Ridley // Scott // Ritchey // Predator // Orbea & more!
This week we have a slick new Ridley allroad bike, two incredibly lightweight e-mountain bikes (that go about saving grams very differently), a rippin’ new Commençal trail bike, Ritchey celebrates 50 years, an interesting MTB saddle, wildly expensive (and radically different) TT aero bars, and more!
Silca // Yeti // Magura // We Are One // Berd // Polygon & more!
This week, Silca drops a massive collection of awesome (and expensive) new products, Yeti rounds out its SB mountain bike lineup, Magura speeds up its wireless dropper, WeAreOne waves hello to a wild new rim design, two unbelievably affordable bikes from 8bar and Polygon, scammer alert, Hans Rey drops a new video, and more!
SRAM Eagle AXS Direct Mount Derailleur & SL Cassette first look!
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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