Sturdy Cycles Offers New “Off the Peg” SC-G Titanium Gravel Frameset

UK-based custom bicycle manufacturer, Sturdy Cycles, launches its first “off the peg” Titanium gravel frame. The new SC-G frame kit is a departure from Sturdy, as they usually make custom titanium frames “to measure”. The SC-G is available in 4 sizes and is aimed at customers who don’t need the full custom experience or just don’t […]

SRAM Eagle 90 & 70 Mechanical Transmission Delivers Cheaper, Hassle-Free MTB Shifting

The long-awaited and more affordable SRAM Eagle Mechanical Transmission is finally here, with both a cheaper version targeting OEM spec and a more premium option for riders who prioritize simplicity and serviceability. Many mountain bike riders are enamored by AXS, UDH & T-type innovation – me among them. But some still would love to combine […]

New SRAM Motive 4-piston Brakes Channel Maven Power for Lighter XC & Trail Bikes

SRAM describes their new Motive disc brakes as gravity-ready power at XC race weights. Powered by the same new mineral oil architecture that fuels SRAM’s most-powerful-ever Maven brakes, these new Motives are still strong 4-piston stoppers, just slimmed down to make them suitable for everything from lightweight World Cup XCO race bikes to your everyday […]

All SRAM MTB Brakes Stop On Mineral Oil – Maven Base, DB6 & DB4 Trickle Down Power

Did you notice that all SRAM mountain bike brakes are all mineral oil based now? In addition to the newly released Motive line-up today, SRAM expands their previous mineral oil Maven and DB lines to offer powerful, low maintenance brakes at all price points. Now, a new Maven Base brakeset trickles down ‘Extreme Duty’ stopping […]

Revel Rascal SL Drops Weight with New Layup and Secretive Build Kits

Ever since it first launched, the Revel Rascal has been one of my favorite bikes. Now, it’s gotten even better thanks to a new carbon layup. It wasn’t that long ago that the Rascal already dropped some weight with the updated V2. The new Rascal SL is essentially the same bike, just with a more […]