The year 2020 has been… complicated. But one thing we can be certain of: so far it’s been a big one for bikes. There are loads of stats to back up that notion, like this one we just got from PeopleForBikes: for the 12-month period from June 2019 through May 2020, U.S. sales of bicycles, bike equipment and services hit $7.23 billion, up 23 percent over the previous 12-month span.
Bike products have been flying off shelves for months now, and in response, brands keep rolling out new stuff. So much so that we’re launching this monthly roundup to document all the great new stuff we aren’t able to cover elsewhere. Recently, Specialized launched an ultra-light bike, State honored Biggie Smalls, Lumos announced a (crowdfunded) $3 million helmet and more.
Café du Cycliste “The Climb” Cycling Cap
Cafe du Cycliste
This isn’t simply a cool cap released in honor of Mike Covino’s award-winning debut film, The Climb. It’s also a technical garment — windproof, breathable and lined with antibacterial tape for cool, clean rides. And it’s part of a limited edition collection that also includes a jersey, bidon, bib and socks.
State Bicycle Co. x The Notorious B.I.G. ‘King of NY’ Kit
State Bicycle Co.
This jersey and bib set is also part of a limited edition collection — a very different one celebrating Biggie’s impending induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With designs inspired by the hip-hop legend’s Ready to Die album, the set includes a single speed bike, foot straps, bar tape, t-shirt, caps and kits like this one festooned with some of Biggie’s iconic lyrics.
Peaty’s Link Lube — Dry
Peaty’s
This new chain lube is perfect for summer. Why? The biodegradable blend of waxes suspended in a water-based emulsion is specifically designed to help your chain run clean and smooth in dry and dusty conditions.
Lumos Ultra Bike Helmet
Lumos
This helmet has absolutely crushed Kickstarter, raising $2,966,439 and breaking multiple crowdfunding records. It doesn’t hurt that Lumos has a rep for delivering quality brain buckets. The Ultra boasts front and rear lights, turn signals, Apple Watch compatibility and a MIPS option for ultimate protection.
Specialized Tarmac SL7
Specialized
“They essentially combined two bikes into one, which is an interesting commentary on the direction road bikes have gone,” observes in-house high-end cycling connoisseur AJ Powell. “There used to be ‘climbing bikes’ and ‘aero bikes,’ but now all road bikes are basically aero, and the tech has gotten so good that you don’t really take a weight penalty anymore by going more aero.” The result: a unicorn roadie that weighs less than 15 pounds and can go anywhere, fast.
Spot Mayhem 150
Spot
This new mountain bike is loaded with compelling elements, but we are most impressed with the suspension. Yes, the 150 stands for 150 mm, or about six inches of trail-ready travel. But what’s even cooler is Spot’s unique Living Link suspension platform, highlighted by an aerospace-grade titanium leaf spring that helps riders speed up hills without locking out and provides a stiff linkage between the front and rear triangles for deft maneuvers.
iZip E3 Path Plus
iZip
As e-bikes continue to evolve, iZip’s latest series strikes a nice balance between performance and price. The 250-watt Bosch motor and 400-watt-hour battery provide pedal assistance up to 20 miles per hour and 30 to 50 miles of range per charge. We dig the mechanical disc brakes and frame variety too.
STEP OVER FRAME: $2,400 | STEP THRU FRAME: $2,400
Yeti Arc 35th
Yeti Cycles
This 35th anniversary tribute throws back to Yeti’s original Arc while bombing toward the future. After all, we’re willing to bet the 1980s version did not feature a carbon frame, a SRAM XX1 Eagle groupset, a Fox Factory 34 fork, a custom wheelset and a weight under 25 pounds. The brand also just announced a number of more affordable versions with different features, starting at just $3,600. Our favorite spec on all of them is one helluva nod to the hardtails of yore… “Rear Shock: Legs.”
LIMITED EDITION: $9,900 | NEW EDITION: $3,600+
This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io