The biggest update for 2026 is the pocket construction. Ornot moved to using the same durable fabric for the pockets as the bibs themselves, finished with a low-profile bonded hem. If you've ever had a pair of cargo bibs where the pockets felt like an afterthought, baggy, saggy, or prone to snaggy, you'll appreciate the Ornot approach to pockets.
Aventon has been enjoying some well-deserved success after the launch of its first full-suspension eMTB. Using that momentum to build on, they decided to display and tease us with a prototype of their new eGravel bike.
Smith's new Pilot MTB helmet is a budget-friendly offering, blending modern styling with a $95 price tag. It represents a significant step up in coverage and aesthetics from the old Convoy model.
Pearl's new BLACK bib shorts are made from an Italian engineered stretch woven fabric with graduated compression. They feature raw cut hems, bonded grippers, and seamless straps for a modern design.
The GT8 has all the trappings of a modern race bike: internal cable routing, integrated cockpit, UDH, internal storage, and massive tire clearance. The frame is crafted from Toray T800 carbon fiber, making it lightweight yet durable enough for a few adventures.
"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.
SHREDLY's apparel has always stood out for its bold colors and patterns, and they're ramping it up for 2026. The brand says its 'our most expressive yet - a fun, earthy collection of prints and colorways inspired by the spirit of mountain biking.'
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.
Castelli's new aero Unlimited Skinsuit isn't the first gravel racing onesie isn't the first to integrate a sleeve for a hydration bladder on your hot, sweaty back. But together with its Rosso Corsa companion aero Unlimited Pro 2 Jersey for men & women, Castelli now offers more hydration-equipped options to boost your gravel racing aerodynamics than any other clothing maker.
The new Giant and Liv eyewear lineup revolves around a simple goal: clearer vision at speed. The glasses are designed to improve focus, contrast, and visual clarity across a wide range of riding environments, from high-speed road riding to gravel and trail use. The core of that system is a mix of premium lens technologies, paired with lightweight TR90 frames and extensive ventilation.
The Reiver has 26mm internal-width carbon rims with a shallow 25mm depth profile, designed to optimize for vertical compliance over aerodynamics. Pair them with high-volume tires ranging from 35-55mm wide and they'll smooth even the chunkiest fire roads. Rims weigh just 380g and have a hookless design with reinforced construction to handle impacts. By the numbers, that's an impact rating of 140J, which is 3.5 times the UCI standard. Spoke holes are offset 2.8mm from center to balance spoke tension side to side.
