Gorgeous F160 mountain bike is milled from a single aluminum block

With their big ugly welds, aluminum-framed mountain bikes generally aren’t quite as pretty as their carbon fiber or titanium counterparts. That said, the German-made Frace F160 is a huge exception, as its frame is milled from a solid block of aluminum…. Continue reading Gorgeous F160 mountain bike is milled from a single aluminum block

BrakeAce lets mountain bikers know if they’re too big on the brakes

If you’re a mountain biker who wants to go fast yet maintain control, then you shouldn’t overuse your brakes. That’s where the BrakeAce comes in, as it’s a power meter that’s designed to monitor your brake usage throughout each ride.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading BrakeAce lets mountain bikers know if they’re too big on the brakes

Forestal hits the trails with Siryon electric mountain bike

The Forestal Technology Centre out of Andorra has detailed a carbon-framed ebike designed for enduro riding. The Siryon Polar Lights edition is limited to just 999 units and said to be the “natural evolution of modern mountain biking.”Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Forestal hits the trails with Siryon electric mountain bike

SEM looks to bring monster 4,000-watt dual-drive e-mountainbike to US

This mud-flinging off-road monster is a prototype by an Italian company, SEM, that’s looking to do some business in the USA. With its massive grunt and interesting double drive system, it would be an absolute brute on the trails.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading SEM looks to bring monster 4,000-watt dual-drive e-mountainbike to US

Modular mountain bike pedals combine strength with serviceability

While plastic mountain bike pedals tend to be lighter and cheaper than their aluminum counterparts, they certainly don’t last as long. Canadian company Squidworx has set out to combine the best features of both, with its Modular Flat Pedal.Continue Rea… Continue reading Modular mountain bike pedals combine strength with serviceability

D1x Trail electronically shifts “old school” derailleurs

Electronically-shiftable bicycle drivetrains such as Di2 and eTap are becoming increasingly popular, but they’re definitely pricey. Archer Components’ D1x Trail offers a cheaper alternative, by adding electronic shifting to existing rear derailleurs.Co… Continue reading D1x Trail electronically shifts “old school” derailleurs

TrailSense tracks and rates mountain bikers' performance

The TrailSense sensor unit is mounted on the chainstay

Many mountain bikers already use smartphone apps to track basic ride metrics such as route/distance travelled, elevation gain, and speed. A group of four Danish cyclists wanted to take things significantly further, however, so they created TrailSense.

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