Shimano Patents Point to All-New XTR Di2, XT Di2, Deore Di2 & maybe even GRX Di2?
We’ve been deep in Di2 rumors ever since Shimano bypassed XTR and released an ebike-only XT Di2 groupset in 2022. And the rumor mill only got louder when a new 2x-only GRX Di2 launched last spring… not the 1x that most gravelers now prefer. So since then, I’ve been on the lookout for more Di2 […]
Save Up to 50% on Cycling Gear at Backcountry
Backcountry is having its winter semi-annual sale, which presents a cozy time to save big on all kinds of bike parts through February, 28. The retailer prioritized more wintry gear, but we combed through the sale to find several standout choices for all seasons. We found several past-season items that raised our eyebrows when they […]
Northwave Flagship GTX Review – Winter Footwear with Race Day Features
Winter riding is a game of survival, and keeping your feet (and hands) warm and dry is the ultimate battle. Northwave looked to bridge the gap between bulky, flexy winter footwear and high-end race shoes. The result is the Northwave Flagship GTX, a high-end winter shoe with top-tier warmth, full Gore-Tex waterproofing, and a race […]
Mason RAW Updates Steel Hardtail, Hints UDH Overhaul For More Steel Adventure Bikes Soon
At the start of this year, Mason updated their made-in-Scotland Raw adventure hardtail mountain bike for the first time since its introduction 3.5 years ago. Besides a new Accursed Ochre orange paint job inspired by bikepacking in Albainia, the subtle Raw updates could be easily missed. But Mason now gives their made-to-order steel mountain bike […]
Five Ten Freerider Pro BOA Shoes Reel In a Dial-Fit Upgrade
Long held as one of the best, grippiest flat pedal mountain bike shoes available, a new Five Ten Freerider Pro BOA brings upgraded dial-fit control with a new single Boa Li2 retention setup. You get all the same Freerider Pro fit, style & grip, just easier adjustment of how tight the shoes are – especially […]
All-New 2025 Pivot Trailcat Drops 2-Trail-Bikes-In-1: SL or LT Carbon Mountain Bikes
Pivot calls their all-new Trailcat a “dynamic duo of trail bikes” mixing it up with either superlight or longer travel build to transform their new mid-travel carbon mountain bike. Whether you prefer smooth, flowing singletrack or steeper technical terrain, either new Trailcat can tame your trails. You just have to pick Trailcat SL or Trailcat […]
Patent Patrol: 2 New SRAM Mechanical T-Type Transmission Derailleurs Soon, Both NX & SX?
Long before UDH became a well-known acronym and widely-adopted standard, our first Patent Patrol sneak peek at SRAM’s direct mount T-type derailleurs illustrated a clearly mechanical Transmission. Now six years later, patent offices just published an updated SRAM mechanical T-type application. And at the same time, bike dealer sites have been trickling out leaked specs […]
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 […]
Brembo Buys Öhlins, Promises ‘Conversion of Racetrack Innovation into Consumer Products’
Already previewed late last fall, Öhlins Racing has been bought by Italian motorsports brake maker Brembo. It’s been a tumultuous few years for the premium Swedish suspension maker – and the cycling industry, as a whole. But Öhlins seems psyched to have been acquired by another premium brand steeped in two-wheel racing, and is optimistic […]
9Point8 Turns Pedal Design on its Head, Puts Traction Pins in Your Shoes!
If you love flat pedals, but hate taking them to your shins, check this out: 9Point8 is truly turning pedal design on its head with their new iNVRS system. Instead of using a hard pedal body with traction pins mounted to the surface, iNVRS puts a slow rebound rubber surface on the pedal and the […]
