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Bikepacking Roots opens BIPOC Bike Adventure Grant applications – Back in June Arizona’s Bikepacking Roots announced their new grant program to help address racial inequalities related to access to outdoor experiences – The BIPOC Bike Adventure Grant. Now, the application process is open… The grant will provide funding, equipment, and mentoring support as needed for

Among cross country options, the Look X-Track Race Carbon mountain bike pedals hit a sweet spot of platform size and ease of entry. Combine that with a decent range of tension adjust and respectable weight, they’ve become a worthwhile companion on both gravel and mountain bike rides. Up against Shimano and HT Components, though, are

Fizik calls the all-new Vento Infinito Carbon 2 & Infinito Knit Carbon 2 the successors to their top-tier pro racing R1 shoe. The improvements to the two upper options and their Boa dial retention are relatively minor in appearance, yet deliver lower weight, a lower profile & improved ventilation. But they also feature the latest

The State Black Label All-Road follows up their ultra-affordable steel gravel bike from earlier this summer, with a new alloy frame & build that saves up to 5lb, while retaining pricing that won’t break the bank. Lighter and faster the new 6061 Black Label aluminum frame gets a new carbon fork too, plus fast 700c

Want a classic handlebar profile but with modern performance? Whisky Parts Co. is offering exactly that with two new handlebar designs. Using profiles we typically only see made from metal, the Whisky Milhouse and Winston bars mix things up with the use of carbon fiber instead. Whether you’re looking for a high end bar for

As ENVE points out, road riding has evolved. While the hard core road racing set is still there, we’ve seen a rise in bikes designed to run wider tires with more capable frames, and cover ground somewhere in between pure road and gravel. The popular nomenclature for this category is All Road, which is where

After Grand Tour-winning success at the Tour de France, AbsoluteBlack is bringing the absolute top level of drivetrain efficiency to the public with pre-lubed GRAPHENlube chains. Their unique graphene-infused wax chain lube claims to be the fastest on the market, but with optimal performance so dependent on perfect application, your results may vary… at least

This time of year is the best. Fall offers ideal riding temperatures, great trail conditions, colorful foliage, and of course, pumpkin spice everything, including… chain lube? Yes, you read that right. It seems that while it may have started as a bit of an inside joke, Bike Hardcore may be whipping up a special batch

Developed to round out their aero carbon wheel line-up, Fulcrum goes deep with new Wind 75 DB aero triathlon wheels. The Wind family debuted last year with more affordable aero carbon options that catered to triathletes. But limited to just 40mm & 55mm depths, lots of drag-reducing potential was being left on the table. Now,

Looking for the best Amazon Prime Day deals on bike gear, components, action cameras, GPS cycling computers and more? We’ve been scouring Amazon all morning to find these deals, and we’ll keep adding more as they pop up! Keep checking for the latest deals on cycling related gear, and grab these while they last…Prime Days

There are very few bike launch videos that elicit text messages from friends saying how awesome they were. However, the Stumpjumper EVO video resulted in exactly that. That’s because it was far more involved than your typical launch vid, and involved a creative story line, a custom built trail, and prosthetics to age the actors

You probably know how suspension adjustments can affect your ride, but what about your tires? The rubber compound of your tires does more than just dictate the level of grip. Not only is there rolling resistance, and durability to consider, but there’s also the amount of rebound from the rubber itself. Just like with your

Did the teaser from Ringlé about a turquoise set of Super Bubba X hubs laced to carbon rims have you eagerly waiting for their release? Well, you’re in luck. With the launch of the new Reynolds 309/289 XC wheels, Ringlé and Reynolds are finally joining forces. The result is a beautiful new LTD set of

When Cicli Olympia first introduced its flagship F1 carbon hardtail, it was an angular race bike with holes punched through it that multiplied over time. Now dialing back the F1 to more minimalist lines, Olympia has created a much lighter mountain bike frame, shedding 200g while also getting a more technically-capable trail-inspired geometry overhaul, and

Tired of losing the town-line sprints on Saturday’s club ride ’cause you can’t lay down the power the way you know you should? What if you could channel the power of 2020 Tour de France winner Tadej Pogaçar by putting your lycra wrapped tush on the saddle he rode to victory? The versatile new Prologo Scratch

Welcome back to The Path! After 10 months of enduro-specific training in the Tweed Valley, Scotland, I’ve remained injury free. I’m fitter and stronger than ever, and my bike handling is all the better for it. What now? RACE TIME! In this installation of The Path, I give you an insight into what the 2020

The Classics are coming back this autumn, and Prologo is reliving fellow Italian Alberto Bettiol’s Ronde Van Vlaanderen victory with an ultra-limited run of replica Scratch M5 saddles. Only 30 of the saddles decorated with the Lion of Flanders are being made, and only a portion of those are actually offered for sale. Prologo Scratch

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