Spotted: KMC 12 Speed Flattop Chain
There aren’t too many flattop chain options. Honestly, I think SRAM is the only one with the pure flat top edition, which they developed for their 12-speed road groups. Yes, you can use the KMC X12 to replace a current flattop setup, but if you want the smooth look, you’ll have to buy a SRAM […]
Review: First Rides on Maxxis Reaver 45mm HYPR-X Gravel Tire’s New Rubber
Maxxis has been quietly crushing it in the gravel game for a while now, but they just gave their lineup a serious shot of go-fast juice. Meet HYPR-X, the new rubber compound blending the best bits of Maxxis road-focused HYPR and mountain-bike-speed-demon MaxxSpeed formulas. The result of the updated HYPR-X compound? A gravel compound that […]
Spotted: Prototype Ventum GS1 Gravel Race Bike
Ventum is dressing the all-new GS1 up for a gravel battle. We noticed the new gravel race machine at the Ventum booth at Sea Otter Classic. While it might not look like a wild departure at first glance, plenty of subtle tweaks suggest Ventum is fine-tuning this race-ready gravel rig for even more versatility and […]
Spotted: All-New Mavic Cosmic Ultimate IV Road Shoes at Sea Otter
The Mavic booth at Sea Otter Classic is filled to the brim with eye-catching gear and many (many!) custom bikes (more on those later). But once you get over the initial shock of all that eye-catching carbon and titanium, you could spy some unreleased, yet-to-be-ever-seen gear. One new product that really caught my eye were […]
Roundup: Sea Otter 2025 Day One Jordan’s Favorites
Sea Otter Day one is always an overload of stimulation: the bikes, the sounds, the kids doing wheelies in the aisles between the booths. Something extraordinary, usually carbon, usually anodized (purple), sticks out daily. Here’s what stood out to me on day one of the Sea Otter Classic (All photos: Jordan Villella/Bikerumor) Scarab Bikes Mountain […]
Vittoria Launches New Terreno Range, Gravel Terrain Score, & Gravel Air-Liner
Vittoria is coming in hot to the 2025 Sea Otter Classic. Starting from the ground up, adding a clear focus on helping riders make smarter tire choices for a better gravel experience. The Italian Tire Titan released a trio of updates that signal a more refined, rider-first approach to gravel tech. (Photos: Vittoria) Terrain Score: […]
First Look: Garmin Adds Varia Vue 4K Camera Equipped Headlight
Just in time for my favorite season to ride (spring!) Garmin announces an innovative extra for cyclists to record their rides and/or have evidence of possible incidents. Meet the Garmin Varia Vue, the first headlight-camera combo that lights the way and records everything in crystal-clear 4K. (All photos: Jordan Villella/Bikerumor.com) The Varia Vue shows signs […]
Updated Allied ABLE Gravel Bike Takes Big Tires & Speed Seriously
Allied Cycle Works pulled the wraps off the next-generation ABLE gravel bike, their modern gravel speed machine. Narrow where it needs to be, aero shaping, and fits up to 57mm (2.3″) tires. It hits all the in-vogue gravel hotness. Allied says this isn’t just a refresh—it’s a ground-up redesign. (Photos: Allied) Aimed at tackling today’s […]
Allen Debuts Smart Suction Gear: A High-Tech Take on Bike Racks
Bike racks on cars are necessary, especially if you want to travel to rides, races, and different trails with your bike. But what if your car doesn’t have a hitch or fit a proper bike rack? Plus, trunk mount racks can destroy your car if not installed correctly, and taken care of properly. What’s the […]
Yeti Cycles Drops Limited Edition 40th Anniversary ASR Short Travel Trail Bike
Yeti Cycles is rolling into 2025 with a significant milestone — 40 years of dirt, speed, and straight-up mountain bike history. And to mark the occasion, they’ve done their best: built a jaw-dropping, limited-edition ride that pays homage to their early ‘90s race legacy. Check out this killer limited anniversary edition ASR trail bike in […]
