Halloween with a wild new mountain bike. The trick is a teaser including new patents that were…

Written by Travis Reill and Cory Benson October 01, 2025

Coming Soon: Ratio Mech, a Modular Alt Mechanical 1x Derailleur to Replace All Others

They slipped it under our noses inside an April Fool’s tease, but the UK-made Ratio Mech mechanical rear derailleur is real. And it’s coming soon…

Written by Cory Benson September 30, 2025

RIFT MTB 2025 Recap – Iceland’s New Mountain Bike Epic

What is it like to race mountain bikes in Iceland? Jordan took on the RIFT MTB to find out.

Written by Jordan Villella September 24, 2025

Lezyne’s New Radar Light System will Alert You without a Phone or GPS

Lezyne is powering up a new way to use radar lights that means you can leave the cycling computer at home, and the phone in…

Written by Zach Overholt September 23, 2025

Ejecting Helmet Panels Land New RLS Safety Tech Top Spot on Virginia Tech’s Ratings

The new RLS technology aims to protect your brain by using external roll-and-release shell panels to reduce the forces of rotational impacts.

Written by Jeremy Benson September 23, 2025

I Fell On My Head, and My Helmet Saved Me. So I Cut It Open To See What’s Inside?

What is inside your helmet making you safer? I crashed on my head to find out, so you don’t have to!

Written by Cory Benson September 16, 2025

From Rags to RiG’d: Interview with RiG’d Supply Founder and CEO Luke Wronski

From an apartment to the trail. An in depth interview with the Founder and CEO of RiG’d Supply, Luke Wronski

Written by Ron Frazelle September 16, 2025

Zéfal Factory Tour: Manufacturing Affordable Cycling Accessories in the Heart of France

A while back in the summer, I took a look inside the Zéfal factory to see how one of the oldest accessory manufacturers in the…

Written by Cory Benson September 11, 2025

Trek Adds Their First 3D Printed Saddle, Aeolus AirLoom RSL Saddle Tested

Trek rolls out its first 3D printed saddle with the all new Aeolus AirLoom line.

Written by Jordan Villella September 11, 2025

Limited Edition SRAM 1987 Eagle Groupset Replaces All XX SL’s Carbon with Silver Alloy

Apparently, 38 years is the ‘Mostly Shiny Aluminum’ Anniversary, because SRAM is celebrating with a limited-edition 1987 Eagle Transmission Collection that swaps carbon and dark…

Written by Cory Benson September 09, 2025

Top Castelli Jacket Gets New Polartec AirCore Because Cyclists Don’t Ride in Rain Anymore!

Castelli’s latest Perfetto RoS 3 x Polartec AirCore foul-weather jacket is not technically waterproof, because apparently cyclists simply don’t ride in the rain as much…

Written by Cory Benson September 08, 2025

The Weird and Wonderful Bikes of Burning Man

Bikes are the primary mode of transportation at Burning Man. Here are some of the most interesting bikes that Jeremy saw out there this year.

Written by Jeremy Benson September 02, 2025

Pinarello Launches New F-Series: Dogma DNA for Every Racer

Discover the new Pinarello F Series, featuring Dogma DNA, updated aerodynamics, now starting with models at $3,000.

Written by Jordan Villella September 02, 2025

BH Built Their Ultralight as an Every-Stage or Even-Lighter Climber’s Bike for La Vuelta

One bike, two completely different vibes. BH’s Pro Conti team Burgos Burpellet BH got a wildcard entry to return to the Vuelta a España this…

Written by Cory Benson August 29, 2025

Shimano SPD Cleats Reimagined with Multi-Entry, Step-in Engagement 35-Years-Later

For the first time in 30 years, the experience of riding Shimano SPD clipless off-road pedals is about to change… and it all comes down…

Written by Cory Benson August 28, 2025

All-New Scott Gambler DH Bike Does All We Expected, Plus Even More Adjustability

Back in May at the first DH World Cup, we got a really good look at the new 2025 Scott Gambler DH bike as a…

Written by Cory Benson August 26, 2025

Cane Creek HCR Internally Routed Stem & Headset Spotted at MADE on Bingham Built

The new Cane Creek HCR system is super clean, and it looks right at home on a top level build.

Written by Zach Overholt August 25, 2025

Pro Bike Check: Pete Stetina’s Mt. Washington Hill Climb Bike

We take a look at Pete Stetina’s unique climbing setup for his attempt at the Mt. Washington Hill Climb record.

Written by Jeremy Benson August 21, 2025

Forge+Bond Factory Tour – You’ve Never Seen Rims Made Like This!

Here’s how Forge+Bond makes a very different wheel. From materials to layup to assembly, it’s all different over here!

Written by Tyler Benedict August 20, 2025

Crankworx Whistler – Eyecatching Prototypes, New MTBs, and Even a Tandem

Crankworx is a celebrations of all things MTB – which includes plenty of wild new bikes.

Written by Steve Fisher August 18, 2025

Shimano Gravity Brake, Fox 40 & Maxxis Tire Prototypes Spotted on Jackson Goldstone’s Crankworx Bike

We’ve got some shots of Jackson Goldstone’s Bike with a prototype Fox 40 fork, unfamiliar brake calipers, and unreleased Maxxis Tires.

Written by Jeremy Benson August 14, 2025

Pro Bike Check: Katerina Nash’s Downieville Classic Winning Race Bike

Take a look at Katerina Nash’s winning Epic 8 setup from her 7th Downieville Classic All-Mountain victory.

Written by Jeremy Benson August 13, 2025

Pro Bike Check: Geoff Kabush’s Downieville Classic Race Bike

A detailed look at the Yeti ASR build Geoff Kabush raced to a podium finish at the 2025 Downieville Classic mountain bike race.

Written by Jeremy Benson August 12, 2025

First Look & First Ride: Challenge Flandrien TE Handmade TLR CX Tire

Just in time for cyclocross prep mania, we got our hands on a pre-release set of the Challenge Flandrien Team Edition Handmade TLR tires.

Written by Jordan Villella August 05, 2025

Updated: Pro Bike Profile: Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago Y1Rs

Tadej Pogačar is once again the man to beat in this year’s Tour de France. His bike of choice has been Colnago’s radically aero Y1Rs

Written by Jordan Villella July 29, 2025

Virginia Tech Updates Its Star Rating System Because Helmets Are Getting Safer

Helmet safety is improving, so the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab is adjusting its STAR rating system to help differentiate the top performers.

Written by Jeremy Benson July 25, 2025

Pro Bike Check: Prototype CDuro High Pivot Czech Carbon Enduro Bike for Vojta Bláha

This prototype carbon CDuro High Pivot enduro bike has been getting a workout on the World Cup scene this season, topped off this past weekend…

Written by Cory Benson July 21, 2025

Lightweight Meilenstein Carbon Road Wheels Finally Get Wide, Now <1200g & Up To 7000€!

For decades Lightweight’s carbon-spoked, made-in-Germany Meilenstein carbon wheels have always been lust-worthy for their unique looks, stiffness, and well… light weight. But only now do…

Written by Cory Benson July 15, 2025