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LaunchesStoryArgon 18

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.

2 sourcesMay 8, 2026BikeRadar News, Cyclist
Image source: BikeRumor
LaunchesStoryUrsus

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.

2 sourcesMay 8, 2026BikeRadar Gravel, BikeRumor
Image source: BikeRumor
LaunchesStorySpecialized

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.

3 sourcesMay 7, 2026BikeMag, BikeRumor, Escape Collective, PinkBike
Image source: Road.cc
LaunchesStoryBrompton

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.

2 sourcesMay 6, 2026BikeRadar News, Road.cc
Image source: BikeRumor
LaunchesStoryBluegrass

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.

2 sourcesMay 6, 2026BikeRumor, PinkBike
Image source: PinkBike
LaunchesStoryZink

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.

2 sourcesMay 6, 2026BikeMag, PinkBike
Image source: Road.cc
LaunchesStoryWilier

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.

6 sourcesMay 6, 2026BikeRadar News, BikeRumor, Cycling Weekly, Cyclist
Image source: Blister
LaunchesStoryRMU

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.

3 sourcesMay 5, 2026BikeMag, BikeRumor, Blister, PinkBike
Image source: BikeRumor
LaunchesStoryDrift

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.

3 sourcesMay 5, 2026BikeMag, BikeRumor, PinkBike
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OtherStoryEF Education-EasyPost

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.

2 sourcesMay 4, 2026BikeRadar News, CyclingNews
Image source: Cyclist
LaunchesStoryFactor

Factor Sarana: A Purpose-Built Ultra-Distance Gravel Race Bike

57mm tire clearance, suspension-ready geometry, and three years of deep-terrain development.

5 sourcesMay 1, 2026Cycling Weekly, CyclingNews, Cyclist, Rouleur
Image source: Rouleur
LaunchesStoryBMC

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

8 sourcesApr 30, 2026BikeRadar Gravel, BikeRumor, Cycling Weekly, Cyclist
Image source: Road.cc
LaunchesStoryCyplore

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.

2 sourcesApr 29, 2026BikeRumor, Road.cc
Image source: BikeRumor
LaunchesStoryBosch

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

6 sourcesApr 29, 2026BikeMag, BikeRadar MTB, BikeRumor, PinkBike
Image source: Cyclist
OtherStoryIneos

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.

10 sourcesApr 28, 2026BikeRadar News, CyclingNews, Cyclist, Escape Collective
Image source: Rouleur
Race gearStoryColnago

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.

3 sourcesApr 28, 2026BikeRumor, CyclingNews, Rouleur
Image source: Road.cc
LaunchesStorySRAM

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.

4 sourcesApr 28, 2026BikeRumor, Enduro MTB, PinkBike, Road.cc
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LaunchesStorye*thirteen

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.

3 sourcesApr 28, 2026BikeMag, BikeRumor, PinkBike
Image source: Blister
LaunchesStorySpecialized

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.

9 sourcesApr 28, 2026Bicycling, BikeMag, BikeRadar MTB, BikeRumor
Image source: Enduro MTB
LaunchesStoryRAAW

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.

4 sourcesApr 28, 2026Blister, Enduro MTB, PinkBike
Image source: CyclingNews
LaunchesStoryCampagnolo

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.

12 sourcesApr 27, 2026Bicycling, BikeRadar Gravel, BikeRumor, Cycling Weekly
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LaunchesStoryBrembo

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

2 sourcesApr 27, 2026BikeRumor, Road.cc
Image source: BikeRumor
LaunchesStoryFelt

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.

4 sourcesApr 24, 2026BikeRadar Gravel, BikeRumor, Road.cc, Velo
Image source: BikeRumor
LaunchesStoryZipp

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

4 sourcesApr 23, 2026BikeRumor, Cycling Weekly, GRAN FONDO, Rouleur
Image source: BikeRumor
Race gearStoryFrameworks

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.

3 sourcesApr 21, 2026BikeRumor, Blister, PinkBike
Image source: CyclingNews
OtherStoryVisma-Lease a Bike

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.

2 sourcesApr 21, 2026CyclingNews, Escape Collective
Image source: Enduro MTB
LaunchesStorySpecialized

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.

5 sourcesApr 21, 2026BikeRumor, Blister, Enduro MTB, PinkBike
Image source: BikeRumor
LaunchesStoryCanyon

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.

6 sourcesApr 20, 2026BikeMag, BikeRadar MTB, BikeRumor, Escape Collective
Image source: Escape Collective
LaunchesStorySRAM

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.

6 sourcesApr 20, 2026BikeMag, BikeRumor, Escape Collective, PinkBike