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Interbike 2017: Product Picks

The long-awaited updated Kenda Nevegal and Yakima's new offering<p>Kenda Nevegal Pro 2<p>After 15 years, Kenda's esteemed Nevegal tire finally got an …

Jay Ritchey's Tumbleweed Prospector

Share This<p>others did. Support us and pass it along...<p>compose Cass Gilbert time Sep 21, 2017 comment 0<p>We talk to filmmaker Jay Ritchey about his 27.5+ …

Fastest Woman in the World - Interbike 2017

Denise Mueller-Korenek owns the women's speed record for cycling, at 147 miles an hour (237.74 kph) and now, the San Diego, California, resident is …

First Look: KHS Team 29 Hardtail

This updated carbon XC race hardtail mountain bike adds more plus-tire versatility<p>KHS has given its Team 29 cross-country race hardtail a radical facelift for 2018. A new elevated chainstay design allowed KHS engineers to give it clearance for 27.5+ and 29+ tires up to 2.8 inches in width for …

IB17: New BBinfinite one-piece BB30 bottom bracket fits 30mm spindles

If you’ve ever had a true BB30 bike, where the bearings are pressed into the frames without any BB cups, then you know why this matters. Those frames …

Trek 1120 – Rack-o-Rama, What Have We Here?

The mid-stay bikepacking rig looks similar to a Stache, though markedly different<p>Trek recently released its 2018 1120 rigid 29+ bike aimed squarely …

Interbike 2017: FSA, TRP And Ergon

FSA's new dropper post, TRP partners with Aaron Gwin and Ergon has a new pack<p>Full Speed Ahead Flowtron<p>FSA’s last dropper was a solid step in the …

First Look: Fantic XF1 Integra

So easy to ride fast, you’ll want to remove the 20mph limiter<p>Considering the motorcycle was born from a bicycle, it's fitting that a motorcycle company would bring their knowledge and heritage to the e-mountain bike world. Fantic of Italy was founded in 1968, and specializes in enduro motorcycles. …

Bikee Bike midmotor conversion kit on Eurobike

<b>Bikee Bike at Eurobike 2017 featured on three awesome Ebikes</b><p>Bikee Bike at Eurobike – Friedrichshafen, Germany was available for tests in the demo …

Carbon Fiber Valve Stems, An Improved Dropper, and 6D's Updated Helmets - Interbike 2017

X-Fusion's Manic dropper post proved to be a winner when I reviewed it earlier this year. Not only did it offer flawless performance and a light …

2018 Can-Am Defender X mr

2018 Can-Am Maverick Trail models are the first trail-specific Can-Am side-by-side vehicles. © BRP 2017<p>Dallas, Texas, Sept. 20, 2017 – BRP (TSX: DOO) …

Polygon Bend CT5 first ride review

Polygon’s gravel-based Bend combines a frame and fork constructed with its own proprietary aluminium frame and fork called ALX. This is a lightweight …

Interbike Day 1: Aerobars, Customization, and More

Interbike 2017 live tech coverage, day two

With the opening day of the 2017 Interbike trade show in the rearview mirror, there are now just two days left in the show’s long-running adopted …

Jones SG 2.5 Aluminum "Riser" Loop H-Bar

Jeff Jones is at it again, this time with a “riser” version of the venerable Jones Loop H-Bar. The new Jones SG 2.5 Aluminum Loop H-Bar shares the …

IB17: Formerly Clement, Donnelly CDG road tubeless tire coming to tame Paris-Roubaix cobbles

The new Donnelly CDG is named after the famed Paris airport, Charles De Gaulle, and is designed for the cobbled roads used for spring classics like …

CFP: DH Pedagogy and Praxis Roundtable (DH2018)

The Praxis Network, a loosely affiliated group of institutions using digital humanities to “rethink the nature of student training, campus …

Aaron Gwin Number Board and Fresh New Signature Grips From ODI

New for 2018, ODI introduced us to several new products including a very clever number plate mount. This number board is without a doubt the cleanest …

Rideio x Sixth Element Wheels Video

Embed Add to Favorites Added to Favorites Make Feature Featured<p>Video player is disabled while the embed window is open.<p>Copy and paste the HTML code …

EB17: Hunt polishes fast-engaging Sprint Aero racing, rim & disc road tubeless wheels

Hunt had three new road wheelsets to show us at Eurobike covering everything from the actual pro racer, to the all-rounder disc-brake roadie, and …

Cory Graffunder’s Husqvarna TC 250 EnduroCross Race Machine

Mechanic Cory Graffunder<p>Cory Graffunder’s 2017 Husqvarna TC 250 two-stroke EnduroCross race bike is built by none other than Cory Graffunder himself. …

TESTED: Zelvy I9 Carbon 29 PDL Wheel Set

<i>Words and photos: Chris Herron</i><p>In the world of carbon mountain bike wheels, there was a time you used to be able to count the manufacturers on one …

BSD – New Folding Donnastreet Tires

The very popular Alex Donnachie’s signature BSD Donnatreet tires are now available in a folding Kevlar bead version! check out all details below and …

Fox Racing's Impressive All-Weather Collection

Think Fox mountain bike performance gear and the most likely images that come to mind are loose fitting jerseys and shorts rendered in high-contrast …

IB17: MRP springs for gravel with Baxter suspension fork, adds Race Axles

Another fork manufacturer has jumped into the gravel suspension world. This time, it’s MRP with their new Baxter suspension fork.<p>Based on the Loop …

Tuff Cycle Exo 30-38 Clinchers review

When it comes to carbon wheels, “boutique” brands selling an open mould rim spinning on a DT Swiss or similar hubs with Sapim spokes are a dime a …

Horizon CL pedal review

Nukeproof made its name with quality flat pedals and, like DMR, this is its first clipless set.<p>Using a Shimano compatible cleat (four-degree release, …

Thule's Tailgate Solution and New MTB Backpacks - Interbike 2017

Thule's tailgate pad, the GateMate Pro, sees a few updates for 2018 that are intended to make it play nice with more trucks. These include a new …

Lucky Seven: A Heli Trip Up Mount Barbour

For ten days in August, the Crankworx festival transforms Whistler into a global epicenter of mountain biking. First started in 2003, the festival …

David Lappartient Elected as UCI President

While all eyes were on the Individual Time Trial World Championships in Bergen yesterday, away from the cameras the UCI held their 186th congress. At …