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Santa Cruz Introduces the Gen 6 Tallboy, and Boy, are There Some Changes!
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Santa Cruz Introduces the Gen 6 Tallboy, and Boy, are There Some Changes!

Santa Cruz unveiled its completely redesigned Gen 6 Tallboy with a revolutionary suspension overhaul, ditching the iconic VPP system for a new four-bar linkage that reduces weight while boosting travel to 130mm rear and 140mm front.

Bikerumor 19 May 2026
ENVE G SES Wheels Go Wider & Fully Aero for Gravel
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ENVE G SES Wheels Go Wider & Fully Aero for Gravel

ENVE introduces its new G SES gravel wheel line designed around wider tire profiles, featuring aerodynamic optimization and wide hookless bead technology for improved performance and puncture protection.

Bike Rumor 14 May 2026
NEWS: 2026 Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay 3
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NEWS: 2026 Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay 3

Rocky Mountain unveiled the 2026 Altitude Powerplay 3 electric mountain bike featuring a new Dyname S4 Pro motor with 108 Nm torque and up to 1,000W peak power output.

E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine 12 May 2026
POC's latest helmet is convertible… but not in the way you think. Plus more from Wolf Tooth, DMR, Leatt and Rudy Project
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POC's latest helmet is convertible… but not in the way you think. Plus more from Wolf Tooth, DMR, Leatt and Rudy Project

POC debuts the Cularis Pure helmet with a revolutionary dual-visor system that switches between closed vents for winter protection and open vents for summer cooling, addressing versatile riding needs through simple popper interchangeability.

Liam Mercer 09 May 2026
Oakley Meta Vanguard Smart Sunglasses Review
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Oakley Meta Vanguard Smart Sunglasses Review

Road.cc reviews the Oakley Meta Vanguard AI-enabled smart cycling glasses, priced at £499, examining their optical quality and smart features for riders.

road.cc 08 May 2026
New Argon 18 Anti Matter "redefines" gravel racing with massive tyres, significant aero savings and integrated luggage
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New Argon 18 Anti Matter "redefines" gravel racing with massive tyres, significant aero savings and integrated luggage

Argon 18 launches the Anti Matter gravel bike, engineered through 800+ hours of CFD and 45 hours of wind-tunnel testing, offering 14.5W aerodynamic advantage over the Dark Matter with up to 55mm tire clearance and integrated storage.

Warren Rossiter 08 May 2026
Wilier's new Rapida aims to entice more people to the brand with 'accessible' pricing
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Wilier's new Rapida aims to entice more people to the brand with 'accessible' pricing

Wilier launches the Rapida, a new aero road bike priced at €2,899–€3,999 that brings Italian engineering to a wider audience with accessible geometry and modern features.

Andy Carr and Luke Friend 07 May 2026
Lapierre's prototype XRM breaks XC convention by moving the rear shock down low
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Lapierre's prototype XRM breaks XC convention by moving the rear shock down low

Lapierre unveiled a prototype XC mountain bike at the South Korean World Cup that challenges racing conventions with its low-mounted rear shock, a design that lowers the bike's center of gravity and improves handling.

BikeRadar 01 May 2026
Ridley 'RS2' prototype gravel race bike leans heavily into aero optimisation with massive head tube
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Ridley 'RS2' prototype gravel race bike leans heavily into aero optimisation with massive head tube

Ridley unveiled the RS2, a new aero-focused gravel race bike prototype featuring a distinctive deep head tube design and capability for up to 60mm tires, debuted at the 2026 Traka event in Spain.

BikeRadar 01 May 2026
Campagnolo goes 13 again: new Record 13 groupset aims to bring top-tier performance at a lower price
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Campagnolo goes 13 again: new Record 13 groupset aims to bring top-tier performance at a lower price

Campagnolo launches the new Record 13 groupset, a 13-speed electronic shifting system positioned to compete with Shimano Ultegra and SRAM Force at a significantly lower price point than the premium Super Record.

road.cc 29 Apr 2026
Industry Nine Does 32″ Wheels on The Hush, Fresh Anodized Colors Incoming
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Industry Nine Does 32″ Wheels on The Hush, Fresh Anodized Colors Incoming

Industry Nine unveiled their new 32-inch wheelset platform called The Hush at Sea Otter 2026, featuring carbon construction optimized for larger wheel sizes with both MTB and gravel versions launching fall 2026.

Bikerumor 27 Apr 2026
Cotic's new Jeht claims to bring e-MTB-inspired handling to a regular mountain bike platform
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Cotic's new Jeht claims to bring e-MTB-inspired handling to a regular mountain bike platform

Cotic unveils its third-generation Jeht trail bike featuring a new Rocketlink suspension platform borrowed from its e-MTB line, increasing travel to 150mm and delivering e-bike-inspired handling on an unpowered steel frame.

road.cc 24 Apr 2026