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Onza IBEX all-terrain MTB tire claws back with softer, grippier rubber

Continuing the tradition of naming their tires after beasts of the animal kingdom, Onza have reinstated the IBEX mountain bike tire with an all-new tread pattern, having killed the option off for a few years. The IBEX is back in 29″ and 27.5″ sizes with 2.4″ and 2.6″ widths, Trail (TRC) and Gravity casings (GRC),

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New Enduro Maxhit headsets spin bigger balls for harder hits

Known for making smoother, tougher bearings for many full suspension bikes’ pivots, Enduro is now tackling headsets with a unique new design called Maxhit. Standard press-in Zero Stack headsets use a bearing cup pressed into the frame, with a full bearing assembly stuffed into that. Enduro does away with the extra layers of metal, rolling

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Spotted: Prototype, next gen XC MTB tires from Maxxis, Michelin & Schwalbe

World Cup races and end-of-season events are perfect for data collection on prototype products. Manufacturers get the full expression of the athlete’s performance, plus piles of post-race data. It’s also an excellent time to sneak a peek at designs nearing the final stages before full production. Many teams and athletes were running preproduction gear at

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Spotted: Prototype Continental Tires on Jim Monro’s Atherton DH Bike at Snowshoe

At the 2021 Downhill World Cup finale in Snowshoe, Bikerumor Editor Jordan Villella got eyes on a number of bikes and components yet to be released to the public. Prototype Ohlins electronic suspension, prototype Giant DH bikes, and these prototype Continental Downhill Tires were all hiding in plain sight. Ronan Dunne’s Nukeproof Dissent and Jim

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Williams Racing Products CentreHub Spider allows pedal-free gear changes, reduced pedal kickback

Australian Component Manufacturers, Williams Racing Products, have released a CentreHub Spider said to decouple suspension and drivetrain forces, in addition to allowing gear changes without pedaling. The one way freewheel clutch at the heart of the spider is central to its function, allowing the chainring to rotate forwards while the cranks remain stationary. When you

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