August, 2023 -

shimano GRX 12-speed mechanical gravel bike being ridden on smooth dirt road

Shimano GRX & 105 12-speed mechanical groups

August 31, 2023 The Pro

The new Shimano GRX mechanical 12-speed gravel group launches before its Di2 equivalent and brings huge new gear ranges, a modular rear derailleur, improved brakes, and more options for gravel cyclists. And 105 mechanical gets the 12-speed upgrade, too!

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2024 trek madone SL7 aero road racing bike

Trek // Polygon // Santa Cruz // SRM // WTB // Albatross & more!

August 25, 2023 The Pro

Trek trickles down their wildly aero Madone styling, Moots & WTB introduce a new wheel standard (maybe), Sage and Polygon launch new gravel bikes, MMR makes their lightest road bike ever, Santa Cruz electrifies their gravel bike, and Albatross shows off a wild suspension design, plus lots of clever gadgets, hacks, tools, and parts from big and small brands alike.

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canyon endurace endurance road bike with adjustable handlebar width and hidden frame storage

Canyon // Tanglefoot // Hunt // Astral // Rockshox // Lithic & more!

August 18, 2023 The Pro

Canyon gives their endurance road bike the “race bike” treatment, plus two steel adventure bikes, a sensor that keeps you more aero, ultralight climber’s wheels, new carbon forks, a pizza rack, and lots more!

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2nd generation trek supercaliber short travel XC race bike

Trek // Pinarello // Specialized // Cervelo // UCI // Litespeed & more!

August 11, 2023 The Pro

With the UCI World Championships running through this weekend, we’re seeing a lot of new XC bikes for the main MTB event. For road, new Specialized and Ridley bikes get nose cones thanks to relaxed UCI design rules, Rose and Bianchi unveil more affordable road bikes, Litespeed US-made budget Ti gravel bike, plus the usual assortment of new tech, gear, and other bikes.

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2023 moots route CRD titanium gravel race bike

Moots // Santa Cruz // Allied // Rose // Challenge // Merlin & more!

August 4, 2023 The Pro

Two gravel bikes, a high-end road bike, a 90g carbon saddle, side-tilting hitch rack, two amazing flat bar fun bikes, plus lots of cool tools, tech & tidbits. Plus a chance to win lots of prizes!

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Month: August 2023

Shimano GRX & 105 12-speed mechanical groups

Trek // Polygon // Santa Cruz // SRM // WTB // Albatross & more!

Canyon // Tanglefoot // Hunt // Astral // Rockshox // Lithic & more!

Trek // Pinarello // Specialized // Cervelo // UCI // Litespeed & more!

Moots // Santa Cruz // Allied // Rose // Challenge // Merlin & more!