RatKing, owned by Smith Levi, just unveiled a fresh logo, released some new merch, and opened pre-orders for RIP Racks and handlebar cradles. Get all the details here...The post RatKing Rebrand, New Merch, and Cradle + RIP Rack Pre-Orders appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

AJ August takes advantage of racing situation at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana to sprint home with fresh legs

There were worrying scenes involving Cian Uijtdebroeks during Stage 3 of the Volta a Comunitat Valenciana, after the Movistar rider went down in a crash around 50 kilometres from the finish. The incident itself was not shown live, with reports of the fall only emerging later in the stage. Uijtdebroe...

What could have been a decisive stage win instead ended in frustration for Florian Vermeersch at the Volta a Comunitat Valenciana, after a dramatic Stage 3 finale saw victory slip away in the final metres. Vermeersch was the architect of the decisive move on the day, attacking with around twenty kil...

Hey guys, heres some fun news from the Portland Design Works (PDW)! Valentines Day is right around the corner. And, come February 14th, youll be able to give the gift of safety to your favorite Valentine this year. Thats right, introducing the new Blinking of You rear tail light.(Photos / PDW)The new light is a Valentines Day-themed bike light featuring 81 COB LEDs with five different display modes.The light offers both heart-shaped patterns (solid and pulsing) alongside standard square modes for regular cycling use. The light includes quick charging capabilities and provides solid battery run times. Its perfect for your choice of daily commuting or recreational rides. Its straightforward, no-nonsense features focus on practical usability while adding a playful element to cycling safety gear. The light serves cyclists looking for functional safety equipment with a bit of personality for special occasions or everyday rides.Blinking of You Tail Light Retail & DetailRetail: $25Charging: USB-CMount: SeatpostLow-battery warning: YesCharging status light: YesBattery length (Organized by modes/lumens/run times) Heart solid / 15LM / 4.5h Square solid / 30LM / 2h Square flash / 30LM / 12h Heart fade / 27LM / 12h Heart dance / 30LM / 6hPDW plans to launch the product page on Valentines Day (February 14) with pre-orders, followed by full availability the following week. Check the link below to get yourself on the mailing list. RidePDW.comThe post Give the Gift of Safety to Your Valentine with PDWs New Blinking of You Tail Light appeared first on Bikerumor.

The 2026 Etoile de Bessges will be taking place from the 4th to the 8th of February and is the first stage-race of the season in France, and one of the first in Europe. We preview stage 4, which is set to start at 12:20 and finish at 15:50CET. One of the cornerstone early-season stage races on the...

Its been a while since weve heard from Haro Bikes. Remember back in late 2024, when they introduced us to their new Daley (all-mountain) and Greer (enduro) full-suspension mountain bikes? Well, theyve just released new versions of those two popular bikes that sport carbon fiber frames. And Haro says theyre lighter, stronger, and faster. It looks like the framesets are on the brands site now.Haro Daley with Top Self build level (Photos / Haro Bikes)The new Daley and Greer maintain the same suspension platform, geometry, and durability that riders already know from the aluminum versions, but now with the weight savings the carbon frames bring to the table. The move gives Haro a complete carbon lineup that complements thier current aluminum options. Haro Greer with Top Self build level Both the Carbon Greer and Carbon Daley come with extensive customization options to match different riding preferences and budgets. Each model offers four different color schemes and four component tiers. Haro GreerHaro DaleyAll the ChoicesThis lets buyers choose between SRAM and Shimano drivetrains. The suspension setup features Fox components across the range, while brake options include either Shimano or TRP systems, depending on the build level. We go over the build levels below. Daley Carbon 1 in BurgundyGreer Carbon 1 BurgundyThe Carbon Greer targets trail and enduro riding styles, offering the versatility needed for varied terrain while keeping the stable handling characteristics riders expect from an enduro bike.Haro Daley Carbon 2 in CopperHaro Greer Carbon 2 in OrangeThe Carbon Daley serves similar riding disciplines with its own geometry tweaks and suspension tuning. Both bikes are designed to handle the demands of serious trail riding while offering the performance benefits that come with lighter carbon construction.Haro will be offering four build levels, three deep for each bike. There are no pricing details for the complete bikes yet, but Ill be sure to update when it comes through. In the meantime, the build levels look virtually the same for both the Greeer and Daley.Greer Build OptionsGreer Carbon 3 in stoneThe Carbon Greer is available in 4 colorways and 4 componentry tiers that allow consumers to choose between SRAM and Shimano builds, while offering Fox suspension and Shimano or TRP brakes.Greer Carbon Top Shelf, Carbon 1 and Carbon 2- with tapered steer tube, 148mm boost, 160/170mm travel, and frame storage spaceFox SuspensionTop shelf includes Fox 38 Factory fork with Kashima coating and Float X2 Factory shock with Kashima coating.Carbon 1 includes Fox 38 Float Performance Elite Grip X2 fork and Float Performance Elite shock.Carbon 2 includes Fox 38 Factory Fork and Float X2 shock.Shimano BuildsTop Shelf includes XTR, 4-piston 203mm brakes, Shimano XTR RD-M9250 electronic derailleur and Shimano XTR CS-M9200-12, 12-speed cassetteCarbon 1 includes Shimano XT brakes, Shimano Deore XT RD-M8250 electronic derailleurand Shimano CS-M8200-12, 12-speed cassette Carbon 2 includes TRP Slate Evo brakes, Shimano SLX derailleur and a Shimano SLX 12 speed cassetteSRAM BuildsTop Shelf includes TRP HD Evo Pro brakes, SRAM XX AXS electronic derailleur and SRAM XS 1297 12 speed cassetteCarbon 1 includes TRP DH-R Evo brakes, SRAM XO Eagle electronic derailleur and SRAM XS 1295 12 speed cassetteCarbon 3 includes TRP Slate Evo Brakes, SRAM Eagle 90 derailleur and SRAM CS-1270 12 speed cassetteDaley Build OptionsDaley Carbon 3 in burgundyThe Carbon Daley is available in 4 colorways and 4 componentry tiers that allow consumers to choose between SRAM and Shimano builds, while offering Fox suspension and Shimano or TRP brakes.Daley Carbon Top Shelf, Carbon 1, Carbon 2 and Carbon 3- with tapered steer tube, 148mm boost, 140/150mm travel and frame storage spaceFox SuspensionTop shelf includes Fox 36 Factory fork with Kashima coating and Float X2 Factory shock with Kashima coating.Carbon 1 includes Fox 36 Performance Elite fork and Fox Float X Factory Series shock.Carbon 2 includes Fox 38 Factory Fork and Fox Float X Performance SeiesCarbon 3 includes Fox 36 Performance fork and Fox Float X Performance Seies shockShimano BuildsTop Shelf includes XTR, 4 piston 203mm brakes, Shimano XTR RD-M9250 electronic derailleur and Shimano XTR CS-M9200-12, 12-speed cassetteCarbon 1 includes Shimano XT brakes, Shimano Deore XT RD-M8250 electronic derailleurand Shimano CS-M8200-12, 12-speed cassette Carbon 2 includes TRP Slate Evo brakes, Shimano SLX derailleur and a Shimano SLX 12 speed cassetteSRAM BuildsTop Shelf includes TRP HD Evo Pro brakes, SRAM XX AXS electronic derailleur and SRAM XS 1297 12 speed cassetteCarbon 1 includes TRP DH-R Evo brakes, SRAM XO Eagle electronic derailleur and SRAM XS 1295 12 speed cassetteCarbon 3 includes TRP Slate Evo Brakes, SRAM Eagle 90 derailleur and SRAM CS-1270 12 speed cassetteLets go over the new frame details.Haro Carbon Greer Frame Retail & DetailRetail: $3,100 (frameset)Greer FramesetFrame: Greer Carbon Full Suspension frame with downtube protector, 1-1/8 1-1/5 Tapered Head Tube, 148mm Boost OLD, UDH DerailleurHangerRear/front suspension travel: 160 mm / 170 mmRear Shock: FOX FLOAT X2 Factory, Trunnion, 2-position adjust, Kashima coatingBottom Bracket: 68/73 BSABrake Mount: 203 mm PostmountSeat Tube Diameter: 34,9 mm / 38,9 mm clampMaximum tire width & Size: 2.6 (66 mm) / 29/27.5 MulletRecommended fork size: 170 mm Travel / Rake 44 mmSuspension mount dimensions: Trunnion Mount, 20565 mmGreer GeometrySIZESMLXLSeat Tube (C-T)361mm410mm448mm473mmTop Tube (Effective)561mm593mm620mm646mmHead Tube Angle63.863.863.863.8Seat Tube Angle78787878Chainstay Length435mm435mm435mm435mmBB Drop30mm30mm30mm30mmWheelbase1210mm1244mm1273mm1303mmHead Tube Length90mm100mm110mm120mmStandover697mm701mm714mm714mmStack Height615mm624mm633mm642mmReach430mm460mm485mm510mmAxle to Crown584mm584mm584mm584mmFork Offset44mm44mm44mm44mmStem LengthBar WidthCrank LengthWheel Size29F / 27.5R29F / 27.5R29F / 27.5R29F / 27.5RHaro Carbon Daley Frame Retail & DetailRetail: $2,800 (frameset)Daley framesetFrame: Daley Carbon Full Suspension frame with downtube protector, 1-1/8 1-1/5 Tapered Head Tube, 148mm Boost OLD, UDH DerailleurHangerRear/front suspension travel: 140 mm / 150 mmRear Shock: FOX FLOAT X Performance Series, Trunnion Mount, 18552.5mm, 2-position adjustBottom Bracket: 68/73 BSABrake Mount: 203 mm PostmountSeat Tube Diameter: 34.9 mm / 38.9 mm clampMaximum tire width & Size: 2.6 (66 mm) / 29Recommended fork size: 150 mm Travel / Rake 44 mmSuspension mount dimensions: Trunnion Mount,18552.5mmDaley GeometrySIZESMLXLSeat Tube (C-T)361mm410mm448mm473mmTop Tube (Effective)561mm593mm620mm646mmHead Tube Angle63.863.863.863.8Seat Tube Angle78787878Chainstay Length435mm435mm435mm435mmBB Drop30mm30mm30mm30mmWheelbase1210mm1244mm1273mm1303mmHead Tube Length90mm100mm110mm120mmStandover697mm701mm714mm714mmStack Height615mm624mm633mm642mmReach430mm460mm485mm510mmAxle to Crown584mm584mm584mm584mmFork Offset44mm44mm44mm44mmStem LengthBar WidthCrank LengthWheel Size29F / 27.5R29F / 27.5R29F / 27.5R29F / 27.5RCheck out all that Haro Bikes has to offer at the link below. HaroBikes.comThe post Haro Doubles its Full-Suspension Line with the New Carbon Greer & Daley appeared first on Bikerumor.

The decade of Eddy Merckx will also be remembered for the birth of mountain biking, the world champs coming to the UK and dominant time trialist

From the 4th to the 8th of February the World Tour peloton take on the Volta a Comunitat Valenciana. A race above many of its World Tour peers in terms of startlist, it features every year a whole array of starts looking to use the good weather and familiar roads to kick off their season. We preview...

The Winter Olympics are happening now! Are you supporting Team USA? If you need help showing your support, Pit Viper is here to help.Whether you are on the trail or riding the road, Pit Vipers 2026 Winter Olympic Original sunglasses will absolutely help you show your support. The 2026 Winter Olympic Originals feature everything rad about the Original glasses, with a flair of patriotism.Of course, it is done in a way that is distinctly Pit Viper.The frames are white and speckled with red and blue. But it is the lenses that truly show your support. The red polycarbonate lens features an American flag that punches you and others square in the face. The look through lens color is brown.Pit Viper says the lens is 100% UV Protection; 100% Indivisible; 100% Liberty; 100% Justice for All. And you can expect to see them on some of the USA Winter Olympic athletes, including skier Nick Goepper.As always, the Pit Viper Original sunglasses will come with the features you expect.Removable nose pieceRemovable E-Spot earpieceFull turbo adjustment2 frame sizes: Regular and WidePolycarbonate lensThe 2026 Winter Olympic Original sunglasses retail for $120.26. Check them out at pitviper.com.The post Get Ready for a Pit Viper American Face Punch with Their New Winter Olympics-Inspired Glasses appeared first on Bikerumor.