New Components

The new WTB Gravelier is the brand’s first gravel-focused saddle. It packs in several features that will appeal to riders who like pedaling hard off-road, including a perineal relief cutout, shorter length, and new Fusion Form base technology. Plus, it’s offered in four versions to suit various budgets. Learn more here…

Cane Creek just reintroduced their short-travel suspension fork with glossy graphics, adjustable 100-130mm travel, and a new damper design with a firmer lockout. Learn more about the limited run of Cane Creek Works Series Helm forks here…

Just announced, the microSHIFT ADVENT X Ver.2 rear derailleur features a 20mm shorter cage with an improved design that provides more chain wrap, better chain retention, increased stability, and can help prolong the life of your cassette. Learn more about what’s new here…

Industry Nine and Race Face both launched intriguing new alloy wheels this week, each with an innovative bead design that promises fewer pinch flats and better durability. Find details on the new hollow-bead Industry Nine EN300 and lifetime warranty-backed Race Face Turbine wheels here…

Classified officially entered the mountain bike world this morning with the roll-out of the Classified Powershift Boost-spaced hub and a new 11-40T 12-speed cassette that combine to create an unmatched 530% range and can shift instantly under load via a teensy wireless shifter. You can find more details and photos of the Belgian brand’s latest offerings here…

Luke Cardew from Wholegrain Cycles, makers of Jack the Rack, had a chance to pop by the 2023 Taipei Bike Show in Taiwan last weekend. With his help, we’ve compiled a recap featuring 10 of the most interesting products from the event, many of which look to be a good fit for bikepacking. Find them here…

The new Beast Components Hybrid Bar is an interesting carbon drop bar designed to work with flat-bar shifters and brakes. You can find more details and photos of it here…

Spotted over on the Growtac blog, the yet-to-be-released Growtac EQUAL Control Lever is a unique friction shift/brake lever that they say allows you to mix and match parts from any manufacturer, groupset, number of speeds, and so forth. Plus, it has a third lever that can be used for a number of other functions. Check it out here…

The new Bassi Bobby Bar hits the sweet spot between shreddy and cruisy and looks perfect for everyday riding and off-road adventures. Check it out here…

SRAM broke the brake lever mold today by introducing the all-new SRAM Stealth Brakes, an innovative handlebar bag-friendly brake system that tucks brake lines neatly out of the way. Find details on the Stealth Brakes and the different options and variations in the Level and Code ranges here…

The new Wilde Cardinal Bar from Minneapolis-based Wilde Bikes is a US-made crossbar handlebar produced in partnership with S&M Bikes. It offers an upright riding position with plenty of leverage and is available in three finishes. Find more photos and details here…

The all-new Rene Herse Manastash Ridge tires fill the 700 x 44mm sweet spot in the brand’s growing line-up, bridging the gap between gravel and adventure tires. Find more details about the Manastash Ridge tires here…