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Paul Component Engineering launched a fun product today: a Klamper Top Cap ($25)…

Everyone knows the Panaracer Gravelking tire. Since it first launched in 2014, it’s been a crowd favorite for gravel riding and racing. The Japanese tire manufacturer just announced X1, the best Gravelking yet. Read on for more…

The Schwinn Cimarron remains one of the more affordable 1980s MTB frames and when a bike is affordable, creativity blossoms. Check out what Alexander did with his 1987 build, featuring the wild and kooky Suntour S-1 rear mech!

Salsa Cycles just announced its entrance into the world of eBikes with the first model in the brand’s “light electric” lineup being the Confluence gravel bike, a Class I flat or drop bar gravel bike with 250-watt hour powered by a Mahle x35+ system. Let’s check out this new lineup below…

Just announced today, the newest bike from the East Coast of Canada-based Panorama Cycles is a pinion gearbox touring bike dubbed the Boreal Pinion (4,399$ – 5,999$ CAD). Find out more below…

Not only is he super talented on a mountain bike, but he actually studies mountain biking at college. Yep – that’s actually a thing you can do now! Joe joined the Starling Cycles team a few years back and went on to enroll into BASE College in Scotland, studying mountain biking full-time.

BASE is the Borders Academy of Sporting Excellence (BASE) Mountain Biking Performance course, based out of the Borders College in Peebles, Scotland. Joe’s time at BASE is spent learning how to be a better rider and racer, but also sports science, psychology, coaching skills and everything you need to be an all-round expert two-wheel athlete. Because Starling thinks Joe is rad and the brand thinks his story is rad, it decided it was time to tell his story.

Made from triple-butted aero airplane 6061 aluminum and with a frameset weight of only 1.8 kg, or 3.9 lbs, the new 8bar KRONPRINZ Aluminium V3 road bike is a lightweight and agile drop bar bike. Designed with fully-integrated internal routing for a sleek aesthetic, the KRONPRINZ also clears a 32 mm tire, allowing for hardpack gravel riding. See more at 8Bar Bikes.

Perfect for year-round riding and offering sun protection, ORNOT’s full-length, lightweight tights come with UPF 50+. The life-changing, drop-tail functionality allows for bathroom breaks without having to take off your jersey.

The Indian Valley Loop Project proposes 70 miles of new trail construction, linking the towns of Taylorsville, Greenville, Round Valley Lake and Crescent Mills with a mix of motorized and non-motorized singletrack. It will also connect into the existing Mount Hough trail system in Quincy, as part of the larger Connected Communities project, which aims to link 15 mountain towns with a shared trail network, using outdoor recreation as an economic driver. The IVL project is a big part of the recovery for this region in northern California, much of which is still rebuilding following the devastating 2021 Dixie Fire. Planning for the Indian Valley Loop project was jumpstarted through a $50,000 grant from the Friesen Foundation. Read more at SBTS.

In Fairlight‘s second short film in this series, Mark Bentley (aka Bentley Components), reflects on his connection with the Yorkshire Moors, how he fell into making machined parts for bikes and how ‘following his nose’ on a mountain bike is still where his riding passion lies.

Mark is a proper engineer, a trained tool-maker; he knows his craft! Deep knowledge of process and materials, helping turn our ideas into physical objects that are functional, light and elegant. We are really proud to have the Bentley logo on our frames. Thank you Mark. Filmed by Chris McClean.

We just got word that Los Angeles lifestyle and cycling apparel brand SWRVE is closing up after many years of making innovative and functional clothing. Read the full letter from the brand below…

Velocidade and Vera teamed up fo a simple, yet beautiful collaboration dubbed Off Trails (€ 100). This special cycling pack is designed for desert, lunar, and dune explorations under the sun. There is an ultra-light cycling cap (26 g) that can be worn under a helmet with its short visor, a small Desman food pouch-type bag, and a bandana. See more at Velocidade.

Crankbrothers’ new Stamp trail shoes for flat pedals ($199.99) and Mallet trail shoes for clipless pedals ($219.99) landed today with a BOA® closure, mid-length rip-stop upper, TPU-reinforced toe box for enhanced protection and a flexible collar around the ankle to prevent debris from entering the shoe. In addition, a moderately flexible midsole, a new, versatile Match tread pattern, and our high-friction MC2 rubber compound combine to provide optimal grip on and off the bike.

Check out more at Crankbrothers.

Today, we’ve got a fine selection of used goods from the Rad Bazaar, our Group Ride subscribers‘ selling platform, featuring some unique offerings. Let’s check it all out!

ILLA is an adventure networking and planning tool designed for women+, by women. Whether you’re into hiking, skiing, biking, surfing, climbing, or motorsports, our app is the easiest way to find and connect with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts wherever you are. Check out more below.

Cyclists tend to neglect their saddle fit. Did you know that Joyseat has been helping cyclists to ride pain-free in 40 countries for almost 2 years now? The custom saddle brand has achieved this by actively gathering feedback from both its customers and ambassadors, carefully considering improvements and then crafting them in its labs.

Posedla just announced its Joyseat 2.0 ($490): a bike saddle with an even greater level of customization and comfort for riders of all kinds.

Explore the key enhancements below!

Berlin-based bag makers Gramm Tourpacking just announced the inclusion of custom Mini Wedge frame bags (129€) to the brand’s offerings. These bags are designed to wedge in against your head tube and attach to the down tube and top tube of your bike. They’re available in a variety of materials and colors, so roll on over to Gramm Tourpacking to see all the options.