Canfield Ti Nimble 9, a New Limited Edition Titanium Hardcore Hardtail Mountain Bike
Just over a year ago, Colorado bike maker Canfield updated their small-batch steel hardtail, and now its back in much lighter titanium with the limited edition Ti Nimble 9. Canfield will weld just 100 of their ‘iconic hardcore hardtail’ in ti, so snap one up if you want to get rowdy on a bike that combines […]
Podcast Ep #107 In the CXHAIRS with Bill Schieken
The Cyclocross World Championship is just around the corner, and we thought there was no better time to have our buddy Bill Schieken of CXHAIRS on the podcast. But this podcast is much more than cyclocross talk, it’s about growing something in the sport you love. Podcast Ep #107 In the CXHAIRS with Bill Schieken […]
QO Carbon Cranks Launch New Road, Gravel & MTB Components from Founders of Rotor
Over the weekend a new premium component brand popped up, as QO debuted three lightweight carbon cranksets and chainring combinations. With dimpled aero tech for road Race & gravel Grava and reinforced impact protection for both Grava & MTB Rocks cranksets, QO is already working with top small-batch bike builders and will have aftermarket cranks […]
Hunt Proven Carbon Trail Wheels Go Hardcore, or rather H_Core, for Extra Impact Resistance
Hunt has a new set of Proven Carbon Trail bike wheels built extra tough with impact-resistant H_Core carbon inserts and front- & rear-specific specs to handle all manner of all-mountain riding. Between a new strengthening insert, more forgiving front wheel builds, extra flat-resistant rear wheels, and a lightning-fast 180 P.O.E. freehub, these are the most […]
Allied Adds Ultra-light + Adjustable DUET Cockpit System, Lighter BC40 & Signs Courtney!
Arkansas-based Allied Cycle Works has announced a groundbreaking partnership with American cross-country mountain bike champion Kate Courtney and her She Sends Racing program. Courtney recently parted ways with the SCOTT-SRAM program, which she called home for the past six years. This new collaboration, however, hits a little closer to home and highlights Courtney’s mission-driven initiative […]
Daaaaam Daniel: Danny MacAskill Would Rather Ride Across a Massive Dam Than Rocks
To most of us, the thought of riding across a narrow, moss-covered wall with a death-drop to one side would be pretty terrifying. To Danny MacAskill, it’s just a walk ride in the park. To check out the new Santa Cruz Vala, Danny checks out some Scottish dams along with his least favorite terrain – […]
MS Racing’s Zerode G3 to be 4th Gearbox DH Bike to Vie For Gates €100K Belted Purse
MS Racing’s switch to a new bike supplier means their aluminum Zerode G3 will be the next gearbox DH bike to take on the belt-drive challenge at the top of UCI MTB Downhill racing. Gates just updated the status of their still-open 100K Belted Purse set to award 100,000€ to “the first elite racer to […]
Race Face Adds New 160mm Arm Lengths for Era & Turbine Cranksets
Thinking of going shorter with your crankarms? You’re not alone. As mountain bikes and e-mountain bikes have evolved, crank lengths have gotten shorter. Those shorter arms provide better trail clearance to reduce the risk of pedal strike, but can also improve bike fit and potentially reduce knee pain. Some, like Race Face claim that shorter […]
OneUp Component’s New Do-It-All Clip Pedals
OneUp Components developed new Clip Pedals, and they are sure they might be your new favorite. OneUp says the new pedals are light enough for cross country but beefy and durable enough for downhill. (Photos / OneUp Components) The new pedals are also “super light” (410g with pins), and sport a “large DH-sized platform”. They’re […]
Classified 1x Crankset, Aero Chainrings & More Cassettes Fill Out their Alt 2x Drivetrain
The Classified specialty is of course their unique 2-speed hub. But this new expanded collection of a 1x crankset, aerodynamic chainrings, and expanded cassette options may be just the thing to help more riders adopt their virtual 2x drivetrain. The aero & simplicity benefits of 1x with the smooth gearing steps of 2x, with a […]
