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TREK RELEASES THE ALL-NEW SLASH+

Gen 6 Slash with a TQ motor

They wanted the Slash+ to be for the rider who prioritizes descending performance, wants to get more out of their local rowdy descents, and wants a platform that handles more like a non-motorized bike than a typical, cumbersome e-bike.
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YT INDUSTRIES DEBUTS THE REDESIGNED DIRTLOVE AL

The bike that started it all for the German brand

It has the hallmarks of a YT frame, including the signature YT Headbox design and clean lines from the custom, hydroformed aluminum tubing. YT cut no corners here - durability is baked in, negating the need for extra, bulky gussets and…
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SPOT RELEASES ALL NEW MAYHEM 140 TRAIL BIKE

Spot's new trail bike promises to be its best yet with a new Living Link and frame design

By combining Inversion, the 3rd generation of our Living Link platform, with our all- new Slaybar frame design, the M140 is a bike that truly rewrites the rules.
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CANYON DEBUTS TEMPR CFR CROSS COUNTRY RACING SHOES

High-performance CFR XC race shoes utilizing the new Boa PerformFit Wrap system

Now Canyon is moving that expertise into footwear with the launch of its Tempr CFR footwear line designed for high performance Road racing and XC mountain biking or gravel racing.
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SCHWALBE INTRODUCES ALL NEW CLIK VALVE

an all-new valve stem and pump head designed to ease tire inflation

In contrast to Presta, Dunlop, or Schrader valves, inflating bicycle tires is finally child‘s play thanks to an intuitive click system.
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MAGURA REVIVES THE GUSTAV PRO BRAKES

Thicker rotors and more oil volume mean more consistent performance

We’ve reduced the overall pressure level by enlarging the pistons to 12 mm in the brake master and 19 mm in the caliper, so less pressure is lost thanks to the spreading of the hose. This results in a well-defined and consistent bite point…
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FIRST LOOK: ALL-NEW SPECIALIZED CHISEL

Inspired by the Epic 8, at a more attainable price

With advanced kinematics and geometry from its big sibling, the Epic 8, combined with cutting-edge D’Aluisio Smartweld technology, the Chisel mountain bike delivers performance you can feel—whether you’re racing “between the tape” or…
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ARI BIKES UPDATES THE DELANO PEAK

The coveted trail bike gets an updated spec and bump in travel

Coming with 150mm front /142mm rear suspension (previously 150mm/135mm), the Delano is more capable than ever.
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TIFOSI OPTICS LAUNCHES NEW NEON LIGHTS COLLECTION

Tifosi's most popular frames in bold colors

The entire collection is priced at a modest sub $35 price point and features 100% UVA/UVB resistant shatter-proof, polycarbonate lenses and hydrophilic Grilamid TR-90 frames that are anti-bounce, lightweight, and durable – all of the…
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7IDP RELEASES PROJECT.21 HELMET

A gravity inspired half shell helmet with a modern look and advanced safety features

Like its full-face sibling, the Project.21 uses ERT™ (Energy Reduction  Technology) and in the helmet foam we’ve specced hidden ConeHead™ protection technology.
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