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Bike Perfect
Cervelo’s new Aspero gravel bike still hauls ass, but doesn’t kick your ass as much in the process

Apr 30, 2024 · Guy Kesteven

Guy Kesteven has been riding Cervelo’s new fast but friendly drop bar dirt bike to see who it’ll suit best and he reckons it’s potentially a real sweet spot for the road rooted but gravel curious

Highs
  • Smoothly comfortable with a powerful kick

  • Feels faster the further you go

  • Good value compared to big name brands

  • Fast handling keeps it road-responsive

  • Clean, contemporary, integrated cockpit aesthetic

Lows
  • No fender or rack mounts

  • Twitchy on more technical trails

  • Not everyone likes headset control routing

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Bikerumor
2024 Cervélo Áspero Gravel Bike Tweaked to Go Faster with Bigger Tires & a T47 BB

Apr 30, 2024 · Cory Benson

A new Cervelo Aspero gravel race bike bring more speed and versatility with aero updates, integration, bigger tire clearance & a T47 BB…

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BikeRadar
Cervélo Áspero Rival XPLR AXS review

Apr 30, 2024 · Warren Rossiter

More comfort means more speed, according to Cervélo

Highs
  • Road bike ride position is balanced with a comfortable ride

  • Great specification especially the wheels

Lows
  • Not one for more extreme technical trails

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CX Magazine
Cervelo Launches an Updated Aspero Gravel Bike - Cyclocross Magazine - Cyclocross and Gravel News, Races, Bikes, Media

Apr 30, 2024 · Cyclocross Magazine

Cervelo introduces an update to the race proven Aspero Gravel Bike. What's new? Read on to find out.

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Cyclist
Cervélo Áspero gravel bike review

Apr 30, 2024 · Laurence Kilpatrick

The Cervélo Áspero is one half of the US brand’s gravel offering, providing a more affordable carbon-framed gravel bike that

Highs
  • Versatile

  • Comfortable to ride

  • Increased tyre and chainring clearance

  • Fast on gravel and road surfaces

Lows
  • Minimal mounts

  • Better on smoother surfaces

  • Flip-chip not hugely noticeable

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Mountain Bike Action
FANTIC XEF 1.9 FACTORY ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE REVIEW - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Apr 30, 2024 · Ron Koch

We love long-travel electric-assist bikes that allow us to lap our favorite downhill trails without a shuttle vehicle, but a few things kept the Fantic from being universally adored by the wrecking crew.

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Two Wheeling Tots
Prevelo Zulu Five Kids 26" Mountain Bike Review

Apr 30, 2024 · Natalie Martins

The Prevelo Zulu Five is the perfect 26 inch "bridge bike" before a small Adult MTB. Is it a good fit for YOUR rider? Read our review!

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Two Wheeling Tots
Prevelo Zulu Four 24 Mountain Bike Review

Apr 30, 2024 · Natalie Martins

A standout among kids mountain bikes, the Prevelo Zulu Four is a perfectly packaged bike for young groms ready for adventure. Check out our review!

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Two Wheeling Tots
Prevelo Zulu Three - 20 Inch Kids Mountain Bike Review

Apr 29, 2024 · Carrie Wren

The Prevelo Zulu Three is a top-notch, trail-worthy mountain bike that will get your kids addicted to biking! Read the full review!

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Velo
Review: The Argon 18 Dark Matter Isn’t a Gravel Race Bike and That’s Okay

Apr 29, 2024 · Josh Ross

Ignore the race label and the Argon 18 Dark Matter is a well appointed adventure bike perfect for party pace.

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BIKE Magazine
PSA: Charge Your Bike Lights for Summer!

Apr 29, 2024

An exceptionally excessive deep dive into summer battery storage protocols.

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Bikerumor
High Fives & Good Rides with Jamis Bike's New Redesigned Versatile Renegade V2 Gravel Bikes

Apr 29, 2024 · Ron Frazelle

SOC Coverage, Jamis Bikes redesigned the Renegade line this year and we were excited to see the latest, up close and personal.

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Cyclist
Specialized Sirrus 6.0 review

Apr 29, 2024 · Will Strickson

The Specialized Sirrus 6.0 is a high-end hybrid bike that tops its range with a lightweight carbon fibre frame and

Highs
  • Comfortable

  • Lightweight

  • Plenty of mounts

  • Big tyre clearance

  • Wide-range gearing

  • Easy to maintain

Lows
  • High price point for a hybrid bike

  • FutureShock not adjustable

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NSMB
Metal Part II: Apogee Bikes, Prevelo, and Madrone

Apr 29, 2024

A modular chromoly dually design, some quality kids hardtails, and a company working in SRAM and Shimano's domain...

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off.road.cc
DMR Sidekick balance bike review

Apr 29, 2024

DMR’s Sidekick Balance Bike is well-built and well-thought-out. It’s lightweight, sturdy and well-balanced, and looks the business at the bike park. This robust, quality balance bike is designed for little nippers over 92cm tall (37cm inside leg) and has been put together to inspire confidence when learning to roll for the first time. It’s a mullet bike, meaning a 12-inch rear wheel and a 14-inch front wheel.

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Electric Bike Report
Tenways AGO T Review

Apr 28, 2024 · John S. Bozick

A head-turning Dutch-style commuter with uncommon tech for an elevated, casual, and low-maintenance experience. With headquarters in the Netherlands, it should be no surprise that Tenways offers not one, but two Dutch-style commuter e-bikes! The AGO T is the brand’s newest step-thru model with contemporary European styling and a 250W mid-drive motor. We explore its

Highs
  • Finding the right level of resistance was easy with an Enviolo continuously variable transmission (CVT). Just twist until the ride is comfy!

  • Little-to-no maintenance required with the Gates CDX belt drive. It’s also quiet and clean.

  • Great visual design with a glossy paint job and Tenways’ trademark European-influenced style.

  • Peppy, responsive, and variable motor output from the 250W Bafang M420 mid-drive.

  • Plenty of ride and braking stability from the 700c x 48mm CST tires.

  • Excellent visibility and comfort from the natural-feeling upright riding position.

  • Added security with an optional password lock upon activation.

  • Suitable for those with limited range of motion with an 18” standover height on the step-thru frame.

Lows
  • We’d likely adapt over time, but the display’s battery charge readout seemed inconsistent with motor output in our testing.

  • Even after a software update, we experienced fluctuations in motor output. We hope Tenways can correct this in the future.

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road.cc
Your complete guide to buying a second-hand bike — know where to buy, what to look for and avoid getting scammed with these top tips

Apr 27, 2024 · Jamie Williams

Bag yourself a bargain, not a dud with these invaluable tips for buying a second hand bike

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BIKE Magazine
Some Thoughts About Kona Bicycles

Apr 26, 2024

This is not a lamentation for what Kona Bikes used to be, but a recipe for what the company could be again.

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Electric Bike Review
Aventon Aventure.2 E-Bike Review, 2024

Apr 26, 2024

Price: $1799.00 | Model Year: 2023 | Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and the Aventon Aventure has been imitated (ok, a better word is probably copied) several times the last 2-3 years. With so much competition and brands creating 26” x 4” fat tire ebikes, I was surprised at how the Aventure.2 not only still holds its own vs the competition but is still one of, if not the, best rear hub fat tire electric bikes.

Observations
  • Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and the Aventon Aventure has been imitated (ok, a better word is probably copied) several times the last 2-3 years. With so much competition and brands creating 26” x 4” fat tire ebikes, I was surprised at how the Aventure.2 not only still holds its own vs the competition but is still one of, if not the, best rear hub fat tire electric bikes.

  • If I’m going to sum this e-bike up in a word, that word is versatility. Few e-bikes are as capable at going offroad as they are at making daily commutes. Thanks to a remarkably stable ride and solid feel, this is one fat-tire e-bike that can handle Class 3 speeds (28 mph maximum pedal assist) and leave the rider feeling confident. It has a 400-lb. weight limit. I’ve put some big riders on it, and anyone who is upward of 250 lbs. should consider this e-bike. The aluminum alloy frame offers terrific stiffness.

  • The torque sensor is one of the big highlights of this e-bike; it’s one of the biggest upgrades compared to the previous version. It gives the Aventure.2 a more dialed feel. More pressure on the pedals means more power from the motor. It gives the e-bike a more natural feel and a better experience overall than compared to a cadence sensor. A torque sensor allows you to regulate your own speed by pedal pressure alone.

  • The combination of fat tires, good saddle shape, wide bar with both sweep and rise and a suspension fork make this an unusually comfortable e-bike. When people try this e-bike they comment on how comfortable it is. CHECK BEST PRICE

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Pinkbike
Rossignol Announces Limited Edition 'The Super Heretic'

Apr 25, 2024 · Rossignol Bikes

The "Super Heretic" is an ultra-limited series mountain bike designed for riders in search of originality.

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BIKEPACKING.com
30 Years of Turner Bicycles (2024 Sea Otter)

Apr 25, 2024 · Logan Watts

We caught up with David Turner to discuss the past and future of mountain bike tech and the all-new Turner Bicycles VENN and GILA models...

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Bike Perfect
Manitou Mezzer Pro MTB fork review – smooth, lightweight and excellent tuning options

Apr 25, 2024 · Mick Kirkman

A highly-tuneable, 37mm legged enduro fork with class-leading weight and performance that’s a match for the very best MTB forks available

Highs
  • Lightweight in its class

  • Easy internal travel adjustment with spacers

  • Supple and grippy with loads of traction

  • Seamless directional changes and loads of support without harshness

  • Highly tuneable air spring allows setup to delicately balance suppleness and support

Lows
  • Not as solid and stiff feeling as some 38mm enduro forks

  • Mudguard is flimsy and it’s harder to use third-party options without tinkering

  • Fewer damping adjustment clicks and no high-speed rebound adjustment

  • More complicated to set up and requires precise air pressures

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Bikerumor
Sage Optimator Ti Hardtail gets Rowdier; Plus New Paint, Bar & Stem

Apr 25, 2024 · Tyler Benedict

An updated Sage Optimator XC bike gets more tire clearance and travel, plus they show off new titanium handlebars & semi-custom finishes!

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Bikerumor
Polygon Teases Lightweight eMTB with Cut-Out Top Tube

Apr 25, 2024 · Tyler Benedict

Polygon is working on a lightweight eMTB with a unique shock layout inside a new linkage design. They also had an ultra-shiny blue DH bike!

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Our Reviews
99 Spokes
2024 Sea Otter Classic: New Bikes from Trek, Polygon, and More!

Apr 22, 2024

In our final day of coverage from the 2024 Sea Otter Classic we take a look at new bikes from Stanton (featuring Hardtail Party!)

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99 Spokes
2024 BMC Roadmachine First Look: A True Quiver Killer?

Apr 12, 2024

The all-new BMC Roadmaster might be the most versatile bike they've ever made, with all-road luxuries like 40mm tire clearance ...

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99 Spokes
2024 Lightweight E-MTB Shootout: Which Were Our Favorites?

Apr 5, 2024

E-MTBs have evolved more than just about any cycling category over the past few years, and over the past couple weeks we ...

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99 Spokes
Transition Relay PNW Review: A DH Bike with a Motor!

Mar 29, 2024

Welcome to our fifth and final review from our lightweight E-MTB Head to Head test! Today we're looking at the Transition Relay ...

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99 Spokes
Transition Relay Carbon PNW X0 AXS

Mar 29, 2024

The Transition Relay PNW edition, dubbed an "E-Downhill Bike" in our test, excels in aggressive riding but demands effort to reach its peak performance, boasting a battery-optional design for versatile use.

Highs
  • Extremely composed on steep, fast, and technical descents

  • Designed to be ridden without the battery installed

Lows
  • Soaks smaller trail features, numbing less extreme terrain

  • Battery must be removed to charge

  • Heavy

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