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Running
fromiRunFar
11 hours ago

HOKA Speedgoat 7: Through the Senior Product Line Manager's Eyes

HOKA Speedgoat 7 enhances performance and durability while maintaining core characteristics beloved by trail runners.
Fashion & style
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

9 Pieces of Hiking Gear That Are 'Out' for Spring-Plus the Genius Items to Use Instead, From $15

Hiking gear trends for 2026 include lightweight sandals replacing clunky boots and practical upgrades for comfort and performance.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
6 hours ago

BMC Resurrects the Twostroke

BMC reintroduces the Twostroke 01 with updated geometry and features, maintaining its versatility for XC racing and general riding.
Running
fromWIRED
1 day ago

I Tested 43 Pairs of Lightweight Hiking Boots on Miles and Miles of Hardpack, Gravel, and Hills

Lightweight hiking boots under 2 pounds offer support, grip, and protection without the bulk of traditional boots.
#emtb
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
7 hours ago

Avinox Avalanche Roundup: Eight New eMTBS Launching w/ New Avinox M2S Drive Unit

Avinox launched the powerful M2S drive system, enhancing eMTB performance with 1300 watts and 130 Nm torque, attracting over 60 industry partners.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

The New Salsa Moraine C All-Mountain eMTB Gets Lighter with Full Carbon Frame

The Salsa Moraine C XO AXS is a lightweight all-mountain eMTB with a powerful Fazua Ride 60 drive unit and improved battery capacity.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
7 hours ago

Avinox Avalanche Roundup: Nine New eMTBS Launching w/ New Avinox M2S Drive Unit

Avinox launched the powerful M2S drive system, enhancing eMTB performance with 1300 watts and 130 Nm torque, attracting over 60 industry partners.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 day ago

It's Not the Gear: 9 Running Gear Rules from iRunFar's Gear Editor

Finding the right gear is more important than acquiring new gear.
fromBikeMag
5 hours ago

Meet the New Kona Unity: 29" Front, 27.5" Rear, No Motor, 100% Steel, and 100% Real

The Unity is on a mixed-wheel setup, which is somewhat out of the norm for a bike in this category, but what category is this bike? While mixed-wheel setups are often associated with enduro and DH, Kona chose it here for pure utility, and when you look at the point they're making, it all makes sense.
Bicycling
Running
fromiRunFar
2 days ago

Kiprun Kipsummit Max Review

Kiprun Kipsummit Max is a cushioned trail shoe designed for comfort during long runs, excelling in stability and traction.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
14 hours ago

The New Kona Unity Might be the Ultimate Bikepacking Vessel

Kona Bikes introduces the Unity, a bikepacking-specific bike designed for heavy loads without sacrificing ride quality.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 day ago

All New Liv Embolden Gets All the Right Updates for an Affordable Modern Trail

Liv updates the Embolden trail bike with a new frame design while maintaining its aluminum frame and FlexPoint suspension system.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
6 hours ago

The BMC Teammachine 01 AMP Road eBike is So Light & Pedalable it Feels Like a New Category

The BMC Teammachine 01 AMP Road bike offers smooth power delivery and lightweight design, making it ideal for both assistance and human-powered riding.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
12 hours ago

Canyon's New Endurace CFR Is Not An Endurance Road Bike - It's A Race Machine

Canyon's new Endurace CFR combines comfort with speed, designed for rough spring racing and professional use.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
6 hours ago

White Industries & Moots Have Some New, Very Beautiful (and Expensive) Titanium Cranks

Collaboration between White Industries, Moots, and Brunk Industries produced a high-quality, American-made titanium crank emphasizing durability and precision.
#cannondale
fromBikerumor
1 day ago

Fox Updates its Trail Fork Lineup with new GRIP X Damper

The updated GRIP X damper delivers a refined balance of descending performance, lightweight efficiency, and simplified usability, specifically designed for modern trail riders.
Bicycling
#xds
#mountain-biking
fromBikeMag
1 day ago
Bicycling

2026 FOX GRIP X Damper: What's New for with Fox's Lightweight Suspension Forks

fromBikeMag
1 day ago
Bicycling

2026 FOX GRIP X Damper: What's New for with Fox's Lightweight Suspension Forks

fromBikeMag
4 hours ago

Jackson Goldstone & Gracey Hemstreet on Red Bull Hardline Canada

"After walking the future Red Bull Hardline track, I'm pretty intimidated but excited... bringing Red Bull Hardline to Canada is something everyone has wanted."
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
18 hours ago

X-Lab SP5+ eBike Review: A Mid-Drive, Light-Weight eBike Under $2k?

The SP5+ is considered a fitness-focused electric bike with an aluminum frame, carbon fork, one-piece aluminum stem/bar, and aluminum wheels. The frame houses a Branta-branded XDS Mid-Drive X800 motor with 250-watt maximum continuous rated power, and 400 watt peak power, and 85Nm of torque.
Bicycling
#rockshox
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
12 hours ago

Amflow's latest e-bikes raise the bar again

Amflow introduces two electric mountain bike ranges featuring Avinox motors, emphasizing power, range, and weight balance.
#crankbrothers
fromBikerumor
1 day ago
Bicycling

Crankbrothers Stamp EVO Flat Pedals Grip with Huge, Long Rectangular Platform: Review

fromBikerumor
1 day ago
Bicycling

Crankbrothers Stamp EVO Flat Pedals Grip with Huge, Long Rectangular Platform: Review

#cycling
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 days ago

Easton Says its New EC90 ALX All-Road and Gravel Crankset is its Lightest and Strongest Ever

Easton Cycling introduces the EC90 ALX Crankset, claiming it to be the lightest and strongest carbon crankset for all-road and gravel use.
fromBikerumor
2 days ago

DUH. Surly Makes Sliding UDH Dropouts Look Good on the New Sorceress Trail Bike

Surly describes the new Sorceress as a 'progressive hardtail built for ever-evolving trails and the humanoids who can't get enough of them.' The frame's design emphasizes low standover height and maximized dropper post travel to enhance rider comfort and control across different body types.
Bicycling
#e-bikes
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
1 day ago
Bicycling

Retrospec Chatham Rev+ 2 Review | Charming and Fully Charged

E-bikes vary in design and performance, with the Retrospec Chatham Rev+ 2 offering a blend of comfort and power for different riding styles.
fromBikerumor
2 days ago
Bicycling

Specialized Vado 3 & Vado 3 EVO Commuters Get Integrated Garmin Radar & More

Specialized's Vado 3 and Vado 3 EVO urban e-bikes feature powerful motors and extensive range, promoting cycling as a sustainable commuting option.
fromBikeMag
2 days ago

Wolf Tooth's New Gravity Pedal Has a Secret Hidden Inside

The SHIFT pedals offer a massive 1,201 mm² platform with lots of grip and an adjustable Q-factor, something that is the standout on the CTRL, ALT, and DEL pedals.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 day ago

Upway Makes Finding a Quality eBike a Smooth Ride

Upway offers high-quality pre-owned eBikes at 60% off retail prices, backed by rigorous inspections and warranties.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 days ago

First Look: Wolf Tooth Completes its Clip Pedal Family with New SHIFT Gravity Pedals

Wolf Tooth introduces SHIFT Gravity Pedals, designed for downhill and enduro riding with a larger platform for enhanced grip and control.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 days ago

Tifosi Shaves Some Weight Off the Moab Sunglasses to Introduce the Moab XC

Tifosi Moab XC sunglasses offer a lightweight, frameless design with interchangeable lenses, making them a top recommendation under $100.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 days ago

Prevelo Alpha & Zulu Kid's Bike Review: Small Bikes Making the Big Brands Play Catch Up

A quality kid's bike significantly enhances the riding experience, encouraging children to ride more frequently.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 days ago

The All-New Flexair Collection is Fox Racing's Slimmest and Lightest Yet

Fox Racing has launched a completely rebuilt Flexair Mountain Bike Collection, focusing on lightweight, breathable, and flexible designs for enhanced performance.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 days ago

Laurie Greenland After Santa Cruz Syndicate: What's Next?

Laurie Greenland steps back from UCI Downhill racing to rediscover his passion for biking and focus on personal happiness over competition.
fromBikeMag
4 days ago

How to Fix SRAM Maven Wandering Bite Point (Unofficial)

The wandering bite point is when the lever pulls to the bar, and the brakes do nothing. It’s a common issue with SRAM Maven brakes, whether ULT or Base models.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
6 days ago

Arc'teryx Enters the MTB World With the Rhoam Collection

"Our heritage is rooted in building gear for people who live and thrive in the mountains, and that includes our own team. Many of us ride; our athletes ride. Mountain biking is part of our culture," Ashley Anson, VP Design at Arc'teryx, said.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
1 week ago

Transition Bikes Just Dropped the New TR11 After 9 Years of Silence

Transition has increased the rear travel to 211mm, which translates to more traction and control when charging downhill. This straightforward approach enhances the riding experience significantly.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

Ari Nebo Peak e-MTB Review: Light Weight eMTB Covers All the Bases (& a Lot of Ground)

The Ari Nebo Peak has the capability to handle all-mountain descending, efficient climbing, and a long-lasting battery, making it a versatile choice for e-mountain biking.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

Updated Race Face Turbine Stem Gets Sharper Looks, Modern Sizing, and All the Colors

Race Face's Turbine stem has been a popular choice for years, with several lengths and a range of anodized colors to choose from. The new 'standard' Turbine follows in the SL's aesthetic footsteps, with a similar, squared-off, and more angular design.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

Mass Damper Curious? Da Bomb Adds Dampers for MTB & Gravel to Your Steerer

Mass dampers help with vibration damping by using a weight suspended between two springs, which absorbs vibrations and reduces the transfer to the rider.
Bicycling
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fromBikerumor
1 week ago

Video: The KS Rage Circuit Dropper Brings Affordability to Wireless

KS Suspension introduces the Rage Circuit, an affordable wireless dropper post priced at $429, offering reliable performance and easy installation.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 weeks ago

Wireless & Affordable: Free Your Ride With the KS Rage Circuit Dropper Seat Post

KS Rage Circuit dropper seat post offers wireless performance at an affordable price of $429, enhancing maneuverability for various cycling styles.
fromBikeMag
2 weeks ago

The Aluminum Specialized Levo R is Here - And It's a Game Changer for Your Wallet

The new Levo R Alloy features the same Specialized 3.1 motor and 840Wh battery as the carbon version, providing similar performance at a lower price point.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 weeks ago

Race Face Updates the Atlas Alloy Gravity Handlebar with GL Tune and More Rise Options

The updated Race Face Atlas handlebar is designed for gravity riding, featuring improved comfort, fit options, and a stronger build.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 weeks ago

Build Your Dream Bike: The Intense Spider 130mm

The Intense Spider is a revamped 130mm trail bike designed for mid-travel performance and technical riding.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
3 weeks ago

Forbidden Ditches the High-Pivot: Meet the Reya

Forbidden's Reya is a 120mm short-travel mountain bike designed for enjoyable trail riding rather than weight savings, using a simplified 4-bar Horst-link suspension instead of high-pivot or idler systems.
fromBikeMag
3 weeks ago

A Handmade MTB That Could Change How We Think About Wheel Sizes

The core idea here isn't gimmickry. It's composure. Specifically, the idea that a calmer, more composed ride creates speed, and that a platform intentionally designed around 32-inch wheels can deliver that in a way a scaled-up 29er simply can't.
Bicycling
#mountain-bike-design
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 weeks ago

BTCHN Bikes Introduces the Alpina, a 32" Hardtail Mountain Bike

Btchn introduces the Alpina, a ground-up designed 32-inch hardtail mountain bike featuring a 92mm bottom bracket drop and Reynolds Steel construction for stable, efficient riding across multiple sizes.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 weeks ago

The Carbon Experts at Reynolds Introduce a Full Lineup of Alloy Wheels for Off-Road Riding

Reynolds launches an alloy wheelset range across off-road disciplines, applying its carbon engineering philosophy to aluminum to prove wheel quality depends on manufacturing, not material alone.
fromBikerumor
3 weeks ago

Batch Introduces a New Gravel Bike, Two Builds, Both Affordable

Batch aims to repeat the process, now in the gravel corner of the industry. Now, surely, these new gravel offerings won't completely knock your socks off, but that isn't Batch's intention. However, will they get new riders out on two wheels without the incredible cost barrier? Absolutely.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
4 weeks ago

A 32" MTB Frameset You Can Buy Right Now: The Neuhaus NOVA32 is a Production Rigid Hardtail

Neuhaus Metalworks launches NOVA32 production frames, a steel hardtail mountain bike with 32-inch wheels, available now in limited quantities of 10 frames per size.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
1 month ago

Revel's First eMTB Is a Swing and a Hit - Long-Term ReRun Testing Results

Revel's ReRun E-MTB prioritizes rider input over motor power, delivering a lightweight electric enduro bike that maintains the playful spirit of traditional mountain biking rather than maximizing torque and battery capacity.
#drop-bar-mountain-bikes
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
1 month ago

Transition's Spur V2 Is Not Your Typical XC Bike

The Transition Spur V2 is a trail-oriented XC bike with 130mm front and 120mm rear travel, featuring internal cable routing, in-frame storage, and geometry optimizations for riders seeking XC capability without full XC commitment.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Pivot Mach 4 SL First Rides: Straight into an XC Race

Pivot launched the Mach 4 SL full suspension cross-country bike with an unconventional press event where media members raced it in an actual XC competition.
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

The Sub $1400, Fully Aero State Bicycle Co. Carbon Road Bike Frameset is Now Available

With this Carbon Road, we're trying to blur the lines between 'entry level' and real performance. Phil joked that he thinks Tadej could win the Tour on this frame, and that's exactly the point. This bike wouldn't be out of place, built with SRAM Rival as a killer 'starter' carbon road bike, and then you look up, and you've got our sponsored guys building the same frameset with SRAM Red or Shimano Dura-Ace and going out there setting records.
Bicycling
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fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Updated Mondraker Summum & Ari Superior Peak Now Include Newest Parts From SRAM & RockShox

SRAM and RockShox released new downhill components including the Boxxer fork, Vivid Ultimate shock, XX DH Transmission, and Maven brakes, prompting bike brands to launch updated DH models featuring these new parts.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Why Iconic Bike Brands Are Suddenly Putting Drop Bars on Mountain Bikes

High-profile brands are bringing drop-bar carbon hardtail mountain bikes that blend gravel and MTB components, signaling mainstream growth of the gravel–mountain crossover.
#haro-bikes
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Forbidden Bike Co. Introduces Titanium Hardtails for MTB & ATB - Both with Flat Bars

Forbidden Bike Co. introduced two limited-run titanium hardtails: the 700c Puritan for gravel/adventure and the Heathen as a traditional hardtail MTB.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Forbidden Bikes Unveils Hardcore Titanium Hardtails Built for a Lifetime of Abuse

Forbidden Bikes released two titanium hardtail frames, the Heathen and Puritan, designed for lifetime durability, proportional geometry, and versatile year-round riding.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

I Went Digging Online and Found Signs Forbidden Bikes May Be Entering XC

Forbidden appears to be developing a new short-travel Downcountry XC bike with roughly 120mm rear travel and a 120–130mm fork, likely non-high-pivot.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Why "Lighter Is Better" Isn't Always True for Mountain Bikes

Downhill racers add weight to the bottom bracket to improve planted handling; Heavy Metal Spindles add roughly 500g, offered in 139mm and 145mm for $199.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

State Bikes' New 4130 Trail Hardtail Upgrades to Shimano & Keeps Old Price

State Bicycle Co.'s 2026 4130 Trail Hardtail balances upgraded modern components, durable 4130 chromoly frame, and progressive trail geometry while retaining its original price.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
1 month ago

One of the Best Budget MTBs of 2025 Just Got a Surprise Upgrade for 2026

The State Bicycle Co. 4130 Trail now ships with a Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain, retaining its premium 4130 chromoly frame and $1,499.99 complete price.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Dear Bike Industry: Please Don't Take Away My High-End Mechanical Drivetrains

Mechanical bicycle shifting remains simple, serviceable, affordable, and often lighter than electronic systems while delivering durable, tactile, and predictable performance.
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