Fans of vintage MTBs, klunkers, and cruisers, listen up: there’s a rad new brand in town and they just released their first tire. Or, their first modern recreation of a legendary vintage tire. House of Looptail was founded in 2023 by industry veteran Wakeman Massie, who was QBP’s first product designer.

House of Looptail (named for the classic frame style) is dedicated to those who want to keep vintage bikes of the 70s-90s rolling, and keep riding them as well. To that angle, they’re planning to offer high-quality, period-correct parts to keep those vintage dreams alive.

To kick things off, House of Looptail has partnered with Panaracer to bring the Snake Belly tire back to life. The Snake Belly was originally created by the National Tire Company of Japan in 1979 (now called Panaracer) as a BMX tire, and then scaled up to a 26″ tire which may or may not have been the first tire specifically made for MTB use.

This isn’t some cheap, sort-of-reproduction of a storied tread. Instead, Panaracer is offering the exact same original tread design in a brand new mold with a modern lightweight 60tpi casing and a folding aramid bead. The modernization of the tire also includes Panaracer’s proprietary ZSG rubber compound which has been “specifically tuned for this application” – we’re assuming that means a more durable tread for skids!

Wakeman tells us that the Snake Belly project has been in the works for years, but it’s finally happening. House of Looptail has already received their first air shipment of tires, of which about half are already sold. Judging by the response on the House of Looptail Facebook group, these are likely to go fast. But if you miss the initial order window, don’t worry – more tires are on the way, with an ocean freight shipment expected sometime in December.

As these are meant for vintage MTBs, cruisers, and klunkers, the Snake Belly will be offered in 26 x 2.125″ only. Available in Tanwall or black, the tires sell for $85 each, and there is currently a four tire maximum per customer to try and let as many people as possible get a pair.

What’s Next?

In addition to the Snake Belly, House of Looptail has two additional tires in the works with the Competition Deuce motocross tire and an officially licensed Ritchey Megabite Z-Max recreation in black and red and in 2.1 and 2.35″. We might also see a few components as well.

Head over to the link below for more.

houseoflooptail.com

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Colorado bicycle adventure specialists, Rodeo Labs, just released a new addition to their super-versatile Flaanimal line. Today we meet the new Flaanimal 6 Ti, and it’s ready for whatever you want to throw at it. Don’t forget, the Flaanimal won the 2021 Tour Divide, so yeah, the platform is a goer.

I’m kinda excited about this one, so let’s get right to it.

Flaanimal 6 Ti Frame Features

Headtube

Rodeo Labs loves its new headtube on this frame, saying that it “sets the tone for the overall design philosophy”. It uses 44mm press-in headset cups, is machined out of titanium into an hourglass shape, and supports integrated routing. Rodeo Labs won’t promise that it’s aero, but the fact that it looks more aero is a-ok with them.

Distinctive Silhouette

The 6 Ti has some frame features that help it stand out on its own. It uses a custom-profiled, full-length top tube, that has an elegant taper as it gets to the seat tube. It then “hugs” the seat tube for a clean blended seat tube cluster, with nicely sculpted seat stays.

Keg Bottom Bracket

Rodeo Labs calls the 6 Ti’s improved T47 bottom bracket shell, The Keg. It kinda looks like a keg, with its increased diameter compared to the standard-size bearing seat. This CNC-machined titanium BB shell is designed to create space for internal routing while not interfering with the crankset spindle. Plus it uses a “bowtie-shaped passthrough” to aid in dropper routing.

No Yoke

Unlike the Flaanimal 5 Ti, the 6 Ti doesn’t feature a CNC-machined dropped yoke design. Rodeo Labs decided to keep a more “classicly-shaped chainstay cluster”. They incorporated a 3d printed “no-yoke” design, with seamless tube shaping, expert hand finishing, and fully internal shift/brake routing.

Lock Jaw 2

Moving on from the Flaanimal 5 slider dropout system, Rodeo Labs created a new slider for the 6 Ti. With the invention of the UDH, it was time to design an updated and improved slider. The 6 Ti slider removes unwanted mass as well as makes it ready for new rear derailleur tech. The Lock-Jaw 2 pulls inspiration from the pioneering slider concepts of the TD4. Some of the features of the new Lock-Jaw 2 are:

• Native UDH Compatibility
• Standard hanger Compatibility
• Singlespeed Compatibility
• 30mm of slider range
• Future Proof

Routing Choices

If you read some of the comments on Bikerumor, you’ll see that integrated routing is not for everyone. So, with that in mind, Rodeo Labs made sure that the new 6 Ti had three choices for cable/hose routing. They are fully integrated, semi-integrated, and traditional routing.

Tire Clearance

The Flaanimal 5 Ti could just fit a 29 x 2.1″ which is commendable in the tire clearance dept. With the 6 Ti’s removal of the dropped yoke, the redesigned sliders, and the re-shaped stays, it can comfortably match the 5 Ti’s tire clearance. The new 6 Ti frame, with the sliders in the very rear position, can fit a 29 x 2.1″, and a 650b x 2.4″ with no need for a “wide” crankset. Depending on your tire casing choice and rim selection, you may be able to push that a bit.

Dynamo Ports for the Win

This feature is for all of you commuters, ultra-racers, or anyone who enjoys the worry-free lighting experience that a dynamo system offers. The new 6 Ti frame includes two non-drive side seat stay ports with the upper port near the set tube cluster The lower port is down by the rear drop out. There is a similar port up under the top tube.

The Flaanimal 6 Ti Geometry

The 6 Ti has two geometry options for riders with different fit priorities. Rodeo Labs are calling them Standard Geometry and Extended Geometry. They said, “We will allow people to order either version of the geometry, and we will keep an eye on what is popular ongoing”.

Standard Geo

Our standard geometry is the Flaanimal geometry that everyone who owns one knows and loves. The geometry is largely shared across every bike we make and has proven itself versatile and predictable across genres. This is true quiver-killer geometry, ideal for using the bike from road to gravel, to fast-paced ultra riding.

Extended Geo

Our extended geometry is a new option and increases the stack on each frame size for a more upright riding position. We also slackened the head tube angle slightly for more relaxed handling. The handling changes will be very subtle on this version but are more suited for a rider who is touring or riding ultra-distance events with their bike.

I Built my Own 6 Ti For a Price

Being that the new Flaanimal 6 Ti has so many choices to choose from there is no basic retail price for the frameset (that I could see on their site). So, I thought it would be fun to “build my own” and see what I would spend.

You can build yours here.

I kept it simple and tried to keep from choosing all of the options in an attempt to keep the price reasonable. Here’s what I picked…

• Frame size: 58cm
• Geometry choice: Extended
• Build choice: Shimano GRX 820 1x
• Add-ons: Dynamo Hub and headlight
• Price: $8,185.20

To get all the details and to get your own Flaanimal 6 Ti, go to the link below!

Rodeo-Labs.com

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Mondraker goes all-in on drop bars with their first-ever gravel bike – the all-new carbon Arid. Created by a progressive mountain bike company, the new Mondraker Arid is still designed to go fast. But instead of pigeonholing it into one small niche, Mondraker built a versatile gravel all-rounder that is as happy to go racing as it is to spend a chill week bikepacking.

It also happens to be the first-ever Mondraker to get internal frame storage. Maybe that’s something we’ll see come to mountain bikes soon, too?

2025 Mondraker Arid carbon gravel bike

“Get out of the saddle. Pedal as hard as you can. Don’t look back. This thing is fast, we know. Let your instincts kick in and…. Boom! You’ve unlocked all that potential. As easy as. The new Mondraker Arid is the perfect ride whatever your idea of gravel. We’ve created something that moves, something truly authentic. Our way.”

If the silhouette of the new Mondraker Arid looks a bit familiar, that might be because last year Mondraker already debuted their first dropbar model, which curiously was the Dusty gravel ebike with a stealthy, almost-entirely-hidden Mahle ebike drive system. But while that gravel ebike might have been perfect for the Mondraker eMTB fans, this new Arid is for the Mondraker fans who want to push themselves fast and further after the pavement ends.

One thing that I noticed was missing from the Dusty was Mondraker’s signature pierced headtube. But now, the Arid brings it back, well it brings it to the back. The new Mondraker Arid features a unique cutout window at the top of its seatstays, where it can provide a bit of vertical flex, while maintaining overall frame stiffness for solid handling.

Gravel geometry designed by mountain bikers

Mondraker describes the Arid’s gravel bike geometry as “innovative”, clearly inspired by their progressive mountain bike Forward Geometry. It features “generous reach figures and stem lengths of between 60mm and 90mm depending on frame size, a 70° head angle, and 425mm chainstays“.

The result is a fit and feel meant to provide ample rider comfort, and still be “confidence-inspiring” when the terrain gets spicy.

Tech details

• lightweight top-tier Stealth Air carbon frame & fork on all models
• integrated fully internal cable routing through the headset, accessible outside under the stem
• 1x-only, compatible with mechanical & electronic drivetrains
• internal frame storage in the downtube behind a watertight, dustproof & locking hatch
• includes 3 zippered ‘Carry-On’ bags inside to keep your spares sorted & secure
• 2 standard bottle cages, 1 under-downtube cage & 1 toptube bag mounts
• plus 3-bolt Anything cage mounts low on each fork leg
• 27.2mm round seatpost with external clamp
• 12mm thru-axles & flat mount disc brakes
• T47 threaded bottom bracket
• UDH for max drivetrain compatibility
• 50mm max tire clearance
• 5 stock sizes available (S, M, M/L, L & XL)

Mondraker Arid – Pricing options & availability

Four complete gravel bike builds, plus a separate frameset, round out the options to get your hands on the all-new Mondraker Arid carbon gravel bike. All sharing the same frameset layup.

Of course, the Arid Carbon RR SL frameset is the lowest-priced of all at $2200 / 2000€, but then you’ll have to put together your own build kit.

Complete bikes start at $3300 / 3200€ for the base Mondraker Arid Carbon with mechanical Shimano GRX, carbon post, alloy bar & alloy Mavic AllRoad wheels (9.7kg). Arid Carbon R brings that up to $4700 / 4500€ with a wireless electronic SRAM Rival AXS build, a carbon bar upgrade, and machined-out alloy Mavic AllRoad SL wheels (8.9kg). Then, $6500 / 6500€ gets you a Force Xplr AXS upgrade, powermeter cranks, plus lighter & more aero Mavic AllRoad Pro Carbon SL wheels with the Arid Carbon RR (8.8kg).

And finally, the builds top out with a $9800 / 9500€ Mondraker Arid Carbon RR SL complete bike built up with SRAM Red Xplr AXS 13-speed, powermeter cranks, and ultra-wide carbon Zipp 303 Xplr SW wheels (7.9kg).

Get yours from your local Mondraker dealer now, and let them know you are down with a gravel bike built by a mountain bike brand.

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David Folch, the 6’6″ tall CEO and Founder of the DirtySixer bicycle brand, was tired of riding disproportionate 700c and 29er bicycles. He learned how to design and fabricate “better, bigger, and safer” bicycles for tall people. And, he swore to make it look great as well. Now, he is Introducing the DirtySixer 32er Gravel.

This 32er Gravel is designed as a planned evolution of their 36″ wheeled bike named the Allroad. The Allroad is a bike made especially for tall riders, and has been in production for a little over a decade. The 32er will be aimed towards riders that are slightly smaller with a projected fit range of 5’10” to 6’8″. Bigger than that, David recommends the 36″ Allroad.

After making prototypes around 7 years ago using unicycle rims and tires, DirtySixer now makes their own wheels and tires. However, there are more choices for those items now, even 32er carbon forks.

Hoping to fill the gap between the 29er and the monstrous 36er, the 32er seems to fit where it needs to for the taller rider. It uses a 6061 aluminum frame, with designs and component choices made for the tall and sometimes heavier rider.

32er Gravel Retail and Specs

The 32er will rollin custom DirtySixer VeeTire T-Monster 32 x 2.4″ tires. Those tires are mounted to their own double-wall aluminum rims with a 35mm internal width, or a carbon option with a 30mm internal width. Notably, this bike uses fat bike hub standards with a 150 x 15mm up front and 197 x 12mm out back. A 1×12 SRAM Apex Eagle drivetrain propels the rider while the (most likely long) crankset is TBA. While the seat post is a standard 31.6mm affair, the seat post clamp is an extra burly twin bolt design to keep the post from slipping under large riders.

Retail: $5,899 (30% off if you become a VIP member for $4,129)

• Frame: DirtySixer 6061 or titanium available in XL, 2XL, 3XL (should fit riders from 5’10” to 6’8″)
• Fork: carbon fiber 150mm OLD x 15mm with triple eyelets
• Rims: DirtySixer double-wall alloy 35mm internal / 42mm outer width or carbon fiber 30mm internal / 38mm outer width
• Hubs: DirtySixer 36H in 150mm x 15mm front and 197mm x 12mm rear
• Tires: DirtySixer VeeTire T-Monster 32″ (686 BSD) x 2.40 skin wall
• Handlebars: Ritchey Comp Beacon XL
• Headset: Neco
• Crankset: TBA
• Pedals: DirtySixer oversized flat
• Cassette: SRAM Apex Eagle PG1230 – 10-50 x 12-speed.
• Derailleur: SRAM Apex Eagle
• Brakes: 200mm rotors and hydraulic calipers
• Shifter: SRAM Apex Eagle
• Seatpost: 31.6mm zero setback
• Stem: 50mm + 30°

Crowdfunding Details

DirtySixer will soon launch a crowdfunding campaign for the 32er. Currently, you can land ‘VIP membership’ with a non-refundable $100 deposit. That gains you access to the VIP price when the crowdfunding campaign starts, which should work out to 30% off. We’re told that the preorder window will close in December.

Campaign timeline:

• October / November: Testing
• December / January: Finalizing geometry and components 
• March / April: Production
• June: Delivery

DirtySixer says that some things, like drivetrain and brakes, may change once the feedback returns from testers.

Other Big Bikes in the Works

David also tells us that there are some mountain bikes in the works, starting with a hardtail 32er. That will likely be followed by a full suspension MTB that’s in development with “one of the biggest names in the rear suspension world.” On top of that, there are loose plans to offer 32″ wheel sets which could be an alternative build for existing 29+ or fat bikes.

Check out more details on how to get your own DirtySixer 32er Gravel bike by hitting the link below.

DirtySixer.com

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The quick gist is that Old Man Mountain & Silca have teamed up to support a collective of 5 amateur bikepacking racers from any background and anywhere around the world. Each member will get a $2000 stipend to help cover costs to get them to the races. Then, on top of that will be a whole bunch of free Old Man Mountain gear, prototypes to test, a full suite of Silca goodies to make your bike faster, more free gear & industry deals, plus help figuring out a training plan for your individual racing goals.

Loam & Gravel Society – Experimental Bikepacking Team

Call it a mix between the birth of a factory bikepacking race team and a call out for ultra-distance influencers.

Any way you look at it, OMM (they abbreviate their own name like that, and I’ve already grown tired of typing Old Man Mountain) was looking for a way they could support some of the cyclists on the bikepacking & ultra racing scene. And at the same time grow their visibility amongst more competitive bike riders, while testing and refining their next crop of products still in development.

My personal take on it is then. It seems like OMM are strongly hinting that they are also working on more race-oriented gear-hauling products. The majority of the current offerings (and their existing crop of brand ambassadors) lean more toward the heavy-duty, utilitarian way of carrying gear on your bikes, or classic loaded touring just off-road; think: burly racks & baskets. But OMM also already created some interesting things like their Axle Packs. Those provide a great way to mount gear on bikes not normally well-suited for bikepacking – like lightweight race bikes.

I wouldn’t be surprised to see more of that show up on bikes of the new Loam & Gravel Society experimental bikepacking team.

“We commit to nurturing a lively and inclusive cycling community by focusing on shared experiences and collective joy. We see bikepacking and ultra racing as a means to connect, explore, and grow together while also pushing ourselves further. Our team represents the heart of camaraderie and adventure, engaging in races, community events, supporting fellow riders, and celebrating the journey itself. We want to push what we can do on a bike and through our collaborative spirit, we hope to inspire others to embrace adventure and find joy in every mile. Go beyond the podium.”

– Loam & Gravel

Nuts & Bolts

OK, so 5 riders will get picked, get 2 grand & a bunch of gear, and will help test some next-gen prototypes, too.

OMM is looking for riders of any age, gender, or background who want to test their own limits at some of the most grueling bikepacking races out there. “Winning isn’t everything, but effort matters.” But they will be prioritizing racers that mix determination, self-sufficiency, speed, and good communication skills.

Applications are open starting today through December 2nd. Fill out the online form at: OldManMountain.com here, now.

Want to support an experimental bikepacking team, yourself?

BTW, if you work for another bikepacking or endurance-adjacent brand and the experimental bikepacking team concept sounds interesting to you, OMM’s Loam & Gravel Society is still hunting for additional sponsor support. If OMM can round up more backing, their goal is then to bring all 5 riders together for a week this winter for a training camp where everyone can get to know each other and support one another’s racing goals.

OldManMountain.com

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Bikes and bags go together like sunshine and summer, or coffee with camping. Right? I love a well-made bike bag. And, if it’s it waxed canvas? Forget about it, take my money. Well, hold on to your britches, one of my favorite lil’ companies, Camp and Go Slow, just dropped a small batch of some handsome new Piccolo Bags in two colors, Western and Eastern.

They are made by Jay at Bags by Bird, and they look handsome AF!

Plus, if you saw my post on Camp’s new Trout Bar Tape a few weeks ago, and went to order some, but found it out of stock, it’s back in stock today.

So, I’ll warn you again, if you want some rolls, go get it now. It’s $44 and comes in two 3300mm rolls, with a great lil’ reusable, high-quality, mesh bag.

Casey notified me that this batch of Trout Tape will be the last batch of the year.

Plus… artist Ron Rash collaborated with Camp and Go Slow to design some cool, “I Brake for Snakes” heavyweight USA-made t-shirts, stickers, and embroidered patches.

Piccolo Bag Retail and Detail

Retail: $270 (11″), $275 (12.5″)

Two colors are available, Western and Eastern

These new Piccolo Bags are the same design as Bags by Bird’s popular Goldback bag. They come in two sizes, 11″ width and 12.5″ width. The main body of the bag is waxed cotton/Cordura fabric, making the bags a bit more durable and abrasion-resistant.

The Piccolo bag’s accent panels are 100% waxed canvas.

There is a stretch pocket under the main flap of the bag. The icing on the cake is the wonderful Eastern or Western Rattler bar tape trim! Foam spacers and mounting straps are included.

11W Specs:

• Main Body: 11″W x 8″D x 10.5″H
• Total Width: 14″-18″
• Volume: 22L

12.5W Specs

• Main Body: 12.5″W x 8″D x 10.5″H
• Total Width: 16″-16″
• Volume: 27L

You can find more details along with size and clearance info here.

I Brake For Snakes Retail and Detail

Stickers

Retail: $7

Designed in collaboration with Ron Rash. Silkscreened vinyl, made in the USA by Sticker Robot. Comes in a set of two, Bumper size and Fender size.

• Bumper size: 7″ x 3″
• Fender size: 2.75″ x 1.25″

Embroidered Patches

Retail: $6

I Brake for Snakes was also designed in collaboration with artist Ron Rash. Iron-on backing. Made by Fall Creek Outfitters.

• 4.25″ W x 2″ H

MUSA T-Shirt

Retail: $25

This tee was also designed in collaboration with Ron Rash. Discharge printed inks on Bayside 100% cotton, 6.1 oz. stock.

• Shirts are made and printed in the US

Check out all of the fun, quality bike bits Campandgoslow has to offer at the link below.

CampAndGoSlow.com

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Yes, if you already have a recent ebike powered by the top Shimano EP801 motor, you can now get the latest Race Mode tune over-the-air by simply updating your firmware in their E-Tube app. Faster ramp up to the max 400% assist. Customizable assist cutoff feel at the max speed. And most importantly, extended overrun for Uninterrupted Power Delivery as you momentarily stop pedaling through the roughest terrain.

Fine-tuned on the pro e-enduro circuit, now the Shimano eMTB Race Mode upgrade is as easy as connecting your smartphone to your ebike…

Shimano EP801 ebike Race Mode over-the-air upgrade

The Race Mode firmware tune isn’t entirely new. We already knew about it this past summer. It promised “exciting new features and more customization options to help you boost your race speeds and keep the momentum rolling longer through techy terrain“.

And if you already had an EP801-equipped ebike at the end of June, you could have taken it into your local bikeshop to have them update the firmware. But let’s be honest, how many of you actually did that? How many people take their already functional bikes into the shop for service in the middle of the riding season, even if there was a promise of some incremental performance improvement?

Yeah, that’s what I thought.

But now you can upgrade your own ebike from the comfort of your own home. I just updated the E-Tube Project Cyclist app on my phone (just for clarification, it’s simply called E-Tube on my iPhone) and updated my own firmware in about 15 minutes. It probably took longer because I had a terrible WiFi signal in my garage.

But that’s it. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.

Can I just say that one of my favorite things about electronics (when they work like I want) is free over-the-air updates that give me new or improved functionality!

What’s actually new?

Higher Boost Mode assist level.

Peak power is still 600W, max torque is still 85Nm, and max assist is still 400%. But the race mode tune means a steeper curve to get to those peak levels, so you get the maximum power out of the motor much faster in the tuned Boost mode.

Adjustable max speed cutoff progression.

Normally, Shimano smoothly transitions their motor’s pedal assist power off as it approaches its max speed limit (25km/h for my ebikes in Europe). But that means you sacrifice a little power at the end to gain a natural and comfortable feel. But now, if you want, you can set the motor to go full gas to the limit to eke out extra seconds of max power, and deal with an abrupt drop in power as you hit the speed limiter. Your choice – Natural, Middle, or Aggressive in each assist mode. I would prefer natural, but many will like the middle mode, too.

Extended pedal-assist carry-over or overrun.

This one is the biggest deal. Just like Bosch’s CX Race motor has extended overrun, now Shimano EP801 riders get some extra customizable power after they stop pedaling for a second. Pick from 3 levels Short (the same as before), Middle & Long applied to all assist modes. Long seems to be nearly comparable to the Bosch version, giving about a second of extended assist power.

Interestingly, backpedaling on the Shimano motor cancels its ‘carry-over’ or overrun, which had existed to a minor degree in Boost mode already since EP801’s debut. But while that originally kept you from being able to ratchet the pedals through really rough sections, now these longer overruns are not so easily canceled by backpedaling, giving it much more usability, and making it a better head-to-head competitor with Bosch CX Race.

There’s also the same AutoShift updates that we previewed back in the summer, again developed with Yeti-Shimano EP Racing’s Mick Hannah to give the latest EP801 eMTBs more of a race-tuned feel.

Shimano EP801 Race tune availability

“The new firmware is available to all EP801 bike owners and is now free to apply using Shimano’s E-TUBE Project Cyclist smartphone app (Version 5.3.2).” The over-the-air update is available through the E-Tube app on either iOS or Android, giving ebike riders more control over their eMTB and more of a racing feel to their ebike riding.

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Wisconsin’s Trek Bicycles released a new eBike earlier this week, and it’s ready to conquer urban life. Meet the new FX+7 City eBike. The FX+7 is a high-end, lightweight, city eBike that is “light enough to carry up stairs and powerful enough to fly up climbs.”

Let’s see…

The Trek FX+7

Claiming to weigh in at 40 lbs, the FX+7 could be heaven for the right commuter. It comes equipped with everything you may need on a bike like this. For instance, it comes complete with a rear rack that fits both MIK rear and side panniers, front and rear lights, and full coverage fenders.

The riding position is what Trek is calling “active”, which looks to me like an upright position, but with a slightly more aggressive posture. The FX+7 is equipped with a compact TQ HPR50 motor that delivers 50Nm of power.

With the stealthy, integrated 360Wh battery you get a claimed range of up to 50 miles and up to 75 miles with the optional 160Wh range extender. It boasts an assisted top speed of 28 mph and has a battery size of 360Wh.

Smart Phone Integration

Kinda buried in the specs is the fact that the FX+7 also offers true smartphone integration. It’s about time that ebikes offered the option of charging your phone as you ride, while using it for navigation, and that’s exactly what the FX+7 provides. Thanks to the Quad Lock wireless charging mount on the integrated handlebar and stem, you can seamlessly mount and charge your phone while riding. Trek doesn’t go into detail, but based off the specs of other Quad Lock charging mounts, it should be compatible with Apple and Android devices that are wireless charging compatible.

Riders can also connect to the Trek Central app to customize assist levels, get turn-by-turn directions, estimate range, plus much more. This means you can use your phone as the ebike display screen, but it’s completely optional since there is also a small display screen on the top tube.

The drivetrain on the Trek FX+7 is the durable and reliable Shimano CUES with Linkglide technology. This drivetrain offers smoother shifting, made for eBikes. Plus, it is very durable, offering longer life and less visits to the bike shop.

Trek FX+7 Retail & Geometry

Retail: $3,999
Colors: Dark Star Matte & Lichen Green Gloss
Sizes: S, M, L, and XL

Geometry

Check out more details on the Trek FX+7 and all of the other bikes Trek offers by hitting the link below.

TrekBikes.com

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Another quick update from Berlin bikemaker Standert… their affordable aluminum Kreissäge road racing bike gets updated with the same modern integration as its Scandium Rally Sport sibling, but now with even more affordable builds. The Kreissäge concept was always to create more accessible race bikes. And while the made-in-Italy frameset’s prices have crept up over the past 5 years, Standert has actually managed to bring down the entry-level cost of complete electronic-shift builds by several hundred euros, making their race-ready more accessible than ever…

Standert Kreissäge affordable aluminum road race bike

When we first found Standert’s alloy road bike named after a circular saw five years ago, that 2nd generation Kreissäge Disc had just been upgraded to Italian Scandium for more of a race-ready feel. But it was only a year and a half later that Standert chose to differentiate the core aluminum all-rounder road bike from a more race-focused rally sport version in lighter Scandium alloy, then newly named the Kreissäge RS. And while we’d already seen a lighter, more integrated v2 RS, the regular aluminum bike chugged along at a lower price with a bit simplified details.

But now the core Kreissäge gets its own sleek integrated update, in two simple new Yin & Yang black & white liveries.

And while this isn’t their lightest, most advanced road bike, the updated Standert Kreissäge is still built to go fast, sharing the exact same race-ready geometry as the Kreissäge RS, just 120g heavier.

And yes, prices for pretty much everything keep climbing. A new MY24 Standert Kreissäge frameset is 200€ more than it was 5 years ago, or 100€ more than the most recent iteration sold earlier this year. But one bright spot of the expansion of electronic groupsets, is that you can now buy a complete modern Kreissäge with a wireless SRAM Force AXS group for around 400-600€ less than you could 5 years ago. That’s something.

(Sure, more affordable mechanical shift builds are now out the window, unfortunately. But such appears to be the unstoppable force of progress.)

What’s new?

The most obvious change, of course, is new routing. Now routed through the upper headset cup instead of ports in the downtube, the aluminum Kreissäge already had a straight oversized 56mm headtube, so it’s really the disappearance of cables that stands out.

But out back there’s an equally important upgrade with all-new dropouts, too. The new Standert Kreissäge switches to the future-proof UDH standard with a cast dropout that smoothly transitions from the tapered chainstay.

With external cables gone, the new frame is no longer compatible with any mechanical shifting setups. And Standert no longer offers a rim brake version with the Kreissäge’s new update. (Your only rim brake hopes are catching a previous version before they go out of stock, or one of their last demo bikes.)

The newly updated affordable alloy Standert Kreissäge frame is welded by hand in Italy from lightweight Dedacciai Aegis aluminum tubing and is now incrementally about 45g heavier than the previous generation, but with a 10g lighter carbon fork.

Tech details

• welded from lightweight Dedacciai Aegis aluminum tubing in Italy
• full carbon tapered steerer 45mm rake fork
• integrated fully internal cable routing through Standert Integrated Headset
• electronic groupset compatibility only (Di2 or AXS, while no others specified)
• UDH for universal derailleur compatibility
• 73mm wide T47 threaded bottom bracket (included with framesets)
• 30mm max tire clearance (actual measured width)
• 7 stock sizes (48-60cm) with Project Compact geometry to benefit smaller riders
• 1480g alloy frame weight claim (size 54), plus 440g carbon fork (uncut steerer)

2024 Standert Kreissäge Yin & Yang – Pricing, options & availability

The recently-updated 2024 Standert Kreissäge is now available to purchase online directly from Standert in 2 Yin & Yang paint jobs and in 8 pre-configured complete build options or separate framesets.

Pick Yin for the mostly black look with white stays, seat cluster, and fork tips. Or go Yang for the predominantly white inverse.

New aluminum Kreissäge framesets sell for 1500€ including frame, full carbon fork, the T47 bottom bracket of your choice, and the integrated cable routing headset.

Complete builds start at 4000€ with an original SRAM Force AXS 2x setup with wide 10-33T gearing and an alloy DT Swiss P1800 wheelset. Or 5200€ with a power meter and either Scope S4 carbon wheels or standard Zipp 303s.

A complete Shimano build with 105 Di2 is also affordable at 4300€ with the alloy DT wheels, or 5000€ with carbon Scope S4 wheels.

The latest generation of Force AXS 2×12 with 10-28T gearing starts at 5300€ with the Scope S4 carbon wheels, 6000€ with 50mm deep carbon DT Swiss ARC1400 wheels, or 6500€ with Zipp 303 Firecrest wheels.

Pick yours and configure your ideal component sizes directly from Standert…

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The handmade Italian shoemakers at Nimbl have a new premium Urano gravel bike racing shoe built on their proven ultra thin and ultra stiff monocoque carbon sole. Promising efficient power delivery, Nimbl CEO Francesco Sergio emphatically describes the all-new Urano gravel bike shoes as lightweight, high performance, and elegant.

Nimbl Urano premium performance-oriented gravel shoes

The Urano is Nimbl’s first performance-oriented shoe dedicated to gravel bike riding and racing. Made in-house on the central Adriatic coast of Italy, Nimbl created the gravel Urano to perfectly match the fit of their road shoes, while adapting their modern handmade construction to the newer off-road discipline. “Not just a gravel shoe”, the Urano was created to a top-performing shoe for riding any terrain and all roads.

“Urano is a shoe with a racing soul that embodies the values of Nimbl, while also forging a new path to uncharted fields. Superior performance and quality, Italian craftsmanship, and excellence all merged into one product that has fueled cyclists’ dreams for years and has now become a reality.”

Tech details

• ultimate performance and artisanal construction in a versatile all-terrain shoe
• durable & easy-to-clean honeycomb-patterned perforated synthetic microfiber upper
• dual aluminum Boa Li2 dial lacing with fabric lace guides
• ultrathin one-piece full carbon monocoque sole construction
• <2mm sole stack

• molded-TPU tread blocks (not replaceable)
• black TPU toe bumper, plus lateral reinforcement
• 2-bolt SPD MTB style cleats
• lightweight at just 254g (size 43 per shoe, claimed)
• 100% made in Italy

Nimbl Urano – Pricing, options & availability

Nimbl sells their new Urano shoes for an eye-watering 550€, and most often makes them to order. So they typically take 8 working days in production before sending them anywhere around the world. Nimbl then offers the shoes in whole EU sizes from 39 and half sizes from 41-47. And they craft the Urano on a wider than average last. Like many of Nimbl’s shoes, the Urano comes only in white with an exposed carbon structure, but the new gravel shoes do feature an all-new extra durable upper.

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