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2027 Kawasaki KLE500 SE Smartride Adds Clutch Assistance for City Riding
Kawasaki’s $7,999 KLE500 SE Smartride pairs a mechanical centrifugal clutch with tubeless tires, while keeping its 451cc twin and adventure-ready equipment.
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Yamaha’s 2027 Ténéré 700 Rally Gets a Heritage White and Red Livery
The 2027 Rally pairs Yamaha’s red-on-white racing colors with off-road hardware. Yamaha hasn’t announced US availability or pricing.
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Nike Air Max Ecstasy Plus Brings a Y2K Running Shoe Back for $180
The Air Max 2000 returns as the Ecstasy Plus in black and metallic silver, with its original layered upper and visible Air cushioning.
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Filson’s Chris Stapleton Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Revives a 1950s Plaid
A six-piece Filson and Chris Stapleton collection centers on a Seattle-made wool Cruiser in archival Peppermint Patty plaid, priced at $699.
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FRP M3 Electric Mini Bike Adds Wheelie Assist for $2,050
Five riding modes, adjustable wheelie assist and a 4,100-watt motor give the compact FRP M3 a focused role in stunt practice.
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Creatine and Muscle: What a 12-Week Trial Found With and Without Exercise
A 12-week trial found lean tissue gains with creatine in sedentary adults, with larger strength and body composition changes when paired with exercise.
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Musical Fidelity B1xcd CD Player Brings Retro Styling and $799 Price
The $799 B1xcd pairs a tray-loading CD mechanism, ESS DAC and analog and digital outputs with styling that matches Musical Fidelity’s B1xi amplifier.
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Meh-Roica Bike Contest Tests the Limits of Its Rules
Ownership, tire width and a noon deadline narrow the field in a vintage bike contest, while one drilled crank makes a strong case for gloriously odd ingenuity.
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Selwyn’s 140mm Trail Bike Pairs Alpine Access With Handbuilt Steel
Built and tested in the French Alps, Selwyn’s 29-inch steel trail bike has 140mm rear travel and is collected from the builder’s Samoëns workshop.
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Paul Seixas’ Next Move Could Reshape Pro Cycling’s Transfer Market
After a fourth-place Tour finish and a striking Il Lombardia win, Seixas faces a pivotal contract decision with team budgets in the balance.
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Five Bespoked Osaka Bikes Show the Range of Custom Framebuilding
From a titanium climber to a 32-inch hardtail and a detailed adventure gravel bike, five Osaka show builds highlight distinct ideas in custom cycling.
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Portland Bike Social Hour to Host District 3 Candidates on October 28
Meet District 3 candidates at Rainbow Road Plaza, review BikeLoud’s transportation questionnaire and join its weekly gathering for riders.
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Fall Riding, Compact Bikes and a Quieter Old-School Mountain Bike
A compact PashMo suits fall riding and small homes, while careful crank maintenance quiets an older mountain bike for a return to the trails.
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Handbuilt Bikes at Bespoked Osaka: Six Standouts in Craft and Design
From a nimble cargo hardtail to a custom Kyoto road bike, these Bespoked Osaka builds show the range of handmade cycling.
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Sean Higgins’ 1992 Vertebra Full Suspension Prototype Resurfaces in Colorado
An abandoned 24-inch mountain bike led Sean Higgins to Fort Collins framebuilder Jon Lebsack and a rare 1992 Vertebra prototype.
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Loose Moulton Swingarm Bolt Prompts a Pre-Ride Safety Check
A loose swingarm bolt on a Pashley Moulton turns a new bike into a reminder: check key fasteners before every ride.
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Pinebury’s Updated Merino Cargo Bibs Add Women’s Fit and Revised Ride Features
Pinebury revises its merino cargo bibs with heavier, more durable fabric, new straps and a women’s-specific fit for year-round rides.
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Running for Cyclists: What Research Says About Fitness, Bones and Safe Winter Training
Running may support cyclists’ aerobic fitness and bone health, but the evidence doesn’t show it improves bike performance. Build up gradually and let your legs...
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Cherubim’s Tamahagane All-Road Bike Brings Japanese Steel Craft Into the Modern Era
Built for a film about Japanese steel, Cherubim’s all-road bike pairs hand-shaped chrome lugs with an integrated cockpit and modern components.
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BlackHeart Road Ti Returns With Titanium Frame Details and Builds From $3,499
The revised Road Ti pairs double-butted titanium with 3D-printed frame details, tire clearance up to 700x35mm with fenders and build options from $3,499.