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It's been 15 Years Since Marin Released an XC Bike. .. Introducing the TAM
8+ hour, 13+ min ago (797+ words) Many will argue that mountain biking was born in the hills and mountains surrounding Marin County, California. Decades ago, early "mountain bikers" took their klunkers into the mountains and, as they say, the rest was history." (Now, if you are…...
Affordable Ritchey Kite Post Drops In, Plus Super Logic Ergo Max, Classic Bars, Pedals Too!
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (797+ words) Ritchey Logic continues to expand its cockpit options with an all-new dropper, some interesting new bar shapes, new classic silver finishes for a few of those, plus an upgraded set of flat pedals. More options and more finishes so all-rounder…...
Specialized MTB Tires Go Radial(ish) For More Grippy, Supportive Butcher & Eliminator
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (723+ words) Specialized say their two new Grid Gravity Radial tires "reinvent how trail riders experience grip and compliance" by creating a better balance of radial compliance and lateral support. When Schwalbe debuted their game-changing radial tire construction in 2024, every other tire…...
Faction Bike Studio is Back with Another 32" Prototype, This Time it's for Gravel
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (251+ words) The bike will be displayed at Sea Otter Classic at the Tektro/TRP booth. Don't expect production bikes from Faction Bike Studio, though. They are primarily an independent product development studio that specializes in helping cycling brands develop products from…...
First Rides: DT Swiss 1500 MTB Wheels Get Top Carbon Rims, DF Anti-Kickback in 240 Hubs & More!
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (1210+ words) DT Swiss has just updated their almost top-tier 1500 MTB wheels series, bringing their lightest and toughest carbon rims down to a more attainable pricing level built with their benchmark 240 hubs and now with their unique DEG DF functionality already inside....
BMC Resurrects the Twostroke
1+ week, 1+ day ago (541+ words) BMC introduced the Twostroke in 2020, replacing the Teamelite. The bike sat nicely in both size and name next to its full suspension big brother, the Fourstroke." But, in the last few years, the Twostroke has quietly disappeared from BMC's website....
First Rides: Amflow PX e MTB Adds Powerful Avinox M2 S Motor to Capable Carbon Frame
1+ week, 1+ day ago (786+ words) Either way you look at it, Amflow has revamped their P-series ebike platform to be stronger, stiffer, and better handling to take on the toughest trails you can throw at it On the outside, the new Amflow PX Carbon Pro…...
Canyon's New Endurace CFR Is Not An Endurance Road Bike - It's A Race Machine
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1594+ words) Sometimes we have leaks in the cycling industry. Like, you'll see a pro rider on a cafe ride supporting some unreleased gear, or a bike with wild graphics to hide the design and shaping. Sometimes, however, the secrets are too…...
The New Kona Unity Might be the Ultimate Bikepacking Vessel
1+ week, 1+ day ago (523+ words) Today, Kona Bikes introduces a bikepacking-specific wonder rig called Unity. Kona says this bike addresses the growing bikepacking community's need for BIGGER LOADS without compromising on ride quality. This all-purpose steed blends mountain bike capability with gravel bike versatility. It…...
First Impressions: $3, 199 X-LAB GT8 Gravel Bike Is Value Packed
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1413+ words) If you missed the news, Chinese carbon creators XDS (the same folks behind the XDS-Astana Team) just launched a nine-model entry into the USA market. The line is packed with brand-specific bits, carbon fiber everything, and some enticing pricing. The…...