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Argon 18's new Anti Matter is a 1x-only aero gravel racer with 55mm clearance
A 1,050g frameset borrowed from the Nitrogen Pro, three SRAM XPLR builds, and a lineup that won't take a front derailleur.

Ursus Arya G is the first wheelset on Sapim's new flexible PBO spokes
A 1,340g all-road carbon wheelset built around 16,000-filament fibre spokes, debuted under Team Picnic-PostNL at Paris-Roubaix.

Specialized launches the $550 S-Works Recon EVO, an Ares 2 fit for the dirt
A carbon-soled XC and gravel race shoe with PowerHug closure, the Body Geometry Natural last, and Dual-Dial BOA Li2.

Brompton launches the P Line Mk II, a 9.75kg folding bike from £2,399
A carbon fork, a 23%-lighter Superlight Saddle, and a new aluminium crankset push the Performance Line further from the all-steel C Line.

Bluegrass launches the Venture Vest hydration-protector and Arto Armour baselayer
A 250 euro chest-and-back protector vest with 1.5L hydration and snack storage, plus two slim baselayer protectors at 230 and 300 euros.

Zink Bikes launches the Zader, a 190mm USA-made downhill and park frame
Cam Zink's brand follows the 150mm Vacay with a 3.6 kg aluminum DH/park frame on dual 27.5" wheels for $2,850.

Wilier launches the Rapida, an aero road bike starting at €2,899
Six sizes, 36mm tyre clearance, NACA airfoils, and a Shimano 105 mechanical build that lands well below the cheapest Filante.

RMU launches the Nighttrain, a 170mm dual-chain enduro bike from a Colorado ski brand
Dave Weagle-designed six-bar Orion suspension, two chains, two idlers, 170mm of travel, $4,999 to start.

Drift Shoes launches the ARC, a $240 waterproof leather clipless MTB sneaker
The team behind DZR is back with a full-grain leather, fully waterproof, lace-up clip-in shoe in five colorways.

EF Pro Cycling unveils green alien-themed Giro d'Italia kit with Assos
Limited 'Space // Time' collection lands ahead of the Corsa Rosa's May 8 start in Bulgaria.

Factor Sarana: A Purpose-Built Ultra-Distance Gravel Race Bike
57mm tire clearance, suspension-ready geometry, and three years of deep-terrain development.

BMC Kaius 01: 52mm clearance, sub-kilo frame, and a Halo fork borrowed from the road
BMC's second-generation gravel racer closes the gap between aero road and all-terrain racing

Cyplore's Kickstarter e-bike kit claims the lightest conversion system for road and gravel
A rear hub motor and aero bottle battery that add electric assist to any thru-axle road or gravel bike.

Bosch Performance Upgrade 2.0: Free Firmware Pushes CX and CX-R to 120Nm
A free over-the-air update transforms existing motors without swapping a single bolt

Ineos Grenadiers Rebrands as Netcompany Ineos in Five-Year AI Partnership
The British squad gets a new name, new kit, and an ambitious AI-driven push to win the Tour de France again.

Pogačar races a prototype Colnago TT2 at Tour de Romandie — 550g lighter than the TT1
A new Colnago time trial frame appeared at the Tour de Romandie prologue, ridden by Tadej Pogačar.

SRAM Ochain 2026: Better Sealing, Lower Price, SRAM-and-Bosch-Only Compatibility
SRAM's first full revision of the Ochain cuts the price by $100 and doubles service life.

e*thirteen Grappler Radial is the most affordable radial MTB tire of 2026
True radial construction, Dual Apex sidewall inserts, and a $79.95 price tag that undercuts every competitor.

Specialized launches the Epic 9, claiming the lightest full-suspension XC frame ever
120mm of travel, a 1,589g frame, and one bike to replace the Epic 8, World Cup, and Hardtail.

RAAW Madonna R: 25% Less Expensive, Fewer Adjustments, Same Core Platform
RAAW strips the Madonna down to its essence — three sizes, one rocker, and a $2,090 frame kit.

Campagnolo Record 13 brings 13-speed wireless performance to Ultegra-money territory
Five configurations, €2,129 entry price, and the same shifting speed as Super Record.

Brembo GR Pro: The Legendary Brake Brand Makes Its MTB Debut
Italian motorsport giant Brembo enters mountain biking with four-piston, race-proven disc brakes

Felt's New Breed Is 23% Lighter and Borrows Aero DNA From Its Road Bike
A 950g frame, 7kg complete weight, and road-derived aero shape redesign the gravel race bike.

Zipp 202 NSW returns as the brand's lightest wheelset ever at 1,090g
A $4,200 climbing wheelset built for gradients, not just watts per kilogram

Neko Mulally wins Sea Otter DH on a 32-inch mega-mullet Frameworks
Custom boutique racer, 32-inch front wheel, and a Sea Otter win that no one saw coming.

Visma–Lease a Bike unveils Gaudí-inspired Tour de France kit with a fan vote on colour
Two honeycomb jerseys, one decision handed to the fans before the Barcelona Grand Départ.

Specialized Demo 11: SRAM-Developed HighGear System Redefines DH Drivetrain Tech
A patent-pending dual-chain jackshaft and radical OBB linkage arrive on a $6,500 frame.

Canyon Lux World Cup CFR: Slacker, Lighter, and Now Packing 110mm
Canyon's flagship XC racer gets a wholesale geometry overhaul and an adjustable anti-squat system.

SRAM Eagle S-Series: Three Tiers Replace Nine, New UDH Half Mount Debuts
SRAM collapses its legacy Eagle lineup into three clean tiers, with a novel impact-protection standard for non-Transmission frames.