New Rapha Pro Team Roadsuit Promises EF Pro Proven Aero Gains in a Road Race Skinsuit
This new Rapha Pro Team Roadsuit promises to shave seconds off every race for EF Pro cyclists while retaining the versatility and comfort to be the racers’ pick the whole season. Rapha says the key has been the close development relationship between their in-house design Atelier and the EF athletes, that enabled them to iteratively […]
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 […]
This Telescopic Carbon Kickstand Will Support a Fully Loaded Bikepacking Bike
Listen, when it comes to loaded bicycles, having some sort of kickstand is very helpful. Most bikes that are designed for loading down, and hauling a lot of stuff usually have some sort of kickstand. But, when out bikepacking or doing a light tour, a big, clunky kickstand can get in the way. That’s where […]
Segway Reveals Details for Step-Through And Moto-Inspired eBike Models
Segway, the creators of those unique self-balancing stand-up scooters, have stepped into the ebike game. After a slow tease building up to the release of their two debut models, the Xyber and the Xafari, the infamous brand unveiled the details at CES. Both are full suspension, all-terrain ebikes but the two models offer the choice […]
Catlike Finally Shipping Revamped Whisper II Affordable MIPS Road Helmet
I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for the quirky looks of a Catlike helmet, and have been keeping an eye on the long-awaited return of the brand with this all-new, affordable Whisper II road helmet. While it looks less bubbly or alien than the original – and frankly reminds me a bit […]
2025 Salsa Fargo Updates Brakes & Carbon Fork, Adds Protection Against Abrasive Mud
Salsa modernizes the Fargo – their original affordable adventure bikepacking bike – giving it a few simple tweaks to make it a better bike than ever. The Fargo is one of the longest-running dropbar 29er mountain bikes, built for all types of off-road adventure riding. And now it gets a long-awaited brake update, plus an […]
Ritchey Rainbow Stripes Are Out. UCI & WCS World Champs Component Agreement Ends
After more than three decades, Ritchey WCS says goodbye to its rainbow stripes, in what really feels to me like the end of an era. While it’s always odd (or feels wrong?) to see amateur cyclists riding in a rainbow-striped World Championship replica jersey, the much more subdued rainbow of Ritchey WCS components always felt […]
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 […]
New WTC EnCase 30cc is the Smallest Pump with Internal Storage We’ve Seen
Would you be more inclined to bring a pump if it was smaller and lighter than a CO2 inflator? What if that same tiny pump also included storage for a tire plugger? Sounds good, right? It does to us, which is why we were excited to check out the latest EnCase pump from Wolf Tooth […]
Newest Fox Speedframe Helmets are Already Virginia Tech’s Top-Ranked
The newest Fox open face helmet has broken cover, and it’s already attracting positive attention – especially from the testers at Virginia Tech. The new Fox Speedframe won’t even be available until sometime around mid-March, but they’ve already climbed to the top of the latest bicycle helmet ratings from VT with the Speedframe RS taking […]
