DMR Dirt Jump Wheelset

DMR are well known among dirt jumpers and 4X riders, but this seriously tough wheelset shows they deserve wider recognition. At just over 500g, the new Thret rim is 250g lighter than previous DMR hoops, although chunky hubs and thick 36-spoke lacing mean it’s still an effort to get them going – but these hand-built wheels have proved unfalteringly stiff and strong.

Cervelo S5 Road Bike

Cervelo, the brand arguably responsible for popularizing the modern aero road bike, has pulled back the curtain on a their latest iteration. The S5 will be the weapon of choice for Garmin-Cervelo team riders at the upcoming Tour de France. It’s a faster, stiffer and lighter frame than the S3, says Cervelo. The S3, however, is no slouch as the winner of our Editors' Choice Race Bike award and the platform upon which Thor Hushovd won the 2010 World Championships. The S5 may not win any awards for beauty, but Cervelo thinks it's the world’s fastest frame approved for professional racing.

Best Mountain Bikes To Ride 2011

Winner: As we romped on Sedona's trails, navigating numerous ledges, drops, and rock-strewn singletrack, the Specialized S-Works Enduro leapt to the top of our list. In a group of fun bikes, it was simply the most enjoyable to ride.

New Fuji Altamira Road Bike

Fuji's newest road platform, the Altamira—named after (we're not making this up) a prehistoric cave and museum in Cantabria, Spain, where the Fuji-sponsored Footon team is based—boasts frame weights as low as 815 grams.

Road Bike Trends For 2011

You’re forgiven if you think that headline is representative of the depths the bike industry has gone to to attract new interest from cyclists. We’ve certain seen some kooky stuff pop up at past shows. But for the 2011 model year there is no clear single trend—seatmasts! aero road!—dominating the road side of things.

Instead, there are several mini-trends we noted that merit mention. A quick rundown:

I-Clic Carbon Titanium Pedals

Time has also moved towards an oversized platform, a slightly narrower 52mm width but a longer cleat bed at 75mm. The longer, narrower shape doesn’t feel quite as stable as the Blade, and once the cleats wore in we did experience a little rocking. Despite being longer than the Blades, the titanium axled I-Clics have a much more open design, and weigh slightly less at 182g a pair. The entry-level Fibreflex versions (£82.99) are 260g a pair.