Cannondale Scalpel // SRAM Force Wide review // Specialized Rockhopper // Lance, Rapha, Strava, TRP & more!

2021 Cannondale Scalpel is faster, pivot-less and XC race or Trail-ready The Scalpel has always been one of the lightest, simplest full suspension XC [Like](  [Tweet](  [+1](  [in](  [bikerumor-logo-2016-MadMimi-590px](  [2021-Cannondale Scalpel-models-and-build-specs-feature]( 2021 Cannondale Scalpel is faster, pivot-less and XC race or Trail-ready The Scalpel has always been one of the lightest, simplest full suspension XC race mountain bikes. Now, the all-new [2021 Cannondale Scalpel]( also gets more progressive geometry, more travel & more capability than ever. Pick from [100mm XC or 120mm SE versions]( and go a little bigger and a lot faster... [TRP-tr12-speed-derailleur-for-50t-cassette-mtb-trail]( New TRP TR12 12-speed MTB shifting The all-new [TRP TR12]( mountain bike derailleur has been a long time coming, lurking in view for more than a year. Now, prototyping & testing are done, and there a complete new 1x12 groupset to ride... [2021-Specialized-Rockhopper-mountain-bike affordable-aluminum-alloy-MTB-hardtail Rockhopper-Expert-tease]( 2021 Specialized Rockhopper from $500 Not all new mountain bikes have to be super high end. Specialized has remade the alloy [Rockhopper hardtail]( calling it the best value singletrack-ready bike they've ever made, with complete bikes from $500-1125... [Strava-Training-modules-simplify-workout-activity-tracking-and-subscriptions Strava-Premium no-more-Summit]( Strava's simple subscription, but paywall! Strava has dropped [new mobile training updates]( left & right in 2020. Now they've organized it all, pared back to 1 paid & 1 free level for simplicity, but pushed some features behind that paywall. Is it right for you.. [Rapha-Pro-Team-Powerweave-Bib-Shorts pro-level-woven-lightweaight-breathable-structured-road-cycling-shorts-jacquard-weave stretch]( Rapha $375 Powerweave bib shorts Rapha adapts their uniquely woven Powerweave fabric from shoes to bibs for the new [Pro Team Powerweave]( bib shorts. Lighter weight, more supportive, thinner, better wicking & faster drying - but that price tag sure is steep... [***] NEWSLETTER SPONSORED BY: [BikeRumor-Banner-Newsletter-2020 copy]( [***] [sram-force-wide-rear-derailleur]( Review: SRAM Force AXS Wide spreads out for bigger gravel adventures! Last week we just started to touch on the benefits of new [Wider Force]( gearing, and the extra gravel tire clearance of the remade AXS derailleur. Now we've broken down the full details... all the new weights, plus our first ride reviews of the overhauled sub-compact, gravel & bikepacking-friendly [SRAM Force AXS Wide]( wireless groupset... [Shimano-entry-level-alloy-flat-platform-pedals riding-eMTB]( Shimano SLX trail & colorful flat pedals Shimano trickles [top-tier pedal tech]( down to more affordable prices again with new SLX-level clipless trail pedals and an all-new colorful move into high-quality alloy flat pedals for entry-level bikes... [Panaracer-Gravelking-GKSS 700x43C Brown]( Panaracer Gravelking SS slick gravel tire Need a tire between the slick GravelKing & knobby GravelKing SK? Panaracer's answer is a couple more GravelKings - [the new SS & SS+](. For dry & fast race conditions, there's just enough tread to get through the corners... [Pivot-Phoenix-Dock-tool-system-TNJ-T16-ANGLE-2]( Pivot x Topeak Phoenix Dock Ninja tools For those mystery Pivot Switchblade mounts comes a tool mashup with Topeak. The [Pivot Phoenix Dock Tool System]( provides quick access to essential tools, and not just on a Pivot - it mounts to any bottle bosses... [Lance-30-for-30-ESPN-doccumentary-screenshot-May-24-2020]( LANCE: ESPN 30 for 30 documentary Ah, Lance... "The first time you you ever doped, how old were you?” The upcoming [ESPN 30 for 30]( doc is set to cover some touchy topics. It posits that question to other key riders, too. You know you want to know... [rei-bike-deals-for-memorial-day-2020-on-sale]( Bike & gear deals for the family at REI We keep looking at [Mega Deals]( roundups to see what's on corona-sale. But lest we forget that Memorial Day weekend will not only bring the start of summer, but more deals to be had. We dug around [deals from REI]( and found bikes & gear to outfit the entire family... [***] NEWSLETTER SPONSORED BY: [BikeRumor-Banner-Newsletter-2020 copy]( [***] Find anything else interesting out there? We know there aren't any local races any more, and you probably haven't been outside to spot any stealthy prototype gear being tested in the real-world. But maybe while cooped up inside, hiding in self-quarantine, you've uncovered some gem on that obscure social media feed you've been poring over. If so, or if you created your own amazing bike hack? [Send us a couple pics or links]( and we'll share it with the world! We celebrate it all - road, gravel, cyclocross, mountain, trail, enduro, fixie, triathlon, even cool e-bike tech - and we'll always find a good home for techy new bits & bikes! Especially in a time when we are all looking for some distraction! Happy Trails, The Bikerumor Team PS - Got a friend that's into cycling? Forward this email and help us spread the word! They can [subscribe here](. [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Instagram]( [iTunes]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [YouTube](  ©2020 Bikerumor | 339 MLK JR DR | Greensboro NC | 27406 | [Web Version](  [Preferences](  [Forward](  [Unsubscribe](   [Powered by Mad Mimi®A GoDaddy® company]()