October, 2022 -

argonaut gr3 gravel bike shown from drive side

Argonaut // Canyon // Komoot // I9 // Wolf Tooth // Ineos // Kona & more!

October 28, 2022 The Pro

We have an interesting mix this week, from practical and affordable city and cargo e-bikes to a very premium, custom layup Argonaut gravel bike. Plus interesting new MTB steering tech from Canyon and Syntace, Komoot’s 3D route planning, a killer 4×4 that supports cycling, and more!

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new 2023 specialized diverge str gravel bike with dual Future Shock suspension

Specialized // BMC // Bianchi // Spoon // Shimano // Chris King & more!

October 21, 2022 The Pro

From a wild new Diverge STR gravel bike with rear suspension to another ultralight eMTB to Bianchi’s “Hyperbike” with front air scoops, there’s some interesting new bikes this week! Plus where to watch Red Bull Rampage, vanlife power tools, $2k custom road shoes, and more! (including how to get free Athletic Brewing Co. beer!)

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Trek // REEB // Wilier // Wolf Tooth // Apidura // Marin // Fizik & more!

October 14, 2022 The Pro

Trek unveils two new lightweight e-Road Bikes, with a high end carbon fiber Domane+ SLR, and a way more affordable alloy version. Plus a killer new dropper post from Wolf Tooth, a super slack Marin gravel bike, winter cycling shoes, frame bags, Suunto’s new smartwatch, and more!

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prototype sram direct mount eagle axs rear derailleur with new SL 12-speed cassette

SRAM Eagle AXS Direct Mount Derailleur & SL Cassette first look!

October 10, 2022 The Pro

This closeup look at the SRAM Eagle direct-mount derailleur and new Eagle SL cassette shows off some interesting (and confusing) features. There’s also a new one-piece Quarq power meter chainring for mountain bikes, which could be the secret to Flat Top chain compatibility on mountain bikes.

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2023 BMC Fourstroke 01 XC MTB with automatic dropper seatpost

BMC // Ibis // Pinarello // Wahoo // Parcours // Pirelli & more!

October 7, 2022 The Pro

BMC’s amazing new Autodrop seatpost saves precious seconds and energy on the XC race course…and the new Fourstroke bike it’s on is rad, too! Plus, new road and MTB wheels, a monstrous Ibis e-mountain bike, some road brands’ attempts at mountain bikes, and lots more!

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Month: October 2022

Argonaut // Canyon // Komoot // I9 // Wolf Tooth // Ineos // Kona & more!

Specialized // BMC // Bianchi // Spoon // Shimano // Chris King & more!

Trek // REEB // Wilier // Wolf Tooth // Apidura // Marin // Fizik & more!

SRAM Eagle AXS Direct Mount Derailleur & SL Cassette first look!

BMC // Ibis // Pinarello // Wahoo // Parcours // Pirelli & more!