Prototype Cane Creek MTB Inverted Suspension Fork Joins the Party at Sea Otter
One day after spotting the RAD Prototype inverted fork from Fox, Cane Creek is taking their turn for some prototype teasing. Propped up on the back table in their booth, a much larger inverted suspension fork was sitting next to its smaller gravel cousins. Much like the Fox RAD fork situation, Cane Creek isn’t divulging […]
Odyssey Optis Pneumatic Tubeless Tire Insert Divides Tire into Two Tunable Air Chambers
One of the most interesting new tubeless insert products at the Sea Otter Classic is being pioneered by a brand synonymous with BMX. The Odyssey Optis Tubeless Tire Insert is the product of 10 years of work by Design Engineer George French, and it’s way more than your typical foam tire insert. Instead, Optis uses […]
Salsa Unveils New MTB Lineup with Refreshed Spearfish, Blackthorn 125 & 145, Notch eMTB
Salsa is ready for the dirt this season with a new range of bikes. While there are some similar names in the mix, the lineup has been completely refreshed from the XC-oriented Spearfish to the hard-charging Notch eMTB. Salsa will be showing off the new lineup at the Sea Otter Classic this week, but you […]
Pivot’s 2025 Firebird Gets Updated Geo and Suspension, Plus Plenty of Adjustments
For 2025, Pivot has given their Firebird enduro race bike an overhaul, altering the frame geometry and refining the suspension linkage. The Firebird was revised from the ground up to offer slacker steering, a steeper seat mast, a lower BB, and a more planted suspension feel. In addition to the frame refinements, Pivot offers a […]
Life Time’s New Coldwater Trail MTB & Run Brings Leadville Vibes to Alabama
Life Time just dropped a big Autumn gift for endurance athletes in the Southeast—the Coldwater Trail MTB & Run, set for October 24-25 in Anniston, Alabama. Nestled in the growing Coldwater Mountain Trail System, this event is more than just another trail race—it’s the latest qualifier for the Leadville Trail 100 MTB & Run, bringing […]
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BikeTiresDirect will give one lucky winner a set of SRAM’s lighest-weight, heavy-duty brakes. These are the latest and greatest brakes from SRAM MTB. These just launched and can be yours! In addition to the latest components and tech, BikeTiresDirect is home to the world’s best selection of bicycle tires, plus tons of other cycling gear. […]
Devinci Troy Eagle 90 LTD Features SRAM’s New Mechanical Transmission & Key Upgrades
It must be fun to work for a bike company that comes to its employees for inspiration on special edition builds. Devinci Cycles decided to create a unique build spec of the recently updated Troy, which features SRAM’s new Eagle 90 mechanical transmission and some high-performance components. In addition to a custom build spec, the […]
SRAM Eagle 90 & 70 Mechanical Transmission Delivers Cheaper, Hassle-Free MTB Shifting
The long-awaited and more affordable SRAM Eagle Mechanical Transmission is finally here, with both a cheaper version targeting OEM spec and a more premium option for riders who prioritize simplicity and serviceability. Many mountain bike riders are enamored by AXS, UDH & T-type innovation – me among them. But some still would love to combine […]
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 […]
Third Gen is the Charm For Updated Ari Signal Peak 3.0 Modern XC Machine
Ari Bikes just unveiled an update to its flagship cross-country machine, the Signal Peak 3.0. This marks the third generation (check out our Gen 2.0 review here) of this ripper, and this update is all about modernization. The new frame has an all-new Tetra-Link Race Lite suspension platform, which offers more travel and improves pedaling […]
