Bikes & Beyond: This Season’s Go-To Cycling Gear
We compiled the best gear and deals at Competitive Cyclist from brands like Santa Cruz, Yeti Cycles, Sidi, and HED. Shop now while the bikes and gear are still in stock.
The season’s change means earlier sunsets, cooler temps, and often the last call for your summer goals. It’s also when we transition to knobbier tires, cyclocross frames, and different cycling apparel. Whatever the case, now’s a great time to prepare for extending your two-wheeled adventures.
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Eye-Catching Frames & Complete Bikes
Santa Cruz Bicycles 5010 Carbon CC MTB Frame: $2,399 (20% Off)
Slacker geometry and shorter chainstays aim to give this bike an agile feel on descents. It comes with 5 inches of travel for flow and is designed to resist bottoming out over roots and rocks. The flip-chip switches between 66.1- and 66.5-degree head tube angles. It fits wider tires (up to 2.8 inches), pushing them through mud and variable conditions.
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Cervelo Aspero Apex 1x: $2,800
Float and stability are the big features here. Cervelo’s geometry gives roughly 62 mm of trail for stability and unique fork sizing for each frame. The forks can be dialed as well, and the head tube angles sit between road and mountain for long hauls on variable terrain. The frame has a lifetime warranty too.
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Ibis Ripley Carbon 4.0 MTB Frame: $2,999
The Ibis Ripley Carbon is an all-mountain carbon frame for short-travel 29-inch bikes. The new chassis has a slacker yet steeper geometry for handling bigger terrain without losing efficiency, the brand claims. The newly designed frame drops a half-pound of weight over its predecessor and is ready to hit the trail.
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Yeti SB130 Carbon LR C1 GX Eagle Mountain Bike: $5,499
The Lunch Ride version of the SB130 has a longer fork and adds 6 degrees of rear travel. According to the brand, the increase in travel is perfect for gnarlier trails without sapping its climbing prowess. SRAM Code brakes and a GX Eagle drivetrain round out the component build spec.
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Ridley X-Night SL Disc Ultegra Cyclocross Bike: $3,439
A modern cyclocross bike with classic geometry, the X-Night SL has an elevated bottom bracket and aggressive geometry for racing. A carbon frame featuring internal cable routing and a complete Ultegra build spec makes this bike a strong choice in any condition for many riders.
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Must-Have Bike Gear This Fall
Michelin Power All-Season Tire — Clincher: From $40 (38% Off)
Prepare for wetter rides (and maybe more debris) with these traction-focused tires. Michelin uses a new resin in the All-Season’s compound and claims a 15% improvement on slippery surfaces over the Pro4 wet-condition tire.
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HED Ardennes Plus & Stinger 3 Carbon Wheelsets: From $800 (62% Off)
Here’s a sale on the well-regarded HED’s Ardennes Plus SL Road Wheelset. The 700c clinchers with 24.5mm depth give a bit more width than HED’s top-of-the-line Ardennes, which provides more choices in tire combinations for leisure, fitness, and race scenarios.
Designed with cyclocross in mind, the Stinger 3 Carbon Disc Brake Road Wheelset tubes come with a 28mm rim width made to fit 25mm or larger. According to the brand, that adds more surface area on tough terrain and in tight turns.
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Castelli Unlimited Short Sleeve Jersey — Men’s & Women’s: $150
The Unlimited jersey is made for all-day road riding and builds off of the Castelli’s classic jersey. The polyester knit in the body is designed to wick sweat and flex; there is thicker material in the shoulders and back for more durability. There are three back pockets for quick-grab items and a side-zip pocket for items you don’t need to reach until after your ride.
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Giro Empire ACC Cycling Shoe — Men’s: From $210 (30% Off)
Giro claims the Empire cycling shoe is lightweight and breathable while providing performance with aesthetics. Made with Evofiber microfiber and a carbon sole, these shoes will turn heads both on and off the bike. Classic laces add an extra bit of style and custom fit around your foot.
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Patagonia Dirt Craft Bike Short — Men’s & Women’s: $159
The Dirt Craft shorts claim to have a durable and moisture-wicking shell on the outside and a removable liner with a chamois that stretches and breathes. Patagonia shaped these to fit slimmer because they stretch, adding an adjustable waistband and multiple pockets. The shorts are made from recycled and Fair Trade Certified fabrics.
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Assorted Helmets: From $90
From the budget-minded Specialized Echelon II MIPS with a fit system and plenty of ventilation to the downhill-specific Bell Full-9 Helmet, there’s a wide range of lids for various styles of riding. If you’re wearing your MTB helmet around town or a road helmet on the trail, maybe it’s time to change that.
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