Cane Creek Adds Purple Permanently to the Chroma Studio Collection
Purple is popular again. But did it ever really go out of style? That can be debated, but now purple has a new permanent home for the Cane Creek Chroma Studio Collection. The Chroma Studio is the name for Cane Creek’s collection of anodized parts which includes Hellbender headsets and bottom brackets, Helm mkII forks, […]
Ari Bikes Announces Bentonville as First Satellite Location, Adds Tyler McCaul to the Team!
We’re coming up on a year since Fezzari changed their name to Ari Bikes, and the company is showing no signs of slowing down. Last year, the big team news was the addition of Kyle and Rachel Strait to the family. Now, there’s another big name being added to the roster – Tyler McCaul. Last […]
Wolf Tooth Components Adds Color & Precision to New Universal Derailleur Hanger
Thanks to a big push from SRAM to get all the latest bikes ready for Transmission, your new bike will probably have a UDH. That’s Universal Derailleur Hanger, and to SRAM’s credit at this point, it is nearly universal. That’s great news if you happen to break a derailleur hanger since spare should be easier […]
Must Watch: Lachlan Morton’s Superhuman Ride Around Australia is Inspiring
Earlier last week, EF Pro Cycling released its latest full-length film, The Great Southern Country. The hour and 47-minute long documentary follows Lachlan Morton as he attempts the Around Australia Record – roughly 14,200 kilometers around the perimeter of the country in grueling conditions. When I flicked on the video, at nearly two hours long I […]
TrainerRoad Workouts Now Integrated Into Zwift, Plus You Can Actually Ride in Mallorca with Zwift
It looks like ol’ Punxsutawney Phil was right. Winter is still here, and we’re still on the trainer. There is good news, though. After the latest update for Zwift, TrainerRoad users have a new way to work out. Zwift already offers several structured workouts, but it doesn’t offer personalized training plans the way that TrainerRoad […]
Silca Plans to Pay Sponsored Racers Bonus If They Flat with New Ultimate Sealant
Silca just introduced a new tire sealant, and it’s not just the formulation that’s making waves. Their new Ultimate Sealant is said to be, well, the ultimate. They’re so confident in the sealing abilities of the Ultimate Sealants that Silca has amended the contracts of their sponsored riders taking part in the Life Time Grand […]
Shimano PULSAR Sunglasses Offer Convertible Frame, Plus New S-PHYRE SL & EQUINOX Shades
The next generation of Shimano sunglasses with RIDESCAPE is here, and there are some interesting additions. From the ultra-light S-PHYRE SL to the versatile PULSAR, roadies, mountain bikers, and gravel specialists alike should all find something to suit their needs. RIDESCAPE Lens Technology (All photos/Shimano unless mentioned) Most sunglass companies that offer cycling-focused sunglasses have […]
Rali Chain Mag Chainstay Guard Quiets Your Chain Noise with Magnets
Ever since the first multi-gear drivetrain was added to early mountain bikes, riders have been looking for a way to quiet chain slap and protect their frames. This pursuit gave rise to a cottage industry creating everything from neoprene wraps, to modern injection molded rubber guards as well as home-brew solutions including wraps utilizing bar […]
UCI Bans Repeated Carbon Monoxide Inhalation, CO Hb Mass Testing OK Once or Twice
In 2024, the biggest news in the world of cycling doping sounded like an April Fool’s joke. Pro riders were apparently inhaling carbon monoxide to boost performance. That sounds preposterous until you realize that carbon monoxide rebreathing can be used as a measurement tool to measure a rider’s hemoglobin (Hb) mass and blood volume. But […]
Smith Relaunches Ultralite Sunglasses to Celebrate 60 Years in Style!
Smith has been around for 60 years now, and to celebrate, they’re relaunching a style from the past. That would be 1987 to be exact, when the Ultralite sunglasses were the freshest shades on the scene. Many of those style points from the 80’s are coming back around, so what better time for Smith to […]
