Two moments were decisive for Scott Bowden’s attempt to set a new record for the fastest solo bike ride through Tasmania. The first moment took place months before the start of the tour, when the idea crossed the invisible boundary from concept to actual implementation. The second moment came in the middle of the tour
Orbea introduced their latest XC weapon, the Oiz. It is stiffer, offers more capable suspension and a refined geometry. Ready to race. The goal of the new Oiz was to create the fastest and best-performing race bike possible. Multiple carbon layups were developed and tested before arriving at the final structure, balancing low weight with
We all know the feeling — when the ceiling feels like it’s closing in and you just need to get out. Escape. Breathe. Ride. So we packed up the family and headed south for a bike trip to beautiful Italy — chasing sun, trails, and that feeling of total freedom. And of course, we brought
Enigma is a British titanium and steel bicycle manufacturer since 2009. Being bikers themselves, they started the company with a strong principle in mind: engineering integrity and ride quality should never be compromised by trends. Their range includes bikes for road, gravel and endurance use, engineered for high performance with classically beautiful lines and finishes
Rose launched a special version of the Shave FF, the Del Sol Edition. It is created in collaboration with Julia Alina Schuler and represents motifs from light, water and sunsets. Almost like a piece of art. Schuler is a well-known German fitness personality and a fan of long distance triathlons. Accordingly, the paintwork reflects aspects
Bastion is an exclusive bike brand based in Melbourne, Australia. Their mission is to be different from other manufacturers. Building bikes with only one aspect in mind, the rider. Combining advanced engineering with handcrafted execution. Like the Archetype. The Archetype is the aero bike in the Bastion range. It meets the road with Bastion’s premium
As human activities are defacing this planet, Alexis Cartier is looking for ways to race his bike more responsibly. In 2025, he linked 9 of the biggest races in North America by bike instead of flying or driving. This film explains the motivations behind his 15 000km bikepacking trip across the continent. Video: 3Tbike
We have seen a lot of special bike finishes, but this is the first one in 3D. A special paint job by Brindle Custom Finishes, based in Denver. Now we need to wait for a bike glasses manufacturer to pick up this latest trend. Canvas is Rodeo’s Traildonkey 4.2 gravel bike, The TD 4.2 frame
Scott introduced the 2027 model of the Spark RC SL last week. The frame structure and settings have undergone significant modifications to reduce weight and refine the bike’s dynamic handling. The updates resulted in a frame weight of only 1.427 grams (size M, painted without shock). This is about 150 grams less than the previous
Distance bikes are made in the Victoire workshop in Beaumont, France. They offer 5 different models varying from road, gravel to mountain bike use. They all have one thing in common; they are manufactured with precision and care using steel tubes exclusively produced in Italy. The Distance 30i is the road bike of the company.