Vladimirs Balahovskis is the man behind Equilibrium Cycle Works, based in the eastern part of Tokyo. His eye for detail, his craftmanship and his love for bicycles result in a range of high-quality titanium creations. The E1 is a perfect example. What attracts us the most is the way the stem and fork have been
The new Invictus G3 is the performance XC bike of the Brazilian brand Sense. It is a completely new frame with Sense’s proprietary carbon layup, updated suspension kinematics and performance-oriented geometry. Resulting in a lighter and stiffer bike. Ready to race. The X-carbon features Mitsubishi’s proprietary carbon blend in high-density HR40 and MR60H alloys, arranged
The Cinelli Speciale is designed for gravel riders who want to combine classic looks with today’s performance. This modern gravel bike is handcrafted in Milano, with Italian soul and Columbus steel. One by one. This extreme built of the Cinelli Speciale caught our attention. It is assembled with a wide variety of less common components.
Founded in 2017 by Thierry Manni, Stajvelo blends design, comfort, quality, and durability. And being based in Monaco, it breathes the stylish environment of the Principauté. Design and aesthetics are as important as functionality and performance at Stajvelo. The Beau Rivage is the road bike in the Stajvelo range. It represents the freedom and elegance
We love it when a bicycle is not just a functional assembly of frame and components but tells an inspiring story as well. Like the stunning Matera, a gravel bike by Officina Battaglin. Every frame is hand built with great craftmanship and precision. Not by just any mechanic but by true artists whose experience go
Adventure is built into the DNA of Curve Cycling. This Down Under based brand is continuously experimenting with the next adventure in cycling. Their mission: to create new adventures for a better and inclusive world. We couldn’t agree more. After testing 36” wheels earlier, the creators at Curve settled with the more ‘common’ 32” wheels
The new endurance bike of Pinarello, the Dogma X has been updated and now offers an even smoother, faster and more engaging experience for long distance riders. The innovative frame has evolved in four key areas: The typical X-stays have been lowered to disperse road vibrations more efficiently through the four connection points, while the
Imagine you can only have one bike for the years ahead. And you like to go for both road and offroad trips. And you appreciate clean lines when it comes to how the bike looks. Then you might opt for the Angel Element titanium gravel bike. A versatile bike with a timeless design. It all
You might have seen the Quick Pro bicycles in the UCI World Tour this year. This Chinese brand started sponsoring the iconic Euskaltel-Euskadi team for 2026. Their ER:ONE bike excels in great value for money. And they look smart, especially this special version built at the Saint Cloud bike shop based in Fitzroy, Melbourne. The
With an all-new suspension kinematic and a more progressive geometry, the XR meets the demands of modern XCO racing. No wonder that this 2027 bike is developed in close collaboration with the Lapierre PXR Racing Team. The re-engineered UD carbon frame is light and stiff, ideal for fast accelerations. Stability is ensured by the low