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2023 scott genius 900 ultimate trail mountain bike with adjustable travel
e-Bike

Scott // Orbea // Colnago // Cannondale // YT // Rodeo Labs & more!

November 4, 2022 The Pro
This week we’ve got two killer new mountain bikes from Scott and Orbea, some radical gravel bikes from YT and Rodeo Labs (plus a really light gravel bar from Cadex), and a very random assortment of weirdness, reboots, artist collabs, prototypes, and e-bikes worth a look.

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argonaut gr3 gravel bike shown from drive side
e-Bike

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
e-Bike

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 domane plus slr e-road bike
e-Bike

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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factor ostroy gravel aero race bike
e-Bike

Ibis // Factor // Ghost // Litespeed // Predator // Canyon & more!

September 30, 2022 The Pro
From aero gravel bikes to a probably-UCI-illegal handlebar, to ultra-light and ultra-fast eMTBs and motors, this week has it all. Plus a refresh from Ibis, fascinating bike security from Knog & Litelok, carbon-spoked road wheels, and super-short cranks. Definitely something for every type of cyclist this week, even cyclocrossers!

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new santa cruz tallboy v5 trail mountain bike being ridden on aggressive trails
Gravel Bike

Ministry // Santa Cruz // Zwift // Corima // Roval // WTB // Race Face & LOTS more!

September 23, 2022 The Pro
We take a look at how Zwifters set up their handcycles IRL, new mountain bikes from Evil, Santa Cruz, Merida, Ministry, and Lapierre, plus lots of new tires, carbon wheels, and some nifty new gadgets and apps…and more!

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absoluteblack graphenpad graphene infused brake pads for shimano and sram road gravel and mountain bike brakes
Gravel Bike

absoluteBLACK // Cervelo // PRO Superlight // Wahoo // Cane Creek & more!

September 16, 2022 The Pro
From graphene-infused disc brake pads offering the best possible stopping performance to ultra-high end rim brake calipers, here’s two fancy ways to stop your bike. Plus high end new Smart Trainers from Wahoo and Saris, new GoPro and DJI action cameras, a big improvement for Aventon’s e-bikes, and more!

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2023 BMC Kaius race gravel bike
Gravel Bike

Santa Cruz // Trek // BMC // Strider // Canyon // Zwift & more!

September 9, 2022 The Pro
It’s another big week, with huge brands like Trek, BMC, Santa Cruz, and Canyon all launching completely new road, gravel, and mountain bikes. Zwift drops into the hardware game, Strider’s making bikes for kids with special physical needs, and lots more!

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ku cycles tf1 triathlon bike hides you and the bike behind your arms and fork legs
Gravel Bike

Otso // Silca // KÚ // OneUp // Cube // Soma // Boyd // Limar & more!

August 26, 2022 The Pro
This week we have two ultralight road bikes, one throwback-yet-modern steel road bike, a hyper-aerodynamic Tri bike (with a backstory), a uniquely aerodynamic helmet, a new titanium gravel bike (plus a new dropper post and mini pump for gravel bikes), upgraded road and gravel wheels (including some for rim brakes), and more!

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cadex 50 ultra disc aero road bike wheels and tubeless tires
Gravel Bike

Daysaver // Cadex // Giant // Transition // InfoCrank & more!

August 19, 2022 The Pro
From bladed carbon spokes to sleek power meter cranksets, this week’s best new cycling tech includes a ridiculously light mini-tool, amazing tail light concepts, and a new U.S. crit race series that looks very, very exciting! Plus new mountain bike, bikepacking, and gravel gear, too!

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