Bike Types Archives

Blue? White? After a Very Serious Meeting, PFR Limited Edition Firebird is Both

Pivot Factory Racing has many serious meetings. The latest shakeup in the boardroom comes as the team (and dog) argued over the new color for…

Written by Zach Overholt August 29, 2023

Bridge Bike Works Offers All-Road Integrated Fork, Threads Carbon BB & Ships Now

Bridge Bike Works hits its production stride with made-in-Canada carbon Surveyor all-road bike & All-Road Integrated Fork now available…

Written by Cory Benson August 29, 2023

Limar Etna + MIPS 3/4 Shell Enduro Helmet Offers Extra Protection with a Light & Airy Fit

New Limar Etna + MIPS enduro helmet extends lightweight 3/4-shell coverage over your ears for extra mountain bike trail riding protection…

Written by Cory Benson August 28, 2023

Mosaic MT-1 Updates Custom Ti XC Hardtail, UDH Gravel, Integrated Road & Artist Series

Mosaic at MADE showed off MT-1 custom titanium XC hardtail & GT-1 gravel updates, RT-1 ITR road bike, and lots of killer new paint jobs…

Written by Cory Benson August 28, 2023

Trek Wahoo Trail Lightweight Off-Road-Ready Kids’ Bikes Get Carbon Forks & MTB Tires

Trek’s new Wahoo Trail updates their simple light alloy hybrid kids’ bike family with more MTB-ready tech, carbon fork & better spec…

Written by Cory Benson August 28, 2023

CX Tire Review: Challenge Team Edition Red H-TLR Tires & 38mm Grifo Tubular

If you’re a cyclocross maniac, you know #crossiscoming. Challenge has some new CX race tires you may want to consider for the upcoming season.

Written by Jordan Villella August 25, 2023

Trek Madone Gets More Affordable with All-New SL Gen 7 and RSL Aero Bar

The question is: Do you want a Trek Madone Gen 7 for $2550 less than the SLR, or do you really need to save 300g?

Written by Jordan Villella August 24, 2023

Albatross Apogee’s Wild Single-Pivot Floating Shock Mountain Bike

With a modular design and CNC’d linkages, Albatross wants to give you individually tuned suspension kinematics on a future-proof, customizable mountain bike.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 24, 2023

A New Wheel Size? Moots Prototype Debuts at MADE w/ 750d WTB Wheels & Tires

Something big is rolling into Portland this week. We’re potentially talking about a completely new tire size…

Written by Zach Overholt August 24, 2023

Sage Storm King Gravel Bike 3D-prints Mega Tire Clearance

The new Storm King v2 hits hard with sleek internal routing, more stable geometry, and massive 700×50 (or bigger!) tire clearance.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 23, 2023

Kali Invader Open Face Helmet Goes Big, Interceptor v2 Brings all the Features

The new Kali OF Invader offers deep coverage with their unique low-speed RHEON cushioning and swappable cheek pads for trail to enduro riders. The Interceptor…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 23, 2023

Specialized Power Expert with Mirror 3D Saddle Gets Covered Up & Less Expensive

A quick glance at the new saddle from Specialized would suggest that may be your ordinary road saddle. But look closer, and you’ll see the…

Written by Zach Overholt August 23, 2023

Set Your Transmission Free w/ New WTC Chainrings for Race Face & SRAM 3-Bolt

Want the new SRAM Transmission, but don’t want to buy a new crankset? It was only a matter of time before brands started offering different…

Written by Zach Overholt August 23, 2023

Can You Win a Rally Championship & Rampage the Same Week? Balancing Act w/ Brandon Semenuk

Few people would ever consider competing in the Red Bull Rampage. Even fewer have the ability to win the outrageous event. But to try and…

Written by Zach Overholt August 22, 2023

New Crankbrothers F-Series Multi Tools Include Compact Tire Plug Kit

Headquartered in Laguna Beach, Southern California’s Crankbrothers released a new line of multi-tools called the F-Series. The F-Series tools are meant to be the perfect…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 22, 2023

Chris King Components Makes a Limited Edition ‘Splash’ for Inaugural MADE Show

The MADE Bike Show, is being held in Portland Oregon. There, bike-bling-gurus Chris King Components are revealing its latest eye candy. The new Limited Edition…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 22, 2023

Limited Edition Esker Japhy x MRP 4130 Trail Hardtail, So Purple, It’ll Hunt Infinity Stones

Esker joins MRP for small batch purple Cerakote run of steel Japhy trail hardtails matched to ltd. ed. 120mm ShredKote Raven forks…

Written by Cory Benson August 21, 2023

EverFlow AirLink Boosts Fork Leg Volume for Easier Access to Full Travel

EverFlow is a small Italian manufacturer of suspension enhancing components, designed by ex motocross rider, now mountain biker, Andrea Bafo. His latest creation looks to…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 21, 2023

Revel Ranger v2 Review: The Right Updates at the Right Time

Initially, I thought that this bike was cursed. But after some initial hiccups, I found a Ranger that is better than ever.

Written by Zach Overholt August 18, 2023

Fly Uphill on 963g Hunt Hill Climb SL Disc Road Wheelset with Carbon Spokes & Rim

Weight weenies rejoice, Hunt’s new sub-1kg ultralight Hill Climb SL Disc carbon tubulars will help you fly uphill and break KOMs…

Written by Cory Benson August 18, 2023

Exclusive Ibis Hakka MX Gravel Bike with Silver GRX LTD Group Available for $3,899

If you’re looking for a unique gravel bike that’s available off-the-shelf, the latest exclusive from Jenson could be it. No, this is not some sponsored…

Written by Zach Overholt August 18, 2023

At Home or Winning Transcontinental, Be Seen in Apidura Packable Visibility Vest

Apidura Packable Visibility Vest makes sure you are seen without weighing you down or flapping uncontrollably in the wind…

Written by Cory Benson August 18, 2023

The New Lithic by Wolf Tooth Carbon Mountain Fork May Be the Most Versatile Rigid Fork

Back in 2016, when Otso Bicycles grew from Wolf Tooth Components, we were introduced to a new component brand, Lithic. At the time, Lithic was…

Written by Zach Overholt August 17, 2023

Tanglefoot Moonshiner v2 is a Lighter Rigid Steel Adventure Bike, with More Sizes

Tanglefoot Moonshiner is back 2 pounds lighter in v2 evolution to the rigid steel dropbar adventure mountain bike, plus more sizes…

Written by Cory Benson August 17, 2023

RockShox Vivid Air Shock Launches with Position-Sensitive TouchDown Damper

Following many sightings, RockShox has finally dropped the Vivid Air Shock for DH, Enduro and eMTB, with a DebonAir air spring said to deliver a…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 17, 2023

Ohlins Suspension Brings Uncaged 11 Models of the YT Izzo, Capra and Tues MTBs

YT has stepped up its offering of the Izzo trail bike, Capra enduro bike, and Tues downhill bike, with new Uncaged 11 models boasting suspension…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 17, 2023

The Best Gravel Bike Tires of 2023

One of the simplest, most effective, and most affordable ways to improve the quality of your gravel rides begins right where the rubber hits the…

Written by Jim Graham August 16, 2023

Curve AIR Kev Ti + Carbon Gravel Bike, Huge Walmer Carbon Bar Tease & Gearbox GMX+

All-new Curve AIR Kev light carbon+ titanium LTD gravel race bike is pre-order ready, new wide Walmer Carbon bar is coming soon, and much more…

Written by Cory Benson August 16, 2023

Litespeed Flint is USA-Made Complete Ti Gravel Bike Under $3500

Well, this is a great piece of news to report. Titanium bike manufacturer Litespeed, just announced their new Flint titanium gravel bike for $3395. The…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 16, 2023