Bikes

3D printed titanium lugs, carbon tubes, and a Pinion SmartShift gearbox make the Viral Optimist 160 a very, very unique new enduro mountain bike. Here’s… The post Viral Optimist is a Wild Carbon & Ti Linkage-Driven Single Pivot 160mm MTB appeared first on Bikerumor.

Christina takes a closer look at Shimano’s new Free Shift and Auto Shift technology.( Photos: 4, Comments: 213 )

Gracey Hemstreet, Lucas Cruz and Mark Wallace have been testing an all-new prototype aluminum downhill bike from Norco, featuring a 6-bar linkage suspension layout. And,… The post Norco is Testing a 6-Bar High-Pivot Downhill Bike with Hemstreet & Cruz appeared first on Bikerumor.

Simple aluminum frame + extreme geometry + solid components =( Photos: 8, Comments: 58 )

Setup tricks, pro preferences, and more – there’s a lot to dig into here.( Photos: 4, Comments: 24 )

Shortly following the news of British Cycling reshaping its rules regarding transgender participation policies, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced a major rule change earlier… The post New UCI Rules Mean Transgender Women Must Compete In New Men’s/Open Category… For Now? appeared first on Bikerumor.

Setup tricks, pro preferences, and more – there’s a lot to dig into here.( Photos: 5, Comments: 1 )

Back in late June the New York City bicycle company, Priority Bicycles, released a new “hardcore hardtail” trail bike. Just like the rest of Priority’s… The post Priority Bikes’ Shreddy New 600HXT, First in U.S. with Pinion Smart.Shift Tech appeared first on Bikerumor.

They’re still in the early stages of development, but these two new bikes look amazing.( Photos: 8, Comments: 20 )

The ebikes of the future may have no drivetrain at all. Just look at this wild concept bike from Look, of all brands. The bike… The post Concept eBike from Look Cycle has No Drivetrain, Just Wires appeared first on Bikerumor.