Event Coverage

Pro Bike Check: Joshua Dubau’s 10.19 kg World Champs RockRider XC Bike

Rockrider Ford Racing Team member, Joshua Dubau, slotted into 25th at yesterday’s UCI XCC Short Track World Championships. Of course, we know the french rider…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 11, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Tom Pidcock’s Pinarello Dogma XC HT Short Track Bike

Yesterday’s 2023 UCI XCC Short Track World Championships proved to be as controversial as it was exciting. While French rider, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, stormed to victory…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 11, 2023

Crankworx Whistler 2023: Topeak’s Latest Bar End Tools, a Crank Spindle Multi-Tool & More

If you hate riding with a backpack, Topeak has some nifty new offerings for you. The brand has hopped on board with on-bike tools, creating…

Written by Steve Fisher August 09, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Sina Frei’s Specialized Epic EVO with Flight Attendant

Update: The original publication of this post identified Sina Frei’s bike as the Epic, when it is in fact the Epic EVO. While Christopher Blevins…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 08, 2023

Fresh Bikes and Tech at the 2023 Downhill World Champs, Fort William

A lap of the pits at Fort William World Champs revealed prototype components from SRAM, RockShox, e*Thirteen, Pinnd & Michelin, with new bikes from Mondraker,…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 07, 2023

Crankworx Whistler 2023: Booth Finds from Racer, 5 DEV, and Cascade Components

Within a bevy of booths, there’s always some cool new stuff to find at Crankworx Whistler. While this didn’t seem like the biggest year for…

Written by Steve Fisher August 04, 2023

EVOC’s New Camera Pack is Designed for Drones & RED Cameras + Updated Trail Builder Bag

EVOC had a few new and updated packs at Crankworx Whistler, including a revised model made for trail builders, and a new camera pack specifically…

Written by Steve Fisher August 04, 2023

Crankworx Whistler 2023: Cool bikes, Custom Painted Helmets & a Steve Smith Jersey for a Good Cause

Every year at Crankworx, there are a few custom-painted bikes and helmets showing off impressive paint jobs. There also tends to be a prototype bike…

Written by Steve Fisher August 02, 2023

Fork Scallops, Split Post, Swoopy Bars make a Wilder & Faster Hope x Lotus HB.T Track Bike!

British Cycling’s next-gen Hope x Lotus HB.T track bikes are wilder than ever with split seatpost, scalloped forks & several new custom bars for UCI…

Written by Cory Benson July 31, 2023

Crankworx Whistler 2023: We Are One’s Prototype DH Testing Mule

We Are One’s prototype downhill bike was designed just two months ago, and you’re looking at the only one in existence. However, there is a…

Written by Steve Fisher July 31, 2023

Rondo Gives Closer Look at New Ruut 2.0 Gravel Bikes, Unique in Either Carbon or Alloy

Take a closer look at this gen 2 carbon Rondo Ruut gravel bike after our early sneak peek, plus now we see how the alloy…

Written by Cory Benson July 13, 2023

Concept eBike from Look Cycle has No Drivetrain, Just Wires

The ebikes of the future may have no drivetrain at all. Just look at this wild concept bike from Look, of all brands. The bike…

Written by Zach Overholt July 13, 2023

Superior simplifies with XF cross-country + trail, iXF eMTB & X-Road road + gravel bikes

Superior rebrands with 3 versatile new bike platforms XF cross-country & trail, iXF lightweight eMTB & X-Road road & gravel bikes…

Written by Cory Benson July 12, 2023

KMC Gears Up for Cassette Production, Teases New Chainrings as Well

Hidden in a box hanging on the wall of their booth, was KMC’s newest product range. Already known for being one of the main producers…

Written by Zach Overholt July 12, 2023

Camelbak Straps On M.U.L.E. Bikepacking Bags, Fills Stainless & Titanium Podium Bottles!

It seems like it was only a matter of time before Camelbak brought their bag expertise to the world of bikepacking & long-distance gravel. That’s…

Written by Zach Overholt July 11, 2023

Whyte Bikes Shows Off Prototype Light Weight Trail eBike

Whyte Bikes has been around since 1999, but two years ago, they got a little boost. That boost came in the form of a new…

Written by Zach Overholt July 11, 2023

Thok Project 4 eMTB is World’s First 3D-Printed Alloy Full-Suspension eBike

Thok Project 4 lightweight eMTB prototype is world’s first 3D-printed alloy full-suspension mountain ebike…

Written by Cory Benson July 11, 2023

Goodyear Launches 710g Peak SL XC Tire, Plus New Dirt & Park DJ Tires!

Looking for a light weight XC race tire that is properly wide? The new Goodyear Peak SL looks like it will fit the bill with…

Written by Zach Overholt July 07, 2023

Bikerumor Best of Show Awards: Eurobike 2023

Eurobike 2023 felt a bit like a return to form. Wandering the packed halls elicited feelings of past trade shows full of excitement about the…

Written by Zach Overholt, Cory Benson and Jessie-May Morgan July 06, 2023

Clever Standard’s Bacon Bullet Tire Plugs are Brilliant, Reusable, and Won’t Pull Out

When it comes to fixing a tubeless flat, all punctures are not created equal. Some are small pin holes, while others are large gashes –…

Written by Zach Overholt July 05, 2023

Fox Speedframe RS Helmet Gets Exclusive Use of MIPS Integra Split

MIPS’ latest rotational impact protection technology, Integra Split, is soon(ish) to be available on an open-face helmet for the very first time. That helmet is…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 04, 2023

Rock Machine Whizz modular alloy enduro all-mountain bike goes big: 140-180mm & more!

Rock Machine teases affordable, adaptable alloy Whizz all-mountain bike platform with 140/160/180mm travel options, even eMTB versions…

Written by Cory Benson July 03, 2023

Selle Italia 3D-Prints New Watt TT & Novus Evo Endurance Saddles, Plus Eco-friendly Model Y

Selle Italia grow 3D-printed saddle range with Watt 3D triathlon & endurance Novus Evo 3D road, plus all-new eco Model Y MTB saddles…

Written by Cory Benson June 30, 2023

Aleck Punks & Tocsen Crash Sensor Make Every Helmet Safer, Coming Soon to Smith

Aleck Punks add new near-ear audio & rider-to-rider communication without blocking outside sound. Plus, Tocsen crash sensors now or on Smith helmets soon…

Written by Cory Benson June 30, 2023

SR Suntour TACT Automatic Electronic Mountain Bike Racing Suspension Gets Real

After a few years, an Olympic Gold & 4 World Cup wins, the uniquely simple SR Suntour TACT smart automatic XC MTB suspension is finally…

Written by Cory Benson June 29, 2023

DT Swiss 535 All-Mountain Fork Upgrades, Plus More Affordable Trail Suspension

DT Swiss 535 all-mountain suspension’s unique spring & damping technology makes its way into new F535 forks & R353 shocks for more affordable budgets

Written by Cory Benson June 28, 2023

Ergon Molds Recyclability Into SR All Road & GXR Circular, Adds New GT1, GDH & GXR Lava Grips!

Being committed to environmental protection is not something new to Germany’s Ergon. Since 2010, with its GreenLab initiative, they’ve been bringing sustainable products into the…

Written by Ron Frazelle and Zach Overholt June 28, 2023

Eleven Rad New Mountain Bikes and eMTBs of Eurobike 2023

The not-quite-sufficiently air-conditioned halls of Messe Frankfurt oozed with new cycling tech in the 2023 edition of the Eurobike trade show. Some of it could…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 28, 2023

Schwalbe Teases 165g Aerothan Road Tire, Uphill eBike tires & Airmax TPMS!

Schwalbe has certainly been busy lately. There’s new Tacky Chan DH tires, 70% recycled content commuter tires, plus an all-new logo and branding. As if…

Written by Zach Overholt June 27, 2023