The all-new SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical Transmission that debuted today is exactly what I was looking for in a new drivetrain for my super trail bike. Last fall, I built up a killer long travel mountain bike that could pedal up as well as it shredded down. It ...

Continental’s newest addition to their gravel race tire family – the Terra Adventure – leans on mountain bike tire tech to take on ever-tougher racing. Not only is the new Conti Terra Adventure tread design clearly influenced by fast-rolling but capable XC tires, and even offered in XC ...

Dropper specialist BikeYoke finally expands deep into MTB cockpits with the long-awaited Barmate Carbon mountain bike handlebars that we’ve been sneaking peeks at for years. They feature built-in vertical flex for enhanced rider comfort & reduced fatigue, yet are still gravity-ready. Then, BikeYoke also has some tough alloy ...

Aventon has been busy lately. First, back in October ’24, there was the Abound SR (short rack) launch. Then, last month, we attended the launch of the Level 3 commuter. But that was also the launch of the brand new Abound LR (long rack) cargo eBike. The Abound ...

Specialized has been running an all-new, mega light-weight cross-county wheelset right under our noses. For 2024, the Specialized Factory Team was a winning mobile test lab, experimenting with new XC rim shapes, carbon/titanium spokes, and updated hub designs. As a result, the new Roval Control World Cup Wheels ...

Saddles can make or break your ride. They are a highly personal piece of kit (probably the most, IMO), and once you find a match – you stick with it. Specialized’s Phenom is the go-to saddle for many on and off-road athletes. It was my favorite saddle until ...