Pivot Mach 4 SL Flight Attendant Review: Trails are Clear for Takeoff
Pivot updated its super XC race bike, the Mach 4 SL (previously known as the Mach 429 SL), in 2023 (read the full tech piece here), ushering in the third iteration of this unique off-road machine. In a nutshell, the newest model is 300-400g lighter (depending on size) than the previous version. It now includes […]
First Look: State Bicycles Updates 4130 All-Road Bike w/ Impressive Spec at $1000
There’s nothing like a good bike for an affordable price. And that’s been State Bicycle Co’s jam from the get-go. For 2025, they’ve done it again by updating their award-winning 4130 All-Road bicycle. The new updates include some new colorways and the 4130 All-Road’s additional new features are plentiful. (Photos / State Bicycle Co) State […]
The Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5 Cargo Bike is a Huge Improvement over the 4
Rad Power Bikes established themselves early as one of the leading players in affordable, consumer-direct ebikes. That momentum was likely blunted by high-profile recalls and lawsuits, however it seems like with the recent announcement of the Rad Power Safe Shield battery technology, Rad is once again gaining momentum. I was specifically interested in the updated […]
Specialized Crux DSW Comp Review: An Excellent Frame with a Single Build
If you’ve been eyeing a carbon Crux but balked at the price, the aluminum Specialized Crux DSW Comp might be your best option. It has the same geometry as its carbon brethren but is crafted from DSW alloy. This bike has a unique personality all its own and welcomes Specialized back into the world of […]
3T RaceMax Gravel Bike Combines Integrale Upgrade at Lower Prices & New WPNT Colors
Highlighting their new painted-in-Italy WPNT colors inspired by classic car paintjobs, 3T almost glossed over a really big update to their core RaceMax gravel bike… an Integrale shift finally gives the bike fully internal cable routing. Sure, 3T already adopted fully internal routing on their aero road bike a couple of years ago, and then […]
Merida e160 SL eMTB Review: Light Enough to Ride Like a Bike, But Always with Fresh Legs
Just over a week ago Merida launched their first real lightweight eMTB with the all-new eOne-Sixty SL powered by the Bosch SX ebike motor and a 400Wh internal battery. Mixing the smooth feel and ‘just enough’ power of the SX eMTB powertrain, Merida gives the e160 SL a full carbon frame with truly enduro-capable all-mountain […]
Merida eOne-Eighty eBike Embraces Full Power with Latest Bosch CX Motor: First Rides
Merida’s all-new alloy eOne-Eighty eMTB is a full-powered freeride ebike for riders who want to go full gas all the time. With 180mm of plush travel front & rear, a mullet wheel setup, and the latest generation of Bosch’s top CX motor backed by 800Wh of internal power – this is essentially a gravity bike […]
Merida eOne-Sixty SL eMTB Goes Bosch with Light Carbon, SX Motor & 400Wh Battery
Merida makes a powerful move to Bosch motors for their latest crop of ebikes, including this all-new lightweight all-mountain eOne-Sixty SL, its companion full-power enduro eOne-Eighty, and a new crop of eFloat city bikes. The 160mm travel is my preferred starting point to discuss the new Bosch powered bikes, because even though it is really […]
