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Specialized boosts Levo 4's motor power in eMTB arms race – does DJI have the 'big S' worried?
12+ hour, 36+ min ago (605+ words) Over-the-air update brings more power to 3.1 eMTB motor Justin Sullivan / Specialized Specialized's free over-the-air update boosts peak power and torque figures on the 3.1 Motor, fitted to the Turbo Levo 4. The S-Works Levo 4 gets a 130W power boost to 850W, while torque remains…...
Cannondale’s latest SuperSix Evo is lighter and more aggressive for EF Education’s pro riders
15+ hour, 36+ min ago (908+ words) All-round race bike follows the needs of racers with two new handlebar options Ashley Quinlan / Our Media Cannondale has unveiled its latest SuperSix Evo all-round race bike, with a refined geometry and frameset designed to meet the needs of its…...
This is the gravel race bike I'll buy if I win the lottery
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (449+ words) Festka's "13,900 custom Spectre Gravel features radical wheels, and a frame enhanced for traction and comfort Warren Rossiter / Ourmedia I had the pleasure of trying out a custom Festka Spectre road bike back in 2024 and came away suitably impressed by its…...
New Ventum NS1 embraces the latest road bike trends and drops 200g
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (548+ words) Road frameset from niche Utah brand ups the aero quotient with revised geometry Utah-based bikemaker Ventum has launched the third generation of its NS1 road bike, replacing the 2023 second generation with a new frameset featuring updated geometry. The new frame is…...
Shimano's weirdest products of all time, from golf clubs to air-powered derailleurs
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (890+ words) Top of the flops from the world's largest cycle component maker If, like Shimano, you've been around for over 100 years, you've had chance to produce plenty of stuff. But along the path to groupset nirvana, there have been plenty of…...
Are handguards on mountain bikes a good idea?
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (306+ words) While some may think they're uncool, there are merits to handguards Nick Clark / Our Media In our Tech Q&A series, we tackle cycling queries " big or small, complex or simple " with insights from the BikeRadar team and trusted industry…...
Merida's 'price-focused' ETMO trail bike is ready for e-bikepacking with Bosch motors
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (347+ words) The ETMO has two travel options and two motor choices Merida has unveiled the new ETMO, its 'most price-focused' Bosch-powered electric mountain bike to date. The brand says the bike is designed to bring full-power performance to a broader audience…...
Shimano's flagship gravel shoe has got me excited thanks to one standout component
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (619+ words) Is Shimano finally taking gravel racing seriously? Simon von Bromley / Our Media I used to think Shimano didn't really care that much for gravel racing, but with its new flagship S-Phyre RX910 gravel shoes the tide could finally be turning. Built…...
Yeti LTE T4 review: an incredible eMTB, but I’d buy the cheaper C2 model
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (1813+ words) The new Yeti is one of the best eMTBs out there when it comes to balancing grip, stability and manoeuvrability Scott Windsor / Our Media Superb suspension feel; well-balanced geometry; stable when it needs to be but still lively and fun…...
These 5 MTB products refuse to die – here's why
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (1148+ words) Modern mountain bikes are full of amazing technological advancements, so why are we still using this old tech? Scott Windsor / Our Media Some MTB tech standards seem to have existed for decades with little change " sometimes because there's no better…...