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Aeroe Spider Rear Rack is designed to quickly fit any & every bike in your quiver

Aeroe, the New Zealand-based rack, and bag company claim to have the “world’s most user-friendly bike rack and carrier system”…and, I have to admit, when…

Written by Ron Frazelle July 14, 2022

Sigma Computers Offer A Lot for A Little + Buster 1100 lumen teaser!

German-based company SIGMA SPORT released a few price-friendly models to the ROX family of GPS bike computers back in June 2021. This release signaled the…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 16, 2022

Affordable Carbon Full Suspension Rigs, the Diamondback Mission Carbon 1 & 2

Coming soon from the Diamondback Bicycles crew are the new Mission Carbon 1 and Mission Carbon 2 all-mountain bikes. Both seem to be well spec’d,…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 12, 2022

Dynaplug + BTCHN Bikes = Covert Riser Bar!

Dynaplug’s stealthy collaboration with BTCHN Bikes on the Covert Riser Bar snuck in under our noses a bit earlier this spring. That’s how covert this…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 10, 2022

Promax widens MTB cockpit lineup with new 35mm bar and stem

Promax components are probably best known for brakes and BMX products, but they’ve been edging into the world of mountain bikes. Now, that product family…

Written by Zach Overholt April 29, 2022

The Best New Bike Tools at the 2022 Sea Otter Classic from Abbey, WTC, Park, & KOM

Need a fix? Maybe one of these new tools will do the trick. There were a lot of new products at the Sea Otter Classic,…

Written by Staff April 28, 2022

Camelbak readies for Spring showers with new waterproof M.U.L.E. EVO 12 & Podium Flow Belt 4

Not going to let a few rain showers stop you from riding? Good call. But while you can get wet, you might prefer if some of…

Written by Zach Overholt April 28, 2022

A goodr pair of cycling sunglasses? The uber-Affordable goodr WRAP G is here

Goodr is an eyewear company that has a really fun website and says they design their sunglasses with a special formula of “fun, function, fashion…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 27, 2022

Hands on: Peak Design Everyday Phone Case, Out Front Bike Mount & Mini Tripod

A few weeks ago, while walking through the Sea Otter Classic event, I overheard someone yell to me…”Hey, I like your camera mount“! I looked…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 26, 2022

Prototype Orucase Axiom could become lightest, most compact full size bike case + Best Bike Box?

Orucase is probably best known for their super compact bike cases that let you avoid bike fees at the airport. So what are they to…

Written by Zach Overholt April 20, 2022

New Surly Porteur Bags, Color for the Ogre and Microdose Stickers

It’s time for some Surly news! I love me some Surly news… Surly Bikes will have some new bag options to choose from this Summer.…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 18, 2022

Taste test: Best New nutrition products from GU, Chargel, Twisted Spoke & Kodiak

There’s always plenty of new snacks and flavors at Sea Otter to try, so we fueled our days with our favorite bars from Kate’s Real…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 15, 2022

Spotted: Vitus prototype aero all-road, gravel bike at Sea Otter Classic

The Vitus compound was bustling at the Sea Otter Classic, with excited attendees shopping for bikes and test rides coming in and out. Amongst the…

Written by Jordan Villella April 15, 2022

The first wireless only, 1X optimized gravel bike? Vielo launches the V+1 Race Edition

There was a new Vielo that caught my eye at Sea Otter. The paint caught my eye at first, but then I noticed how clean…

Written by Jordan Villella April 15, 2022

K-Edge boosts their stem mounts, gives pros a Specialized stem mount

The new K-Edge Boost Stem Mount is a stem cap MTB mount that raises the computer mount face by about 1cm, giving you extra clearance…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 14, 2022

Wide range for small wheels: microSHIFT Super Short MTB Drivetrain is built for groms

Having the opportunity to ride with your kid is awesome. You want them to come back to the bike over and over again, slowly becoming…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 14, 2022

Doormate universal garage door remote fits in your handlebar

For years I’ve asked cycling computer brands to add a button that opens my garage, to no avail. Now, finally, someone’s put that button on…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 14, 2022

Pro Bike Check: Lizzie Deignan’s historic Paris-Roubaix Femmes winning Trek Domane SLR – blood and all

For any rider, crossing the line first at Roubaix velodrome during Paris-Roubaix is a big reason to celebrate. But for Lizzie Deignan, the occasion was…

Written by Zach Overholt April 13, 2022

Rim brakes for gravel bikes? Cane Creek explores the option with prototype eeBrake for big tires

Known for pushing the limits of bike design, the bikes of Rob English almost always attract a lot of attention. At Sea Otter though, it…

Written by Zach Overholt April 13, 2022

Basecamp in a box: New Yakima EXO Open Range Camp Kitchen connects to your bike rack

Want to live the #vanlife without actually buying a van? Or maybe you just want to have a pro cooking station at your next outdoor…

Written by Jordan Villella April 13, 2022

KAV reprints massively improved 3D-Printed Portola Cycling Helmet

Will the future of cycling helmets materialize from a 3D printer? KAV Sports certainly thinks so. With a background in 3D-printed hockey helmets, KAV set…

Written by Zach Overholt April 12, 2022

Gallery: Ron’s favorite ‘Awesomely Interesting’ bikes of the 2022 Sea Otter Classic

This last week I attended the 2022 Sea Otter Classic, which was a boat-load of fun, BTW. While I was wandering the event getting the…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 12, 2022

Spotted: New Prevelo Zulu line with MicroShift 1x for small wheels & Heir kid-specific flat pedals

The Prevelo team was in full effect at Sea Otter Classic, handing out kid-friendly swag and helping parents size kids’ bikes. At the show, Prevelo…

Written by Jordan Villella April 12, 2022

CeramicSpeed toughens up with Cerakote’d OSPW derailleur pulleys

CeramicSpeed is experimenting with a Cerakote finish on their OSPW derailleur pulleys, offering a tougher finish in a variety of colors. They’re the same carbon…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 12, 2022

Marin shows off prototype street trials bike for Duncan Shaw, XR ‘Xtra Rad’ bike spec

The newest bike at Marin’s Sea Otter booth was eye-catching for a few different reasons. Obviously, it was impossible to miss the blue, pink, and…

Written by Zach Overholt April 12, 2022

New RockyMounts GuideRail & AfterParty bike racks have the most secure integrated locks

It’s not by accident that we’re starting to see a lot of riffs on the original bike rack design from 1up. As RockyMounts tells us,…

Written by Zach Overholt April 11, 2022

Magura Disc Brake Torque Wrench Adapter is a mechanic’s dream–and not just for Magura brakes

I’m willing to bet that most disc brake hose compression nuts out there are not getting torqued properly. Even if you have a crowfoot adapter,…

Written by Zach Overholt April 11, 2022

Wireless X-Fusion E-Manic dropper seatpost, coil-spring Trace enduro forks coming

X-Fusion is prepped for a renewed push in the States, and they’re kicking it off with a new E-Manic wireless dropper seatpost and coil-sprung Trace…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 10, 2022

New Panaracer Agilest road tires blend supple grip with lightweight protection

The all-new Panaracer Agilest road bike tires aree the evolution of the Stradius line, which was their first serious road bike tire line. They launched…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 10, 2022

Old Man Mountain Elkhorn Rack a Rack for Anything!

Old Man Mountain racks claim to make the most versatile racks available. And their new Elkhorn rack looks to be keeping that reputation alive. So, here’s…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 09, 2022

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