Shimano Overhauls Road Pedal Platform After 23 Years with New SPD-SLR System
For the first time in more than two decades, Shimano has given its road pedal lineup a complete redesign. The Japanese component giant has introduced the SPD-SLR system, a fresh pedal-and-cleat platform that replaces the long-serving SPD-SL design.…
Canyon’s Third-Generation Grail Boosts Tyre Clearance to 57mm While Refining Aerodynamics for Gravel Racing
Canyon has unveiled the third iteration of its Grail gravel race platform, dramatically expanding tyre clearance from 42mm up to 57mm. This jump means riders can now equip the bike with tyres as wide as 2.25 inches. The German brand also reworked the…
Trek Unveils 32-Inch XC Race Prototype Featuring Unreleased RockShox SID Flight Attendant Fork
Trek has offered a sneak peek at a new 32-inch cross-country prototype through its social media channels, and the bike appears to be equipped with a yet-to-be-released RockShox SID Flight Attendant fork designed specifically for the larger wheel format.…
POC Unveils the Sonal: A Dual-Width Time Trial Helmet Engineered for Full-Body Aerodynamics
POC has officially introduced its latest time trial helmet, the Sonal, which sets itself apart through an elongated profile and an unusual approach: it’s offered in two distinct widths. The design philosophy behind it treats the rider’s…
Origine Enters UK Market with the Launch of Its Most Aerodynamic Road Bike Yet
French direct-to-consumer bicycle manufacturer Origine has officially arrived in the UK market today, marking the occasion with the debut of its newest aerodynamic road model, the Fraxion X. According to Origine, the Fraxion X represents the most…
Schwalbe to Launch 32-Inch Gravel Tyres in 2027 as Oversized Wheel Trend Gains Momentum
Schwalbe has confirmed plans to bring two 32-inch gravel tyres to market, with the G-One RS Pro and G-One RX-Pro scheduled for an April 2027 release. The German tyre manufacturer credits the rapidly expanding interest in 32-inch gravel bikes as the…
Specialized Resurrects S-Works Diverge with Premium Carbon and Fully Integrated Cockpit
Specialized has unveiled the latest iteration of its flagship gravel machine, the S-Works Diverge 4, which showcases the brand’s most advanced carbon layup alongside what the company describes as a revolutionary approach to cable integration. The…
Buffalo Bikes Evolve: World Bicycle Relief Unveils New Models Built to Endure, Haul More, and Simplify Upkeep
World Bicycle Relief has now placed one million Buffalo Bikes into the hands of people who rely on them to get to school, jobs, and medical care. According to Andrew Samways, the newest models introduced this week represent a significant milestone for…
ENVE Melee v2 Narrows Tire Clearance and Trims Surface Area in Pursuit of Speed
ENVE introduced the original Melee back in 2022, and now, four years on, the brand best known for its wheels and components has pulled the wraps off the second iteration of its road race machine. Where the first-generation Melee could accommodate tires…
Orbea Unveils Eight Bespoke Orca Aero Bikes for Vuelta, One for Every Lotto-Intermarché Rider
Ahead of the Vuelta a España’s departure from Monaco, Orbea has revealed that every rider on its sponsored Lotto-Intermarché squad will be aboard a uniquely painted Orca Aero during the team presentation held the day before the race officially…