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Is this the most aerodynamic gravel bike ever made? Cervelo claims all new Aspero-5 will save you 37 watts vs previous version

Cervelo's new Aspero-5 is built to top gravel podiums, and the watt-saving claims versus the previous iteration are certainly lofty if they are to be believed

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 14:00
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The Edge MTB is Garmin’s first ever bike computer for mountain bikers, with mtb-specific features including jump distance and air time

The new addition to Garmin's range allows you to track jump distance and air time (plus an intriguing-sounding 'Forksight' mode) while finding new trails in this computer designed to cope with MTB's rough and tumble

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 12:45
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Riders with Fazua Ride 60-equipped e-mountain bikes will now get the KickOverrun upgrade, an automatic boost to help on technical ascents

The new KickOverrun tech - that will be installed via a firmware update - works automatically, detecting technical riding sections where you may need the assistance

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 07:57
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Shoes built for gravel racing: Fizik launch the Vento Powerstrap Aeroweave X

Light, fast and lace-free, the new Fizik shoe is designed specifically to be raced in

Wed, Jun 11, 2025 15:00
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Promising 800 hours of battery life, 4iiii unveils Precision power meters for Shimano XTR Di2 cranks

4iiii has quickly brought two XTR Di2 compatible power meters to the market, promising 800 hours of battery life and Apply Find My tech.

Tue, Jun 10, 2025 10:20
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100+Nm is the new norm: Mahle’s first mid-drive motor gets 105Nm of torque and 850W of peak power

German brand Mahle has (finally) entered the mid-drive market, but is it worth the wait?

Thu, Jun 05, 2025 14:02
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External cable routing is back! Orbea’s most versatile mountain bike, the Occam, gets a refresh

Revitalised trail bike gets external and internal cable routing and new-found adjustability

Thu, Jun 05, 2025 14:00
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Rapha’s new Trail Finale range is built especially for top-level gravity athletes

Named after the iconic location of Finale Ligure, Rapha introduces its first gravity-focussed apparel range.

Thu, Jun 05, 2025 08:48
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Fast shifting, increased durability and no wires: Shimano unveils first fully wireless drivetrain, Shimano XTR 12spd Di2

Shimano goes fully wireless while bringing new XC and trail/enduro brakes as well as fresh wheels.

Wed, Jun 04, 2025 16:00
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Shimano launches new XC and gravel racing pedals, handlebars, stems and £400 MTB shoes

The brand has expanded its componentry catalogue with new racing pedals and more

Wed, Jun 04, 2025 16:00
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Yeti’s new MTe lightweight eMTB uses TQ’s new HPR 60 drive unit and top-spec model weighs just 17.5kg, but you can’t get it here…

Lightweight and powerful with an e-MTB specific linkage.

Wed, Jun 04, 2025 08:00
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New Avinox update brings 1,000W power to more ride modes, up to 60 seconds Boost and more

DJI's e-bike system brand has unveiled some big upgrades in its latest firmware update

Fri, May 30, 2025 16:25
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New Specialized Diverge leaked ahead of Unbound Gravel: more mounts, more aero and UDH look imminent for Specialized’s flagship adventure bike

Casually shared on Annika Langvad's Instagram stories was what appears to be an updated Diverge, with some subtle yet obvious changes vs the current iteration

Wed, May 28, 2025 16:53
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Specialized launches alloy Levo 4 e-MTBs, with same 3.1 motor and 840Wh battery, and prices start at £5,199

One of the most exciting e-mountain bikes of the year has now gotten a cheaper, alloy sibling

Tue, May 27, 2025 16:00
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It’s official: Canyon’s new Grail Rift Edition gets new DT Swiss and Canyon developed suspension fork

Heavily teased, rumoured and spy-shotted suspension fork-equipped gravel bike is now available to buy

Tue, May 27, 2025 10:00
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Goodyear revitalises its Connector gravel tyre range to be 70g lighter, stronger and faster

Three new tread patterns and a new carcass promise lighter weight, more strength and more speed.

Tue, May 27, 2025 08:00
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Video: Borders, bears and bikes – The Tour Divide bike race

We follow Courtney White as she journeys across the Great Divide MTB race route solo in 23 days

Sun, May 25, 2025 10:00
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Mountain bike footwear specialist Ride Concepts launches first ever helmets, one for enduro and one for trail and XC riding

The Mips-equipped Dissent and Deploy helmets mark a new direction for Ride Concepts, the brand saying its new lids are "overbuilt in the best way possible"

Thu, May 22, 2025 16:00
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Hunt claims its new Proven Carbon Enduro H_Core enduro wheels are seriously strong, and adds ratchet freehub for extra durability

New wheelset boasts 'category leading impact resistance' at under 2kg... and yep, you guess it, they're more compliant too

Thu, May 22, 2025 14:00
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An enduro and downhill bike in one? Orbea pulls cover off new and mega adjustable Rallon, that comes in downhill and enduro flavours

Downduro, anyone? Already ridden to DH victory with the logos covered (before being unveiled on the podium), the latest off-road bike from Orbea is built to conquer both DH and enduro duties. Can the Rallon really do it all?

Thu, May 22, 2025 14:00
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Is this the best motorsport-inspired mountain bike? Andi Sykes’ Alfa Romeo Privateer 161 Gen 2

Motorsports and MTB collide once again with this Privateer 161 getting an Alfa-themed paint job and motorsport-inspired componentry

Wed, May 21, 2025 14:40
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Mondraker Arid gravel bike goes alloy, bringing performance to lower price point

The brand's gravel bike range extends to three models, including the Arid Carbon launched last year

Tue, May 20, 2025 14:00
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“It’s never been just a job”: Legendary UK mountain bike brand and retailer Stif Mountain Bikes to close after 41 years

The British bike brand and trusted bike shop, once a mainstay of magazine parts listing pages in the pre-Internet era, will be no more come September, but will be clearing stock with some big discounts promised

Tue, May 20, 2025 10:45
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Piles of power without the weight — Pivot’s new Shuttle SL/AM e-MTB gets Bosch’s punchy Performance Line SX motor, and full bikes weigh just 18kg

Thanks to a Bosch Performance Line SX motor, Pivot's new e-MTB is set to please those with a thirst for power and manoeuvrability. Prices range from £8,600 to £13,000

Tue, May 20, 2025 07:01
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Video: The Frelsi featuring freerider Andy Mitas

Join Andy Mitas as he creatively carves several European riding spots.

Sun, May 18, 2025 10:00
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A belt drive, gearbox and e-mountain bike motor in one — Haibike’s AllMtn Trn/iq gets Pinion’s auto-shifting MGU motor that promises 10,000km of maintenance-free riding

Is this what every e-MTBer has been looking for? Up to 12 gears, next to no maintenance, bags of gearing range and super precise shifting under load, according to Pinion and Haibike

Wed, May 14, 2025 10:00
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You can now make your mechanical SRAM Eagle 70 or 90 drivetrain electric and wireless, as SRAM unveils GX AXS T-Type upgrade kit

New GX AXS upgrade kit allows users to upgrade Eagle 70 or Eagle 90 drivetrain to AXS wireless transmission

Tue, May 13, 2025 14:00
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Canyon’s Sender downhill bike moves to a high-pivot layout

And gets tonnes of adjustability.

Tue, May 06, 2025 09:00
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New firmware boosts DJI’s Avinox motor to 1000W of max power

And the brand weighs in on the proposed 750W restriction.

Tue, May 06, 2025 07:00
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Sonder gets playful with the new affordable Falco hardtail

New 120mm alloy trail hardtail designed to bring more people to the trails in an affordable package..

Thu, May 01, 2025 14:10
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Keegan Swenson’s Santa Cruz Blur and Matt Beers’ Specialized S-Works Epic 8 up for auction

Your last chance to own the very bikes Matt Beers and Keegan Swenson raced at the 2025 Cape Epic.

Wed, Apr 30, 2025 07:17
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Look shows off all-new Trail Roc mountain bike pedals

New flat pedals utilise concave platform and eight premium pins for boosted traction.

Tue, Apr 29, 2025 13:00
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Video: The Dolomites on Greta’s Cannondale Habit LT

Greta rediscovered the freedom that only a bike, a loyal trail dog, and the open mountains can bring.

Sun, Apr 27, 2025 09:00
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Trickstuff’s Piccola HD combines 3D-printed titanium and a four-piston caliper

Trickstuff joins forces with Trumf to bring lightweight but strong levers to its Piccola brake.

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 09:08
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Canyon’s Spectral AL brings affordability to a saturated market

Canyon's trail bike is now available with an alloy frame, dropping some mod-cons for a lower price.

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 09:00
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Rapha’s cargo top, TLD jersey and Shredly’s spring collection

A monthly round-up of the latest tech specifically for women.

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 09:00
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Kona’s tenth-gen Hei Hei features a frame and suspension redesign

One of Kona’s most recognisable and enduring models has entered its tenth-generation with reshaped carbon tube sections and enhanced geometry.

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 07:01
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Cannondale updates the Moterra and introduces the Moterra LT

Both bikes get interchangable batteries, Bosch motors and carbon frames.

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 13:00
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Norco’s Search gets refreshed geo, big tyre clearance and downtube storage

With large tyre clearance, alloy and carbon frames and a built-in fender.

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 13:00
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Santa Cruz Bullit – a downhill bike with a built-in chairlift

170mm of four-bar suspension, a Bosch motor and adjustable progression.

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 07:01
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Video: Valley of Tears Texas Race Recap

The Valley of Tears Gravel Race in Turkey, Texas, became a grueling 50-mile battle after a surprise snowstorm dumped some snow.

Sun, Apr 13, 2025 09:00
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The Decoy SN 29 joins YT Industries’ Super Natural family

Built for aggressive trail, the Decoy SN 29 gets a larger 480Wh Fazua battery.

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 14:00
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RockShox updates its inline shock – the Deluxe

And brings its Electric Red colourway to its whole fork range.

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 14:00
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Xysto pedals are for chasing winning downhill Times

Pedals are a deeply personal rider preference, and some XC and gravel riders are ardent believers in TIME and its ATAC clipless system.

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 14:00
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The Paprika 53 Model 25 is the first e-gravel bike powered by DJI’s Avinox motor

e-gravel gets powerful and even lighter.

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 10:00
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Continental bolsters its range with three new XC tyres

Three new tyres modernise Continental's XC offering.

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 07:00
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OneUp offers improved compliance and more rise with its V2 carbon handlebars

Canadian mountain bike component brand, OneUp, has developed V2 versions of its handlebar, offering a greater selection of dimensions and geometries than before.

Wed, Apr 09, 2025 13:00
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Wahoo introduces third-generation Elemnt GP head units

Wahoo has announced its first phase of new product for 2025, with next-generation GPS head units and a rear guard safety device.

Wed, Apr 09, 2025 09:16
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Specialized’s Levo 4 sets its sights on Amflow’s PL

With 111Nm of torque, are big power e-mountain bikes the new norm?

Tue, Apr 08, 2025 13:00
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Fizik adds a gravel and MTB helmet to its new lineup

Brand-new helmets boast interesting fit features.

Mon, Apr 07, 2025 15:00
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