32″ MTB Tires are the Next Big Thing at the Taipei Show
Get ready. It looks like a new tire size might be lurking around the corner. OK, not so much new as finally gaining some momentum. Both new 32″ tires and rims have been spotted at the Taipei show, hinting that even bigger MTB wheels may be here soon. The 32″ wheel size dates back at […]
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 […]
New Guardian Handguards from Crankbrothers Adjust to Fit Almost Any Cockpit
Prior to a recent trip, I’d never given handguards much thought. Even after being encouraged to bring them for a recent trip, I was on the fence–until we got an email from Crankbrothers. They would soon be launching their new Guardian Handguards, and this seemed like a perfect chance to test them out before the […]
TRUDI is a $7k Machine that Promises Perfect Wheel Truing in Fraction of Time
Wheel building and truing is an art. An art that is based on science, but still an art. Just ask any expert wheel builder who’s been doing it for ages. But what if you could save up to 75% of the time it took to get perfect results, for beginners or professionals? That’s the promise […]
OnlyMotion Electronic Dropper Post Conversion Kit Makes Your Wired Post Wireless
Wireless dropper posts are awesome. But what if you already have a dropper post, or don’t like the look of bulky batteries hung off the post? OnlyMotion has the answer. Or, they will… once their Kickstarter campaign is finished. Calling it the “world’s first electronic dropper post conversion,” OnlyMotion pairs a wireless remote with an […]
The ‘World’s Lightest Titanium Bike?’ Litespeed Coll dels Reis Frame is Under 1,000g
You’d expect a company with the name of Litespeed Titanium to be masters of the lightweight material. And you’d be right. But that didn’t stop Litespeed from seeking out a way to build a lighter, higher performing, more durable frame. They claim that nothing was off the table, from 3D printing, to different assembly techniques. […]
Zilch Reinvents the Bike Pump Head for Easiest One-Handed Inflation
Since the invention of the pneumatic bicycle tire, riders have been forced to air up their rides. At this point, there are several different bike pump head designs, but for Fernando Tages, the Founder of Radian USA/Chainlift, there had to be a better way. It’s a classic story, man gets tired of an issue he […]
New Industry Nine Hydra 2 Hubs are Stronger, More Durable, w/ Less Drag & More Engagement
Mountain bikes have changed. Every improvement to the modern MTB is letting more riders go bigger and faster. Simultaneously, ebikes are experiencing similar evolution, only with more abuse to the drivetrains. All of this puts a tremendous amount of strain on your hubs–the unsung heroes keeping your bike rolling on the trail. When Industry Nine […]
Redesigned Smith Forefront 3 Helmet Adds BOA, Hardline Full-Face Drops In
For more than a decade, Smith has been at the Forefront of mountain bike helmet technology. Pun intended, the Forefront was first launched in 2014, though we first got a look at the Koroyd ‘straws’ at Interbike in 2013. The Forefront became a staple of the MTB scene, and it wasn’t until 2018 that the […]
Zwift Games and Big Spin Are Back with a Rad BMX Bike?
Returning after a hugely successful 2024, the Zwift Games are back. Calling it the largest community racing competition in cycling, last year’s event included over 80,000 participants. New for the 2025 Zwift games, you’ll find five completely new routes across different Zwift worlds. These races will start short, but increase in duration with the final […]
