Components
Shimano XTR PD-M9200: A New Benchmark for 2-Bolt Pedals
Unveiling the Shimano XTR PD-M9200 pedals, the new gold standard for XC and gravel riders. Discover their superior power transfer, stability, and mud-shedding design.
Kevin Curry
Components
Shimano's New SPD Cleats: The CL-MT001 Redefines Pedal Engagement
Shimano introduces the CL-MT001, its first new SPD cleat in nearly 30 years. Learn how its multi-directional entry and backward compatibility simplify clipping in for all riders.
The Engine
The "Off-Season" Is a Myth: How to Train When You're Not Training for Anything
Finished your big A-race and feeling a bit lost? This guide explains why the "off-season" is your most important training block for addressing weaknesses, experimenting with new strategies, and building a stronger foundation for next year.
The Engine
Weekly Briefing - Taper Secrets, Vegan Power Myths, and UCI's New Speed Limits
Welcome to another edition of Gear & Grit, your weekly briefing on everything that matters in the world of cycling. It’s that time of year for many of us—the A-race, the big gran fondo, the event that’s been circled on the calendar for months. The hay is
Culture & Opinion
Passing the Torch: How Nino Schurter Became Mountain Biking's GOAT Mentor
Discover how Nino Schurter, the greatest mountain biker of all time, is building his true legacy not by winning, but by mentoring the next generation of racers.
The Garage
The Perfect Road Bike Fork Doesn't Exist, Or Does It?
Daniel Yang set out to build the perfect steel bike, but one thing was holding him back, the fork. They are all ugly, outdated, and designed for carbon fiber bikes. So he designed his own, here's an awesome look at the process. I can't argue with
Culture & Opinion
Win a Dream Bike, Help Rebuild Pisgah: The 2025 Cane Creek Pisgah Project is Live
Enter the 2025 Cane Creek Pisgah Project raffle to win a dream REEB gravel bike and help fund the restoration of Pisgah National Forest after Hurricane Helene.
Culture & Opinion
Hannah Otto Conquers White Rim and Secures Moab Triple Crown
Pro cyclist Hannah Otto sets a new women's FKT on the 100-mile White Rim trail, finishing in 6:36:51 and completing the iconic Moab Triple Crown challenge.
Bikes & Frames
Pine Cycles FRST: A Steel Gravel Bike Born from Singletrack
Discover the Pine Cycles FRST, a new USA-made steel adventure bike. With progressive geometry, 58mm tire clearance, and UDH dropouts, it's built to excel on any terrain.
The Engine
Weekly Briefing - On-Bike Power, Cherry Juice Recovery, and This Week's Hottest Gear
Welcome to the weekly dispatch from Gear & Grit, where we dissect the science, gear, and grit that make you a faster, smarter cyclist. This week, we're exploring a paradigm shift in strength training that could move your power work from the squat rack to your smart trainer.
Bikes & Frames
For August Only: The REEB x Industry Nine Bronze Collaboration
REEB Cycles and Industry Nine launch the limited edition Bronze Project for the SST & STEEZL. Available only in August, it features custom I9 bronze components.
The Mindset
2025 Life Time Leadville 100 MTB Highlights
Pulled straight from the live coverage presented by Orange Seal, this recap captures the grit, drama, and high-altitude battles that defined race day. The women’s race shook up the Life Time Grand Prix standings, the men’s field traded blows to the very end, and course records were under