Bicycles

While there are now a great many collapsible bikes on the market, almost all of them get smaller by folding down. The Pop-cycle takes a different and reportedly better approach, by utilizing a slide-in/slide-out frame.

The carbon version of the Specialized Sirrus started out as an urban fitness/commuting bike, then morphed into something that's also aimed at gravel riding. Its latest incarnation continues along those lines, but with a striking new frame design.

California-based mobility outfit Aventon has followed the January release of an updated Aventure fat-tire model and the very recent launch of the Abound cargo ebike with a third-generation outing for its urban cruiser, the Pace 500.

Back in 2020 we first heard about BrakeAce, a mountain-bike-mounted power metering system that monitors cyclists' brake usage throughout each ride. Well, it's now available in a new-and-improved wireless form, called the PF2.

A lot of bicycle commuters use so-called clipless pedals, as do many mountain bikers who make their way along dark streets when coming back from evening rides. The dual-color LED Arclight Pro Clipless Pedals are made for just such folks.

Since 2008, Giant-owned bicycle manufacturer Liv has specialized in making bikes specifically for women. The Taiwanese company has now announced its first-ever carbon fiber electric mountain bike, the Intrigue X Advanced E+ Elite.

California-based ebike brand Hovsco has launched a pair of similar-specced but very different models. The HovScout is designed for riders looking to head into the wilds, while the HovCart is for hauling gear around town.

Looking to help cyclists extend their rides and breeze up climbs, Pinarello has released the all-new Nytro E series. The latest iteration of the Nytro E trades out the Fazua drive for a TQ mid-drive, making it among the lightest in the industry.

Consumer electronics giant Acer isn't the first name that comes to mind when you think of electric micro-mobility, but that could change as the company reveals an upcoming "AI-driven" commuter ebike called the ebii.

Though many ebikes blur the lines between a pedal-assist two-wheeler and a small electric motorcycle, most have the look of a traditional bike. Others prefer to thoroughly embrace the moto vibe, and the latest to join the gang is the Engwe M20.

Of all the different types of bicycles, downhill mountain bikes have to take the most abuse. That's why Colorado-based Revel Bikes decided to 3D-print one of things out of carbon fiber, as a test of the technology – the result is the one-off Rodeo.

Italy's enduro ebike specialist Thok has launched a stealthy mixed-wheel trail adventurer called the Gram RC that's built around a stiff and light full carbon frame and is powered by a Shimano motor with matching battery.

Last year, Specialized announced that it was branching out with a dedicated effort to persuade commuters to leave the car at home and ride into town on two wheels instead. Now the Globe Haul ST has launched as the first fruit of that vision.

Audi UK has announced the launch of a limited-edition electric mountain bike that's said to have been inspired by the company's RS Q e-tron Dakar rally car, and is specced out with components from Brose, Fantic, SRAM, Renthal and Mavic.

A couple of years ago we first heard about the Urtopia, a carbon fiber ebike made by a startup of the same name. Well, the company has just announced its lower-priced Chord ebike, which is less fancy but perhaps better-looking than its predecessor.