Happy 2019! • BMC & ENVE disc prototypes • NEXT carbon for life • Ride Japan or TX • BB30, BikeYoke, Sprinters, Unno & more!

Pro Bike: Dimension Data go disc only w/ prototypes on new BMCs Expect to see more disc brake bikes in the pro road peloton in 2019 - like these BMC [Like](  [Tweet](  [+1](  [in](  [bikerumor-logo-2016-MadMimi-590px](  [Dimension-Data-2019 pro-bike-check BMC-Teammachine-Disc Edvald-Boasson-Hagen angled-1068x712]( Pro Bike: Dimension Data go disc only w/ prototypes on new BMCs Expect to see more disc brake bikes in the pro road peloton in 2019 - like these BMC Teammachines that Dimension Data looks to be riding only in their disc brake iteration. While Cervelo may be gone, Enve sticks around supplying cockpit & wheels. And it appears that [Boasson Hagen’s bike above is rolling on some SES prototypes]( built up with a new set of disc brake Enve Carbon Road Hubs, interesting... [NEXT-cross-1068x712]( NEXT says FREE Carbon Rims For Life! Carbon wheels are the future. So [NEXT is offering FREE rim replacement on their carbon wheels for life](. Buy carbon wheels from them & if they ever break, NEXT will have you rolling again for free... [2019-Unno-Aora ultralight-lightweight-limited-edition-carbon-XC-cross-country-race-hardtail-mountain-bike-frame worlds-lightest-MTB complete-1068x587]( Unno Aora, lightest XC hardtail frame Everyone claims to be the lightest. But Unno ditched the creative accounting for their “ready to ride” 790g Aora. The new [“lightest production XC hardtail”]( molded in one premium carbon piece. Get it now... [BikeYoke-Willy seatpost-clamp-condom-cover on-bike-1068x712]( BikeYoke Squeezy, Willy & Triggy X BikeYoke closed out 2018 with [a trio of new gadgets & an update](. The new Squeezy clamps your post better than ever. The Willy is a condom for that clamp. And the Triggy X dropper remote gets more adaptable... [Project-XC-Pivot-Les-and-Lauf-TR-Boost-review-1068x601]( Project XC Bike: Rolling Stock & Cockpit We already got a first look at the [frame & fork]( of our latest [Project XC]( test bike last week. Now it's on to the [Ritchey, KS Suspension, ESI & Syncros cockpit](. Then the wheel setup of [ENVE M525s & Schwalbe Addix]( tires. [Stay tuned]( for more... [***] NEWSLETTER SPONSORED BY: [bike-rumor-v2]( [***] [traditional-japanese-breakfast-nozawaonsen-hotel]( Where to Ride: Exploring “Hidden Japan” by mountain bike, or TX by lift? Chances are, if you are taking a trip to ride in Japan, bikes aren't all that's on you plate. While we uncovered lots of fun trail riding, there’s plenty potential for other bikes too, and of course the cultural experience, the food, the hot springs, and pretty much everything else. We can touch on all of that, but [if you want to take mountain bike to ride Japan, let us share some local knowledge]( to make your trip amazing! If flying to Japan seems like too much, what about riding somewhere closer? Starting Jan 18, [Spider Mountain becomes Texas’ first lift-accessed bike park]( and the US's only year round lift-served park. No ski season here; it's bikes only, baby! Let the gravity runs commence... [Carryyygum-rack worlds-smallest-bungee-cord-bike-rack minimanlist-bicycle-rack townie-and-books-1068x712]( Carryyygum minimalist bungee bike rack It's the [“World’s smallest bicycle rack”]( the Carryyygum combo of bungee cord & 3 strap-on eyelets. Smaller isn't always better, but this looks like a versatile way to haul extras on your townie or adventure bike... [Ask-A-Stupid-Question-2018-1-1068x534]( AASQ: Fit a BB30 crank in threaded BB? We love a stupid question. But bottom bracket standards, they can be such a mess, so there's always plenty of explaining to do. [So how do you fit a BB30 crank into a threaded BSA frame](... [MB 2018 Vans Day 1 Woods MB 63 1st Mtn Bike Talent 053 CS 300 V1-source-copy-e1546278868414-1068x716]( #vanlife: All new 2019 Sprinter vans! Mercedes-Benz has fully brought Sprinter production to the states. [And now a new 2019 model marks some big changes]( especially a big deal for US van lifers & outdoor adventurers... [Bikerumor-Top-10-most-popular-cycling-tech-news-of-2018-1068x712]( Most popular stories of 2018! As we embrace the new year, one last look in the rearview mirror. [There were plenty of new bikes & new tech, plus some perennial favorites too](. Did you miss anything... NEWSLETTER SPONSORED BY: [bike-rumor-v2]( [***] Find anything else interesting out there? It's a new year again. Pro riders have just started rolling on a lot of sweet new bikes, invariably on some new prototypes or just next generation kit. If you spot something at the races or created your own sweet product or hack or even spied something we missed on Instagram or Facebook, [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, even triathlon - and we'll always find a good home for it! 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](  ©2019 Bikerumor | 339 MLK JR DR | Greensboro NC | 27406 | [Web Version](  [Preferences](  [Forward](  [Unsubscribe](   [Powered by Mad Mimi®A GoDaddy® company]()