Episode 119- 2025 Launch (live)
Welcome to the 2025 season!
Cannondale Adds Jolanda Neff & Luca Martin to 2025 Factory Team
The big-name transfers keep coming as the pointy end of the mountain bike world preps for next season. After leaving Trek Factory Racing late last year, Jolanda Neff unveiled that she will be rolling the Lefty this season with Cannondale Factory Racing (CFR). It’s a welcomed addition of star power to the growing squad, with […]
Sour Steel Bikes Shifted to Almost-UDH Dropouts Saving Weight & Headaches
UDH is the big bike buzzword these days – with SRAM’s latest direct-mount Transmission derailleurs requiring it – but Sour thinks they’ve found a better way to future-proof their steel bikes. Instead of fully adopting the universal hanger standard, Sour tweaked it a bit so they could still make a lightweight dropout well-suited for small-diameter […]
Turn Any Bike into a Cargo Bike with the Updated Argo Cargo Kit 2.0
Argo Bikes released an updated kit that can transform any bike into a capable, front-load, cargo bike. With the new Argo Cargo Kit 2.0, just install Argo’s patented BBLink under your bike’s frame and it will turn any bike into a grocery-getting, kid-hauling, furry friend bringer. Photos / Argo Bikes) Following the success of the […]
Low-Impact Aluminum? Trek Bicycles Introduces Innovative Approach w/ 2024 Sustainability Report
Waterloo, Wisconsin’s Trek Bicycles says that besides making bikes, they want to make a difference. On January 6th Trek released its 2024 Sustainability Report. It’s said to showcase the company’s ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon emissions. Along with the company’s other initiatives, the report introduces Trek’s low-impact aluminum program along with a “groundbreaking” supplier […]
They’re Back! The Pro’s Closet 2.0 is Live and Just Sold Their First Bike
After the hoopla of closing its doors, and selling off everything in the building, The Pro’s Closet (TPC) is back and ready to roll. Under new ownership, they’ve rebuilt their inventory and hired back many former employees for the re-launch. (Photos / TPC) On their LinkedIn page, TPC 2.0 is celebrating their first bike sale […]
5 Most Popular Custom Festka Bikes of 2024
At the start of every year, custom Czech carbon bike builder Festka digs back through their social media feeds to crown their most popular bikes. And for 2024’s top 5, it’s a mix of subdued classic and modern road bikes, plus a new race-focused gravel bike that we covered at Bespoked. Although beautiful in the […]
