If you’re in the industry, chances are pretty good you know Jeff Zell, Panaracer’s go-to guy for, well, just about everything, really. So he’s the perfect guest to talk about how Panaracer went from one of the earliest brands making legit mountain bike tires, to leaping into the gravel bike category and owning it for
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The all-new MY22 Fox 34 mountain bike fork borrowed a lot of design cues from the bigger, heavier 36 and 38 forks, yet it uses those features to drop a lot of weight from the prior model. As the sweet spot in travel for down country, fun country, and trail bikes, the 120-140mm travel 34
Ribble Cycles have added a Hero version of their Endurance SL e Carbon e-Road Bike, claiming to weigh a class-leading 10.5kg. With Shimano Ultegra Di2 and Ribble’s own LEVEL Super light EBM carbon wheels, the Hero build is almost 1 kg lighter than the Pro version. The British brand have also released the more affordable
Photo submitted by Chris Standley, “Had my first long ride on my new Bokeh last week. These were at the DTE Trail in Chelsea, Michigan.” We always love seeing photos from where you are riding and are happy to share them with our readers around the world here on the Pic Of The Day. Send in
We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or riding buddies. AASQ is our weekly series where we get to the bottom of your questions – serious or otherwise. Hit the link at the bottom of the post to
Shred Optics have added new MTB Goggles to their lineup of eyewear; the Amazify, Nastify and Soaza MTB+ Bigshow Goggles. As well as ensuring all their packaging is plastic-free, Shred are now making the goggle straps with plastic from recycled plastic bottles. Here’s a brief intro to all three. Shred Bigshow MTB Goggles At the
Polar revamp two of their popular multi-sport, GPS-tracking smart watches – the Vantage M2 & Ignite 2. The two pack in much of the key training capabilities and built-in heart rate tracking of Polar’s top-tier smartwatch, but at a fraction of the price. For cyclists looking to cross-train, track overall fitness, sleep, and recovery both
No matter what kind of cyclist you are—roadie, mountain biker, cyclocross superstar, gravel grinder, city commuter, or completely new rider—you’re going to need a bike pump. It’s a non-negotiable. And while it seems like a simple piece of equipment, a pump can make or break your ride. Before you head out the door for a
Sena Technologies, Inc. has been a leader in the powersports connectivity and communications market for a long time, with their add-on comms solutions and integrated designs appearing in many of the top manufacturer’s offerings. Many may not know that they also offer cycling helmets that deliver many of the same features that made them a
The 2021 SR Suntour Auron takes their top-of-the-line mountain bike trail fork and adds their Air EQ system to automatically balance positive and negative air chambers. Combined with their sealed, highly adjustable PCS damping cartridges, they say it gives you a supple, coil spring-like feel with plenty of tuning options. The tricky part is how
Oakley is known for pushing boundaries. “Normal” shades just aren’t their thing. Now, after 45 years of “disruptive innovation”, they’ve just launched their next wild look – the Kato. Just as noteworthy at the Kato itself is the way that Oakley launched the new glasses – from augmented VR to reality. Oakley’s key athletes all
MountainFLOW, a company that started out making eco-friendly ski and snowboard wax, have now ventured into the cycling industry, releasing a range of plant-based bike lubes, grease and degreaser. They are biodegradable, non-toxic, and are said to rival all other petroleum-based competitors on the market. Wouldn’t that be something? Here’s a quick intro to some
Canyon pro cyclists can now race an all-new, faster UCI-approved time trial bike with the addition of the Speedmax CFR TT Disc to the 2021 line-up. Introduced in a triathlon-only version just last autumn, the latest carbon Speedmax time trial bike has slimmed down the frame’s webbing, removed the extra storage, and ironed out the
When Amity Rockwell rolls her Pinarello Grevil into my garage, the downtube is splattered with mud. The cockpit is covered in dust. The seat pack under her saddle wears a solid coating of dried dirt, too. This Grevil gets ridden, and hard. [embedded content] If you don’t know Amity, you should: She’s the reigning champion
The all-new Cotic Tonic is a polished titanium gravel bike based on the geometry of a long standing member of the Cotic stable; the Escapade. The 3Al/2.5V Titanium frame shaves off over 600g compared to its steel counterpart, pitting it a seriously lightweight and capable gravel bike. With improved clearance thanks to the advent of
Vittoria’s buyout of handmade tubular specialist A. Dugast signals both their continued development of classic supple tire construction, and a new capacity to manufacture premium limited edition tires in Europe. That first special tire looks set to be a Vittoria x Dugast L’Eroica tubular, handmade in Holland and destined to be ridden glued up to
These days, it seems like everyone has their own idea of what makes the fastest chain lube. That includes the crew over at Allied Cycle Works. What does a carbon bicycle manufacturer know about chain lube? Well, after their Able gravel frame was released in 2019, the bike was raced to victory in both men’s
If we’re being honest, we were a bit hesitant to test the Swytch e-Bike Conversion Kit. Why? Two reasons. First, because bolting on a motor and battery seems like a clunky idea. Second, because front wheel drive seems like a weird idea on a two-wheeled, pedal-powered bicycle that’s designed as a low-power, rear wheel drive