Bikerumor https://bikerumor.com/ All the best cycling news, tech, rumors and reviews Fri, 29 May 2026 21:50:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bikerumor-favicon-144-1-120x120.png Bikerumor https://bikerumor.com/ 32 32 190730048 QuikrStuff Mach2 Hitch Rack Adds or Removes Bikes in Seconds https://bikerumor.com/quikrstuff-hitch-bike-rack/ https://bikerumor.com/quikrstuff-hitch-bike-rack/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 20:35:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=419006 Go from one, two, three, or four bikes in just a few seconds, and the whole thing folds up to fit in your trunk, without…

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QuikrStuff hitch bike rack with mountain bike rolling onto it.

The QuikrStuff Mach 2 hitch rack popped on our radar via AWOL’s Overland Digest, and it’s interesting in several ways. This new LV (literally “Longer Version”) just launched with a longer stinger to help it clear bumpers, tailgates, etc.

For starters, there’s the eerie similarity to 1UP USA’s racks. And that’s because QuikrStuff’s founder Cal Phillips originally founded 1UP USA with the Quik Rack, too. He sold that company, and after the original patents expired, he got back in the game to bring a few new ideas to market.

Where 1UP has branched out into heavy duty racks for motos, overland gear mounts, QuikrStuff is (for now anyway) focused on bicycles. Their single model, the Mach2, starts with a 1-bike Single Rack base.

Then, you can by Add-Ons to increase capacity up to four bikes, but the trick is in how they attach.

closeup of mounting add-on bike tray on QuikrStuff hitch bike rack.

If you skipped the video above, here’s how it works:

  1. Unbox and install base rack
  2. Click Add-On into place
  3. Load bikes
closeup of add-on tray mounting system on QuikrStuff hitch bike rack.

Installing each Add-On takes just five seconds and zero tools. It’s just as easy to remove, simply hold the release lever that locks it into place, tilt it up, and pull it off. Even better, each Add-On has a release lever, so you never have to reach all the way under the rack to tilt it up.

QuikrStuff hitch bike rack tilting down to open truck bed.

It tilts down, too, letting you drop it down to access the back of your vehicle. And the whole thing folds up to the size of a small carry-on suitcase, making it easy to stow in your trunk or garage when not in use.

rider locking bike onto QuikrStuff hitch bike rack.

The new LV model has a total weight rating of 165lbs, but actual max capacity depends on your configuration:

  • 1 bike –   75 pounds
  • 2 bikes – 130 pounds total
  • 3 bikes – 165 pounds total
  • 4 bikes – 105 pounds total
lady rolling e-bike onto QuikrStuff hitch bike rack using integrated ramp.

For e-bike users, there’s also a quick-add Ramp that attaches to the rear of the rack in the same way. This makes it super easy to transport without having to shove it in your vehicle (or create manufacturing complexity by trying to slide it into the rack).

QuikrStuff Mach2 LV Specs & Weights:

  • Weight: 30.9 pounds
  • Shipping weight: 35.2 pounds
  • Tray length: 56.3″
  • Folded size: 28-½” x 17-¾” x 7-¾”
  • Shipping dimensions: 31”x19”x9”

Base racks range from $799 to $879 and come in 2″ and 1.25″ versions. Add-Ons are $699 each, ramps are $299. Options include wheel locks, wheel straps, cable locks, license plate mount, and more.

QuikrStuff.com

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Did Pro Cycling’s Crypto Bubble Burst? Canyon//SRAM Women’s Team Drops Zondacrypto! https://bikerumor.com/canyon-sram-terminated-its-partnership-zondacrypto/ https://bikerumor.com/canyon-sram-terminated-its-partnership-zondacrypto/#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 18:15:07 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=419761 The team announced it has terminated its partnership with Zondacrypto, effective immediately, citing breaches of contract.

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SRAM terminated its partnership

CANYON//SRAM is back to being CANYON//SRAM.

The team announced it has terminated its partnership with Zondacrypto, effective immediately, citing breaches of contract. Zondacrypto’s name isn’t just coming off the jersey; it’s coming with baggage. Zondacrypto is reportedly caught up in a serious mess in Poland, with frozen user funds, a withdrawal crisis, and fraud investigators looking into more than $95 million in alleged losses.

That’s not exactly the kind of sponsor cloud a WorldTour team wants hanging over the bus. So, the Women’s WorldTour squad will race (again) as CANYON//SRAM, while the development team returns to CANYON//SRAM Generation.

2025 Canyon-SRAM ZondaCrypto colorful new pro women's cycling team kit, sleeve detail
(Photos/Canyon)

Simple enough on paper. In reality? That’s a mid-season rebrand, new kit, updated equipment, digital changes, UCI paperwork, and probably a few very tired people staring at logo files. But these are professionals, and there are no changes to the equipment they are using, so think of it as a new kit colorway.

The team says the transition is already underway, with branding updates across clothing, bikes, online platforms, and official UCI channels expected to be fully wrapped by August 1, 2026.

Not ideal timing. But bike racing rarely waits for a clean pause in action for a sponsor shake-up.

Canyon Endurace CFR Zoe
(Canyon photo shoot in Flanders with Zoe BÄCKSTEDT (GBR/CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto) over the Ponteweg cobbles Photo/©kramon)

Same Team | Familiar Name

This is not a case of a program suddenly looking for its footing. CANYON//SRAM has been one of the defining teams in modern women’s cycling for more than a decade, with a resume that includes an overall win at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, multiple world champion titles, the Zwift Academy, and the creation of CANYON//SRAM Generation.

That Generation program is a big one. It wasn’t just a nice idea bolted onto a WorldTour team. It gave young riders a real pathway into the top level of women’s racing, and it helped set the tone for what development should look like in the sport.

So yes, losing a naming partner mid-season is a headache. But this doesn’t read like a team in panic mode. It reads like a team cutting the cord and getting back to work.

Team Manager Ronny Lauke put it plainly The organization had respected its contractual obligations and legal procedures, but was ready to draw a line and move forward.”

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(Photo/Canyon)

What Lays Ahead – Giro Starts Now, Tour Still Looms

The timing is spicy because CANYON//SRAM’s WorldTour squad heads straight into the Giro d’Italia Women, which starts May 30. The team says it will target both stage wins and GC ambitions in Northern Italy.

The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is still on the board, too. The team says its ambitions to fight for the overall at the WorldTour level remain unchanged. In other words, the name on the jersey may be changing, but the race plan isn’t.

Meanwhile, CANYON//SRAM Generation gets a short reset after podium rides across three stage races in the Czech Republic and Austria. The development squad returns June 12 at the Tour Féminin des Pyrénées, with the Col du Tourmalet on the menu.

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(Throwback to the OG Canyon//SRAM team kits. Photo/Rapha)

What Actually Changes?

Mostly the look. The bikes are still Canyon. The drivetrain identity is still SRAM. The structure, riders, staff, and long-term team project remain intact. What changes is the Zondacrypto branding disappearing from the program.

That matters visually, of course. CANYON//SRAM has always had one of the most recognizable looks in the women’s peloton; loud kits, sharp bike paint jobs, and a brand identity that stood out in the bunch. The return to the cleaner CANYON//SRAM name feels familiar because it is.

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(The Tour is looming, and we’re all ready. Photo/Zwift)

Behind the scenes, though, this is a pile of work. Updating kits, bikes, websites, social channels, sponsor assets, race registrations, and UCI documents mid-season is not exactly a rest-day massage.

But from the outside, the message is clear: the team is stable, the calendar is moving, and the goals haven’t changed.

The Zondacrypto chapter is over. The double slash remains.

Now comes the harder part: racing like nothing happened.

Canyon//SRAM

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State Bicycle Co. Launches Fully Aero, Fully Affordable, Sub-$3k Complete Carbon Road Bike https://bikerumor.com/state-bicycle-co-launches-fully-aero-fully-affordable-sub-3k-complete-carbon-road-bike/ https://bikerumor.com/state-bicycle-co-launches-fully-aero-fully-affordable-sub-3k-complete-carbon-road-bike/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 16:31:56 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=419416 A sub-$3k fully aero, fully carbon road bike? Yup, thanks to State Bicycles.

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Raw Black (Photos / State Bicycle Company)

A few months back, Arizona’s State Bicycle Co. launched a super affordable, fully aero, carbon road frameset. That frameset was a steal at under $1400, and it sold out quickly. Well, today, State expands its high-end road offerings beyond just a frameset with a new Carbon Road Complete using the same popular frameset.

State Bicycles Carbon Road Complete first pic
Panda Pearl (Photos / State Bicycle Company)

Making their carbon platform accessible to more riders, the complete bikes will start at $2,799. This brings serious race-level carbon production bikes to a more affordable price range than we would typically see in this space.

State’s new Carbon Road frame focuses on three key areas: aerodynamic efficiency for more speed and less effort, lightweight construction for easier climbing and handling, and practical usability for regular road cycling.

State Bicycles Carbon Road Complete blue headtube
Midnight Blue

The State Carbon Road Complete

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The complete builds come in two different layups: Standard and SL. This gives riders frame options based on their performance needs and budget. The same frame design is currently being used in competitive racing and has proven capable on demanding climbs.

So that means that riders get access to geometry and frame construction that’s been put to the test at high levels of performance. The Standard Complete bikes start at $2,800, while the SL Complete bikes save a pound of weight and start at $3,250.

Carbon Road Geometry

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State Bicycles Carbon Road Complete downtube logo

State Carbon Road Complete Retail & Detail

Retail:

  • Standard Complete: $2,800,
  • SL Complete: $3,250
  • Frameset: $1,399

Detail:

  • Colors:
    • Standard frames: Panda Pearl and Midnight Blue
    • SL frame: Raw Carbon
  • Tire clearance up to 32mm
  • Fully internal cable routing
  • T47 threaded bottom bracket
  • UDH-compatible derailleur hanger
  • Standard and SL Frames
  • SRAM Rival E1 (2x) Drivetrain
  • Enve Wheel Upgrade Available
  • Weights: Size Medium
    – Standard Layup: 18.5lb
    – SL Layup: 17.5lb

So, if you’re a cyclist looking to transition to carbon but don’t want the typical premium pricing, the State Carbon Road Complete builds may be for you. It’s literally race-tested technology in a ready-to-ride package.

State Bicycles Carbon Road Complete sprint

Get more details about the Carbon Road Complete, and check out all of the affordable bikes that State has to offer by hitting the link below.

StateBicycle.com

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Tour de Frankie Must See: Paola Berber’s 3rd Ride of Mexico’s Hardest Ultracycling Event https://bikerumor.com/tour-de-frankie-must-see-paola-berbers-3rd-ride-of-mexicos-hardest-ultracycling-event/ https://bikerumor.com/tour-de-frankie-must-see-paola-berbers-3rd-ride-of-mexicos-hardest-ultracycling-event/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 14:08:11 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=419580 Watch OMM Experimental Bikepacking Team member, Poli do Le Tour de Frankie for the third time.

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<i>(Photos/Paola Berber)</i>

Today, Old Man Mountain (OMM) reached out to share a new film about their ‘Experimental Bikepacking Team‘ member, Paola Berber (aka Poli), completing Le Tour de Frankie… for the third time!

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(Photos/Paola Berber)

In the short film directed, edited, and produced by Poli, she explores what keeps her coming back to this grueling race time after time. I didn’t know this, but Le Tour de Frankie is Mexico’s most difficult, and arguably then most important ultracycling event.

The movie is subtitled and filmed very well. It’s filled with amazingly beautiful scenery, and is a real pleasure to watch.

Hats off to you, Poli!

Check it out to get hyped for the weekend…

OldManMountain.com

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The Restrap Switch Rack is Now Available in Direct Mount https://bikerumor.com/the-restrap-switch-rack-is-now-available-in-direct-mount/ https://bikerumor.com/the-restrap-switch-rack-is-now-available-in-direct-mount/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=419699 Restrap is now offering the Switch Rack in a direct-mount version that attaches to frame mounts, along with direct-mount adaptors for existing racks.

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Restrap launched its Switch Rack Cargo System earlier this year. The original Switch Rack has already gotten glowing reviews and is part of a growing modular ecosystem of Switch-compatible bags and accessories, including panniers and the Switch-Top Bag. While this system is already highly regarded, thus far it has been reliant on a thru-axle mounting system. 

Load up and roll out with the Restrap Switch Rack.

Since its launch, and apparently even before, the folks at Restrap say they’ve “been bombarded with questions about whether we would be creating a version that could be mounted to frames with traditional rack/mudguard eyelets.” Now, Restrap is answering those questions with a new direct-mount version of the Switch Rack. And for those who already own a Switch Rack, Restrap is making the Direct Mount Adaptors available to convert it.

Switch Rack – Direct Mount Details

We already covered the launch of the Switch Rack in detail, so if you’re interested in learning more about it, that article has all the info. Rather than redesigning the rack, Restrap is using the same chassis and has created an adaptor kit to modify it for use with traditional rack and/or mudguard eyelet mounts. This means a bike with a thru-axle is no longer a requirement to use the Switch Rack. It also means that riders will be able to move their Switch Rack between bikes with and without thru-axles as needed.

The Direct Mount hardware is designed to fit all bikes with horizontal/in-line M5 rack and/or mudguard mounts. By flipping the orientation of the adaptors, the Switch Rack – Direct Mount is claimed to fit frames with 135mm, 142mm, and 148mm axle spacing. It also comes with two lengths of M5 bolts, 40mm and 50mm, to provide options for the varying spacing and thicknesses of dropouts on different frames.

Switch Rack – Direct Mount: Pricing and Availability

Restrap is selling the Switch Rack – Direct Mount as a complete package for £107.99, €129.99, $161.99. Already own a Switch Rack? The Direct Mount Adaptors are also available, and they retail for 15.99, €18.99, $23.99. For more details or to buy, head to the Restrap website.

restrap.com

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Limited Edition DT Swiss FR1500 Gravity Wheels Shine in Classy, Classic Silver https://bikerumor.com/limited-edition-dt-swiss-fr1500-gravity-wheels-shine-in-classy-classic-silver/ https://bikerumor.com/limited-edition-dt-swiss-fr1500-gravity-wheels-shine-in-classy-classic-silver/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 11:59:35 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=419712 Limited edition DT Swiss FR1500 Silver DEG DF wheels give gravity riders the high-performance shine they've been asking for!

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<i>(Photo by Janik Steiner/DT Swiss)</i>

There are too many all-black wheels these days – stealthy matte carbon rims, black spokes, black anodized nipples, and hubs painted black everywhere you look. It’s all so boring. A few brands are fighting back. And now it’s nice to see DT Swiss spicing things up a bit with this all-silver limited edition aluminum FR 1500 Classic gravity bike wheelset. You get all their best tech for enduro, freeride & DH – premium 240 hubs, fast DEG engagement, user-adjustable DF anti-kickback function hidden inside – and now in glorious shiny silver.

DT Swiss FR 1500 Classic Silver DEG DF LTD gravity wheels

Now frankly, I’m more than a little annoyed by the fact that DT Swiss decided to make this entire limited edition wheelset campaign in Black & White.

Sure, it looks artsy. And it’s true that there’s no color to be found on the wheels – outside of some red bearing seals pressed inside the hub or the red DT special grease inside the oversized star ratchet.

But what makes a silver wheelset really shine is how it differs from bland black wheels, and how it reflects the colors of everything around it – whether that’s the paint job of your bike, or the trees and wildflowers next to the trail.

Korbinian Engstler riding the DT Swiss FR1500 Silver LTD wheelset in color
Korbinian Engstler shared photos of the silver wheels on his white Ghost bike at Bike Republic Sölden (Photo by Janik Steiner/DT Swiss)

See what I mean!

Shiny silver gravity wheels are awesome.

my own custom DT Swiss Classic Silver & Pink 350 DEG + EX511 enduro mountain bike wheels
my own custom DT Swiss Classic Silver & Pink 350 DEG + EX511 enduro wheels (Photo/Cory Benson)

Like, the set I custom-built myself.

OK, enough ranting about shininess. Onto the core tech…

Tech details

DT Swiss FR 1500 Classic Silver DEG DF LTD wheels_shiny limited edition gravity MTB wheelset on FR541 alloy rims

There’s nothing new on these limited edition wheels, just proven rims, spokes, and hubs laced together to build a bombproof wheelset for whatever type of gravity-infused mountain biking you prefer

  • super tough FR541 aluminum rims with extra impact resistance & built-in pinch flat protection
  • 30mm internal x 35mm external x 21mm deep
  • tubeless-ready
  • 605g per 29″ rim (claimed)
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  • built on 240 Classic DEG DF 6-bolt disc brake hubs
  • fast 90T / 4° Ratchet DEG engagement
DT Swiss DEG DF active anti-kickback hub upgrade for existing wheels, user -selectable adjustable angle
  • adjustable 0° / 10° / 20° DF anti-kickback device inside
  • Boost 15×110 & 12x148mm spacing only
  • laced 3x with 32 RevoLite round double-butted J-bend spokes and Pro Lock Squorx alloy nipples
  • only available in full 29er, curiously
  • SRAM XD only, although Shimano HG & MicroSpline DEG freehubs are available separately
  • ASTM Cat 5 rated for DH, with a rider+bike weight of 140kg/309lb
  • 2030g wheelset weight (claimed )

DT Swiss FR 1500 Silver LTD wheels – Pricing, options & availability

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Technically, an ultra-tough aluminum Freeride & DH wheelset at 2030g… they’re really not terribly heavy, meaning you definitely could run them on an enduro bike, too. In fact, it’s actually about 100g lighter (at the hubs) than the shiny silver DT wheels I built up myself with a lighter EX511 rim, RevoLites & the pastel limited edition 350 DEG hubs last year.

my own custom DT Swiss Classic Silver & Pink 350 DEG + EX511 enduro mountain bike wheels in Scczyrk bikepark
my custom silver DT wheels heading out for some bikepark laps in Szczyrk (Photo/Cory Benson)

I love riding those custom-labeled wheels on my long travel enduro test bike, and expect to see them again close up next month with some all-new tire tech, coming soon!

Officially, DT Swiss calls the FR 1500 Classic Silver DEG DF wheelset a “limited edition”. And it will only be available in some international markets. But there isn’t a set limited number of wheelsets available. So, it’s more a case of pick up a set before they stop making them.

We do know that the shiny silver gravity wheels sell for $1034 / 900€ for the pair. And they are only available in a full 29er set with a SRAM XD driver. But at least you can swap in another standard DEG freehub for Shimano or alt drivetrain compatibility. The FR 1500 Silver LTD wheels are available now from select European dealer shops in Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland & the United Kingdom, plus Canada & the USA. OR you can snap up a set online from Bike-Components.de.

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OMNIUM and Cinelli Team Up for Limited Edition Supercargo Bike https://bikerumor.com/omnium-and-cinelli-team-up-for-limited-edition-supercargo-bike/ https://bikerumor.com/omnium-and-cinelli-team-up-for-limited-edition-supercargo-bike/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=419682 Only 120 of these limited edition OMNIUM x Cinelli Supercargo collab bikes will be made.

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OMNIUM x Cinelli, a match made in Supercargo heaven. (All photos/Cinelli)

OMNIUM is to cargo bikes as Cinelli is to road bikes. Now, two iconic brands in their respective cycling genres have joined forces on a limited-edition cargo hauler. And when they say limited, they mean it. Only 120 of these unique OMNIUM x Cinelli Supercargo bikes will be made.

“Omnium builds cargo bikes that ride like nothing else — lightweight, precise, alive. Cinelli builds bicycles that have defined what Italian cycling means for over seventy years. When the two met, the brief was simple: merge two design languages into a single, undeniable object. The Supercargo is the answer. A cargo bike with the soul of a Cinelli Supercorsa, finished in Azzurro Laser — a blue pulled straight from the Cinelli archives, from the era of the Laser track bike.”

According to the brands, these collab Supercargo bikes are “designed to carry everything, fast.” The launch of this limited-edition bike is also meant to showcase both brands’ support of the Cycle Messenger World Championships this weekend on Cinelli’s home streets of Milan. The OMNIUM x Cinelli Supercargo will be on display at the event.

“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. Most of all, our teams have become good friends, and we hope this project is just the start of doing cool things together.”

-Cinelli Chairman, Victor Luis

OMNIUM has been a fixture in the cycle messenger and courier community. The brand was founded in 2012 in the cargo-bike capital of Copenhagen, Denmark, by Jimmi Bargisen, a Danish cycle courier. OMNIUM has taken part in the Cycle Messenger World Championships for years, including victories in 2018 and 2019.

“Working with a benchmark brand as Cinelli, undoubtedly is, 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 couldn’t have been better, being able to launch during CMWC, which we usually take part in, and then in Milan. It just makes sense.”

-OMNIUM CEO, Matia Ovens

The OMNIUM x Cinelli Supercargo Details

The limited edition Supercargo’s frame comes in three sizes, S, M, and L, and is made with double-butted chromoly steel with Columbus tubing. Each frame is numbered and painted in an Azzuro Laser colorway, an iconic look featured on Cinelli’s World Championship and Olympic-winning Laser track bike. That’s combined with a unique logo featuring the iconic winged C of Cinelli blended into Omnium on the frame.

studio image of the limited edition OMNIUM x Cinelli Supercargo bike with the white saddle

The bike comes spec’d with a SRAM Apex 11-speed drivetrain, SRAM Level TL brakes, and classy-looking chrome OMNIUM cranks. It also includes full coverage front and rear fenders in silver, plus silver/chrome accents throughout. Buyers have their choice of a black or white Cinelli Volare saddle when purchasing. 

The complete bike weighs in at a claimed 20kg in size medium, and the front rack has a claimed weight capacity of 75kg (165 lbs.). 

OMNIUM x Cinelli Supercargo Specs

  • Frame Material – Double Butted Chromoly Steel Frame mixed with Columbus Tubings
  • Crankset – OMNIUM Wide Narrow Cranks 42t
  • Brakes – SRAM Level TL | IS mount
  • Shifter – SRAM Apex
  • Derailleur – SRAM Apex 11 SPD
  • Weight – 20kg (Medium – complete bike)
  • Standard Rack Weight – 1320g +/-

OMNIUM x Cinelli Supercargo: Pricing and Availability

The limited-edition OMNIUM x Cinelli Supercargo is available now and sold as a complete bike for €3500 or as a frame kit for €1800. Production is limited to just 120 numbered units, so it seems pretty likely to sell out. If you want one, you’ll probably want to act fast.

OMNIUM x Cinelli Apparel and Accessories

But wait, there’s more! Alongside the Supercargo bike, OMNIUM and Cinelli have also released a limited collection of apparel and accessories. This collection includes a messenger bag, t-shirts, a cycling cap, socks, and a water bottle. 

You can learn more about or purchase the bike, apparel, and accessories on the Cinelli and Omnium websites.

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KHS Bicycles is Shutting Down U.S. Operations After 50 Years https://bikerumor.com/khs-bicycles-shutting-down-after-50-years-in-business/ https://bikerumor.com/khs-bicycles-shutting-down-after-50-years-in-business/#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 20:02:16 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=419671 KHS has announced that, along with its subsidiary brands, it will be closing down U.S. operations after a 50-year run.

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A KHS Pro Team Racer. (All photos/KHS)

On its Instagram page yesterday, KHS Bicycles posted a message informing the public that it will close its U.S. distribution business after 50 years. Founded in 1974 by Wen and Susan Hsieh, KHS Bicycles, known primarily for its mountain bikes, will officially cease operations on May 31, 2026. This announcement does not affect KHS Taiwan, which will reportedly continue to operate as normal.

This news comes roughly eight months after Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN) reported that KHS’s U.S. distribution would close in early 2026, unless they found a buyer to take over the business. At the time, KHS’s U.S. vice president, Wayne D. Gray, said they were “talking to several entities interested in buying the distribution business, the U.S. distribution rights to the bike brands, or both,” as reported by BRAIN. Given the closure announcement, it appears no deal was ever reached.

The past few years have been anything but easy for the cycling industry, and like many other brands, it’s fair to assume that recent economic challenges likely played a role in this decision. But, it was reported that the brand’s founders were also looking forward to retirement after 50 years of running the family business. Gray said he has plans to retire and ride his bike every day, too.

Studio image of the KHS 7500 mountain bike.
The 2025 KHS 7500 enduro bike. (photo/KHS)

Based in the U.S. with factories in Taiwan, KHS has produced and distributed a large range of bicycles for decades. This includes those from its subsidiary brands, Free Agent BMX bikes and Manhattan Beach Cruisers. Additionally, along with QBP, KHS was one of only two distributors wholesaling Shimano parts in the U.S. market.

Although KHS never seemed to achieve mainstream popularity, that also never really appeared to be the goal. KHS had many patents and accomplishments to its name, and the brand even earned numerous “Bike of the Year” awards from various publications over the years. Still, KHS always seemed focused on providing value to consumers, rather than competing with the big brands.

road racers riding on KHS team bikes
In addition to mountain bikers, KHS supported road racers, too.

KHS has been a long-standing supporter of up-and-coming domestic racers in both mountain and road cycling. The KHS Pro MTB team was a constant threat in gravity disciplines on the North American downhill, enduro, and dual slalom circuits for years, with numerous National Championship Titles to its name.

We’re sad to see another cycling industry staple shut its doors. We wish all the best to the KHS team and all of the individuals affected by the brand’s closure.

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ERE Explorator CCR45 Unveils Modern Aero Carbon All-Road Wheelset at Only $700€ https://bikerumor.com/ere-explorator-ccr45-affordable-carbon-all-road-wheels/ https://bikerumor.com/ere-explorator-ccr45-affordable-carbon-all-road-wheels/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 16:58:25 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=419586 ERE's new aero carbon Explorator CCR45 wheels look to offer unparalleled value at just 1575g and only 700€ for an new all-road or gravel upgrade…

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ERE Explorator CCR45 super affordable aero carbon all-road gravel wheels: riding Roubaix cobbles

Pretty much every time I get an email about some new aero carbon tech, it’s accompanied by a staggering pricetag, yet that’s not at all the case with these new ERE Explorator CCR45 wheels. Properly affordable, these new aero carbon all-road and gravel-rated wheels sell for just $699 / £599 / 699€.

And they don’t seem to make any real compromises either.

Wild.

Affordable All-Road & Gravel-Ready Tech Details

ERE Explorator CCR45 super affordable aero carbon all-road gravel wheels: pari of wheels in Corsica
(All photos/ERE)

Let’s just jump right in with the ERE Explorator CCR45 details, and first let them speak for themselves:

  • aerodynamic 45mm deep carbon rim profile (365g claimed)
  • 25mm hooked internal rim width
  • hooked tubeless compatible (pre-taped for tubeless, but does not include tubeless valves)
ERE Explorator CCR45 super affordable aero carbon all-road gravel wheels: 25mm internal x 45mm deep rim section
  • optimized for 32-55mm tires (compatible with 29-71mm tires)
  • double-butted Alpina Extralite straight-pull stainless steel spokes (20 front & 24 rear) with brass nipples
  • ERE’s own Iona II alloy straight-pull, centerlock 3-pawl hubs (36T, 10° engagement?)
  • all freehubs available: Shimano HG, SRAM XDR, Shimano MicroSpline, Campagnolo, Campagnolo N3W
  • custom low-friction 6902 (standard size) sealed stainless bearings
  • 1575g wheelset weight (claimed)
  • UCI-approved
  • lifetime warranty & crash replacement program (if registered within 60 days)
  • 130kg max rider weight

ERE Explorator CCR45 affordable carbon all-road wheels

ERE Explorator CCR45 affordable aero carbon all-road wheels: gravel riding

These are a truly budget-friendly option for anyone looking to upgrade a bike with a more basic aluminum wheelset. Or possibly also a great option for someone with either a road or gravel bike, looking to pick up a second wheelset to expand the versatility of their current setup with a different type of tires. All road tires that fit into your road bike, gravel tires that fit into your all-road bike, or faster rolling road slicks to speed up your current gravel bike. A second wheelset means having condition-specific tires without ever having to deal with the sealant mess of tubeless swaps.

ERE Explorator CCR45 affordable aero carbon all-road wheels: up-close

And all it will cost you is $699 / £599 / 699€ for the carbon ERE Explorator CCR45 wheelset. Plus, the cost of some new tires, a cassette & rotors since you are trying to get a fast swap going, right?

ERE Explorator CCR45 affordable aero carbon all-road wheels: road climbing

“One wheelset. Every surface.
The Explorator CCR45 combines the speed of a modern aero road wheelset with the stability and control required for gravel and all-road riding.
Thanks to its wide 25mm internal rim width, the wheelset perfectly supports modern tires between 32mm and 55mm, while maintaining full compatibility from 29mm up to 71mm (ETRTO). This makes the CCR45 equally at home on a fast endurance road bike as it is on an aggressive gravel setup.
The hooked carbon rims are fully tubeless-ready and built around a carefully optimized carbon layup for maximum stiffness, durability, and ride comfort.”

How do they compare?

ERE Explorator CCR45 super affordable aero carbon all-road gravel wheels: rim up close

At 1575g, sure there are plenty of lighter mid-depth aero carbon road and endurance all-road wheels, many of which are between 100g lighter, but sometimes as much as 50g heavier than these. Not nearly as many lighter when we factor in that these are tested and approved for gravel, too.

Plus, in most cases, similar carbon wheels cost at least 2x as much as these new ERE wheels. Even the cheapest of those is typically more than $1200/1000€. And with butted stainless spokes and proper brass nipples, these are wheels built to last.

ERE Explorator CCR45 – Pricing, options & availability

2026 ERE Explorator CCR45 super affordable aero carbon all-road gravel wheels: angled pair

$700€, 1575g, 45mm deep & 25mm internal is simply a solid combination. And a really great value.

ERE Explorator CCR45 super affordable aero carbon all-road gravel wheels:ride any road

The new carbon Explorator CCR45 wheels are available to pre-order now directly from ERE, expected to come back in stock in just over a week. The wheels include free worldwide shipping, are backed by a Lifetime Warranty against defects, a Crash Replacement program for actual rider-induced damage, and you can even try them risk-free for 30 days and return them if you aren’t satisfied.

But really, they look like they’re gonna be hard to beat.

EREresearch.com

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New Kashima Formula Cura Brakes Cure Your Fork Matching FOMO https://bikerumor.com/formula-kashima-cura-brakes/ https://bikerumor.com/formula-kashima-cura-brakes/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=419142 All that glitters isn't gold. Sometimes it's Kashima. Or gold ano.

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formula cura kashima-coated mountain bike brakes.

Purple ano is one thing, but until Fox starts coating their stanchions in a Barney-inspired hue, you’ll have to go for gold if you want more stuff matched across your bike. Now, Formula is making that a bit easier with the new Kashima-coated Cura brake sets.

Available on the Cura 4-piston brakes, both the caliper and master cylinder get the Kashima treatment, applied exclusively by the Miyaki Company in Japan. It’s not just a cosmetic option, though, they say the coating on the master cylinder’s piston gives the brakes a smoother feel.

The technical and performance features carry over unchanged from the standard finishes:

  • Four 18mm thermoplastic pistons
  • Low roll-back seals
  • Two-piece lever with feeling control system
  • Tool-free reach adjustment
  • Sintered pads fitted; organic pads included in the box
  • Weight: 400 gr (85 cm hose, 160 mm 1-piece rotor and mounting hardware)
  • RRP: €310 per brake (adapters and rotors sold separately)
formula cura kashima-coated mountain bike brakes with japanese gold brake rotor.

They pair nicely with Formula’s new Japanese Gold anodized two-piece rotors (160/180/203mm options, €70/76/86 respectively), and are compatible with all of their monolithic rotors and two-piece rotors.

New Avinox Compatible Brake Rotors, Too

formula avinox e-bike compatible mountain bike brake rotors.

Got one of the new Avinox equipped eMTBs? Formula has a compatible brake rotor for them, with the speed sensor ring integrated into the rotor for a cleaner, lighter setup. It’s available in a 200mm diameter with 2.3mm thickness, 6-bolt only. MSRP €80, available in September.

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