All-New Cannondale Topstone Carbon Gravel Bike Goes Further with More Travel & Comfort
You really don’t need full-suspension to ride gravel roads, but the all-new Cannondale Topstone Carbon shows that maybe a suspension fork and simple rear travel can take your gravel rides further, faster, and even be more fun. This completely reshaped 2025 Topstone Carbon features more travel up front with a retuned 40mm Lefty Oliver fork. […]
A Tiny $30, 8g MRP Cage Guard Can Protect Your Shimano XTR & XT Derailleurs Too!
Yes, the MRP Cage Guard is just a tiny piece of plastic. But for its truly affordable price, it could just mean the difference between an expensive derailleur replacement or just a few scrapes. Call it a $30 low-level insurance policy against smashed derailleur cages. Well now, MRP has a new Cage Guard to protect […]
First Rides: MET Revo Mountain Bike Helmet Takes Both Cooling & Safety to New Highs
MET has a new Revo MIPS mountain bike helmet that pretty much looks like a normal modern MTB half-shell lid. And that’s certainly not a bad thing. It’s got plenty of vents, some extended temple & occipital coverage, and an adjustable visor. But hidden beneath that unassuming exterior, MET put in a ton of work […]
2025 Focus Thron² eMTB Doubles Down on Trail Riding OR Loaded Touring & Commuting
The all-new alloy Focus Thron² ebike features longer travel, trail-ready ABS, lower pricing, and a more comfortable, more versatile ride. It gets most of the same updates as its all-mountain Jam² eMTB big brother, just with slightly less travel and a heavy dose of extra versatility. This full-power all-rounder eMTB features more travel than ever […]
DT Swiss D-Series Ramps Up On Modern Dirt Jump Wheels & 370 DJ Single Speed Hubs
DT Swiss just dropped one of the most niche sets of mountain bike wheels and hubs with this D1900 Classic wheelset and a pair of 370 DJ hubs. This is not a setup for your versatile hardtail that might transition from pumptrack to jump lines to a bit of fun trail riding. This is a […]
Prime Updates Gravity-Inspired Thunderflash Enduro Bike with UDH & Raw Carbon
With distinct designs, Prime’s lightweight carbon Thunderflash enduro and Rocket downhill bikes have still managed to fly under the radar for the past few years. But ever since we were fully introduced to these two bikes back in 2021, I’ve been keeping an eye out for them at trail centers and bikeparks. But now with […]
Brompton G Line Folding Gravel Bikes Hit American Shores, For Packable US Adventures
Brompton’s first-ever compact folding bike with 20″ wheels debuted last fall, but only now can you get the wide-tire G Line folding gravel bikes in the US. Brommie fans have always loved the compact, go-anywhere lifestyle of the bikes that fold down smaller than a suitcase – so small they’ll fit under your desk at […]
Old Man Mountain FLiP Cage, Hemlock & Atlas Packs Make Quick Work of Hauling More Gear
Old Man Mountain has an interesting new set of convertible FLiP cages that double up as quick release mounting brackets for new light Hemlock bikepacking bags or still work like conventional carry-all anything cages. Plus, on top of those new 7L waterproof packs that I strapped to my fork, there’s also a similarly-made 9L Atlas […]
CyclingCeramic Oversized Pro & Race Road Cages Upgrade Derailleurs with French Speed
CyclingCeramic completely revamps their oversized Pro & Race derailleur cage upgrades with a stiffer alloy & carbon composite construction, a new solid pulley option, and the same fast-spinning ceramic bearings to eke out extra speed and performance from your existing road bike. The all-new OSPW cages are still entirely made in Europe, still quite a […]
Restrap Redesigns Compact 4.5L Saddle Pack, Adds Smaller 2.5L Bag for Shorter Adventures
Restrap fills a gap inbetween bikepackin and everyday carry with a revamped mid-sized 4.5L Saddle Pack and all-new smaller 2.5l version. While bikepacking bags often focus on carrying the most possible gear without racks, the Restrap Saddle Pack is a smaller bag for when you need to carry just some extra clothes, a spare jacket, […]
