Prototypes & Concepts

Interbike 2012: PrestaFlator Pro goes one-handed, PrestaLever price drop

Coming this spring, PrestaFlator’s new PrestaFlator Pro is a one-handed take on controlled tire inflation. When connected to an air compressor, the new US-made model…

Written by Marc Basiliere September 23, 2012

Watch this snowboard mountain bike hybrid get a shredder back on the slopes

Tim Ostler lost the use of his legs in a tragic halfpipe accident twelve years ago and hasn’t been able to ride a snowboard in…

Written by Saris Mercanti September 20, 2012

ICEdot: This yellow sticker is like OnStar for your helmet

The tiny yellow sticker shown on the helmet above is a “revolutionary” new technology designed to improve first response aid. Once the sensor has detected a…

Written by Saris Mercanti September 11, 2012

The Fold-able Helmet by Carrera

The city bike niche is privy to some of the most unique and fashion forward designs that industrial design students and think tanks can muster.…

Written by Saris Mercanti September 07, 2012

Hammerhead to launch new bike at MS Charity Event

As teased earlier, 29er early adopters Hammerhead Bikes are back with a new full suspension frame, the Thumper. In keeping with Hammerhead’s pledge to launch…

Written by Marc Basiliere September 06, 2012

Does Stryder Make Adult Bikes? Watch This Video of A Concept Walking Bike.

Words can not describe this weirdness. Progress is great but this looks awfully uncomfortable…and it needs pegs. Good news? You can probably run 650B wheels!…

Written by Saris Mercanti August 29, 2012

German Approach to a Practical Revolution in Gearbox Tech

For years a small but vocal minority have been heralding the gearbox as the next great revolution in cycling. The advantages over the traditional derailleur system are numerous,…

Written by Saris Mercanti August 06, 2012

Diamondback Podium 7 Gets Finalized, Soft Pedals Toward Production; Prototype Mason 29er Full Susser

First spotted at Interbike last year being billed as a 2012 model, the Diamondback Podium 7 road bike is at least now rolling toward production…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 28, 2012

Mercury Wheels Rolls Out New Carbon Tubulars, Aero Clinchers & US-Made Carbon Rim Prototype by Dash

Mercury Wheels showed us a range of new products and one very exciting prototype carbon rim that’s being designed and built in the USA. For…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 26, 2012

Spotted: New Banshee 26″ Long Travel Bike

Images of this bright new Banshee prototype have recently surfaced on the interwebz. They appear to show a new 26″ bike utilizing the North Vancouver…

Written by Saris Mercanti July 26, 2012

Surly Krampus: Holy Mackrel! It’s 29+!

Via Taeblog: As further evidence that Surly live in a parallel universe in which suspension never evolved to its current (really quite good) state, aluminum…

Written by Marc Basiliere July 21, 2012

Spotted: Prototype Carbon Evil Uprising All Mountain Frame

The competition in the carbon 6″ trail bike market is heating up. Just earlier this month the Transition Covert was officially announced, and now Evil Bikes is also…

Written by Saris Mercanti July 17, 2012

Quickie: Transition Factory Tour and Carbon Covert

On a road trip to Whistler we decided to make a quick detour to Transition Bikes to see the birthplace of some awesome bicycles. Lurking in the…

Written by Saris Mercanti July 10, 2012

Redesigned 2013 Specialized Enduro Spotted!

These photos of the yet to be released-redesigned 2013 Specialized Enduro recently began to circulate on pinkbike. The new CTD shock gives some credence to these…

Written by Saris Mercanti July 09, 2012

Prototype Pedal Lock

The “Pedal Lock” is a novel approach to deterring thefts in urban regions. The lock works by removing both pedals from the frame and locking the rear…

Written by Saris Mercanti June 29, 2012

Transition Prototyping Carbon Covert?

Transition bikes, a company with a reputation for fun, bullet proof (read heavy) frames, has something new in the works. This picture uploaded to their…

Written by Saris Mercanti June 27, 2012

New Prototype Morpheus Carbon Downhill Bike

Morpheus bikes is hopping on the carbon DH bike trend. Pictured above is a very close to production frame which will be released towards the…

Written by Saris Mercanti June 26, 2012

Porsche 911 Inspired Bike Concept by Designer Bastiaan Kok

Here’s a concept that looks interesting – a Porsche 911 bicycle by Dutch industrial designer Bastiaan Kok. It’s very motorcyclish for a bicycle. But then…

Written by Colin McCaleb June 26, 2012

FBike Flying Bicycle Concept: Will Cycling Be Jetson-ified?

Moller’s Skycar legacy may have turned out a failure and waste of invested money. But success may have been closer than was thought –…

Written by Colin McCaleb June 20, 2012

Spotted: Soma Pick Up Artist Prototype

The Soma Pick Up Artist is modeled after Dutch Cargo Bikes. The bike utilizes a steering linkage in order to remain stable while under heavy…

Written by Saris Mercanti June 05, 2012

Prototype Fox 40 Photos Surface! Updated

These images of a “prototype” Fox 40 were posted via twitter by GT head mechanic Pete Michalisyzn. The fork lowers were labeled “slugger” which indicated…

Written by Saris Mercanti May 29, 2012

Norco Creates One-Off Custom Slalom Mountain Bike for Jill Kintner

It’s no secret pros get custom bike set up and prototypes to race, but a lot of times, they’re racing bikes being tested for mass…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 09, 2012

This isn’t a joke – The Contes Athos Quad BMX Bike

Do you know what all the un-coordinated kids have been dreaming about as they longingly gaze at their friends hooning their clapped out department store…

Written by Saris Mercanti May 03, 2012

Intense Tracer and Carbine 27.5 Prototypes

Intense Bikes, owned and run by be Jeff Steber, manufacturers all of its aluminum frames and components (such as dropouts, thru-axles, and linkages) in the…

Written by Saris Mercanti May 01, 2012