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Shimano Announces 2026 Trail Born Projects and Continued Expansion
12+ hour, 27+ min ago (242+ words) Since breaking ground in August 2024, SHIMANO Trail Born has: Trail born reflects SHIMANO's belief that world-class riding experiences are built from the ground up, through collaboration with local trail builders, advocacy groups, and communities. By supporting sustainable trail development across…...
Reserve is Announcing Something New, and It Isn’t Wheels: Introducing the RD1
12+ hour, 27+ min ago (528+ words) For the first time ever, Reserve is making something other than a wheelset! Okay, okay, I know. The brand also makes valves and rim tape. But, you get the picture. Dipping their toes into the broader component waters, Reserve releases…...
State Bikes' New 4130 Trail Hardtail Upgrades to Shimano & Keeps Old Price
15+ hour, 27+ min ago (441+ words) Arizona's State Bicycle Co. continues to provide riders with affordable, well-designed bicycles with the release of the new 2026 4130 Trail Hardtail. This is the 4130 Trail's second year, and it features some notable upgrades while remarkably maintaining the bike's original price point....
BlackHeart Bike Co. Craigslist Ad Looks to Hook Up w/ New Dealers on Valentine's Day
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (504+ words) If I could ask my Salsa Blackthorn to be my Valintine, I would" Oh, hi" I didn't see you there. So, it seems that Truckee, California's BlackHeart Bike Co. is in a "sincere search for community-first retailers, who see cycling…...
Rolf Prima EOS AR Wheels Review: One Wheelset, No Wrong Roads
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (676+ words) Rolf Prima's EOS AR wheelset hits three out of the four of those marks. Our set came in at 1,400 grams (front 634g, rear 766g). The weight isn't as impressive as some of the featherweight climbing wheels on the market. However, they ride…...
Beyond the Bike: Post-Ride Beverages, a Casual Jacket, and Crossover Shoes
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (668+ words) Riding bikes is one of my main passions in life. It's my primary form of exercise; I do it for fun and socializing; it's my competitive outlet; and it's a big part of my job. I get to ride bikes…...
Wolf Tooth Adds 5 New Colors to its BSA and T47 Internal Bottom Brackets
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (598+ words) 2025 was a big year for Wolf Tooth Components, as far as bottom brackets are concerned. First, they add a splash of color to their BSA and T47 internal BBs: Black, Raw Silver, Orange, and Ultraviolet Purple. They also added a completely…...
Industry Nine's Updated S-Series Aluminum Rims Feature Hollow Bead Wall Technology
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (205+ words) The new Trail-S and Enduro-S rims and complete wheelsets are available now. All of the wheels are built to order and ship in two weeks. Head to the Industry Nine website to learn more or to place an order. The…...
Battaglin Milano Teases Affordable Made-in-Italy Steel Gravel Bike, Only 2500€ Complete!
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (556+ words) This new limited edition steel gravel Battaglin Milano might be the most affordable made-in-Italy bike we've seen in decades. We like to talk a lot about affordable bikes, but that goalpost feels like it keeps moving. When Battaglin launched its…...
First Look: The Topeak E-Booster Digital Mini is Smaller, Lighter, and Just as Powerful
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (428+ words) I recently got my hands on the new E-Booster Digital Mini. I've tinkered around with it and run it through a series of inflation tests, and so far, I've been quite impressed. Not only does it look and feel more…...