Considerable research and development has gone into Revo's first clipless pedals since we first saw the prototypes at COREbike in February 2024. Now both models are finally available. Renthal says the design it has settled on for the Revo-DHC and Revo-TRC prioritises durability, easy servicing and feel. The brand says that in the case of the Revo-DHCs, it was aiming for a flat-pedal-like feel, but has gone about this in an unorthodox way. Read more: Best mountain bike pedals 2026: 35 of our favourite flat and clipless MTB pedals Built for downhill racers Renthal says the binding is the same distance from the crank as on most clipless pedals. Scott Windsor / Our Media Aimed at downhill racers, the Revo-DHC pedals look striking because the mechanism is heavily offset inboard within the flat-pedal-esque platform. It sits the same distance from the crank arm (circa 55mm) as on most clipless designs, but unlike traditional pedals, there is increased additional outboard support for the shoe sole. Adjustable-height pins mean traction can be tailored to your preference. Scott Windsor / Our Media The Revo-DHCs share their silhouette with Renthals Revo-F flat pedals, launched in 2024, and use the same adjustable-height (1.5 to 5.5mm) pins. The idea is that these should be set to a length that enables float between shoe and pedal for easy engagement, but permits them to bite into the sole when you load the pedal, giving a planted feel. A proprietary binding mechanism is compatible with Shimano SPD system cleats. Scott Windsor / Our Media The Revo-DHCs' large platform contains eight pins per side, so when you unclip, there should be plenty of support available until you can clip in again. The front pins are set to clear the front of the shoe as close as possible when clipping in, the rear pins are set to clear the shoe by the same margin when clipped in, says Renthal. At 620g a pair, the DHCs arent light, but Renthal says we didnt want to sacrifice that flat-pedal feel just to save a few grams. The platform is made from CNC-machined 6061 aluminium alloy and spins on a chromoly steel axle, supported by an inboard IGUS bush and three outboard cartridge bearings. The platform on Renthal's DHC pedal is made from CNC-machined 6061 aluminium alloy and spins on a chromoly steel axle. Scott Windsor / Our Media The binding mechanism used on both models of Revo pedal is proprietary, but compatible with Shimanos ubiquitous SPD cleats. Renthal's TRC pedals are smaller and lighter than the DHC model. Scott Windsor / Our Media For riders concerned about weight, the UK brand also has the Revo-TRCs, which it claims weigh 394g. Aimed at trail and enduro riders, they feature the same materials and mechanism as the DHCs, but have a smaller platform, no pins and a more conventional look; the binding sits centrally within the cage. Renthal moved the three sealed cartridge bearings to the centre of the TRC pedals because load is concentrated there. Scott Windsor / Our Media Unusually, the three cartridge bearings have been moved to the middle of the body on this design. Renthals Ian Collins says pedals with a smaller platform are less prone to rock strikes, and therefore loads more often go through the centre of the pedals, so this arrangement provides the best bearing longevity. Both models of Revo pedal are designed to be easily serviceable by home mechanics. Scott Windsor / Our Media Both pedals are designed for easy servicing without specialist tools, thanks mainly to Renthal's proprietory patent-pending axle design, where the axle itself doubles as a bushing installation and extraction tool. Both pedals are available in either anodised black or Renthal's AluGold signature colourway. Scott Windsor / Our Media They are available either in black or Renthals signature AluGold colourways. Revo DHC: 189.95 | $189.95 (excl. tariff) / $226.20 (incl. tariff) | 199.95 Revo TRC: 164.95 | $179.95 (excl. tariff) / $213.52 (incl. tariff) | 179.95

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Trails dont build themselves. Not only is it hard work, but modern trail construction can often be quite expensive. From tools and machines to labor costs, paperwork, and all the other things that go on behind the scenes, the cost to build new trails can really add up. With construction costs estimated to be between $10,000 and $45,000 per mile, trail organizations have their fundraising work cut out for them. To ensure that mountain bike trails continue to get built, Shimano started its Trail Born Initiative in 2024.With Trail Born, Shimano committed a whopping $10 million to trail development, advocacy, and community over a 10-year period. According to the brand, Trail Born is designed to enhance the overall mountain bike experience by investing directly in trail infrastructure, advocacy organizations, and the people who maintain and steward these spaces. The program supports projects that not only expand and sustain trail networks, but also help revitalize the communities that surround them.Dropping into the Mt. Hough trail network, one of the places where Trail Born is helping to fund more trail development. (photo/Heather Benson)Ive seen the impact of Shimanos Trail Born program firsthand. In my area, the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS) receives support from Trail Born, which helps to fund the continued expansion of the growing trail network on Mt. Hough in Quincy, CA. This multi-year project has resulted in miles upon miles of excellent mountain bike trails and is part of SBTSs much larger Connected Communities Project. The trails on Mt. Hough started well before Trail Born, but now, they continue to be built with funds from the program. Quality trails have turned Quincy into a mountain-biking destination while positively impacting the towns economy and community by enhancing recreational opportunities.When Trail Born was announced in 2024, Shimano initially focused on areas in North America, Europe, and Oceania. At the time, Shimano stated that it planned to expand into Asia, Africa, and Central and South America by 2026. Now, the brand is making good on that promise, expanding to more continents and countries around the world. Of the 45 project submissions received for 2026, Trail Born is funding 19 new projects worldwide while providing continued support for several ongoing projects.Riders on the Shimano Trail at the Peak Mountain Bike Park in Nanjing, China. (photo/Shimano)From the Press Release:Trail Born By the NumbersSince breaking ground in August 2024, SHIMANO Trail Born has:Supported 18 trail projects globallyHelped fund 78km (48.5 miles) of trailContributed to the construction of a 15,000 sq. ft. pump trackBacked projects across North America, Europe, South Africa, and OceaniaFunded several projects opening in Spring 2026, further increasing trail mileageThe 15,000 sq. ft. Trail Born funded pump track in San Clemente, CA. (photo/Shimano)Key 2026 HighlightsSouth America Trail Born expands into South America with projects in Brazil and MexicoAsia Continued growth in Asia with new projects planned in Japan, South Korea, and IndonesiaEurope New projects planned in France, Norway, and Italy, and in the United Kingdom, there will be a new project in Scotland, with continued support for existing UK initiativesNorth America A balanced geographic approach continues with new projects in California, Oregon, and Vermont.Long-Term Commitment to Trails and CommunityTrail born reflects SHIMANOs belief that world-class riding experiences are built from the ground up, through collaboration with local trail builders, advocacy groups, and communities. By supporting sustainable trail development across diverse regions, Trail Born aims to ensure that mountain biking continues to grow responsibly and inclusively for generations to come. To learn more about the Shimano Trail Born program and the projects its supporting around the world, head to the Shimano website.bike.shimano.comThe post Shimano Announces 2026 Trail Born Projects and Continued Expansion appeared first on Bikerumor.

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Today, Ibis is introducing the brand-new Ripley SL, a lightweight short-travel model that the brand is calling a 5-pound rocket on wheels. With 117mm of rear wheel travel, a 130mm fork, and a claimed frame/shock weight of just 5 pounds, this bike fills the gap in the Ibis lineup that the Ripley V4 previously occupied. Categorize it however you will, but the Ripley SL looks like a great new option for those seeking race-inspired weight and efficiency with a trail bike attitude. If the Exie and the Ripley V5 had a baby, we think it would be the new Ripley SL.When the Ripley V5 came out, many riders, ourselves included, lamented the loss of the brands much lighter Ripley V4. The addition of 10mm of travel with the beefier frame shared with the Ripmo turned the V5 into a more purebred trail bike than its predecessor, and it gained a bit of weight in the process. At the other end of the spectrum, Ibis Exie is a super-light, short-travel, thoroughbred XC-racer with World Cup palmars. It seems the folks at Ibis aimed to combine the best of both bikes to create a zippy, lightweight, short-travel ride, and the result is the Ripley SL.What are we calling bikes like this these days? Downcountry? XC? Light trail? Call it what you want, I just call it fun. Scot Nicol, Ibis Founder and Mountain Bike Hall of FamerRipley SL DetailsThe Ripley SL is sungrown in California and produced in Ibis solar-powered factory.Made in the U.S.A.Along with the Exie USA, the Ripley SL frame is crafted by the in-house carbon experts at Ibis CA factory. Not only is it made in the U.S., but Ibis Watsonville, California, factory is 100% solar-powered. While these two models represent just a portion of the brands bike sales, we think its commendable that Ibis is producing at least some of its frames stateside, and doing it in a factory thats powered by renewable energy.With the Ripley SL, our engineers successfully met aggressive strength, stiffness, and weight targets through highly efficient manufacturing processes. Our factory is 100% solar-powered and utilizes unique molding techniques that require significantly less energy than traditional factories, said Ibis founder, Scot Nicol. By combining meticulous hand layup with strategic automation, we have reduced manufacturing time to less than half of what is typically required in Asian factories. These innovations allow us to offer the Ripley SL at a price comparable to that of our high-end competitors, despite the higher manufacturing and labor costs in California.The new Ripley SL has clean lines and a claimed frame and shock weight of just 5 pounds. Frame DesignThe Ripley SL frame has 117mm of rear wheel travel using a DW-Link suspension design, paired with a 130mm travel fork. The frame is designed to be used with 29 wheels front and rear, and has clearance for tires up to 2.4 wide. The biggest story is arguably the claimed weight of 5 pounds (2,275 grams) for the frame and shock. For reference, thats 2.3 pounds less than the Ripley V5 frame and only 0.6 pounds heavier than the Exie XC-race bike. This lightweight frame makes it possible for complete builds starting as low as 25 pounds. On the Ripley SL frame, Ibis included its STOW (Snacks, Tools, or Whatever) in-frame storage compartment with custom tool bags. Inside, the flange for the storage compartment includes internal clips to simplify internal routing and cable management. The storage compartment cover includes bosses to mount a water bottle, and frame sizes M, XM, L, and XL all include a second set of bosses on the downtube, making it possible to fit two 22 oz. bottles inside the front triangle. The small frame fits one 26 oz. bottle.The STOW in-frame storage compartment comes with custom tool bags.Cable routing on the front triangle is internal, with the aforementioned clips to secure them and prevent rattling. On the rear triangle, Ibis chose to reduce complexity and save a little frame weight by opting for external clips to route the brake hose and derailleur cable/housing. For the brake line, this should theoretically make it easier to detach the brake for certain service procedures that require removing the rear triangle. And given the proliferation of wireless drivetrains, the clip-on cable routing provides the option for mechanical shifting without extra holes that wont get used by a large percentage of riders.Additional frame features include a Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) for broad drivetrain compatibility, molded protection for the downtube and chainstay, and a threaded bottom bracket. The Ripley SL frame has 12 x 148mm Boost spacing, a 55mm chainline, and 180mm rear brake post mounts. The maximum chainring size is 34T.The Ripley SL can fit two bottles within the front triangle on most sizes.Features and Specs117mm DW-Link travel with 130mm fork29 wheels onlyClaimed frame and shock weight: 5 poundsFrame clearance for 2.4 tiresIbis STOW in-frame storage w/ custom bagsThreaded Bottom BracketUniversal Derailleur HangerMolded protection on downtube and chainstayExternal brake line guide on rear triangle for ease of serviceExternal cable clip on chainstay for drivetrain compatibility without extra holesSpace for 2 water bottles in the frame on sizes M-XLMade in the U.S.A. at a solar-powered California FactoryColors: Gold Rush, Tahoe Blue, and Raw CarbonGeometryThe Ripley SLs geometry sits right where XC and Trail collide.The Ripley SLs geometry splits the difference between the XC racing-focused Exie and the trail-oriented Ripley V5. The SLs 66-degree head tube angle is 1.2 degrees slacker than the Exie and 1.1 degrees steeper than the Ripley V5. It has modern reach measurements and size-specific chainstays for a balanced ride feel across the size range. The 75-degree seat tube angle, generous stack heights, and stock 30mm rise handlebars should make for a fairly neutral seated pedaling position that avoids the more aggressive, racier stance of the Exie. And while some of those angles might seem a little conservative by todays standards, they are sensible for the terrain and riding Ibis designed this bike for. The Ripley SLs angles speak to its genre-blending intended use cross-country meets trail in a snappy and efficient bike for moving fast and racking up miles. If youre looking for a longer, slacker (and slightly heavier) trail bike, Ibis already makes the 130mm Ripley V5.Similar to the Ripley V5 and Ripmo V3, the Ripley SL comes in five frame sizes, including Extra-Medium (XM). The XM frame is intended to fit those riders who often find themselves between medium and large sizes. This size range is claimed to fit riders between 50 and 67. Ibis Ripley SL: Builds and PricingIbis is currently offering the new Ripley SL in three complete builds, all of which share the same U.S.-made lightweight carbon frame. Riders interested in building up their own dream bike can purchase the frameset with the Fox Factory Float SL shock for $4,499.Ripley SL XTR: $11,449XTR build on the Tahoe Blue frame.Fork: Fox Factory 34SL, Grip SL, 130mmShock: Fox Float Factory SL, 210 x 50mmDrivetrain: Shimano XTR Di2, short cage, 10-45T cassetteBrakes: Shimano XTR M9220, 4-piston, 180mm rotorsWheels: Ibis S28 Carbon, Industry Nine Hydra hubsTires: Continental Magnotal 29 x 2.4Seatpost: BikeYoke Revive, 31.6mmSaddle: WTB Silverado, Fusion Ti, 142mmHandlebar: Ibis Blackbird Carbon 35, 30mm rise, 800mm wideRipley SL XT: $7,799XT build on the Raw Carbon frame.Fork: Fox Factory 34SL, Grip SL, 130mmShock: Fox Float Factory SL, 210 x 50mmDrivetrain: Shimano XT Di2, long cage, 10-51T cassetteBrakes: Shimano XT M8220, 4-piston, 180mm rotorsWheels: Ibis 933Alloy rims w/ Ibis Blackbird hubs (optional carbon wheel upgrade for $850)Tires: Continental Magnotal 29 x 2.4Seatpost: BikeYoke Revive, 31.6mmSaddle: WTB Silverado, Fusion CrMo, 142mmHandlebar: Ibis Blackbird Carbon 35, 30mm rise, 800mm wideRipley SL Eagle 90: $6,249Eagle 90 build on the Gold Rush frame.Fork: Fox Factory 34SL, Grip SL, 130mmShock: Fox Float Factory SL, 210 x 50mmDrivetrain: SRAM Eagle 90 TransmissionBrakes: SRAM DB8, 180mm HS2 rotorsWheels: Ibis 933 Alloy w/ Ibis Blackbird hubsTires: Continental Magnotal 29 x 2.4Seatpost: KS Vantage, 31.6mmSaddle: WTB Silverado, Fusion CrMo, 142mmHandlebar: Ibis Blackbird 35 Aluminum, 30mm rise, 800mm wideThe Gold Rush (pictured) and Tahoe Blue frame colors are a nod to the brands California heritage.Ibis Ripley SL: AvailabilityThe new Ripley SL is available now, with limited pre-ordered quantities arriving at select Ibis retailers. Head to the Ibis website or your local Ibis dealer to learn more.ibiscycles.comThe post The Ibis Ripley SL is the USA-Made Lightweight Trail Bike Youve Been Waiting For appeared first on Bikerumor.

Specialized has released the S-Works Tarmac SL8 Artist Series, featuring artwork from Pieter 'Parra' Janssen, Yoon Hyup and Lucas Beaufort on its flagship road frame. The brand says it has chosen to work with the artists, who are cyclists themselves, to draw on their experiences on and off the bike. Specialized claims each design expresses a different relationship to movement, colour, rhythm and the feeling of riding the bike. The S-Works Tarmac SL8 Artist Series frames are priced at 4,999, and once theyre gone, theyre gone forever. Weve seen other brands work with artists to turn their bikes into rolling canvases, with Canyons MyCanyon Aeroad available with artwork from Felipe Pantone and Elena Salmistraro. Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Parra The Parra bike looks as if it's been ridden through some paint without mudguards. Specialized Specialized says the Parra-designed bike draws from the colourful 90s cycling culture that first inspired Pieter Janssen, reimagined through his signature curvy, hand-drawn style. Art bikes seem to be becoming more popular. Specialized The frame is said to carry the feeling of blasting through colour at high velocity, layered with hidden typography and redrawn elements waiting to be discovered. The S-Works Tarmac SL8 is the brand's flagship road bike. Specialized It's said to reflect the clarity Janssen finds on the bike and the surge of the cycling high, resulting in a design that feels electric, modern and unmistakably Parra. Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Yoon Hyup You can see the dawn and night in Yoon Hyup's design. Specialized The brand says Yoon Hyups frame captures the sensation of moving fast through the city quiet, sharp and stealthy in motion. Its said to be inspired by dawn and night rides where streetlights stretch ahead like a runway, the design reflecting the blur of night-chase energy as speed turns into flow. All variants are 4,999. Specialized There are hand-painted textures and hidden elements that are said to be drawn from Hyup's riding life, bringing his signature rhythm to the SL8. Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Lucas Beaufort The Lucas Beaufort design has a Giro D'Italia flavour. Specialized Specialized says this frame is shaped by a style rooted in life and experience, carrying hidden layers meant for each riders interpretation. The details look impressive up-close. Specialized It is said to encourage curiosity, openness and the confidence to follow your own path with joy and hope.