We spotted it at Sea Otter last year. Cane Creek had a few inverted forks, but one stood out from the rest. Clearly upside-down, clearly long-travel, and clearly different from the brands mountain bike fork options.In fact, longer travel options were fairly limited in Cane Creeks lineup. Really, for mountain bikes, there was only the Helm, which extended up to 160mm. This left quite a bit to be desired for enduro racers, bike park riders, and eMTB enthusiasts looking for more squish.Well, it is Sea Otter time again, and, fortunately, Cane Creek has officially bridged that gap with its new Invert Enduro fork. Taking inspiration from the moto world, the little suspension manufacturer created a fork that is stiffer, longer, and significantly less expensive than similar forks from the suspension giants.Cane Creek Invert EnduroOkay, so lets first take a big picture look at what Cane Creek has created. As the name implies, it is an inverted fork. And, as the second part of the name implies, it is a long-travel bike, geared more toward enduro riding.The Invert Enduro features 38mm stanchions and 160-180mm of travel. While a comparison to the Fox Podium was not the intention of this article, that is obviously the most similar fork. And, for comparisons sake, the Invert Enduro has 10mm more travel.Cane Creek also offers the option of a standard 15mm axle or the larger DH 20mm axle. The Podium is only offered with a 20mm axle, meaning many will need to get a larger hub on their front wheel. Fox used the larger front axle to achieve the stiffness they are looking for in the Podium.Despite the option to use a 15mm axle, Cane Creek claims a stiffer ride than the Podium. With a 15mm axle, the Invert Enduro is 17% tortionally stiffer than the Podium, and 40% more with the 20mm axle. The extra stiffness is achieved with their SquareLoc axle, which is, well, squared off where the axle meets the dropouts. The axle is keyed into the dropouts and secured with four pinch bolts.Cane Creek also says that SquareLoc lets riders tune the amount of flex they want in the Invert Enduro. For example, with the extra weight of an e-bike, some might choose to make the fork as stiff as possible. On a trail or enduro bike, a little flex is perhaps okay.Oh, yeah, with 45mm upper tubes and 38mm stanchions, the Invert Enduro is e-bike approved. Full power, full torque.Lastly, looking at the big picture, Cane Creeks Invert Enduro is significantly less expensive than the competition. In a chat I had with Will Hart, the Product Marketing Manager at Cane Creek, he told me that when they began developing the Invert Enduro, they were unaware of the Podium. The fork they wanted to contend with was the Fox 38.A Fox 38 Factory retails for nearly $1,400. The Invert Enduro is $1,600, about 30% less than the $2,100+ Fox Podium.Inside the Invert EnduroOne of the ways Cane Creek was able to keep costs down was by carrying over the damper. They use the same damper in the Invert Enduro that has lived in the Helm MKII for the last several years. This is a closed-cartridge monotube damper with a bladder. It features HSC, LSC, and rebound with enough damping range to meet the demands of the new fork.Perhaps best of all is its reliability. Cane Creek claims a warranty rate of less than 1% for this damper.Moving to the air side, Cane Creek is making things a touch easier and, they think, better. Helm forks currently require manual positive and negative equalization. For the Invert Enduro, theyve moved to a charge-port air spring, which self-equalizes. Moving to this design makes setup easier, but, more importantly, guarantees a more sensitive spring.It also meant moving away from the Helms travel adjustment. However, Cane Creek wanted to focus on the most supple and smooth experience possible. You can still change the travel of the Invert Enduro. However, it will be more like the process of other forks, where purchasing a longer/shorter air spring is necessary.Cane Creek will still use their onboard volume adjustment system with the new Invert Enduro. This allows you to tune progression without opening the fork and adding volume spacers.And they have a fork tuner app to help you get everything dialed in.Invert Enduro Quick Details160, 170, 180mm of travel2,770g (to be fair, a touch heavier than the Podium)44mm offset15mm SquareLoc axle (adapter included). 20mm axle sold separately200mm rotor mountHSC, LSC, LSRAir pressure & volume bleed screwsCartridge-style air spring w/ self-equalizing charge portFork Tuner appPrice: $1,599.99canecreek.comThe post Cane Creek Invert Enduro Suspension Fork Gets Official, and its Competitively Priced appeared first on Bikerumor.

Look has unveiled the G85 Cezal, a new carbon gravel bike designed with MTB-inspired geometry, claimed to blur the lines between racing, adventure and technical off-road riding. Positioned as a versatile, do-it-all option, the G85 Cezal is set to be the first of a new generation of Look gravel bikes, with more specialist race and adventure bikes to follow. That said, the G85 Cezal can be specced with either Shimano or SRAM, 1x or 2x drivetrains, with a frameset rounding out the range to offer a platform for a custom build. Race-proven and rider-developed Versatility is the main focus for the G85 Cezal, but it has already been raced to a competitive victory at the Belgian Waffle Ride. While versatility is the name of the game here, the G85 Cezal has already been piloted to victory in competition, with sponsored-rider Russell Finsterwald taking victory at the Belgian Waffle Ride in February. Finsterwald, who was involved in the bikes development, says the G85 Cezal delivers on the demands of modern gravel riding. It checks all the boxes of a modern gravel bike: generous tyre clearance, geo-corrected to accommodate a suspension fork and a racy platform," he says. Look has managed to keep the bike lively while significantly improving stability [compared to the previous 765 Gravel bikes], thanks in part to the slacker head angle. That said, Look's road bike product manager, Romain Simon, says: "The G85 Cezal is the starting point, the cornerstone of more specialist gravel bikes to come." MTB-inspired geometry The bike features a slack front end. Road Bike Connection Spring - Rupert Fowler The new gravel-specific geometry is said to be inspired by mountain bikes, to bring greater control over technical terrain. The 70-degree head angle, paired with a short wheelbase and chainstays, is intended to balance stability with responsive handling. A steep 74-degree seat tube angle with a small 5mm-offset seatpost pitches the rider over the bottom bracket an increasingly common stock design, usually employed to aid efficient power transfer while the frames stack and reach are moderate, reflective of its versatile intentions. Crucially, the geometry is designed to work with gravel suspension forks with up to 60mm travel, without compromising handling, underlining the bikes intention for more capable, trail-ready riding. Clearance, compatibility and versatility Tyre clearance is wide, but the stock G85 Cezal will come with 45mm rubber as standard. Road Bike Connection Spring - Rupert Fowler The G85 Cezal can sport up to 57mm-wide (2.25in) tyres at the front and 50mm at the rear when fitted with a 1x drivetrain. With a 2x groupset, the clearance out back drops to 45mm. Look also says the G85 Cezal has been developed to accommodate both 700c and 650b wheel sizes without compromising its core handling characteristics. The frame can run with electronic and mechanical gravel groupsets, and a front chainring as large as 50T. Given the bike can be bought as a frameset, or as a complete build featuring Shimano Di2, mechanical or SRAM XPLR AXS groupsets, Look says the G85 is an ideal platform for extensive rider customisation. The frame and fork feature Looks unidirectional high-modulus carbon construction, which the brand says combines road-derived stiffness and off-road durability. Unsurprisingly, the bike features the SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) standard. Road Bike Connection Spring - Rupert Fowler Key frame details include: UDH dropout T47 threaded bottom bracket 27.2mm-diameter seatpost 160mm brake rotor compatibility front and rear 12mm thru-axles (1.5 thread pitch) The frame also integrates a down-tube storage compartment with an internal pouch. The G85 Cezal also features down-tube storage. As standard, the bike comes fitted with a Look LS3 stem and Deda SuperZero Gravel handlebar Look says this two-piece layout preserves tidy integration while offering greater flexibility to swap out either component. Given the internal routing system at the headset matches the brands 795 Blade RS race bike, Look says riders can upgrade to its Aero Carbon one-piece cockpit, which brings a more aggressive -13-degree effective stem angle, reduced weight and increased stiffness for those wanting a racier setup. Look G85 Cezal specs, pricing and availability There are three off-the-peg full builds and a frameset option. The Look G85 Cezal is available to buy from today, with three complete builds. Prices listed are stock builds with the two-piece cockpit setup: Shimano GRX RX820 1x: 3,499 / 3,490 Shimano GRX Di2 RX825 2x: 5,730 SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x: 6,490 Frameset: 2,300 / 2,390

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Dublin City Council has opened their latest short section of the much-delayed project to speed up the construction of the Dodder Greenway from Ringsend Bridge to Londonbridge Road, including along Fitzwilliam Quay.The new section is around 470 metres long, and nearly half of the section being opened is a 217m two-way cycle path ona quiet street. Because of the narrow width of the cycle path, which does not provide well for social cycling, the quiet street may even provide a higher quality of service than the new cycle path.The rest of the project includes a 180m cycle path to separate people walking and cycling, and a 70m section of existing quiet street, with a shared surface between people cycling and limited access for motorists.The construction of this section means theres now a 3km route between Ringsend Bridge and Anglesey Bridge, from Ringsend Road to Donnybrook Road/Stillorgan Road. While the route includes sections of narrow shared paths just south and north of Lansdowne Road, it is one of the largest continuous routes delivered by Dublin City Council in recent years.The section south of Donnybrook Road, on Beaver Row, was delayed after a backlash over a poor-quality design that would have included a narrow shared path alongside a carriageway that was partly one-way.IMAGES: From Dublin City Council. North of Ringsend Road, the original Dodder Greenway project included one walking and cycling bridge parallel to the Ringsend Bridge, ramping down to ground level northbound, and another bridge crossing the mouth of the Grand Canal at the Grand Canal Docks sign, which would link the Dodder to the Docklands and the Liffey and Grand and Royal Canals routes. This plan is on hold and is not being actively developed. As part of BusConnects, there is also a plan to build a bridge at the mouth of the River Dodder. Both routes into the Docklands are primary cycle routes in the Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network Plan. In a press release for the official opening, Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Ray McAdam, said: Last September, I was proud to open the Beattys Avenue to Herbert Park section of the Dodder Greenway. Today, we take another significant step forward with the opening of this next stretch along the River Dodder, a project that is quite literally transforming how Dublin moves.This is what delivery looks like. Safe, segregated, high-quality infrastructure that gives people the confidence to walk, wheel and cycle in their everyday lives. It is about opening up our city, connecting our communities, and making active travel a real, practical choice for more Dubliners, he said. Every section we complete brings us closer to a continuous greenway through the heart of our capital a greener, healthier, more connected Dublin for everyone. And like so many Dubliners, I am looking forward to getting out and experiencing it for myself.Christopher K Manzira, director of Dublin City Councils active travel office, said: The Fitzwilliam Quay to Londonbridge Road scheme demonstrates how we are working to provide safe, high-quality infrastructure that facilitates more people to take up active travel.We now have 1.5 kilometres of world-class active travel infrastructure along the River Dodder in Dublin city, enabling more people, including children, families, and older people, to experience the river by walking, wheeling or cycling alongside it, he said.He highlighted that the project included piloting red permeable paving on the cycle path sections of the scheme, as reported by this website last year.Manzira said: We look forward to continuing to develop the Dodder Greenway within Dublin City. We will soon be tendering for the Milltown Road to Dundrum Road section of the greenway, followed by the Donnybrook Road to Clonskeagh Road section later in the year.Sarah McDonagh, the National Transport Authoritys active travel programme manager who covers Dublin City, said: This new section of the Dodder Greenway is another important step in delivering a safer, more connected active travel network along the River Dodder. The latest Walking and Cycling Index for the Dublin Metropolitan Region shows that people increasingly want high-quality, physically protected infrastructure that helps them feel safe walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys.She added: The NTA is proud to support Dublin City Council in delivering projects that make walking and cycling a natural and easy choice for people of all ages and abilities.

Theres a more aggressive new Maxxis XC tire in town called the Aspen AT, and its coming to 32 wheels too, along with the original Aspen, Aspen ST, Forekaster & Dissector. The new all-terrain or is it all-mountain Aspen AT further expands on the popular cross-country race tire family, giving it more bite for wetter or looser track conditions. But it also just makes the lightweight & fast tire line-up more versatile, blurring the line to fast trail-capable tires. Plus, theres also a significant new evolution of their single compound MaxxTerra rubber, promising 15% more grip and 30% extra durability while retaining the rolling efficiency of the previous generation.Maxxis Aspen AT is a knobby, more capable XC tire (All photos/Maxxis)Maxxis new knobby Aspen AT builds on the legacy of the Aspen family, long trusted at the highest levels of cross-country racing. It beefs up each individual block of the classic Aspen tread, specifically transforming the thin central chevrons into thicker, proper trail-ready tread blocks. But the XC race ethos isnt gone. The new AT is a modern XC race tire, so a fast-rolling character was still at the core of creating a tire more suited for finding grip in rougher track conditions.But with more grip and EXO-level protection, this will likely spread to marathon and even downcountry trail riding as well.Aspen AT Tech detailsall-new taller tread block design, with increased all-terrain capabilitylightweight 120tpi single ply XC casingEXO-level puncture protection and E50 ebike-ratedfast-rolling MaxxSpeed rubber compoundtubeless-ready folding bead2.4 width only, in 29 or 32 diametersavailable now5 different Maxxis 32 tires: from Gravel to XC to TrailThis is what wed really been waiting to hear. After kickstarting all this 32 madness last year at Taipei Cycle with the OG Aspen, now Maxxis rolls out a well-rounded 32 family. More than just the Aspen that was recently ridden to a Cape Epic Stage 3 winAspen ST, Aspen, Aspen AT, Forekaster & DissectorWe keep hearing how 32 wheels are going to take over the world. (And we at Bikerumor are getting sucked into the hype too, if for no other reason than our bike-nerdy curiosity.) But we couldnt take the bigger wheels too seriously when there was only one tire commercially available. But now, Maxxis makes it official as the first tire maker with a real 32 tire lineup. 32 Maxxis Dissector, Forekaster, Aspen AT, Aspen, Aspen ST (l-r)Weve all heard the promises of real quantifiable improvements in: rollover capability, traction, and high-speed stability, particularly in rough terrain. Now with a proper range of tires, we can test and see if that translates to how regular mountain bikers actually ride. The Aspen ST is the fastest rolling for hardpack, gravel, and even when hard paved surfaces weigh in. The Aspen is the XC race all-rounder, ideal for mostly hardpack and loose over hard singletrack, with roots & rocks, too.The new Aspen AT will be the choice when deeper loam, looser or softer conditions, more rock, or when it starts to get wet.Forekaster is the real blurred line between XC & trail, with fast-rolling center knobs, supportive shoulder, and open space in between.And lastly, the Dissector is a solid trail all-rounder with taller, blocky knobs ideal for riding rough terrain.Real-world 32 Maxxis tire availabilityThere still are not a ton of 32 bikes out there in the market. But more and more turn up every day. Were finalizing 32 test bike builds in both Europe and the US this month, so were very happy to see more tire options, and especially more aggressive treads. While we appreciate that much of the first wave of 32 bikes are targeting XC, many of our home testing trails simply include a lot of loose conditions. Lets just say that our test bikes all end up muddy, even the road and gravel ones.Today, the 32 x 2.4 Aspen ST, Aspen & the all-new Aspen AT are all available now with MaxxSpeed rubber & 120tpi EXO casings.In a pleasantly surprising update, a narrower 32 x 2.15 (or 55mm) version of the Aspen ST is also ready now with 120tpi EXO casing and faster-rolling Hypr-X rubber. That will probably make for an excellent 32 gravel tire!32 Maxxis Dissector, Forekaster, Aspen AT, Aspen, Aspen ST (l-r)Alas, the knobbier 60tpi EXO Forekaster with MaxxTerra rubber & 60tpi EXO+ Dissector with MaxxTerra rubber are not ready, just yet. (Even if weve already seen a couple on show bikes). Maxxis says these two 32 trail tires will be available in Q3 of 2026. If we are lucky, that could be as early as July, or at least later this summer.Better single compound MaxxTerra rubber, too!And for a quick note about that new MaxxTerra rubber. Maxxis has reengineered their balanced fast, but grippy rubber to offer significant gains in durability and traction while maintaining rolling efficiency. Mountain bikers wanted longer-wearing trail bike tires, and Maxxis figure out how to make it work:at least a 30% improvement in tread wear and durability over the original generation 3C MaxxTerra15% improvement in tractionall without giving up anything in rolling resistanceThats a pretty major performance and longevity boost. And since MaxxTerra makes up a large portion of the middle of Maxxis lineup, thats an improvement that many mountain bikers will start to notice soon. How soon?Pretty much all of the popular Maxxis trail and gravity tires are offered with the new single-compound MaxxTerra rubber. Rekon, Forekaster, Dissector, Minion DHF & DHR II, and Assegai. And they are all available now, although its a phased roll-out depending on what retail channels still have the older stock. Tires with the new compound all get an orange New, New, New MaxxTerra sticker on their packaging and just MaxxTerra on the tire sidewall (not 3C MaxxTerra) so youll be sure to spot the difference.Well keep an eye out to try them ourselves!Maxxis.comThe post Maxxis Aspen AT Rolls Out a Knobbier XC MTB Tire to Lead Out Wide 5 x 32 Tread Line-Up appeared first on Bikerumor.

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Teased last year, the Xtracycle OmniTierra is a titanium mid-tail cargo bike designed in collaboration with John Freeman and his border collie, Mira. Pre-orders open today, and we met up with the dogpacking duo ahead of this year's Sea Otter Classic to hear more about their travels and their purpose-built setup. See it here...The post 2026 Sea Otter Classic: John and Miras Xtracycle OmniTierra appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Polygons Colossus T has been given an aluminium-frame option, with the brand now offering an even more budget-conscious version of its aggressive trail bike. Like its pre-existing carbon sibling, the Colossus T Aluminium gets 140mm travel (and a 160mm-travel fork), flip chips galore for either the supplied 29in wheels or a mixed-wheel setup, adjustable bottom-bracket height and angle-adjustable headset cups. The three Colossus T Aluminium models all keep the multi-link, VPP-style IFS suspension system and geometry from the Colossus T Carbon, so the new bike should ride like its more expensive stablemate. Three models, all under 3,000 The Colossus sports Polygon IFS twin-link VPP-style rear suspension, providing 140mm of travel. Polygon The T5, T6 and T8 models all cost less than 3,000, and get 29in wheels, 140mm travel and a 160mm-travel fork. The T5 is the least expensive in the range, with a RockShox Psylo Silver RC fork, RockShox Deluxe Select shock and Shimano CUES 11-speed drivetrain, available for the seemingly bargain price of only $2,399 / 2,099. The T6 costs $2,999 / 2,499 and gets an upgraded RockShox Psylo Gold RC fork and RockShox Deluxe Select+ rear shock. The drivetrain is the more expensive Shimano SLX 1x12 and the tyres are Maxxis Dissectors. The top-spec option is the T8, which comes in at $3,499 / 2,999. It includes a Fox 36 Performance fork and Fox Float Performance rear shock, SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type mechanical drivetrain with SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger) and Magura MT5 brakes. Polygon Colossus T Aluminium features The T5 model is a bargain, with a Shimano SLX 12-speed drivetrain and Maxxis tyres for under $3,000. Polygon As with the Colossus T Carbon, the new aluminium models retain Polygon's twin-link IFS suspension, which it says is derived from the six-bar suspension of its more expensive models, but in a more compact and lightweight package. A shock-shuttle allows for an uninterrupted seat tube and the use of long dropper posts, although the XFusion Manic LC dropper included on all models is only 150mm long on the S and M sizes, and 170mm on the L and XL. This bike looks bang on trend and inexpensive when compared to recently released trail and enduro bikes, such as Cannondales Bad Habit. With features such as the threaded BB, Boost wheel spacing, lack of headset cable routing, internal frame storage, UDH-compatible dropout and short 165mm cranks, the Colossus T Aluminium could be compared to Cannondales latest redesigned enduro bike but at half the price. Adjustability and bonus features The Colossus T is packed with features such as adjustable geometry and wheel sizes, and integrated PolyPocket down-tube storage. Polygon The Colossus T Aluminiums head angle can be adjusted by 0.75 degrees down to 63.75 degrees, or up to 65.25 degrees with the included headset spherical cups. Like the carbon version, there are geometry adjustments on offer: flip chips on the forward shock mount enable your to change between high and low BB positions. All the Colossus T bikes are supplied as 29ers, but a flip chip on the rear triangle, where the shock shuttle mounts, means the bike can be converted to run a smaller 27.5in rear wheel. The frame uses internal cable routing and Im pleased: its refreshing whenever I see a new bike without the divisive new headset cable routing standard (where the cables travel through the upper headset bearing). The designers have integrated a down tube box into the frame for storage, which Polygon calls the PolyPocket. This is new to the brand's aluminium frames and includes a Velcro-backed insert to keep the contents secure. Polygon Colossus T Aluminium geometry and sizing A 64.5-degree head angle and 77-degree effective seat tube angle mean the Colossus T Aluminium's angles are on trend. Polygon Sharing the same geometry as its carbon fibre sibling, the Colossus T gets four sizes: S, M, L and XL, with a reach of between 440mm (small) and 505mm (XL). Proportionally sized chainstays are an impressive feature for such an affordable bike, with a 430mm rear-centre measurement on the S and M sizes, and 435mm on the L and XL. These help keep the bike's geometry feeling natural, as both the front-centre and chainstay measurements grow together. This is only a 5mm total variation in chainstay length between the size options, but weve seen a similar sizing variance to create proportional geometry on more expensive bikes such as the Bad Habit and Mondraker Zendit. The head angle is 64.5 degrees and the effective seat tube angle sits at 77 degrees, which is on a par with modern angles for an aggressive trail bike such as this. Polygon Colossus T Aluminium pricing details Pro MTBer Sam Reynolds putting the Colossus T Aluminium through its paces. Polygon Polygon Colossus T5 Aluminium: $2,399 / 2,099 Polygon Colossus T6 Aluminium: $2,999 / 2,499 Polygon Colossus T8 Aluminium: $3,499 / 2,999

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