Giant Anthem Advanced SL 2 cross-country bike review: smoothly fast
So good, but less integration could make it even better.

Specialized Is Losing and No One Seems to Be Noticing
Aerodynamic data is objective, but selling speed is entirely psychological. Specialized made a massive marketing mistake, and no one seems to be noticing. Read the full article at Specialized Is Losing and No One Seems to Be Noticing on Velo.

Lidl-Trek announces 15-rider junior team for 2027
Lidl-Trek has announced its 15-rider junior squad for 2027. The team will race under German registration, and more than half of the riders are from Germany. Most of the riders will keep racing for their club teams in their home countries and join Lidl-Trek Junior Racing for

Innovation with Purpose: Inside Shimano’s SPD SLR and Dura-Ace wheel update

'It's about time' - BMC enter women's peloton with Basque Laboral Kutxa team partnership
Swiss brand will provide bikes for the squad as well as other equipment

Look 795 Blade RS: Much improved aerodynamically, a joy to ride, and French but in a good way
It isn’t overly progressive, but it is very, very good

2027 Orbea Rise LT: Still Here, Now With New Shimano’s EP810
All the assistance you need and as much mountain bike as possible: that’s still the brief for the third-generation 2027 Orbea Rise LT. Shimano’s new EP810 RS motor brings up to 100 Nm and 600 W of peak power, alongside revised suspension and Orbea’s own batteries. But does a familiar formula give the Rise a fresh…

3T’s Racemax+ WPNT brings more tyre clearance and more ‘accessible’ pricing to its racy gravel bike… but it’ll still set you back over £4k
More tyre clearance, more sizes and a tweaked geometry comes to 3T's raciest gravel race bike

Shimano to launch 11-speed Dura-Ace Di2 and matching disc brakes in 2012…well, that's the rumour

2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy Review
Now in its sixth distinct iteration, the 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy is a full-suspension trail bike designed to balance pedaling efficiency with capability on rough terrain. Neil spent the summer on a Tallboy and gathered 10 takeaways from his time on the carbon trail bike. Find his full review below…

Zero to hero? Wind tunnel testing the new Look 795 Blade RS
A lightweight do-it-all aero bike with some interesting aero features aimed to balance performance with practicality. But does this work in the tunnel?

Roval Rapide Sprint CLX wheelset review: Forward thinking depth optimised for ‘old school’ tyre widths
This mullet wheelset raised eyebrows when it was first launched, but the speed blew me away - even if there’s an aero penalty for running wider rubber

Trade Talk: What If We Looked Within Before Looking Out?
Welcome to the third instalment of Trade Talk, a new regular opinion series inviting you to share your views and perspectives. Whether you are an independent bike dealer, a workshop mechanic, a brand executive, a distributor, or an industry advocate, Trade Talk is your platform to share insights, spark constructive…

First Ride: Lightweight & Full-Power eMTBs Converge with the New Orbea Rise
The lightest version of the Rise SL weighs just 37.5 pounds (17 kg). ( Photos: 26, Comments: 2 )

Redshift expands Mousetrap flat pedal adapters to Shimano SPD-SL and Look Keo
Adapters that turn clipless pedals into flat pedals have long existed, but many options are terrible to use. Earlier this year, Redshift released the Mousetrap for SPD pedals, which offers a pivoting mechanism that makes installation and removal a breeze. Redshift’s Mousetrap is an easy SPD to flat

Bike der Woche: Starling Roost von IBC-User BikenderBayer
IBC-User BikenderBayer baut sein Stahl-Hardtail im American Diner-Look auf: Türkis, Creme, Rosa und ein selbst gebauter Laufradsatz.

Sram X1 Drivetrain - Introducing SRAM X1 the trickle down continues Singletrack World Magazine

Lidl ups investment in cycling with Vuelta deals
Supermarket chain Lidl, which holds majority ownership of the Lidl-Trek organization, is increasing its investment in cycling via a sponsorship deal with several Spanish races, most notably the Vuelta a España and Vuelta Femenina. A statement from Vuelta organizers on Wednesday announced that Lidl now holds the

Amflow PX Carbon Pro e-MTB review: More power, more choice and a premium price tag
With 1,500 watts of peak power, the Amflow PX Carbon Pro is the most powerful electric mountain bike you can ride on the trails, but is it too much oomph?

Argon 18 Nitrogen Pro review: A modern aero package but it badly needs a change of seatpost
The geometry errs on the side of stable rather than reactive, but if that's what you're after it's a very solid machine