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First Look: Old Man Mountain Axle Pack puts Bikepacking Anything Cages on Any Fork

Review: Old Man Mountain has got us loaded up for adventure with new carry-anything Axle Pack mount, bolting Anything Cages to Any Fork…

Written by Cory Benson January 16, 2024

The New Trek Slash 9.9 Plows As Expected, But Pedals and Pops Too!

Trek gives the 2024 Slash a high-pivot linkage with 170mm travel and mixed wheels, making a capable and well-rounded long-travel bike.

Written by Steve Fisher January 03, 2024

Fat Bike Review: Borealis Crestone is Still a Fun Bike to Ride, Years Later

Borealis Crestone carbon fat bike is still one of the best ways to ride snow in winter, trails in spring & fall, and sandy beaches…

Written by Veronika Benson and Cory Benson December 08, 2023

Equator Titanium Yasei & Sensei Gravel Bikes are Affordable and Available Now

Equator debuts 2 affordable titanium gravel bikes, a fast Sensei & adventure Yasei. We review the bikepacking-ready Yasei, heading off-road…

Written by Cory Benson December 01, 2023

First Rides: Bigger 3T Extrema Italia Adventure Gravel Bike is Best, Most Capable Exploro Yet!

Review: 3T Extrema Italia is the most capable Exploro gravel bike yet, with big 29er XC tires, integration & more bikepacking ready capacity…

Written by Cory Benson November 28, 2023

New NorthWave Veloce Extreme Road Shoes Increase Your Watts by 4%

Thanks to close work with an hour and Olympic champion Filippo Ganna, the Veloce Extreme is the new top-end performance road shoe for NorthWave. The…

Written by Jordan Villella November 07, 2023

The SCOR 2030 GX Delights On Rowdy Descents & Climbs Like A Dream

By giving the 2030 a very slack head tube, SCOR has created a bike that’s highly capable on rough terrain, while still offering the typical…

Written by Steve Fisher October 26, 2023

First Impressions: Fox Crossframe Pro XC/Gravel Helmet

Believe it or not, the Crossframe Pro is Fox’s first visor-less helmet.

Written by Jordan Villella October 26, 2023

Updated Pro Bike Check: All-new Merida Silex of Gravel World Champ Matej Mohorič

Gravel Tease: Matej Mohorič won the 2023 UCI Gravel World Championships on an unreleased, but not hidden Merida Silex gravel race bike…

Written by Cory Benson October 19, 2023

New Trek Kovee XC Pedals Look to New SPD-Compatible Design: First Impressions Inside

These pedals LOOK familiar.

Written by Jordan Villella October 05, 2023

ABUS AirDrop Full-Face Helmet Is Light, Well Vented & Enduro Friendly

The ABUS Airdrop full-face helmet is very light, and just might protect your collarbone?

Written by Steve Fisher September 28, 2023

DT Swiss Affordable Aero Aluminum Wheels Bring Aerodynamic Gains: E 1800 Review

DT Swiss debut their first wind tunnel aero-optimized aluminum road wheels, and we give them a full all-road & gravel review…

Written by Cory Benson September 20, 2023

All New Ridley Falcn RS Mixes Noah Speed and Helium Weight

The Ridley Falcn RS is an entirely new design for the company, so it gets a fresh geo. The design combines the two popular Ridley…

Written by Jordan Villella September 08, 2023

New OCLV NEXT Thermoplastics Material Debuts on Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37V & 49V Wheels

Bontrager didn’t reveal many secrets in constructing the OCLV NEXT rims. The rim is manufactured with a laser-machined mold that produces a final product exactly…

Written by Jordan Villella September 07, 2023

All New Reaver is Maxxis’ Fastest Pure Gravel Tire To Date

Coming in hot for the end of the gravel season is the all-new Maxxis Reaver, a fast-rolling, race-ready tread already amassing course records.

Written by Jordan Villella September 04, 2023

Restrap Utility Hip Pack & Rolltop Backpack, Versatile Travel Packs: First Look

Restrap debuts a new versatile Rolltop Backpacks & great little transformer Utility Hip Pack in new Travel Range for on- and off-bike carrying…

Written by Cory Benson September 01, 2023

Challenge’s New Baby Limus CX Tire Officially Becomes the Flandrien

Last year at the USA Cyclocross Nationals, we noticed a no-name tire in the corner of the Challange Tires booth, curiously dubbed the “New Baby…

Written by Jordan Villella August 25, 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

Adidas SP0057 Sunglasses Review: Versatile, Protective Eye Coverage

The right pair of sunglasses can reduce eye strain in bright sunshine or rapidly changing light conditions. Even more important though, they can keep your…

Written by Steve Fisher August 23, 2023

Feedback Range Click Torque Wrench Makes Bike Fixing Precise, Reflex Makes It Portable!

Feedback Sports upgrades bike tools with shop-quality Range Click Torque Wrench or compact Reflex Fixed Torque Ratchet kit for mid-ride repairs…

Written by Cory Benson August 01, 2023

129g CADEX Amp Saddle Offers Maximum Comfort with Minimal Weight

From a quick look, the new CADEX Amp shares a similar shape to popular short-nosed saddles but with all the tech and comfort of the…

Written by Jordan Villella July 27, 2023

Yeti’s New 27.5” SB135 is Playful and Agile Without Sacrificing Trail Capability

Yeti sees a place in today’s world for a playful 27.5” wheeled trail bike, so they created the SB135. This versatile MTB has everything it…

Written by Steve Fisher July 24, 2023

Updated Woom OFF and Woom OFF Air Are Made for Mountains

Woom is one of the more recognizable kids’ bike manufacturers. The company has always gone above and beyond to make bikes that kids enjoy and…

Written by Jordan Villella July 21, 2023

All-new Canyon MTB Flat Pedals, Serious Grip on 2 Platform Sizes: Ridden & Reviewed

Review: Canyon gears up for trail riding with premium alloy MTB Flat Pedals that deliver stellar grip & solid value…

Written by Cory Benson July 11, 2023

Cheaper, Lighter, Cooler: Specialized S-Works Torch Shoe Gets Lace-up Treatment

If you’re into a lace-up shoe’s timeless look and feel — listen up. The new Specialized S-Works Torch shoes are now offered in a Lace-up…

Written by Jordan Villella July 11, 2023

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Drops T-Type at $1,099 USD | First Ride

SRAM has improved the affordability of the all-new Transmission, bringing the price of entry down to $1,099 USD with the launch of the GX T-Type…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 11, 2023

FUNN’s new Python Pedals are Thin, Light, Grippy, and Supportive

I first saw FUNN’s products when I worked in a bike shop in the early 2000s, and with slick new products like the second-generation Python…

Written by Steve Fisher June 19, 2023

Canyon’s All-New Carbon Neuron:ON CF Transforms into a Most Versatile Trail eBike

Canyon’s new carbon Neuron:ON CF ebike is a more progressive, versatile all-rounder eMTB blurring the pedal-assisted lines between trail & all-mountain…

Written by Cory Benson June 13, 2023