Felix Gall has now finished second at Blockhaus, Corno alle Scale, Pila and Car. If it weren't for Jonas Vingegaard and Team Visma | Lease a Bike, the Austrian rider could've been having a generation Giro d'Italia; however he is forced to settle for second place a fourth time as the riders reached...

The Giro dItalia has long built its reputation on attrition as much as spectacle. Across three weeks of racing between 8 May and 31 May, crashes, illness, exhaustion, and withdrawals can completely reshape the race, whether in chaotic bunch sprints, freezing mountain conditions or the brutal final...

Egan Bernal showed his best version again on the brutal stage 16 of the Giro dItalia 2026. The Netcompany INEOS rider delivered a solid seventh place on the final climb to Car, a result that moved him up two spots to tenth overall, on a day marked by Jonas Vingegaards fourth stage win of this edi...

Jonas Vingegaard has won stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia. The Team Visma | Lease a Bike rider was the man to beat in the first summit finish of week 3 at the Corsa Rosa; and he established his dominance with the most convincing victory of his race yet. Starting in Bellinzona, the stage only had 113 k...

Full-cut, over-the-ear, or ? It doesnt seem like the industry has really settled on what to call extended-coverage helmets like the new Troy Lee Designs Stage Stunt. Regardless of what we call this style of helmet, theyve slowly grown in popularity and number in the past few years, and TLD is adding another model to the list of options. This new helmet combines TLDs signature looks in a lightweight -shell design for riders seeking enhanced coverage without a chinbar.The Stage Stunt in Drone Pumice/Real Teal (left) and Drone Black (right)Troy Lee Designs Stage Stunt DetailsThe TLD Stage full-face helmet is among the lightest and best-ventilated dedicated full-face models on the market and has been popular with enduro, all-mountain, and aggressive trail riders for a few years now. With the new Stage Stunt, it appears that TLD essentially took the Stage and removed the chinbar, a design which should enhance airflow and reduce weight while providing increased head coverage.The shell offers significantly more coverage than a half-shell, including more at the back of the head and extending down over the ears and covering part of the upper jaw, as well. The helmet otherwise looks strikingly similar to the Stage, with a familiar vent layout and signature Troy Lee Designs styling.The TLD Stage Stunt in Split Black Camo (left) and Circuit Black (right)The Stage Stunt has a fairly traditional in-mold construction with a lightweight, fiber-reinforced polycarbonate shell paired with dual-density EPS intended to help manage forces from both high- and low-speed impacts. For rotational impact protection, TLD chose the new Mips Integra Fuse system. This system integrates the low-friction layer by fusing it directly to the EPS inside the helmet shell. This design is intended to be very low-profile and noise-free without any impact on ventilation.The Stage Stunt uses a convenient Fidlock magnetic buckle for one-handed operation. TLD includes two thicknesses of Dri-lex cheek pads and neck rolls, with three positions of vertical adjustment to optimize the helmets fit and stability. The three-position visor is, not surprisingly, goggle compatible. To keep things cool, 9 intake ports and 13 exhaust vents are designed to provide maximum airflow.The Stage Stunt weighs in at a claimed 550 grams (size not specified), making it one of the lightest helmets of its type. It comes in three sizes, XS/SM (54-56cm), MD/LG (57-59cm), and XL/XXL (60-63cm).TLD Stage Stunt SpecsShell: High Impact Polycarbonate ShellImpact Liner: Dual-density EPSRotational Impact Protection: Mips Integra FuseComfort Liner: Adjustable Dri-lex cheek pads and new roll (3 position)Visor: 3-way adjustable with goggles and glasses stowageVentilation: 9 intake vents, 13 exhaust ventsCertifications: CPSC 1203, CE EN1078, AS-NZS 2063, NTA8776 (e-bike)Sizes: XS/SM, MD/LG, XL/XXLWeight: 550gThe TLD Stage Stunt in Pinstripe White and Pinstripe Black.TLD Stage Stunt: Colors, Pricing, AvailabilityThe Stage Stunt is available now on the TLD website and select online and brick-and-mortar retailers. It comes in six colorways, with prices ranging from $305 for the most subtle Drone Black to $325 for Pinstripe White or Pinstripe Black.If purchasing directly from TLD, buyers can also opt for customized lettering in script or block letters for a $150 upcharge. Full custom paint jobs are also an option for those interested.troyleedesigns.comThe post Troy Lee Designs Launches New Stage Stunt -Shell MTB Helmet appeared first on Bikerumor.

Frameworks kicked off the 2026 race season with a bang. A few weeks ago, at the first stop of the World Cup, Asa Vermette took first place. It was Asas first Elite-level World Cup race and his first Elite-level win.It was also Frameworks first Elite-level World Cup win. But that wasnt the brands first big win of the year. Weeks before, founder and team manager, Neko Mullaly, won the Sea Otter DH on a Frameworks.Now, surely we arent putting the Sea Otter DH race, as fun as it may be, on the same level as a World Cup DH race. But this race was different, for Frameworks, at least, as they were running a rather large wheel up front.Nekos Sea Otter DH rig consisted of a 32 wheel up front and a 29 wheel out back. He used a Fox Podium fork, lowered to 140mm of travel, to get the proper clearance for the large front wheel. And, upon that bike, he took first place.Surely, Sea Otter is the place to experiment with crazy ideas like that. However, it seems that Frameworks isnt done experimenting with 32 wheels.A video just released by Frameworks shows Neko testing out the 32 mega-mullet at Mountain Creek in New Jersey. Faction Bike Studio designed the prototype mega-mullet, one of Frameworks partners, with a bonded front triangle to fit the larger front wheel.Unlike other dual-crown bikes sporting a 32 wheel, Frameworks uses a Fox 40. To get the clearance needed for the larger wheel, the lowers appear to have been cut, extended, and bonded on.A larger wheel puts the bars rather high, and the cockpit is something that Neko says will need adjusting.Unlike the bike raced at Sea Otter, this mega-mullet has a 27.5 rear wheel. Neko explained that a 29 rear wheel didnt provide the clearance needed. He also mentions that neither the front wheel nor the tire is up to DH standards.Ultimately, they were trying to figure out if the 32 wheel, up front at least, is worth pursuing at the DH level. To do so, they will need components, namely a fork, wheel, and tire, that can handle DH abuse. After testing the mega-mullet prototype, Neko feels that it is worth trying to find components that are equal to do a back-to-back test with a 29er.So we may see 32 in the DH world after allThe post Frameworks Dabbles with 32 Wheels for Downhill appeared first on Bikerumor.

Jonas Vingegaard delivered another emphatic statement at the Giro dItalia on Tuesday, storming to victory atop the brutal climb to Car and strengthening his hold on the pink jersey with a fourth stage success of this years race. The short but explosive Alpine stage into Switzerland was expected t...

Twicemes NFC-based digital safety technology has been around for a few years now. The Swedish safety brand is known for its scannable NFC chips, which store a users medical information, used in both jobsite safety equipment and some skiing, climbing, and cycling helmets. In addition to medical ID, Twiceme also offers additional features, including location sharing, immobility alerts, and emergency services notifications when used with the free Twiceme app.In the cycling world, weve seen Twiceme integrated most frequently into numerous models of POC road/gravel and mountain bike helmets. Now, Twiceme is expanding its reach in the bike market, with the announcement of integration into four of Smiths popular helmets. The Smith Triad and Trace road/gravel models, along with the Payroll and Forefront 2 mountain bike helmets, are now available with the Twiceme at no additional cost.The Twiceme NFC chip is integrated into the dial of the fit adjustment system.Out with Aleck, In with TwicemeInterestingly, all of these Smith helmet models were previously available in the same black/grey topo colorway with an Aleck crash sensor. The Aleck (formerly Tocsen) crash sensor was originally a stick-on accessory that was modified to fit into the dial of the adjustment harness on the aforementioned Smith helmets. This sensor was intended to alert your emergency contacts in the event of a crash.For whatever reason, Alecks crash sensors no longer appear to be in production, and they are not an option when purchasing any Smith helmets. In its place, quite literally, Smith is now offering all of these helmets with the Twiceme digital safety system.The Twiceme app offers a range of safety features.Twiceme FeaturesTwiceme uses non-battery hardware in the form of a scannable NFC (Near Field Communication) chip. This chip can be integrated directly into a bike helmet or other gear, or, in the case of the Smith helmets, a disc built into the dial of the helmets fit adjustment system.Medical ID is the main feature of the Twiceme system, and users can upload personal medical information allergies, conditions, medications, and emergency contacts through the Twiceme app. If necessary, this information can be accessed by first responders or bystanders by hovering a smartphone over the Twiceme symbol, in this case, the rear adjustment dial.Payroll Mips TwicemeForefront 2 Mips TwicemeThe other features of Twiceme include:Share Location allows users to select who can see their real-time location, helping them keep track of their family, teams, or groups.Emergency Services enables users to manually trigger emergency notifications, utilizing GPS capabilities to pinpoint their last known location for a rapid response.Get Back Timer allows users to set expected return times and automatically alerts designated contacts if the return is delayed.Immobility Alert detects prolonged immobility, which could indicate someone is incapacitated, and triggers an emergency alert if the user does not respond to a mobile notification.Trace Mips TwicemeTriad Mips TwicemeSmith x Twiceme Helmets: Models, Pricing, and AvailabilityTwiceme Digital Safety technology is currently being offered on four of Smiths helmet models, all of which come in the Matte Black / Topo colorway only. These include the road/gravel-oriented Trace Mips and Triad Mips, as well as the Payroll Mips and Forefront 2 Mips (not to be confused with the latest Forefront 3). All of these models are currently priced the same as their standard counterparts without Twiceme.Trace Mips Twiceme: $285Triad Mips Twiceme: $225Payroll Mips Twiceme: $230Forefront 2 Mips Twiceme: $162 (discounted from $270)All of the Smith x Twiceme helmets are available now through the brands website.smithoptics.comThe post Twiceme Digital Safety Technology Now Available on Select Smith Cycling Helmets appeared first on Bikerumor.

Team Visma | Lease a Bike made another step towards winning the 2026 Giro d'Italia with Jonas Vingegaard after winning the stage 16 with summit finish in Cari, Switzerland. And the Dane wasn't the only Visma rider high up in the overall rankings as his young teammate Davide Piganzoli again kept up w...

Before the all-new Crux arrives, its worth celebrating a bike that came so close to perfection