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Limited-Edition Speedster Silver Pinarello DOGMA F Will Come w/ Campy Super Record
Pinarello launches its latest, limited DOGMA F model with two compelling features: a new colorway and a new groupset from Campagnolo. The new DOGMA F comes in Speedster Silver while sporting Campagnolo’s new Super Record Wireless groupset.
Spy Shot: A Next-gen Prototype RockShox SID SL Ultimate XC MTB Fork for Nino Schurter?
Is Nino Schurter racing a prototype of what will soon become the longer 120mm travel version of RockShox’s lightweight SID SL Ultimate cross-country mountain bike fork? We first really spotted the unlabeled BlackBox fork on the 10-time XC World Champion’s bike at the Nove Mesto World Cup, then noticed it on several other current and former pros’ bikes. Then, looking back we noticed it was hidden in plain sight earlier this spring...
Wilier Urta Max SLR Carbon XC Bike Hits World Cup with MTB Marathon & Cross-Country Wins
After launching a classic short-travel XC race full-suspension bike just over a year ago, Wilier Triestina is back again with a slacker, longer-travel variant more attuned to techy modern cross-country racing dubbed the Wilier Urta Max SLR. On the outside the new lightweight 120mm Urta Max SLR looks a lot like the 100mm Urta SLR, but revised suspension linkage and noticeably more progressive geometry make this a much more capable bike for technical racing.
British Cycling Reshapes Transgender & Non-Binary Participation Policies, Creates New Category
British Cycling is back with a major reshaping of the policies defining how transgender & non-binary athletes can participate in cycling events held under the British Cycling umbrella in the UK. Said to have been developed through a detailed 9-month-long internal evaluation of peer-reviewed medical research and cycling community consultation, the new official policy is now broken down into two very separate approaches, whether IN or OUT of competition.
Shredding the West in ABUS’ B.C. Mixtape
On any Saturday, BC locals are riding lines that used to be reserved strictly for ender shots in feature riding segments. Out here, the currency is style. And for many riders in BC, this is what drives their pursuit. Conduits of creativity, Caleb Holonko, Yoann Barelli, Kirsten Van Horne and Jesse Munden inject their unique spin into familiar and unfamiliar terrain in Pemberton, Kamloops, and Vancouver’s North Shore. Losing touch with what “normal” is in the best possible way.
Interview & Pro Bike Check: Nina Hoffmann and her Santa Cruz Bronson Training Bike
Nina Hoffmann of the Santa Cruz Syndicate reasserted her dominance at Round 2 of the British Downhill Series in Fort William. Piloting a new and updated version of the V10 DH Bike, still-to-be-released, Nina took the win in style, putting almost two seconds into the 2022 World Cup Overall Winner, Camille Balanche. The win rounded out a consistent weekend for Hoffmann, who took P1 in Saturday’s seeding run, too.
Wolff E-Bikes Targets Mid-Price Range w/ Electric Commuters, Folders, Cargo Bikes & More
Based in Quebec, Canada, Wolff E-Bikes was founded in 2020 by two guys who want to see more electric bicycles and fewer cars. Wolff makes a wide range of Class 2 ebikes; the bulk of them are commuters but they also offer cargo bikes, fat bikes, and folding bikes. Their lineup includes several off-road capable models, and ebikes with step-through frames for those who require (or just prefer) maximum accessibility.
Gamux Sego Gearbox DH Prototype Switches to Belt-Drive
Last week, Gamux Factory Racing made the trip from Switzerland to Scotland, to race Round 2 of the British Downhill Series in Fort William. They were in good company; the Santa Cruz Syndicate, Madison Saracen Factory Racing, Commencal Muc-Off, Nukeproof Factory Racing, and Canyon Collective FMD all rocked up on Aonach Mòr to get some invaluable time on the track that will crown the 2023 Downhill World Champions.
Pinarello Preps All-New Dogma XC Mountain Bike for Paris 2024 Olympics
This weekend, look for a prototype sticker-free Pinarello Dogma XC bike under INEOS Grenadiers riders Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Tom Pidcock. The INEOS mountain bike power duo will be racing the UCI Cross-country World Cup opening round in Nové Město, Czech Republic, from the 11th to 14th of May.
Cervélo ZFS-5 Full-Suspension XC Bike Steps Up for World Cup Racing
Following up their hardtail mountain bike debut last fall, Cervélo is back with an all-new full-suspension ZFS-5 short-travel XC bike just in time for this weekend’s cross-country World Cup racing kick-off. So far, we’ve just got a sneak peek of the bike that will see its racing debut under two Dutch riders of Jumbo-Visma, Fem van Empel and Milan Vader in Nové Město na Moravě – and we’ll take a deeper dive this coming weekend.
New Specialized x Fjällräven Gear Includes Expandable Backpack/Hip Pack & Sleep Poncho!
Teaming up again to drop some new outdoor gear, cycling’s Specialized and Swedish hiking experts, Fjällräven are at it again. This collab seems to target closer-to-home adventures. Pieces in the collection are focusing on motion, hybrid functionality, and reliability. In hopes of optimizing both the riding and camping experience by being “comfortable and fun to use on all Spring and Summer bikepacking adventures”.
Spotted: Loic Bruni’s Prototype Specialized DH Bike at British Nationals
Last weekend’s Fort William Round of the British National Downhill Series was a star-studded affair; Greg Minnaar, Matt Walker, Laurie Greenland, Camille Balanche, Loris Vergier, Amaury Pierron, Nina Hoffmann, and your current reigning World Champion himself, Loic Bruni, were all looking to get their eye in on the track that will host the 2023 World Championships this coming August. For the second time this year, the latter was seen aboard a Specialized Prototype DH Bike.
Nutrition Roundup: Tastiest new treats from Sea Otter & beyond!
My usual Sea Otter “lunch” consists of whichever nutrition company I’m walking past that also has samples. This year had some tasty newcomers to keep me fueled, along with all manner of gels, drinks, and snack foods, some weirder than others. And I tried all of them.
Beskar Bike? GT Pro Performer Mandalorian Edition Roars Into the Galaxy
“May the 4th” be with you. If you dream of harnessing the force and accomplishing your galactic objectives, you can now purchase a “Mandalorian Edition” GT Pro Performer 29 (which is basically the same thing as fighting for the New Republic). Fans of Star Wars universe smash hit The Mandalorian will find plenty of embellishments and inclusions aimed right at their fully-armored sweet spots.
Cannondale 2023 Giro Change Out Bikes Are Repurposed LAB71 EVO Frames
Earlier this week we reported on Rapha’s upcycled jerseys, a version of which the EF Education-EasyPost and EF Education-TIBCO-SVB teams will rock at this year’s Giro d’Italia. Well, the reuse mentality doesn’t stop there for the Cannondale teams. Rather than manufacture new frames just for this race, Cannondale has repurposed team LAB71 SuperSix EVO frames, giving each ride a fresh lick of paint using shop leftovers.