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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

SRAM Fund 3 Year UK Trails Project Manager -Applications Now Open

This is not our usual bread and butter at Bikerumor, but we can’t not share this fantastic news: SRAM is investing in the UK Trails…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 18, 2023

Protect Your Ass with a One-of-a-Kind Piece of Art from Ass Savers x Squid Bikes

Squid & Ass Savers team up for a colorful artists series of 128 unique Win Wing gravel bike fenders to help you stand out from…

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

State Bicycles Adds Affordable New Cargo Cage, Ti Bolts, & Hydraulic Brakes

Known for offering quality bikes and accessories to the masses at reasonable prices, State Bicycles has released some new goodies that continue that practice. Their…

Written by Ron Frazelle 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

Bedrock Sandals Team Up with Ron’s Bikes for Ultra Tulip Adventure Sandals

Another cool collaboration just landed on a trail near you. Hailing from Missoula, Montana, adventure sandal makers, Bedrock Sandals has just completed their first-ever collaboration.…

Written by Ron Frazelle 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

Yeti Cycles Presents: Cafe Americano

From Yeti Cycles: “Join us for an immersive experience with adventure filmmaker, Joey Schusler as Yeti rider, Shawn Neer guides us through the Italian countryside…

Written by Steve Fisher August 16, 2023

Airdrop Updates Their Fade Dirt Jumper and Announces New Bank DJ Wheelset

If you’re into dirt jumping enough to have a fully purpose-built DJ bike, Sheffield’s Airdrop Bikes has a few new things to show you. Airdrop…

Written by Steve Fisher August 15, 2023

Velo Orange Updates Rugged Off-Road Tourer in New Piolet Frameset

Straight outta Mayland on Monday, makers of bike stuff that are focused more on SPH (Smiles Per Hour) than MPH (Miles Per Hour), Velo Orange…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 15, 2023

Former British Cycling Doctor Richard Freeman Issued 4 Year Ban for Anti-Doping Violations

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD), an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport, has today confirmed that former British Cycling and Team…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 15, 2023

Salsa Cycles Has a HeyDay! After Mukluk Name Deemed ‘Potentially Problematic’

Located up north, in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”, Salsa Cycles is no stranger to offering some of the best fat tire bikes around. And…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 15, 2023

Bianchi Oltre Race & Sprint Aero Road Bikes Tease Shimano Mechanical 105 12sp!

Bianchi Oltre Race & Sprint aim to lower cost of modern carbon aero road bikes, but also tease unreleased Shimano 105 mechanical 12-speed…

Written by Cory Benson August 14, 2023

Wolf Tooth Adds Larger Direct-Mount Shimano Chainrings + All Limited Edition Ti Cages on Sale

At Minnesota’s bike bling HQ, Wolf Tooth Components has responded to their customer’s calls for bigger Shimano chainrings. As a result, they have released new,…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 14, 2023

Will We Wear the Next-Generation SRAM AXS Shifters?

Will we wear the next-gen of SRAM AXS shifters on our hands? Or maybe have voice-activated shifting? Hey Siri, shift…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 14, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Anton Cooper’s Trek Procaliber World Champs Short Track Bike

Along with most of the World’s top cyclists, Trek Factory Racing’s Anton Cooper was in Scotland last weekend, preparing for the 2023 UCI XC World…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 14, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Joshua Dubau’s 10.19 kg World Champs RockRider XC Bike

Rockrider Ford Racing Team member, Joshua Dubau, slotted into 25th at yesterday’s UCI XCC Short Track World Championships. Of course, we know the french rider…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 11, 2023

The Latest Costco Mountain Bike Deal is Essentially a 2018 Diamondback Hardtail?

Costco is known for many things, but not really bicycles… until recently. First, the wholesale giant started offering mountain bikes from the legendary Intense Cycles.…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 11, 2023

Mission Workshop Flow Collection Blends Style with Performance

San Francisco’s cycling and lifestyle clothing company, Mission Workshop, has announced a brand new collection that pays tribute to the places bikes can take us.…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 11, 2023

YT Capra Uncaged 10 is Coiled for Bikepark Fun in More Affordable Alloy or Carbon Mullets

YT Capra is Uncaged again with no-nonsense and more-affordable bikepark-ready enduro bike builds – now in alloy or carbon…

Written by Cory Benson August 11, 2023

Updated w/ New Photos: Prototype Fox Reverse Arch XC Suspension Fork?

This week, Scotland is hosting the best mountain bikers in the world as the 2023 UCI World Championships continue. With the top racers from each…

Written by Zach Overholt August 11, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Tom Pidcock’s Pinarello Dogma XC HT Short Track Bike

Yesterday’s 2023 UCI XCC Short Track World Championships proved to be as controversial as it was exciting. While French rider, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, stormed to victory…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 11, 2023