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Giant expands Revolt gravel range with new aluminium series
Giant is expanding its range of gravel bikes, adding the all-new Revolt series to the existing Revolt Advanced and Revolt Advanced Pro. The new series contains ALUXX aluminium framesets with many of the same innovations and technologies as the more race-focused composite bikes in the Revolt Advanced series. The new series emphasizes performance and versatility […]
Wahoo announces the KICKR BIKE
The KICKR BIKE adds to Wahoo KICKR’s legendary realistic resistance with an enhanced motor that provides realistic coasting, built-in grade simulation, realistic shifting and braking ride feel. With 3 ways to change the BIKE fit, virtual shifting options, and aero-bar handle options, the KICKR BIKE is as adjustable as your road or time trial bike. […]
SwiftCarbon RaceVox First Ride Review
The RaceVox introduces an entirely new race bike platform for SwiftCarbon. It aims to be a bike that performs in a variety of conditions by combining aerodynamic elements, lightweight know-how, and carbon compliance. SwiftCarbon brought us to the roads of Rio de Janeiro to test the RaceVox’s versatility. The Racevox Concept Until recently, there has […]
Review: SwiftCarbon Attack G2 Disc Ultegra
Back in 2016 was the last time we had a SwiftCarbon bike in for scrutiny. Then we praised the brand for delivering race-level performance at a more palatable price than most of the competition. Much has changed since then, SwiftCarbon has a new owner and the bikes are sporting disc brakes. We tested the latest […]
Liv Cycling unveils new Pique 29
Liv Cycling today introduced the new Pique 29 series, its first off-road bike with 29-inch wheels. Designed for riders who want to go fast when racing or on long epic rides, the Pique 29 series prioritizes speed and agility, features industry leading Maestro suspension technology and offers an efficient, high-performance ride. “The new Pique 29 […]
Meet the new Santa Cruz Tallboy 4
The new 120mm Tallboy takes a leap further into what short-travel bikes really are capable of. With kick-ass lower-link VPP suspension, a streamlined design, the typical Santa Cruz refinement, and rather radical geometry, the Tallboy is back to being a genre bending folk hero. Sure, 10mm more travel might only seem like one small step—but […]
Giant launches Reign E+ eMTB
Giant is expanding its lineup of E-bikes this year with the all-new Reign E+, a full-suspension off-road machine for aggressive trail and enduro riding. Engineered with Giant’s latest SyncDrive Pro motor technology and a proven Maestro Suspension setup, this range of E-bikes offers a whole new trail experience, giving enduro enthusiasts the power to tackle […]
Giant launches new Reign 29er enduro bike
Giant is introducing Reign 29, an all-new addition to the Reign family of enduro and all-mountain bikes. Developed in partnership with Giant Factory Off-Road Team racers, it features updated suspension and progressive 29er geometry. Since it was originally introduced in 2005 as one of the first Giant mountain bikes with Maestro suspension, Reign has continually […]
Review: Cannondale Habit
Unveiled in late 2018, the Cannondale Habit is presented as a versatile mid-travel 29er trail bike. We spent a few weeks on the bike to get a feel for what the Habit is all about. Perhaps the most obvious change, aside from the looks is that the latest Habit iteration drops Cannondale’s signature Lefty in […]
New Specialized Epic Hardtail launched
Cross-country racing has always been a battle of grams—a contest to see who can build the lightest machine. The Epic HT flips the bird at that hoary convention. Yes, you’re looking at the lightest production hardtail to date, but the new Epic HT is a hell of a lot more than that. This is the […]
Giant SA introduces all-new Stance 29 trail bike
Giant, the world leader in cycling technology, is introducing a new full-suspension trail bike with progressive 29er geometry and proven technologies that make it a smart choice for trail riders seeking performance and value. The Stance 29, with an ALUXX aluminium frame and FlexPoint rear suspension, delivers greater control, faster speeds, and smooth-riding confidence on […]
First Look: Ryder Innovation – Slyder, Slug Plug and Nutcracker
In late 2018, we had a look at the Ryder Slug Plug, a compact plug tool within a safe storage capsule. This year Ryder announced more products from the Ryder Innovation stable which extend on the range of compact, convenient, and safe storage solutions for on bike tools and accessories. Ryder Slyder Storage System The […]