Showers Pass has been a trusted name in weather-resistant cycling apparel for decades. The Century Jacket has been a staple in the brand’s lineup for many years, providing lightweight, high-visibility, waterproof upper body protection for countless commuters and dedicated foul-weather riders. 

Now, the Century Jacket is getting a modern refresh. While it looks and fits quite similarly to its predecessor, the Century CC, the new Century Jacket features a new, softer-to-the-touch material and a 2.5x increase in water resistance.

Showers Pass Century Jacket: What’s New?

The biggest change to the Century Jacket is the brand-new Advanced Artex Gold 2.5-layer ultralight material. According to Showers Pass, this material is “entirely whisper-quiet and ridiculously soft to the touch, completely eliminating the stiff, plastic ‘crinkle’ of traditional rain jackets.” 

At the same time, the new, more comfortable Artex Gold fabric also boasts a 25k waterproof rating, making it 2.5x more waterproof than the outgoing Century CC jacket. This material is also rated at 25k (gsm/day) for breathability. 

With a claimed weight of 250 grams, this waterproof Century Jacket proves that increased weather protection doesn’t come with a weight penalty. It packs into its own zippered rear pocket for storage, so it’s ready to deploy when the weather turns foul.

What Hasn’t Changed

In other ways, Showers Pass didn’t stray from the Century’s design that made it a popular choice for decades. It still features a cycling-specific cut that includes a short front hem and drop tail for optimal fit and coverage in the riding position. The longer arms accommodate your extended reach while riding, and adjustable wrist cuffs overlap your cycling gloves or open wide for ventilation.

Speaking of ventilation, the 8” core vents open wide for airflow, a breathable rear cape lets air escape, and a new chest clip keeps the jacket from flapping wildly when fully unzipped. It comes in two high-visibility colors, Leaf Green and Firecracker, along with Scotchlite reflective trims to enhance visibility from every direction. 

Century Jacket Specs

• Fabric: Advanced Artex Gold Ultra 2.5-layer ultralight material
• Waterproof Rating: 25,000 mm (2.5x more waterproof than the prior Century CC)
• Breathability Rating: 25,000 gsm/day
• Weight: 250 grams / 8.8 oz (Size Men’s Medium)
• Construction: Fully waterproof, seam-sealed, always-stitched, never-bonded
• Ventilation: Generous 8” mechanical core vents, rear cape vent, and wide-opening adjustable cuffs
• Packability: Self-stows directly into its own integrated rear pocket
• Safety: 360-degree Scotchlite reflective trims for low-light visibility
• MSRP: $219.00
• Colors: Leaf Green, Firecracker Red
• Sizing: Men’s S–XXXL | Women’s S–XXXL
• Warranty: Backed by an Unconditional 2-Year Performance Guarantee

Century Jacket: Pricing and Availability

The Shower Pass Century Jacket retails for $219 and comes with an unconditional 2-Year Performance Guarantee. It is available now on the brand’s website.

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Much like their premium light-up Keo Vision pedals, these new Look Geo City Vision pedals simply put smart high-output, rechargeable LED lights inside your pedal platform for better nighttime visibility. Because with the spinning motion as you ride, moving lights inside your pedals claim to provide 5.5x more visibility than a steady seatpost-mounted light!

Look Geo City Vision smart commuter pedals with lights inside

Building on the smart removable LEDs that light up Look’s Keo Vision road clip-in pedals for increased road bike riding visibility, Look applied the exact same tiny tech to some smart commuter flat pedals, too. The result is the all-new Geo City Vision pedal – now lighter, thinner, as bright, and 1/3 cheaper than its predecessor.

Tech details

• street shoe compatible commuter platform pedal with integrated lights
• 40 lumen light output per pedal
• 4 light modes: 5lm Steady, brigther 25lm Power Steady, 18lm Night Flash & brighter 38lm Day Flash
• 360° LED light visibility up to 900m/2950′

• one-button control, per pedal
• 15hr runtime on Steady, up to 60hr on eco Night Flash
• USB-C rechargeable in 3 hours

• light inserts are removed tool-free for charging
• IPX 7 waterproof rating
• auto start/stop/sleep function with internal accelerometer controller
• composite plastic pedal body with molded-in grip & traction pins
• 100mm x 103mm pedal platform
• 61.5mm Q-factor
• chromoly spindle
• 2 double-sealed ball bearings & 1 metal plain bearing (bushing) per pedal
• 190g per pedal, including 26g per light
• made in France

Look Geo City Vision pedals – Pricing, availability & options

The new Look Geo City Vision flat pedals may look like pretty standard fare, but these are some of the most premium commuter flat pedals you’ll find on the market. A perfect match for premium city bikes and commuter ebikes.

The composite body pedals are made in France, and are fully rebuildable. The Geo City Vision pedals sell for $95 / 80€, spinning on the same bearings, bushing & chromoly steel axle system as Look’s performance clip-in pedal systems.

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If you’re not familiar with Endura, it won’t take long. The Scottish brand is growing stateside thanks to its long-lasting performance kits and a distinct, ride-anywhere identity. It’s an attitude of inclusivity and a determination to extend the joy of riding across disciplines. That mission has expanded Endura’s lines of versatile, all-weather apparel to also include helmets and accessories that cross over from gravel to singletrack. To put it more frankly in the direct, deadpan style of the Scottish rider-designers, it’s gear that removes doubts — that says, ‘Aye, y’can.’

Kevin Franks recently saw the impact of the company’s approach paired with the gear it delivers at Sea Otter Classic. The annual West Coast gathering was the perfect cross-discipline event to debut Endura’s new AllTrack collection. We caught up with Franks, a cycling industry fixture who’s led multiple brands, to help us better understand Endura, in general, as well as the AllTrack Ride Packable Jacket, specifically. The foul-weather performance shell stood out to us as one of the new line’s most interesting items worth a deeper dive.

BikeRumor: Was the AllTrack Ride Packable Jacket built with a particular rider in mind? 

KEVIN FRANKS: Yeah, we had a very clear rider in mind. At its core, it’s built for gravel riders, but not just one type. We call them ‘joyriders.’ They’re serious about riding and their kit, but pretty unserious about everything else. They’re not chasing segments or buried in data. They just want to ride far, get a little lost, maybe drift onto some unexpected trails, and enjoy it.

That mindset shaped the whole jacket. It had to be something you can rely on all day without overthinking it. Throw it on, pack it away, keep moving.

A jacket that crosses over from singletrack to gravel is hugely appealing. How did you approach the design challenge? 

The line between gravel and shorter travel MTB is basically gone at this point. Same riding position, same long days, same ‘carry as little as possible’ mindset. So it made zero sense to build something that only worked in one lane.

How did you try to solve for the right fit then?

The hard part was getting the balance right. It needed to be dialed on the bike, not flapping around, but also not so tight that it feels like road-race kit when you’re picking your way down something rough. And yeah, it had to look good too. No one wants to wear something all day that screams “technical shell” if it doesn’t have to.

How was it tested? 

Developing in Scotland is basically cheating when it comes to bad weather. If it survives here, it’s already passed the torture test. The real challenge was pulling it back from that edge and making sure it wasn’t overkill for everywhere else.

Did any testing feedback make it into the final design?

The biggest shift came from packability. Early versions nailed protection, but riders kept saying the same thing: ‘This is great… but I need to be able to forget about it when I’m not wearing it.’ That pushed us to make it lighter, easier to stash, and way more adaptable. That’s what turned it from good to essential.

Which team riders have been using it?  

We just got back from the Sea Otter Classic, where we launched the full AllTrack collection, and one moment stuck out. Kriss Kyle, our gravity rider and not really the guy we built this jacket for, was super stoked on it and wanted one straight away. That felt like a pretty good litmus test. If someone who spends most of his time sending huge features is into a lightweight, packable gravel shell, it means the appeal goes way beyond the original brief. It is doing exactly what we hoped. Crossing lines, pulling in riders from different corners, and just being a solid bit of kit wherever you end up riding.

And where do you end up riding? What’s your motivation?

It always comes back to freedom. Riding is one of the simplest ways to get out, clear your head, and go somewhere new under your own power. Whether it’s a quick spin after work or a full-day adventure, it resets everything.

And that’s really what this jacket is about, too. It’s not just protection from the weather; it’s something that lets you keep going when conditions turn or when the plan changes. More than anything, it’s about saying yes to the ride.

This article is sponsored by Endura. 

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It’s time to gear up for summer rides! The Backcountry Memorial Day Sale is a great chance to save on big-ticket items like bikes and smaller staples like saddles, shoes, and tech accessories.

Like most holiday sales, the deals start early and conclude on Memorial Day (May 25). The deals below are live now, and some inventories may be limited. If you see something you like, take action. And check back on the sale on May 22 for even more brand deals.

Stock Up to Stack Savings

For added savings, you can join the Summit Club+ for $49 per year. Members can get 10% cashback to spend on Backcountry.com, including big-ticket items like bikes, as well as full-price and sale items. It’s a great way to get the most from your Memorial Day shopping. 

For outdoor enthusiasts, this holiday sale is associated with stocking up for the summer and beyond. Whether you’re building a new kit or refreshing a current one, that extra 10% back turns good deals into great ones.

Cycling Gear on Sale at Backcountry

Backcountry Slickrock 9” Bike Short — Men’s and Women’s: From $63 (30% Off)

Backcountry’s close-fitting Slickrock 9in Bike Shorts are light and breathable for summer rides, whether you’re taking a casual trail day or on a full-day mission of linking loops. The stretchy recycled nylon fabric allows for plenty of freedom of movement, yet is durable enough to take some abuse. An adjustable belt makes it easy to get the fit just right, and a silicone waistband helps hold them in place. The articulated hip and high back rise offer coverage while riding.

Shop Backcountry’s full MTB Collection.

Thule Roundtrip Bike Duffel: $120 (20% Off)

Let the Thule RoundTrip Bike Duffel be your cycling go-bag. Dedicated storage compartments are sized for a helmet, socks, shoes, and more. The shoe pocket is lined with tarpaulin, making it easier to clean after a dusty or muddy ride.

The duffel opens wide, making it easy to see your inventory, and the 55L capacity holds a weekend’s worth of gear. There are several carry straps and exterior pockets for smaller items like tools, snacks, GPS devices, and a lid pocket for stashing dirty laundry.

DAKINE Seeker 18L Hydration Pack One: $82 (60% Off)

The Seeker 18L is sized for a full day of riding, with a dedicated 3L Hydrapack water reservoir and room for tools, layers, snacks, and essentials in pockets all over. It has a weather-tight PU-coated construction to keep things dry in light rain. Padded shoulder straps and an AirLite backpanel add comfort and aid airflow on your back.

Look Cycle Trail ROC Plus Pedals: $85 (58% Off)

Made to provide a wide, concave platform, the TRAIL ROC+ flat pedals are stable and tough through tight curves and over jumps. The aluminum alloy pedals have a 16mm profile and 10 removable pins.

Five Ten Freerider Pro Cycling Shoe — Men’s: $120 (25% Off)

The Five Ten Freerider is an extra-grippy shoe that feels great on the pedal and is one of the most popular shoes on the market for a reason. It’s also not too stiff for walking when you don’t feel like attacking the uphills. It has a more casual fit than high-performance MTB shoes, but for the price, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better bang for your buck among competitors.

The Freerider Pro BOA shoe is on sale, too.

POC Kortal Helmet: From $121 (45% Off)

We trust POC’s design and safety standards, and this trail and enduro-oriented helmet is no exception. It has 17 vents, a detachable helmet peak, and fits POC’s Ora goggles. The half-shell protection concept has a high-tech Aramid fiber in the bridge to reinforce the shell from impacts.

Pearl Izumi PI/Black Short-Sleeve Jersey — Men’s and Women’s: $168 (25% Off)

Our favorite race day bib shorts pair perfectly with the Jersey of the same name. We like the Pi PRO/Black jersey for its race-oriented, modern fit, streamlined profile, and compression. The aero-textured sleeves are intended to disrupt airflow for better aerodynamics, an approach that’s been validated in wind tunnels and often found in top-level cycling kit. Typically, the price tag represents a reason to look elsewhere, but at 25% off, that’s not the case.

Vittoria Terreno Dry G2.0 TNT Tire Set: $88 (42% Off)

The Vittoria Terreno Dry G2.0 TNT Tubeless Tires are made for efficient riding on dry gravel and cyclocross conditions. They mix fast-rolling efficiency with controlled cornering thanks to a fish-scale center tread and angular shoulder knobs.

These tires employ Vittoria’s 3C Graphene 2.0 compound for durability and grip without slowing things down. A TNT tubeless-ready casing lets you roll on lower tire pressures for extra traction without fears of a flat.

Bikes on Sale at Backcountry

Pinarello Grevil F7 GRX 820 Gravel Bike: $3,400 (35% Off)

This race-ready gravel bike has an aero profile you’d expect in a road frame. The T900 carbon provides a mix of responsive stiffness and comfort on rough terrain. It runs a GRX 820 2x drivetrain for precision gearing on steep climbs and attacks on the flats.

The bike’s gravel-specific race geometry has a slightly higher stack, a shorter reach, and a steeper seat tube angle. Other notable features include Fulcrum Rapid Red 500DB wheels with Maxxis Rambler tires and TiCR internal routing.

Pivot Shuttle AM V2 Pro X0 T-Type E-Bike: $10,799 (10% Off)

Pivot continues to dial the Shuttle AM for all-mountain and trail riders. The Bosch CX-R Race motor offers hours of boosted pedaling power, and SRAM’s X0 Eagle Transmission 12-speed drivetrain keeps shifting at the ready on punchy climbs.

It has a full carbon frame that dampens trail vibrations with the brand’s well-regarded geometry for confident rides. This setup includes 29-inch DT Swiss HX1501 wheels with Maxxis rubber tires for bite and cornering prowess over chunky terrain.

You can read our coverage of the evolving Pivot Shuttle line.

Pinarello XI 105 Road Bike: $2,800 (14% Off)

If you think road bikes have become too techy, this streamlined build may be up your alley. The Pinarello X1 105 Road Bike has a peppy, yet comfortable geometry and uses high-quality materials minus the electronics. That keeps the bike less fussy and less expensive.

Perhaps the best example of this is the classic Shimano 105 drivetrain and disc brakes. The 12-speed system features a 50/34t crankset and an 11-36t cassette. The bike has a TorayCa T600 UD carbon fiber layup and vibration-dampening flexed stays to reduce fatigue on long rides.

This post was sponsored by Backcountry. Find more bike deals during the Backcountry Memorial Day Sale.

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Along with wheels, pedals, and shoes, Crankbrothers makes some great tools. Well, just saying they “make tools” doesn’t give a clear enough picture. Along with making handy multi-tools, they seem to be one of the brands leading the charge on practical tool and bike integration.

Bottle mounts that carry tools, or designing multiple tools together so you’re only carrying one. Pumps, CO2 inflators, plug kits, multi-tools, gauges – Crankbrothers knows you’re likely carrying it all, so design an ecosystem that covers it all.

Crankbrothers KLIC HV mini MTB pump with Plug Tool

Adding to that ecosystem is the new KLIC HV Plug Tool Pump. If you’re familiar with Crankbrothers’ hand pumps, you’ll know the KLIC isn’t new. Currently, the brand has two options of KLIC pumps – HV or HP – “High Volume” or “High Pressure.” HP pumps land on the road/gravel side of cycling, where HV pumps are for mountain bikes. 

(I suppose many gravel tires now lean more toward high volume, as well.)

With the HV or HP choice, you also have the option of a pressure gauge or a CO2 inflator. Now, Crankbrothers is adding a third option, which is the plug tool, to its HV pumps. 

However, it does get a bit tricky here, as not every option is available in one unit, namely, the CO2 inflator. There will be two new KLIC HV Plug Tool Pumps, and the choice is with or without a pressure gauge. 

The pump will remain essentially the same as the other KLIC pumps in their lineup. It features a flexible hose with a magnetic head and a twisting collar, all stored inside the pump’s body. This hose is compatible with both Presta and Schrader valves. Also incorporated into the pump are a fork, plugs, anchors, and a valve core tool. The handle of the pump folds and locks to make inflation a bit easier (Crankbros claims 110psi; I imagine that might have your arms burning), and the pump itself doubles as a handle for inserting plugs (now this I like).

Crankbrothers KLIC HV pump – Real weight, pricing & availability

Each pump comes with a mounting bracket that adds a bit of weight to the system. Crankbrothers claims the pumps weigh 129g (without pressure gauge) and 156g (with pressure gauge). That is pretty close to the actual weight of the pump we received: 131g (without the pressure gauge). Using the mounting bracket adds 15g.

Crankbrothers prices the pumps at $49.99 and $59.99, with the difference being the pressure gauge. We have one in for the long term, so keep your eyes peeled for a review.

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Built off the success of last summer’s carbon Grizl update, now Canyon has a more affordable aluminum Grizl AL, as well. With much the same adventure-ready versatility, the new Canyon Grizl AL costs just a fraction of what the carbon model sells for.

And that fraction is almost 1/2!

Starting at just 1300€ with a proper Shimano 1x drivetrain and tubeless-ready setup, this could vie for the title of best gravel bike value of the summer!

Canyon Grizl AL makes adventure gravel affordable in aluminum

As gravel bleeds into more unrestricted off-road adventure riding, bike makers have stepped up with bigger tire clearance and more carrying capacities. But generally speaking, most new model focus has been on carbon frames that tend to be quite expensive. Now, Canyon slashes the cost of adventure with an update to their aluminum Grizl AL.

Let the big volume tires soak up that gravel road buzz. And keep more cash in your wallet to buy gear and snacks for your next adventure trip!

What’s new?

While the previous generation of the Grizl AL was designed to look like the carbon model, Canyon simplified the new alloy gravel bike, embracing its simpler aluminum aesthetic. Instead of trying to mimic carbon, they built a new versatile alloy bike with plenty of clearance and mounting possibilities. And that also means it’s now 120g lighter than the previous version.

Slap some pannier racks on it for a classic loaded tour, a porteur & fenders for an everyday commuter, or hang bikepacking bags on it for a backcountry adventure.

The new Grizl AL now fits up to 700c x 54mm or 29 x 2.1″ tires, and all sizes stick with the same 700c wheelsize.

There are also more mounts than ever. Two sets of 3-bolt Anything-style cage mounts on the fork legs. Two standard bottle cage mounts inside the front triangle, once under the downtube, and a toptube bag mount up top. Plus, there are two more pairs of mounts under the toptube and a single bolt on the upper downtube for either direct bag mounting or more bolt-on carriers. Then, add to that fork and rear fender mounts.

Tech details

• 1845g (claimed) aluminum Grizl AL frame
• 577g (claimed) straight 1 1/8″ steerer full carbon fork with 3-pack cage mounts
• 6 sets of 2-bolt cage mounts on the frame
• full coverage fender mounts
• 54mm max tire clearance
• T47 threaded bottom bracket
• 27.2mm round seatpost
• 12mm thru-axles
• flat mount disc brakes
• conventional semi-internal routing only through the downtube
• UDH
• 7 sizes available (XXS-XXL)

2026 Canyon Grizl AL – Pricing, options & availability

The new aluminum Canyon Grizl AL is offered in three complete builds, all sharing the same alloy frame and carbon fork.

The most affordable is the 1300€ Canyon Grizl 5 with Shimano Cues 1x 11-speed wide range (11-50T) gearing, hydraulic disc brakes, a carbon seatpost, and tubeless-ready 27mm internal Alex GX24P rims with 45mm Schwalbe G-One RX Performance tires.

Step up to the $2000 / 1800€ Grizl 6, and you get a mechanical SRAM Apex Xplr 1×12 setup with an 11-44T cassette, and the same wheel, tire, cockpit combo. Compare that to the cheapest carbon Grizl at 2400€!

Or for the ultimate adventure, you can get the 2000€ Grizl 7 ESC with Canyon’s unique one-piece carbon Full Mounty cockpit with its integrated aerobar & mounting loop, plus Canyon’s bump-eating VCLS 2.0 split leaf-spring carbon seatpost.

The Grizl 7 ESC also gets an upgrade to a 12-speed Shimano GRX drivetrain with a 10-51T cassette and 24mm internal alloy DT Swiss G1800 wheels with 45mm Schwalbe G-One Overland Performance tires.

All three builds are offered in the same 7 size and three muted colors – Off Berry purple, Honeymelon orange & Milk white. The three bikes are available now in Europe and Canada (depending on size), while only the Grizl 6 is in the US for the time being. And Canyon offers a full suite of accessories like racks, bags & fenders to customize it to your needs.

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Rumors have been circulating for the past week or so about a new Santa Cruz Tallboy. The 5th generation of the bike was released in ‘22, with around a 3-year gap between previous versions, dating back to the original Tallboy, released in 2009.

Along with those rumors came a few sneak peeks at the bike. And, boy (feeble attempt at a “Tallboy” pun), did that new bike look different. As we saw in a few leaked photos and the video Santa Cruz put out over the weekend, they’ve moved away from its VPP suspension platform, synonymous with the brand, in favor of a four-bar design.

And while the move to 4-bar suspension is clearly the most significant change, that isn’t the only thing that’s new with the latest Tallboy. Let’s take a look at all the changes.

No More VPP

“Santa Cruz” and “VPP” have long been synonymous, despite some criticism of the suspension platform. However, we have seen Santa Cruz break away from the VPP platform in recent years. The Vala and Bullit were both recently released as four-bar bikes, moving away from the VPP platform.

The caveat? Obviously, both of those are e-bikes. And while Santa Cruz had to be aware of some of the criticism the VPP platform received, the move to four-bar on these bikes was mostly motor-related. Simply put, the VPP system didn’t leave much room for squeezing in a bike and battery.

Santa Cruz also mentioned that the move to a four-bar was to make their “best handling bike” yet. So maybe some acknowledgment..?

If there was any acknowledgment, it is fulfilled in the new Tallboy. Santa Cruz’s 6th-generation Tallboy ditches VPP Suspension for a four-bar design. Why? Santa Cruz felt like they’d gotten all they could out of the VPP platform on the Tallboy. To achieve their desired performance moving forward, they need to move to something different.

Despite testing a few different suspension platforms, including flex stays, they landed on a four-bar layout. They say this allowed them to more easily achieve the kinematics they were looking for, including lower anti-squat and anti-rise, and a bit less progressivity.

But, wait, didn’t they just release a new Nomad? Why not a four-bar there? Basically, the VPP platform still allowed Santa Cruz to accomplish their goals with the new Nomad. However, for shorter-travel bikes, like the Tallboy, Santa Cruz is clearly admitting that a different suspension design has won out for that travel bracket.

Ok, Four-Bar, But What Else Is New?

A lot, actually.

First, the Tallboy’s legs grow a bit. Suspension travel has increased by 10mm on both ends. The Tallboy now sits as a trail-ready 130mm machine, paired with a 140mm fork.

Santa Cruz did this partly in response to growing XC travel numbers, noting that the Blur now sits at 120mm. While the 5010 filled the gap between XC bikes like the Blur and longer travel offerings like the Hightower, there wasn’t a full 29er option. The new Tallboy now slots in between those other models.

Despite growing in travel, Santa Cruz also shed some weight on the new Tallboy. The latest iteration dropped 300g, a result of the simpler four-bar platform. Like the new Nomad, Santa Cruz only offers the Tallboy in their premium CC carbon. This not only sheds some weight but simplifies the lineup and helps reduce lead times.

And, like the new Nomad, they kept cable ports for cable-actuated rear derailleurs.

The bike also gets a couple of accessory mounts underneath the top tube, a geo-adjust flip chip, and the updated V2 Glovebox in-frame storage. There are six frame sizes (XS-XXL), and all frames have proportional sizing and stiffness. Plus, the seat tube is uninterrupted, allowing for longer dropper posts, with the largest frames easily fitting a 240mm dropper.

Santa Cruz also tweaked the Tallboy’s geo. The major standouts are a slacker head tube angle and a steeper seat tube angle. In the HI position, the HTA now sits at 65.1°, dropping to 64.8° in LO. The flip chip also changes the bottom bracket height by 3mm. Check the chart above for the rest of the details.

Tallboy 6: Builds and Pricing

Santa Cruz is offering the Tallboy in six builds, including a top-spec limited-edition build. All bikes use RockShox suspension, with a Pike fork and Deluxe shock. These, of course, increase in performance level as you go up tiers, starting with a Pike Base and Deluxe Select+ for the entry Tallboy, and hitting Ultimate-level at the top. 

The limited-edition Tallboy features a Super Deluxe Ultimate rear shock and a Pike Ultimate fork, both equipped with Flight Attendant. All builds have claimed a weight between 29 and 31lbs.

See the rest of the build specs in the chart below:

So, how much? The Tallboy starts at $5,899 for the 90 build and tops out at $9,299 for the XO AXS RSV build. In the press materials, Santa Cruz didn’t disclose the cost of the lower Deore build, or the highest spec’d XX FA RSV build.

We’re hoping to get our hands on a test bike to see how it compares to the previous version, and we’ll certainly let you know about it if/when we do.

In the meantime, head to the Santa Cruz website to learn more about the redesigned Tallboy.

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Rapha’s Brevet kit has always been aimed at a pretty specific kind of rider. The one who looks at a 6-hour ride and thinks, “might as well keep going.” For 2026, they’re not changing that idea. They’re refining it, making it more elegant with added storage and comfort.

The updated Brevet lineup leans further into long-distance and ultra riding, with a handful of changes that feel less about flashy features and more about making the whole system easier to live with when you’re out there all day (and probably into the night).

Built Smart For Long Days

If you’ve followed races like the Transcontinental, you already know the deal. It’s not only about peak performance; it’s about how well your setup holds together after 10, 12, 15 hours on the bike.

Instead of treating each piece as its own thing, the new Brevet kit now feels more like a system. Jerseys, bibs, outer layers, it’s all meant to work together without you having to think about it too much once you’re rolling. This system shows up everywhere in the updates.

More Storage With Airpocket

The biggest change is probably the new pocket setup. Rapha calls it an “Air Pocket” system. The idea is simple, and simple solutions are usually the most elegant. The Rapha Airpocket design is a five-pocket layout that sits slightly off your back when it’s loaded.

If you’ve ever overstuffed jersey pockets. Things sag, bounce, trap heat, and most terrifyingly, wiggle out of overfilled pockets. This new design is meant to keep the load more stable while allowing a bit more air to flow through. Add in the cargo bibs (now with four extra pockets), and you’ve got a setup that can carry way more than a standard road kit, hopefully without feeling like it.

Rapha Brevet Cargo Bib Shorts III

The Brevet Cargo Bib Shorts III get a few updates, but one stands out pretty quickly. Now there is an all-new, easier pull-down design for nature breaks.

It’s not the kind of feature that makes headlines, “Now easier to pee with”, but if you’ve ever had to deal with layers mid-ride, you get why it matters. Less time messing around, more time moving or awkwardly scrambling around for a rest stop.

There’s also a new chamois and updated fabric. The new chamios uses a slight update to keep things comfortable over long stretches. The brand-new Rapha Endurance Seamless Chamois is built for long days on the bike, with comfort as the base-lining principle.

Remember that bit about the nature break above? Well, now the women’s version includes “Nature-Break Optimization”. Equipped with high-stretch uppers that allow for stress-free nature breaks via a simple pull-down system. Rapha says the updated fabric recovery maintains chamois stability once back on the bike.

Visibility Without the Bulk

The Brevet stripes that we all know and love are still there, but they’ve been tweaked. They’re lighter and a bit more flexible now, which makes them less noticeable while still doing their job once the sun goes down. Less “look at me” in the daytime, but in dusk/darkness it’s still “look at me.” It’s a small update, but it fits the theme; everything here is trying to do its job without getting in your way.

Packable, Layerable, & Easy to Deal With

The rest of the lineup follows the same idea: comfortable and built for the long haul, with understated designs.

The Wind Gilet III is there for quick weather changes, and the Bervet Packable Backpack Extension gives you a bit more carrying capacity when you need it, but should disappear when you don’t. Rapha says it’s “ideal for packing a night’s meal before powering on to a bivvy or refuge.” That sounds good to us, especially if you can pack it down quickly and easily into a pocket. Plus, the 10-liter capacity is the sweet spot for actually carrying something without overdoing it.

Rapha Brevet | Pricing & Availability

The new Brevet collection has landed and is available on Rapha’s site, at Clubhouses, and through retail partners.

• Brevet Lightweight Jersey III – $240 / €190 / £160
• Brevet Merino Jersey III – $275 / €230 / £195
• Brevet Wind Gilet III – $190 / €170 / £140
• Brevet Cargo Bib Shorts III – $360 / €300 / £260
• Brevet Mitts – $95 / €75 / £55
• Brevet Bidon – $24 / €18 / £16
• Brevet Cap – $50 / €40 / £35
• Brevet Packable Backpack – $85 / €70 / £60
• Brevet Socks – $35 / €29 / £24

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Let’s just take a quick break from the latest carbon road, gravel, and mountain super bikes to admire the classic lugged steel Cinelli Supercorsa, which gets a subtle update after having been first introduced 75 years ago. Do you or I really need a brand new, handmade-in-Italy, retro steel road bike – likely the single bike model that has been in production the longest?

Of course, not. But this is more about wants than needs.

And oh dear Saint Madonna del Ghisallo, this is a beautiful bike.

Cinelli Supercorsa lugged road bike gives new life to an icon

Described by Cinelli as the “ultimate classic Italian road bike, in uninterrupted production since the early 1950s”, this year marks a bit of a refresh for the iconic lugged steel Supercorsa.

Don’t worry, Cinelli aren’t messing with the classic.

“The Supercorsa remains 100% Made in Italy, designed according to the original specifications perfected in the 60s with its instantly recognizable sloping fork design and fast-back seat stays.“

What’s new?

Instead, they are breathing fresh life into the classic. In fact, they are just giving classic cycling aficionados more personalized choices.

The new Supercorsa is now available in a wide range of 8 classic solid colors, with the new from 1979 winged-C logo. It also now comes in more stock sizes than ever, a much wider 17 stock size range from 48-64cm. Plus, you can get one in custom sizing now, too.

An Italian cycling icon, 75 years running…

First introduced in 1951 by Cino Cinelli and framebuilder Luigi Valsassina for Luigi’s friend, the one and only Fausto Coppi, the Cinelli Supercorsa is the most iconic Italian racing frame of all time. Cinelli’s stated goal was to create “the perfect functional harmony between the three main parts of the frame: the fork, the main triangle and the rear stays”.

This harmony was to be achieved through the development of stiffness, elasticity, aerodynamics and aesthetics, with each component of the frame completely redesigned according to the radical criteria of Cino, the stubborn perfectionist.

The 2026 Cinelli Supercorsa lugged steel road bike frameset is still made by hand in Milan, Italy by Cinelli’s master framebuilders, using custom double-butted Columbus SL (the precursor to modern Spirit) tubing made in-house in Milan, as well. Cinelli CEO Victor Luis describes the classic steel Supercorsa as the “soul” of the bike brand and its craft, “This latest iteration stays true to its legacy and continues to pay homage to Italian steel tradition as an object of desire for riders and collectors alike.”

Tech details

• handmade Italian lugged steel road bike frame & fork
• double-butted Columbus SL new Omnicrom steel frame tubing & curved sloping fork blades
• original pointed cast lugs & ‘spoiler’ bottom bracket shell
• 1″ ISO threaded headset and fork
• 70mm Italian threaded bottom bracket
• 27.2mm seatpost with integrated binder clamp in the fastback seatstays
• downtube shifter bosses
• max 700c x 25mm tire clearance
• rim brake only
• ​1830g claimed frame weight (55cm) and 670g fork (uncut)
• available in 17 stock sizes (48-64cm) or custom made-to-measure
• now available in 8 vibrant classic single color paint jobs, all with chromed lugs & stays (not this limited edition pink from 2025)
• 100% made in Milan, Italy

2026 Cinelli Supercorsa – Pricing, options & availability

The updated Cinelli Supercorsa frameset now sells for 3150€ in its 17 stock sizes. Or if you need a custom fit (within the limits of those classic lugs), Cinelli will build you a made-to-measure custom frame for just 400€ extra.

All framesets include the steel frame and fork painted to match in your choice of 8 colors. Pick from Rosso Ferrari red, Giallo Curry yellow, Verde Jaguar green, light Azzurro Laser blue, dark Blu China blue, Bianco Perla white, Titanium Grey, or Black Tie. Each new Supercorsa is made to order, so expect a lead time of approximately 3 months.

“Retro meets modern style, continuing an unmatched history that carries endless stories from the road.”

Cinello-Milano.com

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We’re always reporting on the latest and greatest technology, components, bikes, and accessories in cycling. Often, we can get so focused on the next best thing, that we forget about the last best thing, even though it was essentially just as good. It’s easy to get blinded by the shiniest, newest products, when realistically, the performance gains from year to year, model to model, are typically marginal. 

Is the S-Works Tarmac SL7 no longer relevant because the S-Works Tarmac SL8 is 16.6 seconds faster over 40km?

Of course not.

In many cases, the previous version (or versions) of your favorite road, gravel, or mountain bike is just as good as the latest. And since the Covid boom, the used bike market has been pretty flooded, and it has undoubtedly been a buyer’s market. Indeed, buying used can save you A LOT of money, particularly on higher-end, performance-oriented bicycles. 

Cycle Limited, shopping for a new-to-you bike

Which is why I was interested to learn about Cycle Limited while chatting with an industry associate at Sea Otter last month. Cycle Limited is based in Boca Raton, Florida, and is a family-owned reseller of certified pre-owned bikes. They have a retail shop serving their local South Florida market, along with a warehouse for their online inventory.

They specialize in certified pre-owned bikes, with the goal of providing customers with “like-new” bikes at a fraction of brand-new prices. The business model seems similar to The Pro’s Closet in that the bikes have gone through a certification process.

Cycle Limited recognizes that selling your used bike can be a hassle, and buying used can be tricky as well. As such, a notable aspect of their operations is a trade-in program, where riders can bring or ship a bike in for credit towards another bike. Of course, Cycle Limited also pays cash for quality complete bikes, frames, and wheelsets.

They even have a sell/trade-in form on their website where you can get an offer on your equipment within 48 hours. And they cover shipping costs. Cycle Limited buys road, gravel, mountain, TT/Tri, cyclocross, and certain e-bikes, in good condition, of course. 

How does it work?

What began as more of a local business has expanded nationwide to cast a much wider net to buy, trade, and sell bikes. In addition to individuals, they’ve begun working with certain bike shops so they can accept trade-ins without needing to deal with used inventory themselves. Cycle Limited takes care of all the logistics, with riders applying trade-in value to a new bike purchase in-store.

Likewise, I’m told they’ve also started working with brands and manufacturers to tap into more dealer networks and unsold inventory in a similar way. 

While the majority of the bikes on the Cycle Limited site are certified pre-owned, there are also a few brand-new bikes from past seasons. Most of the used and new bikes are complete, but there’s a fairly sizable selection of certified pre-owned and new frames across all genres of cycling, too. They’ve also got a broad assortment of new components covering everything from tires to drivetrains, and lots in between. 

Buying a used bike can be a nerve-wracking process. Unless you can see it in person and test ride it, it’s often hard to say how well it was maintained and what condition the components are in. We definitely don’t all take care of our bikes the same, which is one of the nice things about buying a certified pre-owned bike from a reputable business. Cycle Limited closely inspects and cleans the frame, fork, wheels, and components, ensuring functionality and replacing wear parts as needed. They also have a 14-day return policy so you can make sure it’s the right fit.

I’m told that in the past few years, Cycle Limited has quadrupled its trade-in submissions, while more than doubling its number of total sales. Their average sale price is in the $3,500 to $4,500 range, with 60-70% of of those purchases for bikes that originally retailed for $6,000 to $12,000.

Sounds to me like business has been good and may continue to improve as more buyers turn toward the used market in response to ever-rising prices.

Whether you’ve got a used bike (or several) collecting dust in your garage that you want to get rid of, or you’re interested in upgrading to something new-to-you, Cycle Limited is worth putting on your radar. There are some gems on the site right now, and the inventory is always changing. Check it out.

CycleLimited.com

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