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If you head into town, the bikes people are riding are very different from only a few years ago. Of course, electric bikes particularly the hire and delivery kinds continue their ascendency. But one quieter shift has been in the cool bike of choice: people are no longer pulling skids on fixies, theyre now loading up cargo bikes. This changing of the guard, across the world of bicycle couriers and, well, hipsters has been encapsulated in one spectacularly unexpected collaboration launching today. Cinelli and Omnium have teamed up to create the Omnium x Cinelli Supercargo, a cargo bike thats a mash-up of their respective styles and designed to carry everything fast. Read more: Cinelli Aeroscoop is a fast and forgiving aero bike but there's an issue for taller riders Marking the Cycle Messenger World Championships The Omnium x Cinelli Supercargo cargo bike. Cinelli The Supercargo has been created and launched to celebrate the two brands sponsorship of the Cycle Messenger World Championships 2026, which takes place in Cinellis home city of Milan, from 27 May to 1 June. Cinelli has long been associated with urban riding. It has released many popular fixed-gear bicycles with an eye on city riding and racing. The company says the Cinelli Mash, first released in 2009 in collaboration with the San Francisco bike shop, was the worlds first urban-specific performance track frame. Ever since, the continued collaboration has been synonymous with fixed-gear riding. But Cinelli isnt against embracing cyclings cargo bike trend in fact, the opposite is true. Cinellis chairman, Victor Luis, says: I couldn't be more excited about our collaboration with Omnium. We both bring our unique skills and histories to this one it's a mashup of Omnium's functionality and ruggedness blended with Cinelli's Milanese design language, all driven by our shared passion and love for the global messenger community. The bike celebrates Cinelli and Omnium's sponsorship of the Messenger World Championships. Cinelli The bike uses a combination of Columbus and Omnium tubing. Cinelli Omnium was founded in 2012 by the Danish bicycle courier Jimmi Bargisen, who won the Messenger World Championships in 2018 and 2019. It has also become synonymous with couriers and urban riding. Omniums CEO, Matias Ovens, says working with Cinelli has been amazing. Obviously being aligned on our passion for bikes, but also combining our aesthetics and culture has been a great start to a hopefully long-lasting relationship. And naturally the timing couldnt have been better, being able to launch during CMWC, which we usually take part in, and then in Milan. It just makes sense, adds Ovens. An iconic colourscheme Each frame is numbered. Cinelli In terms of the aesthetic, the Supercargo has Cinellis iconic Azzuro Laser colour scheme, as featured on the brands Olympic and World Championship-winning Laser track bike. Cinelli also recently used the colour on its retro Supercorsa remake. Underneath that finish is a bike made from Columbus and Omniums own tubing, which blends classic Italian steel heritage with modern cargo functionality. Full builds come with mudguards, DT Swiss wheels, Schwalbe tyres and a SRAM Apex drivetrain. Cinelli That blend will only be available for now to a select few, with just 120 of the limited-edition Supercargos being produced. It will be available in three sizes (small, medium and large) for 3,500 or 1,800 for the frameset. Full builds come with mudguards, DT Swiss wheels, Schwalbe tyres and an 11-speed drivetrain with a SRAM Apex rear derailleur. Cinelli and Omnium have also collaborated on a selection of clothing and accessories, including T-shirts, caps, socks, water bottles and a messenger bag. Omnium and Cinelli have also created a range of accessories and clothing. Cinelli Read more: New Cinelli Zydeco Washboard is a gravel bike youll want to ride everywhere

Just 120 of the steel Omnium x Cinelli Supercargo bikes will be made, combining Danish cargo-bike practicality with classic Italian design

Good morning and welcome to the liveblog of the 109th edition of the Giro dItalia. The 18th stage of the race could have been a day for the sprinters, but the organisers have placed a major obstacle close to the finish for them to overcome. How will the race unfold? What tactics will the teams use?...

Today, Colorados Wheels Manufacturing launches a creative new Hootin Hauler Starter Kit just in time for the caked-on mud of Unbound this weekend. The kit is a low-profile modular bolt-on accessory platform that tucks in under a water bottle cage. It mounts to the existing bosses under your water bottle, and can be as an attachment base for tools, storage, or any other trail-side problem-solving that needs to be done.The Hootin Hauler is being debuted at the 2026 Unbound Gravel race to honor Unbounds 20th year. At only $15, the starter kit includes the base attachment mount and a Trail Scraper tool. A tool thats designed for clearing mud and debris from jockey wheels, brake calipers, chainrings, and tires.Wheels Mfg, Hootin Hauler DIYs trail tools(All photos / Wheels Mfg.)The Trail Scraper was developed based on real-world experience during muddy gravel races and remote bikepacking routes, where you need improvised cleaning solutions. Not only for the relatively simple but dirty task of tire cleaning, but also for clearing built-up mud out of tighter spaces that grind your bike to a halt like behind cranks, in between cogs of your cassette, and caked-up derailleur pulleys & cages!Could come in real handy at Unbound.Open Source AccessoriesWhat makes the Hootin Hauler different is its open-source approach to bike accessories. The base serves as a foundation for a library of free, downloadable 3D-printable attachments. This allows riders to customize, modify, or create from scratch whatever you need.Cyclists can print exactly what they need for their specific riding style or conditions. Whether thats carrying gear, mounting tools, or other items used for problems they encounter on the trail?The platform encourages community involvement, with creators and riders worldwide already developing additional accessories for the system. Since the tool is launching at the 2026 Unbound Gravel, 5000 participants will receive starter kits in their race bags.Wheels Mfg. is hoping that doing this will help build the initial user base for this community-driven accessory ecosystem. The concept transforms a simple bike mount into an expandable platform that can evolve with riders needs and the cycling communitys creativity. Pretty cool.We wanted to create something affordable and genuinely useful, but also something riders could make their own, said James Flanagan, Marketing Manager at Wheels Manufacturing. The Trail Scraper solves a real issue riders face in muddy conditions, but the Hootin Hauler platform itself is really about giving the cycling and 3D-print community a base to build from.Hootin Hauler Retail & How it WorksRetail: $15 (3D-printer not included)Start With The Base Attach the Hootin Hauler to your bike beneath most water bottle cages or to an unused set of cage bosses.Download Free Attachments Choose from a growing library of Wheels Mfg & user-generated downloadable accessories.Print & Ride Print only the extra accessories that suit you, to create a setup tailored to your individual ride. And mix-and-match your Hootin setup on the day depending on conditions or type of ride.Create Something New Download Wheels Mfgs Accessory Mount Connector model, and get to 3D-designing your own unique attachments. Then, be sure to share them online via Printables or Thingiverse so other cyclists can try your design solutions, too.Currently Available Free Downloadable AccessoriesAlready available and ready to 3D-print at home yourself, pick up a:Double Tire Lever HolderDouble CO HolderStash TubeDynaplug Racer (style) + CO HolderDynaplug Racer Pro (style) + CO HolderStans DART (style) or Dynaplug DynaPlugger (style) tool + CO HolderWheelsMfg.comThe post Get to Hootn & Hollern with Wheels Mfgs Semi-DIY New Hootin Hauler Starter Kit appeared first on Bikerumor.

Lidl-Trek are reportedly interested in signing Felix Gall for next season, with the Austrians impressive Giro dItalia campaign putting him at the centre of another major Grand Tour transfer storyline. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, sources at the Giro have indicated that Lidl-Trek are looking...

Alberto Contador expects stage 18 of the 2026 Giro dItalia to produce another fierce breakaway battle, with the former Grand Tour winner warning that the road to Pieve di Soligo could be far more complicated than its profile suggests. After Michael Valgren won stage 17 from the breakaway in Andalo,...

Jonas Vingegaard has paid a warm tribute to Michael Valgren after his fellow Dane claimed one of the biggest victories of his career on stage 17 of the 2026 Giro dItalia. Valgren won in Andalo after a perfectly timed late attack from the breakaway, holding off Andreas Leknessund and Damiano Caruso...

When Avinox launched its new, even more powerful, M2S drive unit earlier this year, YT was among the 20 or so brands that announced new bike models to go along with it. At the time, the brand only shared details about the tricked-out, top-of-the-range Decoy X Launch Edition. That bike is now being joined by a four-bike CORE range with prices ranging from 4,499 to 7,499.The Decoy X CORE models look ready to shred.YT Decoy X CORE DetailsAll of the Decoy X CORE models are built around the same hydroformed aluminum frame with 160mm of V4L (Virtual Four Link) rear-wheel travel, a 170mm fork, and a mixed-wheel configuration. With plenty of travel and a fairly aggressive geometry, the Decoy X falls into YTs e-enduro category.The new Avinox M2S drive unit is shared across the Decoy X range. This powerful new motor puts out up to 1,300W of peak power and 130Nm of torque, with shorter bursts of up to 1500W and 150Nm of torque in Boost mode. All CORE models and frame sizes also get the 800Wh battery for maximum range.All of the Decoy X CORE models are built around the same frame and include the Avinox M2S drive system.GeometryYT gave the Decoy X a geometry that reflects its e-enduro intended use. Its long, slack, and low, and looks ready to get after just about anything youre willing to ride it down. It has a flip-chip that makes some minor changes to the head tube and seat tube angles for those who like to tinker with their setup.Some of the key figures include the 64.2 (H) /63.9 (L) degree headtube angle, the 78.4 (H) / 78.1 (L) degree seat tube angle, and 442mm chainstay across all sizes. Reach measurements start at 435mm on size small, and grow in 20mm increments, up to 515mm on the XXL. Check out the chart below for the nitty-gritty details.YT Decoy X CORE Range: Builds and PricingThe top-tier Decoy X Launch Edition is already on the market and still available for purchase. Its now joined by four more affordable CORE builds, ranging in price from 4,499 to 7,499.The Decoy X CORE 4Decoy X CORE 4: 7,499Fork: Fox 38 Float Factory, GripX2, 170mmShock: Fox X2 FactoryDrivetrain: SRAM S1000 AXS Transmission hardwiredBrakes: SRAM Maven Silver w/ 220mm f/200 mm r HS2 rotorsWheels: DT Swiss HX 1500 w/ 240 DEG hubs, 29 front, 27.5 rearTires:Front: Continental Kryptotal-Fr 29 x 2.4 WT I Super Soft, EnduroRear: Continental Kryptotal-Re 27.5 x 2.4 WT | Soft, DownhillHandlebar: Title AH1 35, 800mm, 38mm riseSeatpost: YT Postman v2 (length varies by frame size)Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3Color: Red PearlClaimed Weight: 25.1kg / 55.3 lbs. (size S)The Decoy X Core 3Decoy X Core 3: 6,499Fork: RockShox ZEB Ultimate, Charger 3.2, 170mmShock: RockShox Vivid UltimateDrivetrain: SRAM Eagle 90 TransmissionBrakes: SRAM Maven Silver w/ 220mm f/200 mm r HS2 rotorsWheels: DT Swiss HX 1700 w/ 350 DEG hubs, 29 front, 27.5 rearTires:Front: Continental Kryptotal-Fr 29 x 2.4 WT I Super Soft, EnduroRear: Continental Kryptotal-Re 27.5 x 2.4 WT | Soft, DownhillHandlebar: Title AH1 35, 800mm, 38mm riseSeatpost: YT Postman v2 (length varies by frame size)Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3Color: Reflex SilverClaimed Weight: 25.0kg / 55.1 lbs. (size S)The Decoy X Core 2Decoy X CORE 2: 5,499Fork: Fox 38 Float Performance, Grip, 170mmShock: Fox DHX PerformanceDrivetrain: SRAM Eagle 70 TransmissionBrakes: SRAM Maven Base w/ 220mm f/200 mm r HS2 rotorsWheels: DT Swiss H 1900 w/ 370 LN hubs, 29 front, 27.5 rearTires:Front: Continental Kryptotal-Fr 29 x 2.4 WT I Super Soft, EnduroRear: Continental Kryptotal-Re 27.5 x 2.4 WT | Soft, DownhillHandlebar: Title AH1 35, 800mm, 38mm riseSeatpost: YT Postman v2 (length varies by frame size)Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3Color: Black Magic BoltClaimed Weight: 25.4kg / 56 lbs. (size S)The Decoy X Core 1Decoy X CORE 1: 4,499Fork: MarzocchiBomber Z1, Rail 2.0, 170mmShock: Marzocchi Bomber AirDrivetrain: SRAM Eagle 90 TransmissionBrakes: SRAM DB8 Stealth w/ 220mm f/200 mm r Centerline rotorsWheels: WTB Sporterra Tough, 29 front, 27.5 rearTires:Front: Continental Kryptotal-Fr 29 x 2.4 WT I Super Soft, EnduroRear: Continental Kryptotal-Re 27.5 x 2.4 WT | Soft, DownhillHandlebar: Title AH1 35, 800mm, 38mm riseSeatpost: YT Seatpost (length varies by frame size)Saddle: YT SaddleColor: Pale GreenClaimed Weight: 24.8kg / 54.7 lbs. (sizeS)YT Decoy CORE Range: AvailabilityThe new CORE Range of YT Decoy X eMTBs is available for preorder now in Europe and the UK. According to YT, availability in the U.S. will follow later this summer.yt-industries.comThe post YT Officially Launches Its Avinox-Powered Decoy X CORE Range of eMTBs appeared first on Bikerumor.