CSS Composites, pioneers in greener carbon fiber, utilized its unique FusionFiber technology to offer some form of recyclable carbon to the cycling industry. Revel Bikes adopted the carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic manufacturing method early on, utilizing it for their wheels and other experimental purposes. This revolutionary thermoplastic was later offered by other prominent brands, such as Trek Bicycles' in-house brand, Bontrager, along with wheels from Chris King, Evil Bicycles, and others.
Even if you only ride in the daytime, you should still ride with lights. According to Trek, 80% of accidents happen during the day, which makes sense since more cyclists are out during daylight hours. But using a daytime running light is reported to lead to 33% fewer collisions, while making cyclists 240% more visible. And if you're using something like the Trek Ion 100 R and Flare R City combo, you can add a lot of visibility to your ride.
The Draft Box is size-specific, fitting nearly the entire size catalog, save for the largest 61cm Cervelo S5 frames. Its lid doubles as a tire lever and also has a spot to store a CR2032 battery if your SRAM shifter pod dies. Nano Worx designed the Draft Box to mount directly to the Cervelo S5's seatpost.
A new MyCanyon Abell paint job makes official what we saw at the Tour de France this summer - the custom green constellation ridden by Jasper Philipsen for just one day, after one day in yellow. But now that it's officially part of Canyon's semi-custom finish program, you too can ride a shiny green Aeroad CFR. Plus, Canyon has extended its semi-custom fit range too, adding shorter crankset options down to 160mm for riders looking to up their cadence.
Hope has a new set of premium UK-made carbon RX40 gravel wheels built wider and lighter for the "go anywhere" gravel crowd. Fully made " from start to finish by hand in Barnoldswick " in the UK, the new RX40 gravel wheels feature Hope's fast-engaging 108 POE Pro5 hubs and a new 25.5mm internal width. Plus, you get to pick your favorite anodized color, and Hope will even match your hubs with their own CNC-machined tubeless valves.
Gravel cycling is going through an interesting period of growth right now, and the line between gravel and MTB is a blurry one. We're seeing full-suspension XC mountain bikes equipped with drop bars, and increasingly more voluptuous tires in the sport. The new RockShox Rudy XL is here to blur the lines even more. How long before there's no difference between gravel and MTB? Are we just on a circular path like the Oroborus?
Hailing from the small mountain town of Durango, Colorado, Asa Vermette is a generational talent who is quickly becoming one of the shining stars of the UCI Downhill World Cup-and for good reason. From being the youngest-ever rider to take the top spot at Red Bull Hardline Wales to being a key part of the one-of-a-kind Frameworks Racing team, he's equal parts talented and entertaining.
Handlebar Widths: Starting 1 January 2026, bars in mass-start road and cyclocross must be at least 400 mm outside-to-outside, with a brake hood inner width limit reduced from the initially proposed 320 mm to 280 mm. Max flare allowed is 65 mm.
With Google's latest feature, you can now ensure Cyclingnews is front and centre when searching for the latest news from the world of cycling. The search engine recently released a 'Preferred Sources' feature, which allows users in the United States and India to optimise their results in Google's Top Stories feature. With the rise of attention-grabbing headlines and unverified information online, it's important to have your favourite, tried-and-tested publications at your fingertips.
The landscape is plentiful in jagged ridges, volcanic deserts, glacial valleys, and panoramic views - it's a land built to humble. But it also has some of the best, most epic, and fun mountain trails that I've ever ridden. That's right, Iceland is a mountain bike destination, and it has its own five-day mountain bike stage race, and it might be the most epic on the calendar.
The uppers are made of a "durable canvas" material, which does, in fact, feel quite durable and is largely responsible for the shoes' casual looks. This material felt a bit stiff out of the box, but has been loosening up slightly over time. Around the toe and just above the sole, the canvas is wrapped in a rubber material to protect it from premature wear. Traditional laces tighten them over the foot, with a lace retainer to keep them in check.
Sleeper is one of those rare media outlets that blurs the line between those of us who love video parts and those of us who love racing. By taking a unique look at how we are able to see racing-and the culture behind it-their team has garnered a cult following and allowed fans to experience the world of racing in ways seldom seen before.
Since 2007, Lezyne has been a brand name that is synonymous with bicycle pumps and tools. But for many years now, the company has been rapidly expanding into the world of electronics with digital pumps, GPS computers, and some of our favorite LED lights. Leaning on their expertise in the LED light space, Lezyne is introducing their first radar light system, which at first look seems to be ground-breaking.
While Hatfield is best known as the creative brain behind many of Nike's most memorable and game-changing shoe designs, he's also a guy who knows a thing or two about great design in general-including that an innovative approach is bound to stir up strong reactions. In the vast landscape of bike design, things aren't much different than in footwear: as much as people say they want innovation, they're often quick to criticize when something looks a little different.
The Sledgehammer took two years to develop with input from some elite athletes and riders, and is the brand's first pro-grade freestyle frame since the 1990s. Huffy says the frame is built for "progression, performance, and designed to equip the next generation of BMX talent". With the launch of the Sledgehammer, Huffy continues to show its long-term commitment to the sport of BMX.
"Our Goal at Oakley is always to create for the future and deliver to the present," "Oakley invented the sports performance category, now with Oakley Meta Vanguard, we're setting another new baseline for what is possible. We wanted to redefine what eyewear could be by delivering Performance AI glasses, technological advancements that truly amplify human potential. And it's a leap toward a new era of human possibilities."
A lot of racers still prefer the lighter weight, efficiency, and pure simplicity of a hardtail (not to mention their relatively lower cost). But in order to pick a hardtail over a short-travel full-suspension bike (like their Crossfire), it must be able to soak up more bumps at the rear end, flex enough to maintain rear wheel traction, and offer progressive geometry to navigate more techy racetracks.
San Jose Bike Party is a place to ride bikes, make friends, and have a good time every third Friday of each month at 8 pm. San Jose is the largest city in Northern California, but they are hidden in the suburban sprawl. It's time to enjoy the South Bay, ride the streets, and make this place the active and exciting city you want it to be.
San Jose Bike Party is a place to ride bikes, make friends, and have a good time every third Friday of each month at 8 pm. San Jose is the largest city in Northern California, but they are hidden in the suburban sprawl. It's time to enjoy the South Bay, ride the streets, and make this place the active and exciting city you want it to be.
For riders who want seamless integration, Garmin has built one of the most complete platforms available. From the Garmin Fenix 8 watch to the Garmin Edge MTB computer and Rally XC power meter pedals, the brand promises data-driven performance, recovery insights, and full device connectivity. But is Garmin's premium setup really worth the investment, or are there better alternatives? In this article, I'll delve into the Garmin cycling ecosystem
