Prototypes & Concepts

Eurobike 2023 Sneak Peek: Get Ready for a Flood of New Bike & eBike Prototype Tech!

Eurobike is back in Frankfurt tomorrow, but today we already have a sneak peek of new gravel & track bikes, new ebike tech, tools, and…

Written by Cory Benson June 20, 2023

TRed Innovates 3D-printed Alloy X23 Track Bike Prototype with Rider-Customized Aero

TRed alloy X23 Swanigami track bike prototype takes custom aerodynamics to new rider-individualized level, 3D-printed & inspired by Graeme Obree…

Written by Cory Benson June 16, 2023

New XC Suspension, Tires & Brakes Spotted at Lenzerheide World Cup

Today saw the world’s top cross-country riders take to the hillside in the second round of the UCI MTB World Cup. Don’t worry, there are…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 11, 2023

Gamux 150mm All-Mtn and 130mm Downcountry Bikes under Prototyping

Gamux Bikes, designers of the only belt-driven gearbox mountain bike racing the UCI Lenzerheide World Cup DH this weekend, have two new mountain bikes under…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 10, 2023

Is This a Prototype Canyon Grail CFR? New Carbon Canyon Gravel Race Bike Spy Shots

Canyon has a new CFR carbon gravel race bike prototype in the works, spotted in Finland warming up for FNLD GRVL, is this a new…

Written by Cory Benson June 09, 2023

New Tech Round Up from UCI Lenzerheide World Cup DH Pits

The UCI World Cup DHI is underway in Lenzerheide this weekend, bringing with it new bikes, suspension, wheelsets, tires and more. Indeed, several frames will…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 09, 2023

Spotted: Bernard Kerr’s Prototype Carbon Lugged Pivot with Two Chains

Possibly the most fabulous bike we’ve seen at the Lenzerheide pits this week is that piloted by Bernard Kerr. Pivot Factory Racing is developing a…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 08, 2023

Spotted: Prototype Mondraker DH Bike with Multi-Position BB

A swing by the MS Mondraker Team pits at Lenzerheide revealed that at least two of their riders, Brook MacDonald being one of them, are…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 08, 2023

Shimano Derailleur Hanger Patent Opens Up Many Possibilities with Another New Standard

Shimano has filed a patent for a new derailleur hanger design standard that, quite frankly, has us scratching our heads….

Written by Jessie-May Morgan and Cory Benson June 05, 2023

Spy Shot: A Next-gen Prototype RockShox SID SL Ultimate XC MTB Fork for Nino Schurter?

Is Nino Schurter racing a prototype RockShox SID SL Ultimate 120mm travel XC MTB fork? Spy Shots, then a full Pro Bike Check…

Written by Cory Benson May 31, 2023

UAE Emirates Tease Prototype Carbon-Carrier Carbon-Ti Centerlock Disc Brake Rotors – Update!

Carbon-Ti sponsoring UAE Team Emirates gives platform to tease new ultralight gen3 prototype carbon-carrier centerlock disc brake rotors!

Written by Cory Benson May 22, 2023

Fancy Upgrades to State 4130 Flat Bar All-Road Bike, plus Gravel Groupset Sneak Peeks

On the heels of Purple Reign, State Bicycle Co has awesome value-adding upgrades to the 4130 Flat Bar All-Road, plus a Gravel Groupset tease!

Written by Ron Frazelle and Cory Benson May 17, 2023

Prototype Schwalbe XC Mountain Bike Tires Make World Cup Racing Debut

Schwalbe has a new fast-rolling prototype XC race mountain bike tire, racing the UCI MTB World Cup and likely coming soon to you…

Written by Cory Benson May 15, 2023

Cervélo LinkLock Lockout Turns ZFS-5 XC Bike into a Hardtail for XCC Short Track Racing

Why did Cervélo make a rigid LinkLock to turn their new carbon ZFS-5 full-suspension XC race bike into a hardtail for World Cup racing?

Written by Cory Benson May 13, 2023

SR Suntour TACT Auto Electronic Suspension from World Cup to You: Prototype Sneak Peek!

Coming soon! Prototype SR Suntour TACT wins again, delivering automatic electronic suspension control on the XC MTB World Cup for Tom Pidcock

Written by Cory Benson May 13, 2023

Gamux Sego Gearbox DH Prototype Switches to Belt-Drive

Last week, Gamux Factory Racing made the trip from Switzerland to Scotland, to race Round 2 of the British Downhill Series in Fort William. They…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan May 12, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Matt Walker’s Saracen Myst Prototype DH Bike

Matt Walker and Greg Williamson of the Madison Saracen Factory Team have been piloting a new downhill bike since January, a frame that is now…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan May 09, 2023

Spotted: Loic Bruni’s Prototype Specialized DH Bike at British Nationals

Last weekend’s Fort William Round of the British National Downhill Series was a star-studded affair; Greg Minnaar, Matt Walker, Laurie Greenland, Camille Balanche, Loris Vergier,…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan May 08, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Keegan Swenson’s Santa Cruz Blur w/ Prototype RockShox SID

The trade show is only a piece of the events at the Sea Otter Classic; racing is still a part of the festival. This year…

Written by Jordan Villella April 29, 2023

3D Printed Roundup: Helmets, Saddles, Bikes & Banana Holders

3D printing has had a place in the bike industry for many years now. Lately though, it seems to have really exploded. Part of that…

Written by Zach Overholt April 27, 2023

Standert’s updated stainless steel Erdgeschoss adventure gravel bike is back

Standert’s stainless steel Erdgeschoss adventure gravel bike is back for a new season and finally actually available, in 3 new flashy paint jobs and a…

Written by Cory Benson April 27, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Savilia Blunk’s RockRider XC with Prototype Manitou XC Fork

Sea Otter Classic is packed to the gills with professional racers of all disciplines — racing or not. We were lucky to catch up with…

Written by Jordan Villella April 24, 2023

Neko Mulally Frameworks Racing on a Cotic 853 Steel DH bike collaboration prototype

Neko Mulally Frameworks Racing has a new prototype DH race bike with a Cotic 853 steel front triangle paired to a carbon rear to outperform…

Written by Cory Benson April 24, 2023

Shimano eMTB AutoShift & FreeShift Stuns, Powered by LinkGlide & XT Di2: Review

Next-gen Shimano eMTB reshape ebikes with AutoShift FreeShift automated shifting with LinkGlide, EP8 EP-801 & 11sp XT Di2

Written by Cory Benson April 14, 2023

Is CeramicSpeed Developing a High Efficiency Drivetrain with Rocker Joint Roller Chain?

Close look at CeramicSpeed Rocker Joint Roller Chain patent – is this disruptive innovation for the cycling industry, or mere pie in the sky?

Written by Jessie-May Morgan April 10, 2023

Taipei Show Tech Randoms: Cockpits & Components

Tons of new tech for your touchpoints, from handlebars and bar tape, to lights, fenders, and bags, plus lots of saddles and saddle-adjacent bits.

Written by Tyler Benedict March 30, 2023

Is TRP Also Developing a Direct-Mount Derailleur?

Barely a week has passed since TRP announced its all-new EVO12 and EVO7 Mountain Bike Drivetrains, yet today sees a patent publication from parent company,…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan March 30, 2023

17 Weird & Wonderful Bikes From the Taipei Cycle Show 2023

From gorgeous to functional to straight-up oddities, the concepts and complete bikes shown in Taipei were a beautiful mix of lust-worthy gravel bikes to very…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 30, 2023