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SOC18: Reynolds Blacklabel trail wheels get wider 347 & 349 versions
As tires get wider, so do the rims. That seems to be the motivation behind Reynolds’ newest wheelset which replaces their current trail line up. The …
CarbonWilier Turbine spools up disc brake Tri & TT bike, unique break-down aero bar
The new Wilier Turbine has an overall form that you could be forgiven for saying looks familiar. But a unique detachable, break-down aero base bar is …
TriathleteSOC18: Microshift XCD derailleur plays nice w/ Shimano, Drop bar shifters also operate droppers
Microshift might not be the first brand you think about when it comes to drivetrains, but they’re continually launching products that may change …
Adventure TravelSOC18: Surly honors the 1×1 with new Lowside 26+ Single Speed
Ever since the early days of Surly, the 1×1 has held a special place in their line up. As Surly’s first frame, the 1×1 Rat Rod opened a lot of doors …
Customers100copies stamps up Just Skidding fixie art print
Here’s the latest from graphic artist Thomas Yang’s 100Copies series. Returning back to representing the bike after some time away – although not a …
ArtThe Build Cycle Podcast #042 – The Col Collective’s Mike Cotty
What if you actually have your dream job, but that “what if” kept meeting you around every new corner? That’s what The Col Collective founder Mike …
EmploymentReview: Bombing trail on Cube’s affordable EWS-ready Stereo 150 29er
Yesterday we detailed Cube’s move to 29″ wheels on the new Stereo 150 29, built for their Enduro World Series team. Previewing the surprisingly …
Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: American Fork Canyon, Utah
Photo submitted by reader Mike, who won a pair of DeFeet socks by watching the Bikerumor Friday Yard Sale. Be sure to watch it every Friday – you …
PhotosSOC18: K-Edge x Wahoo BOLT debuted aerodynamic out-front mount, TT version coming
The new Wahoo BOLT Aero Mount by K-Edge takes the aerodynamic claims made by the GPS cycling computer brand and extends that to the Boise, ID, made …
CyclingSuspension Tech: Dialing in & saving settings with mobile & web apps
Back in February Quarq expanded smart suspension tuning with their ShockWiz gadgets and a new mobile app. Then as RockShox updated forks, a new …
AppsSOC18: New Wicked Fat Chance tackles enduro, Yo Eddy gets Single Speed option
Always one of the more visible brands since their triumphant return, Fat Chance was even more visible this Sea Otter with a new bright red bike. …
Mountain BikingSOC18: Lezyne unveils Year 12 products w/ new tools, pumps, cages, mounts, more
Now in their 12th year of making innovative tools and accessories, Lezyne has a bigger catalog than ever. Originally, Lezyne had planned on just …
Multi-toolsSOC18: Litespeed Unicoi softail ti mountain bike revived; new Nolichuky trail bike
Litespeed has brought back their Unicoi model as a lightweight, short travel soft tail using a dual spring design hidden inside the frame. For more …
Mountain BikingSOC18: Noble Bikes re-launch along with new Flat Mount 180 brake standard
After a bit of a hiatus, Noble Bikes used Sea Otter 2018 to re-launch the brand with gravel, cross, and even a full suspension mountain bike. That …
Mountain BikingSOC18: Prototype gravel, XC & enduro tires from IRC, Hutchinson and Panaracer
The new IRC Boken dropped a “k” from the name since we first saw the prototype at Interbike, but now it’s officially in the lineup in 700×36 and …
Mountain BikingSOC18: FSA goes WideR for mountain bike wheels, converts prior models for gravel
FSA’s mountain bike wheels now have categories – AGX for Adventure, Gravel and Cyclocross; and WideR for mountain bikes of all types. The AGX line …
Cyclo-crossCube Stereo 150 29 race-ready carbon enduro mountain bike hits the trail
Last season we started seeing 29ers being gravity tested more, then gradually being debuted out of both the Enduro World Series and World Cup …
Downhill SkiingBikerumor Pic Of The Day: Adventures With Grom…
Photo submitted by Kerry Waldman, “Grom slaying one of her personal dragons, the creek crossing on our local trail. The first go at it on our last …
PhotosSOC18: New Mavic XA35 Pro Carbon mountain bike wheels, tan sidewall gravel tires & more!
Mavic introduced their first full carbon mountain bike wheels in 2016 as the XA Pro, which had 26mm internal widths and used an asymmetric profile. …
ElasticitySOC18: Atomik Carbon DH35 adds downhill strength w/ FoamCore Technology
When Atomik Carbon launched their fat bike and plus bike wheels, they wanted to build a carbon rim that was strong but still had good ride qualities. …
RoadsSOC18: Enduro Bearings upgrades SRAM Eagle, DUB with ceramic bearing options
Enduro Bearings has added their own take on ceramic bearing pulley upgrades for the SRAM Eagle group. They start with an alloy center for stiffness, …
Stainless SteelSOC18: Veer Belt Drive works on any bicycle frame…by cutting the belt
The one major constraint to using a belt drive on a bicycle is that the frame needs a break somewhere on the driveside rear triangle to allow the …
Stainless SteelDahon GB-1 packs up full size 650b folding gravel bike ready for travel
The folding bike specialists at Dahon are mostly known for building small wheel, compact commuter bikes, but their new GB-1 breaks that mold. The new …
LineupSOC18: Alchemist RR2 adds new angle on hub engagement for 1240g XC carbon wheels
Italian wheel brand Alchemist Bicycles debuted their XC/Marathon RR wheels in 2014 as a mostly symmetric but still unique set of carbon-rimmed …
Carbon#Vanlife: Comparing 2019 Winnebago Revel Sprinter 4×4 and Travato adventure vans
The Winnebago Revel 4×4 debuted last fall as the RV brand’s answer to an off-road capable adventure van, and they say it’s been insanely popular. …
RVsUnno Ever superlight limited edition carbon downhill bike gets a World Cup DH debut
Over the weekend at the opening Lošinj downhill World Cup, Spanish handbuilt carbon mountain bike maker Unno officially race-christened their super …
PrototypesBikerumor Pic Of The Day: Bengo River Crossing, Angola
Photo submitted by Mike Chilton, “here’s a photo of our mountain bike group (LMFAO – Luanda Mountain Bikers From All Over) crossing the Bengo River a …
PhotosSOC18: New mountain bike grips (and a glove) from ODI, VP and Lizard Skins
Lizard Skins’ latest mountain bike grips are the complex shaped Charger Evo, which come in slide-on and lock-on versions, including a slide-on with a …
Mountain BikingSOC18: Argon18 Dark Matter gravel bike helps you find the dirt particles
Last fall, Argon18 introduced the Krypton endurance road bike, which they called their “most engineered bike ever”, and was a departure from their …
ParticlesStrava adds new mobile Relative Effort training metric for premium members
Strava has searched for ways both to quantify athlete efforts across different disciplines and to offer a higher level of training data analysis to …
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