Binary Gear doubles an MTB’s gear ratios, without a front derailleur

Even though almost all new mountain bikes now have just one chainring and no front derailleur, it would still be nice to have all those other gear ratios again. The Binary Gear is designed to bring them back, without reintroducing a front derailleur.Co… Continue reading Binary Gear doubles an MTB’s gear ratios, without a front derailleur

Porsche hits the trail with full-squish carbon-framed Performance ebikes

Porsche has partnered with German bike maker Rotwild to launch two new full-suspension Performance versions of its Cross ebike that was released back in 2021, promising a “thrilling experience both downhill and uphill.”Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycle… Continue reading Porsche hits the trail with full-squish carbon-framed Performance ebikes

Yamaha launches 30th Anniversary Special Edition electric mountain bike

Yamaha is marking the 30th anniversary of the first bicycle to offer riders assistance from a battery powered electric motor with the launch of a limited special edition of the premium YDX-Moro 07 eMTB.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags:… Continue reading Yamaha launches 30th Anniversary Special Edition electric mountain bike

HPC puts power in your pedal with full-suspension full-carbon ebikes

California-based Hi Power Cycles (HPC) has launched its first full-suspension ebike in 3 years. The 2023 Trailblazer series models are described as the ultimate full-carbon enduro, and can be had with a torquey 1,600-W mid-mount motor and 45-mile batte… Continue reading HPC puts power in your pedal with full-suspension full-carbon ebikes

BrakeAce PF2 wirelessly monitors mountain bikers’ braking performance

Back in 2020 we first heard about BrakeAce, a mountain-bike-mounted power metering system that monitors cyclists’ brake usage throughout each ride. Well, it’s now available in a new-and-improved wireless form, called the PF2.Continue ReadingCategory: B… Continue reading BrakeAce PF2 wirelessly monitors mountain bikers’ braking performance

Liv rolls out its first-ever carbon eMTB, the X Advanced E+ Elite

Since 2008, Giant-owned bicycle manufacturer Liv has specialized in making bikes specifically for women. The Taiwanese company has now announced its first-ever carbon fiber electric mountain bike, the Intrigue X Advanced E+ Elite.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Liv rolls out its first-ever carbon eMTB, the X Advanced E+ Elite

Rodeo claims title of “world’s first 3D-printed carbon downhill MTB”

Revel Bikes' one-of-a-kind Rodeo, in its namesake environment

Of all the different types of bicycles, downhill mountain bikes have to withstand the most abuse. That’s why Colorado-based Revel Bikes decided to 3D-print one of things out of carbon fiber, as an acid test of the technology – the result is the one-off Rodeo.

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Carbon-framed eMTB looks to make light work of enduro trails

Italy’s enduro ebike specialist Thok has launched a stealthy mixed-wheel trail adventurer called the Gram RC that’s built around a stiff and light full carbon frame and is powered by a Shimano motor with matching battery.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicyc… Continue reading Carbon-framed eMTB looks to make light work of enduro trails