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US-made carbon rim manufacturer ENVE just announced the fifth generation of its M Series wheel line, solving a major Achilles’ heel for people who enjoy backcountry travel. Read on for all the M Series updates and a quick review from John below…

ENVE just introduced the Hex Gravel tire ($75) which is now available in 40 and 44 mm widths. The HEX is designed for all-around performance in a fast-rolling package. Its hexagonal tread block can flex and conform to terrain for sure-footed handling in a variety of conditions…

Wolf Tooth Premium Internal EC44 Headsets were developed for frames using the ENVE IN-Route System of cable integration with a 44mm head tube. It was made for cyclists who want a clean, aero cockpit that keeps cables and brake lines out of sight. Wolf Tooth headsets are machined with aircraft-grade 6061 aluminum at Wolf Tooth in Minnesota, USA.

These headsets are fully internal, triple-sealed from the elements, and come in a variety of colors.

Check out more at Wolf Tooth.

As the bike industry quakes from the pandemic bike boom bubble bursting, ENVE just announced its selling from Amer Sports to investment company, PV3. Read the press release below.

Released today, the Fray is ENVE’s new all-road/endurance road bike. The Fray is positioned in ENVE’s lineup between the Melee and the MOG, with a geometry optimized for tire sizes between 700 x 31c and 700 x 35c, and clearance up to 40c.

Petor stumbled on one of the first production Fray bikes ahead of its release for a long weekend in Girona last October. Below, he shares a first look and some initial ride impressions…

Oaxaca, Mexico, and its surrounding mountains, the Sierra Norte, have gained popularity in mountain biking and bike touring due to the efforts of the TranSierra Norte enduro race, and route development by a handful of local cyclists, but traditional gravel riding has gone relatively unreported and untapped in the region. But, in part thanks to the mountaintop Zapotec communities and local farming, the region is interlaced with hundreds of kilometers of high-quality gravel roads and trails, ready for rides of any length.

Madrid-based framebuilder Rizzo Cycles will attend the 2024 ENVE GRODEO in Ogden, Utah. And this year there’s a chance they could bring you a custom frame all the way from Spain!

Mosaic Cycles just announced an integrated version of its popular GT-1 AR, dubbed the GT-1 iAR. This new platform utilizes ENVE’s In-Route integrated cockpit and an increase in tire clearance. Check out more below.

ENVE‘s open house, framebuilder showcase, and tough gravel ride weekend, dubbed Grodeo, has been featured every year since its inception here at The Radavist. The weekend takes place in Ogden, Utah, at ENVE’s HQ and takes you deep into the mountains on a 92-mile ride. The field size is limited to 150 people and registration is now open, so roll on over to BikeReg to sign up.

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ENVE has recently redesigned its hubshell chassis from scratch and just announced its Innerdrive system, an all-new, 100% ENVE drive mechanism…

MicroSHIFT, SRAM, and now Shimano all offer gravel brake levers with built-in dropper post remotes. And there are ways to hack most left shifters to work great as dropper remotes. But if you aren’t currently in the market for a new drivetrain, or if you run a front derailleur, there aren’t many good plug-and-play options that work comfortably from both the hoods and the drops. Travis Engel found just five of them, from ENVE, Crankbrothers, PRO, Easton/Fox, and Wolf Tooth. It turns out they’re all very special in their own little ways.

Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…

Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…