New Brand ACOL Leans on Colnago DNA and WiaWis Carbon
Alessandro Colnago, Ernesto Colnago’s nephew, wants to make his path in the cycling world. He is leaning on an abbreviation of his world-famous Colnago name and partnering with WaiWis to launch an all-new premium bike brand, ACOL. The ACOL brand is focused on performance-oriented drop-bar bikes. It is launching with a catalog that includes gravel, […]
3T Strada Returns to its 1x Roots with SRAM Red AXS XPLR
The 1x pioneering 3T Strada aero road bike returns to its single chainring roots, now fueled by the latest SRAM Red Xplr groupset, ostensibly developed for gravel racing, not the road. But now, with 1x drivetrains much more mainstream – fueled both by gravel racing and time trialing – 3T has put together another killer […]
Is This the End for GT Bicycles?
With a heavy heart, we share the news that GT Bicycles appears to be slowly shutting down. After a joyous and hopeful homecoming back to So. Cal. not quite two years ago, the once iconic Southern California brand is laying off employees, and halting production. Just last February, after being home in So. Cal. for […]
Is This the End for GT Bicycles?
With a heavy heart, we share the news that GT Bicycles appears to be slowly shutting down. After a joyous and hopeful homecoming back to So. Cal. not quite two years ago, the once iconic Southern California brand is laying off employees, and halting production. Just last February, after being home in So. Cal. for […]
BikeRumor Editor’s Choice 2024 – Steve’s Best Bikes and Gear
Well, 2024 has come and nearly gone already. For me, it’s been another fun year of testing new bikes, components, and plenty of riding gear. During this season I got my first chance to ride the long-standing Specialized Stumpjumper, wrote my first review of a ‘lite’ class eMTB, and had my first opportunity to test […]
Chris King Titanium DropSet Returns Sought-After Ti Headset for Modern Bikes: Review
The rare ti Chris King headset is back in a modern update for the latest contemporary integrated headset bikes, in King’s first-ever Titanium DropSet. King Ti headsets only pop up every few years, and in very limited quantities. So, while even their regular rainbow of anodized aluminum headset cups are “built to last a lifetime, […]
World’s Lightest 3D-Printed Titanium Alpitude Superleggero Ti Ltd Cages Are Back in Black
Alpitude has a new limited edition of ultralight Superleggero Ti Black 3D-printed titanium water bottle cages to either spice up your own fancy road bike or stuff somebody special’s stocking. Weighing just 14.5g a piece and only being sold in pairs – together with a handmade wooden box – the Alpitude Superleggero Ti Black cages […]
Zwift’s Cog and Click Virtual Shifting Expands, Adding Three New Compatible Trainers
Spreading virtual thumbs up throughout the indoor trainer world, Zwift adds three new trainers to its virtual shifting list. Now, the Elite Direto XR, JetBlack Volt V2, and Decathlon’s Van Rysel D100 can utilize the Zwift Cog and Click Upgrade Kit. (Photo / Zwift) This means that with the Zwift Cog and Click upgrade, you […]
The New Mavic Comete SL Mips Helmet Promises Perfect Blend of Airflow and Speed
Mavic just launched a new helmet that promises an ideal mix of protection, aerodynamics, and comfort. Introducing the Comete SL Mips Helmet that is built to perform on the road, gravel, and XC trails. (Photos / Mavic) Mavic says their commitment and focus for the Comete SL is safety and performance while keeping you cool, […]
Bike Ahead Builds The Frame HT as <8kg Complete Mountain Bike Hardtails
Just last spring Bike Ahead launched their surprisingly affordable, EU-made carbon mountain bike frame, and now they’re back building up The Frame HT into superlight 8kg production hardtails. While wildly light premium bike builds are most often left to the dedicated weight weenie with time on their hands and money to burn, Bike Ahead is […]
