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fromBikerumor
2 hours ago

e*thirteen Launches the Sidekick 2.0 Hubs for a Lighter, Faster & Cheaper Anti-kickback Hub

The e*thirteen Sidekick 2.0 Hub offers lighter weight, faster performance, and zero pedal kickback for mountain bikes and eMTBs.
#fox
fromBikerumor
6 hours ago
Bicycling

Fox Float X2 Now Available with Live Valve Neo

Fox introduces Live Valve Neo technology to the Float X2, enhancing automatic damping adjustments for gravity riders.
fromBikerumor
6 days ago
Bicycling

Fox Updates its Trail Fork Lineup with new GRIP X Damper

Fox has redesigned the GRIP X damper for trail forks, enhancing performance, efficiency, and usability for modern trail riders.
#shimano
fromBikeMag
1 day ago
Bicycling

Shimano Saint & XT Update: New Rebuildable Flat Pedals Released

Shimano has launched new Saint and Deore XT flat pedals designed for durability and performance in downhill biking.
fromBikerumor
1 day ago
Bicycling

Shimano XT and Saint Flat Pedals...Take Two?

Shimano releases new Deore XT and Saint flat pedals with similar designs but key differences in weight, pins, and skid plate affecting price.
#emtb
fromBikerumor
6 hours ago
Bicycling

An Electric Ripmo? The 2nd Generation Ibis Oso eMTB is a Modular Platform with 3 Configurations

fromBikerumor
6 hours ago
Bicycling

An Electric Ripmo? The 2nd Generation Ibis Oso eMTB is a Modular Platform with 3 Configurations

Bicycling
fromBikerumor
6 hours ago

Specialized Ambush 3 Helmet Does BOA Fit Right, Adds Adjustable Visor

The Specialized Ambush 3 helmet improves ventilation, safety, and comfort with features like AirCage, a 4D Cooling system, and the BOA Fit System.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 day ago

Faction Bike Studio is Back with Another 32" Prototype, This Time it's for Gravel

Faction Bike Studio introduces the Atlas, a gravel bike featuring 32-inch wheels, addressing technical challenges and performance integration.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 day ago

Make Fast & Easy Tire Changes (with Inserts!) with CushCore's New Rotary Tire Tool

CushCore's Rotary Tire Tool simplifies tire changes, making installations faster and easier for mechanics and cyclists.
Bicycling
fromWIRED
2 days ago

A Lot of Shops Won't Fix Electric Bikes. Here's Why

Many bike shops refuse to repair electric bikes without proper certification due to safety and liability concerns.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 days ago

Moots Celebrates 45 Years with Beautiful New Black Cerakote Finish

Moots Cycles celebrates its 45th anniversary with a limited edition bike finish featuring black Cerakote and exposed titanium accents.
fromBikerumor
4 days ago

Things are Wonderfully Weird on the New OPEN U.P. 2.0 Adventure Bike

Open's new bike is designed to be both aerodynamic and suitable for loaded bikepacking, achieving a balance between speed and carrying capacity across varied terrains.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
4 days ago

WTB Aims to Make Finding the Perfect Saddle Easier with Updated Fit Right System

WTB's updated Fit Right System enhances saddle selection by considering sit bone width, body mechanics, riding style, and ride duration.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
5 days ago

The BMC Teammachine 01 AMP Road eBike is So Light & Pedalable it Feels Like a New Category

The BMC Teammachine 01 AMP Road bike offers smooth power delivery and lightweight design, making it ideal for both assistance and human-powered riding.
#cycling
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
5 days ago

BMC Resurrects the Twostroke

BMC reintroduces the Twostroke 01 with updated geometry and features, maintaining its versatility for XC racing and general riding.
fromBikerumor
5 days ago

X-Lab SP5+ eBike Review: A Mid-Drive, Light-Weight eBike Under $2k?

The SP5+ is considered a fitness-focused electric bike with an aluminum frame, carbon fork, one-piece aluminum stem/bar, and aluminum wheels. The frame houses a Branta-branded XDS Mid-Drive X800 motor with 250-watt maximum continuous rated power, and 400 watt peak power, and 85Nm of torque.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
1 week ago

Wolf Tooth's New Gravity Pedal Has a Secret Hidden Inside

The SHIFT pedals offer a massive 1,201 mm² platform with lots of grip and an adjustable Q-factor, something that is the standout on the CTRL, ALT, and DEL pedals.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

First Look: Wolf Tooth Completes its Clip Pedal Family with New SHIFT Gravity Pedals

Wolf Tooth introduces SHIFT Gravity Pedals, designed for downhill and enduro riding with a larger platform for enhanced grip and control.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
6 days ago

All New Liv Embolden Gets All the Right Updates for an Affordable Modern Trail

Liv updates the Embolden trail bike with a new frame design while maintaining its aluminum frame and FlexPoint suspension system.
#xds
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
6 days ago

SDG Open Core Thrice Grips Review: Comfort & Security

SDG Components launches Open Core Thrice grips, combining comfort and security with innovative design features.
fromBikeMag
1 week ago

How to Fix SRAM Maven Wandering Bite Point (Unofficial)

The wandering bite point is when the lever pulls to the bar, and the brakes do nothing. It’s a common issue with SRAM Maven brakes, whether ULT or Base models.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

Otso Ditches Tuning Chip Dropouts for UDH, Expanding Drivetrain Compatibility on Updated Warakin Ti.

Otso updates the Warakin Ti bike with 3D-printed UDH dropouts for improved drivetrain compatibility, fixing the chainstay length at 430mm.
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

SixPack Revamps the Millenium Pedal with a Standard and Pro Version

The Millenium 4.0 features a concave platform with an ultra-low profile to minimize pedal strikes, measuring 12mm at the center and 14mm at the edge.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

Fair Bicycle Introduces a New Handlebar Standard

Fair Bicycle introduces the 6-7 handlebar, combining the compliance of 31.8mm and the stiffness of 35mm for improved ride characteristics.
Bicycling
fromHeybike
2 weeks ago

What Are the Different Types of Bike Brakes?

Choosing the right bike brakes depends on riding style, budget, and personal preference.
fromBikeMag
2 weeks ago

Transition Bikes Just Dropped the New TR11 After 9 Years of Silence

Transition has increased the rear travel to 211mm, which translates to more traction and control when charging downhill. This straightforward approach enhances the riding experience significantly.
Bicycling
#bicycle-components
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 weeks ago

Video: The KS Rage Circuit Dropper Brings Affordability to Wireless

KS Suspension introduces the Rage Circuit, an affordable wireless dropper post priced at $429, offering reliable performance and easy installation.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 weeks ago

Wireless & Affordable: Free Your Ride With the KS Rage Circuit Dropper Seat Post

KS Rage Circuit dropper seat post offers wireless performance at an affordable price of $429, enhancing maneuverability for various cycling styles.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 weeks ago

Wolf Tooth Components Flexes Engineering & Design Muscle w/ Premium Mark Zero Product Line

Wolf Tooth Components launches Mark Zero, a premium product line focusing on high-quality, lightweight cycling components made in small batches.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 weeks ago

Devinci Backtracks on High-Pivot Linkage, Adds Chainstay Flip-Chip on New Spartan

Devinci Cycles introduces the 4th generation Spartan enduro bike with significant updates including a new suspension linkage and aluminum frame only.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 weeks ago

Race Face Updates the Atlas Alloy Gravity Handlebar with GL Tune and More Rise Options

The updated Race Face Atlas handlebar is designed for gravity riding, featuring improved comfort, fit options, and a stronger build.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
3 weeks ago

Forbidden Ditches the High-Pivot: Meet the Reya

Forbidden's Reya is a 120mm short-travel mountain bike designed for enjoyable trail riding rather than weight savings, using a simplified 4-bar Horst-link suspension instead of high-pivot or idler systems.
Bicycling
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
3 weeks ago

Velotric Tempo Review | Synced to the Rhythm of My Heart

The Velotric Tempo is a fitness-focused e-bike balancing minimalist design with extensive customization options, featuring unique Pulse Mode heart rate monitoring and SensorSwap technology for personalized riding experiences.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 weeks ago

Race Face Flips Out with New Lightweight Era SL Handlebar with Flippable Design

Race Face launches the Era SL handlebar, a 170-gram carbon bar designed for downcountry and cross-country bikes with a flippable design offering 6mm rise or drop.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
4 weeks ago

LOOK X-One-G Pedal Review: Blending Road Pedal Efficiency & Weight w/ MTB Cleats

LOOK's X-One-G gravel pedal combines road pedal efficiency with off-road durability, featuring a wider platform and single-sided SPD-compatible design optimized for race-focused gravel riding.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
4 weeks ago

Giro Introduces Imperial AS: Race-Level Road Shoe Built for All Conditions

Giro's Imperial AS combines race-day performance with weather protection through thermo-bonded construction and dual BOA dials for variable conditions.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Trek is Racing a New Prototype XC Bike, But You'll Likely Never Get to Ride It

Trek developed a new XC prototype bike combining features from Supercaliber and Top Fuel to address modern XC racing demands for increased travel and capability on technical terrain.
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Pinion or Effigear, Choose the Gearbox You Want on Terra's New DH rig

Terra describes the Nera as a bike that can easily crossover from World Cup race tape to the freeride scene. They use high-strength chromoly steel to deliver their desired flex and ride characteristics. Terra also claims excellent vibration damping, and, well, steel is pretty strong, too.
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fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Race Face Leans into Downcountry with New Lightweight Era SL Cranks

Race Face launches ERA SL carbon cranks designed as the lightest XC crankset with trail-riding durability, reflecting renewed interest in lightweight downcountry mountain bikes.
fromBikeMag
1 month ago

Meet the ERA SL: Race Face's New Lightweight Carbon Crankset

The Era SL is Race Face's lighter, more XC-oriented version of the standard Era crankset, available for eMTB and gravity use, but it's heavier. To create the Era SL, Race Face has shaved weight through an integrated spindle design and stripped-down hardware. The result is a claimed 422 grams with a 32T chainring installed. That's a 78-gram reduction over the already-respectable standard Era.
Bicycling
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fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Cane Creek Wants Your Crazy Bike Part Ideas

Cane Creek invites cyclists to submit product ideas and improvement suggestions through their official Product Idea & Request Form, offering a platform to share innovations that may benefit the broader cycling community.
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Shifting Gear: Wheels Mfg Jewels, PDW's Otter-shaped Cage, Silca Wax Magic & More!

The beauty of chainrings is that they wear out, generally after a few seasons depending on how you ride, which means they are a perfect opportunity to give your old bike some new bling. At $75 a pop, they aren't exactly cheap. But the precision of these machined-in-Colorado 7075 chainrings is on point, and Wheels Mfg has a long record of making solid, long-lasting components.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

New Shimano Tiagra is Lighter and Offers Wider Range Gearing

With the new Tiagra R4000, Shimano provided the modern performance roadies are looking for. Along with improved performance, it also hit the price points they wanted and saved about 200g along the way.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Redshift Mousetrap Review: Turn Any SPD Pedal into a Flat Pedal with a Simple Snap

Without using any tools, the Moustraps easily convert SPD clipless pedals into flat pedals. Just grab the Mousetraps, and in seconds, that bike becomes rideable with regular shoes. The Mousetrap adapters attach to existing SPD pedals, creating an 80 x 105mm platform that lets cyclists wear regular shoes for quick trips to the store, casual rides, or unexpected detours.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Pivot Refines the Mach 4 SL For Its Vision of Modern XC

The new Mach 4 SL maintains a familiar silhouette, including the brand's signature DW-link suspension platform, but adds a touch more travel, in-frame storage, notable geometry changes, and several new complete builds to choose from.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Pivot Mach 4 SL First Rides: Straight into an XC Race

Pivot launched the Mach 4 SL full suspension cross-country bike with an unconventional press event where media members raced it in an actual XC competition.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Dear Bike Industry: Please Don't Take Away My High-End Mechanical Drivetrains

Mechanical bicycle shifting remains simple, serviceable, affordable, and often lighter than electronic systems while delivering durable, tactile, and predictable performance.
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Shifting Gear: Affordable Wireless Shifting, Shoes, Lights, and More Fresh Products

Try as we might, it's not always easy to keep up with it all, and sometimes, it can be a challenge to give everything the attention it deserves. In our new Shifting Gear series (see what we did there?), we'll be highlighting products that have just arrived, we're excited to try out, or that we're particularly stoked to tell you about but haven't had a chance to review yet.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

We Think SRAM's Latest Tease Confirms a Wireless DH Transmission

SRAM is likely launching a wireless AXS DH drivetrain within 33 days, indicated by a countdown and images of prototype derailleurs and UDH cages.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Wheels Manufacturing Adds Colorful Shimano Direct Mount Options to Its Growing Chainring Lineup

Wheels Manufacturing released CNC-machined Shimano direct-mount 7075 aluminum MTB chainrings in 28–34T, Hyperglide+ and SRAM-compatible profiles, available in multiple anodized colors.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Updated Mondraker Summum & Ari Superior Peak Now Include Newest Parts From SRAM & RockShox

SRAM and RockShox released new downhill components including the Boxxer fork, Vivid Ultimate shock, XX DH Transmission, and Maven brakes, prompting bike brands to launch updated DH models featuring these new parts.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Why Iconic Bike Brands Are Suddenly Putting Drop Bars on Mountain Bikes

High-profile brands are bringing drop-bar carbon hardtail mountain bikes that blend gravel and MTB components, signaling mainstream growth of the gravel–mountain crossover.
fromBikeMag
1 month ago

This Award-Winning Bike Derailleur Just Dropped in Stunning New Colors

With a laundry list of accolades and praise from across the industry, the Madrone Jab is one of the best cases against wireless shifting. With compatibility for all the major drivetrains found on drop bar and flat bar 1x bikes, the Jab is an elegant and robust solution to shifting problems for many riders, and it's now available in even more eye-catching color options.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Aenomaly Switchgrade Now Adjusts Saddle Angle for PNW Loam Dropper Post & More

Aenomaly has been keeping up with new models and now offers their Switchgrade saddle angle adjustment hack for the most affordable droppers on the market. Headlining with the PNW Loam Gen 2, because it's a great dropper at a fair price, the latest Switchgrade Pack F model fits the following posts: PNW Loam Gen 2, OnOff Pija Gen 2, Switch Components SWR 160, and TranzX JD-YSI35.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Rimpact Components Slashes Chain Damper's Price While Adding Two Tuning Options

Rimpact's Chain Damper was launched in 2024, and since then, interest in drivetrain feedback mitigation seems to be gaining momentum. The fact that current World Cup DH ruler Jackson Goldstone uses a similar device on his bike has likely caused quite a spike in interest. On their part, Rimpact supported 15 World Cup DH Teams through last season, and they're expecting that number to grow this year.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Why "Lighter Is Better" Isn't Always True for Mountain Bikes

Downhill racers add weight to the bottom bracket to improve planted handling; Heavy Metal Spindles add roughly 500g, offered in 139mm and 145mm for $199.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

The New Pivot eMTB Has Adjustment Features We've Never Seen Before

Pivot Shuttle LT is a full-power aggressive eMTB with Bosch CX-Race motor, adjustable geometry (including Slacky McSteeptube), and premium build options up to $16,699.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Carbon-Ti Spins Out New Carbon Chainrings, Plus UDH Hangers & Campy Brake Rotors

Carbon-Ti released carbon-spidered chainrings and UDH-compatible hangers expanding 1x/2x road crank compatibility with Shimano and SRAM 12-speed and aero TT options.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

$1000 Brakes Not Good Enough? Here's an Upgrade.

Ultra-premium 3D-printed titanium mountain-bike components deliver radical weight savings and complex geometries but come with prohibitively high prices for most riders.
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

OneUp Components Expands its Lineup With New Goldstone Signature Grip

Last year, the young Canadian confirmed that notion with five World Cup Downhill wins, earning him the title of the World Cup Overall Champ. Of course, when you're the best in the world, brands like to put your name on things, as we saw with Fox Racing's Goldstone Signature Collection of apparel and accessories. Today, OneUp Components adds to that list with the launch of the brand-new Goldstone Grip.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Shimano Announces 2026 Trail Born Projects and Continued Expansion

Shimano committed $10 million over 10 years to the Trail Born Initiative to fund trail construction, advocacy, and community revitalization for mountain biking.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

BikeYoke Divine 2.0 Dropper Goes Big with 213mm Travel, 34.9 Options & Lower Prices

BikeYoke's Divine 2.0 expands travel and size options, adds 34.9mm and up to 213mm travel, simplifies internals, and reduces pricing.
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Shimano Introduces the Dual-Function PD-EH510 SPD and Flat Pedal Hybrid

Today, Shimano introduces the latest dual-function pedal in its lineup, the PD-EH510. This versatile hybrid pedal combines Shimano's renowned SPD clip-in system on one side with a fairly large flat pedal platform on the other. This gives riders the choice between clipped-in efficiency or the freedom of flat pedals, with a versatile pedal that's ready to ride, no matter which shoes they choose.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

A Belt-Drive, Gearbox Zerode G3 Won Red Bull Urban Downhill. Is it a 2026 WC DH Preview?

Sebastián Holguín won Red Bull Valparaíso Cerro Abajo on an aluminum Zerode G3 gearbox belt-drive downhill bike, setting a course record and a commanding winning margin.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Wolf Tooth Adds T47 Asymmetric Bottom Brackets

Wolf Tooth released a T47 Asymmetric Bottom Bracket featuring low-resistance bearings, a five-seal system, and a bushing to prevent creaks and extend bearing life.
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

New to E-bikes? Mondraker Designed the Scree With You in Mind

The Scree may appear to have a carbon frame, but a closer look reveals well-polished welds that appear non-existent in specific spots. Mondraker calls this its Stealth Alloy, and aside from a few welds, the frame looks like a carbon offering. The frame features internal cable routing, a removable battery, and rolls on 29-inch wheels front and rear. It also features quite a low standover height, as the toptube plunges downward significantly.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Enter Entra: Signature Debuts Its First Lineup of Components

Signature launches Entra alloy bars and stems designed for modern enduro, downhill, freeride, and slopestyle riders, prioritizing creativity, rider expression, craftsmanship, and rigorous testing.
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

This Aftermarket Suspension Upgrade Could Unlock the Amflow PL's Full Potential

Cascade Components has delivered what could be the best upgrade for the Amflow PL. For $257 USD, Amflow owners can now increase rear travel to 160mm and improve suspension performance, all without tweaking the geometry. With 10mm more rear wheel travel and a more supple rear end, the Amflow PL Link from Cascade Components could make one of the best e-mountain bikes on the market even better.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

ActoFive Signature X SL Cranks Machine Away Grams, Add More Colors & New Spindles

Actofive's Signature X SL crankset is CNC-machined aluminum, 50g lighter, rated to ASTM Category 3, offers anodized hardware color options and three spindle lengths.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Mix-N-Match: Ripping Between Races With Transition's Dirtbag Factory Racing

Two East Coast racers ride familiar Vermont trails for fun between race weekends, showcasing community-focused Dirtbag Factory Racing and honest, classic regional terrain.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Cane Creek eeBrakes, Available Now in Limited JPS Edition Black and Gold

Cane Creek released a limited JPS black-and-gold eeBrakes set (150 pairs) for $779.99, celebrating Lotus's historic F1 JPS livery.
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