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BMX brand that made the famous flying bike in E.T. has just released something incredible
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (365+ words) Kuwahara's Grasshopper 1 is a reimagination of a 1980s icon Kuwahara has revealed the Grasshopper 1, a chromoly-framed 26in singlespeed 'ATB' that harks back to its early mountain bikes. While those bikes helped Thomas Frischknecht win silver at the 1991 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships,…...
These are the 5 coolest things you need to know about from COREbike 2026
6+ day, 4+ min ago (1214+ words) The UK's COREbike show brought us a new take on an old favourite, a swanky cockpit, powerful brakes in cool colours and plenty of clever bikepacking options Warren Rossiter / Ourmedia Core bike is the annual kick-off for the UK bike-industry…...
Udog has made a dial-closure alternative to my favourite gravel shoe
1+ week, 2+ day ago (216+ words) New sibling for the Distanza spotted at COREbike Warren Rossiter / Ourmedia The Udog Distanza remains one of my all-time favourite gravel shoes, and the brand appears to have added a new dial-closure shoe to its range " spotted on display at…...
Specialized turns the S-Works Tarmac SL8 into a rolling canvas with three limited-edition designs
2+ week, 1+ day ago (341+ words) Parra, Yoon Hyup and Lucas Beaufort add their designs to the S-Works Tarmac SL8 Specialized has released the S-Works Tarmac SL8 Artist Series, featuring artwork from Pieter 'Parra' Janssen, Yoon Hyup and Lucas Beaufort on its flagship road frame. The brand says…...
Team Amani’s latest Rapha kit celebrates East Africa as its women’s squad targets Tour de France Femmes
2+ week, 6+ day ago (404+ words) New kit is inspired by colours, craftsmanship and cloth seen across East Africa Rapha's latest kit for Team Amani is said to pay homage to East Africa's "rich cultural traditions in cloth textiles, while expressing the belief that the region…...
New Eddy Merckx titanium bikes are handmade in Italy – and I think they're stunning
3+ week, 1+ day ago (463+ words) A rugged titanium gravel racer and all-road/endurance bike join Merckx's handmade Corsa line-up Eddy Merckx cycles / Belgian Cycle Factory Eddy Merckx Bikes has unveiled a pair of new titanium bikes, handmade in Italy from Columbus tubing. The new Eddy…...
Enigma celebrates 20th anniversary with titanium bike that showcases its future
3+ week, 5+ day ago (534+ words) The Excel prototype gives a glimpse of Enigma's most advanced titanium road bike to date Enigma's new Excel 6AL/4V prototype is not only the foundation for the British titanium bike manufacturer's upcoming 20th-anniversary limited-edition model. It will also showcase the future…...
“We want our cameras to fade into the background” – how Insta360’s team of bike nerds cracked the immersive ride footage enigma
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (840+ words) New X5 action camera ups durability and repairability Action camera maker Insta360 has its own internal cycling club with more than 130 members, and it's this bike-loving company culture that birthed the Insta360 X5 camera. The X5 is an all-new design said to offer vastly improved…...
Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses review: a glimpse of cycling's future, but they're missing some key features
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (804+ words) The best camera is the one you have with you Convenience factor is their biggest draw; seamless integration with social media platforms; adjustable nose bridge fit means glasses can be tuned for different face shapes and sizes Requires the Meta…...
Former Bont CEO goes solo and launches new O2C road shoes range
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1563+ words) Steven Nemeth explains the 10 key details behind O2C's evolved shoe design Warren Rossiter / OurMedia O2C's new footwear range brings a unique outsole design combined with ultra-lightweight uppers and a complete anatomic design based on the foot's natural movement when pedalling....