New bikes from Trek, YT, Santa Cruz and more tech news of the week

Here are all the best cycling tech news of the week

Suvi Loponen

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Aug 12 2023

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Get ready for a roundup of the latest cycling tech news which have been the talking points this week. Major players like Trek, YT, and Santa Cruz have unveiled new bike models, while a brand-new Pinarello Dogma XC HT made its debut on the Scottish World Championship tracks. We've also seen some revamped designs and historic replicas, so let's delve into the top stories.

Stigmata updated with Santa Cruz MTB design features

Santa Cruz's 2024 Stigmata model has undergone a substantial overhaul, drawing inspiration from mountain bike design elements. The updated version boasts a redesigned geometry, slacker angles, a shorter headtube, and increased reach, all contributing to improved stability. Other updates include a lockable and weatherproof Glovebox downtube frame storage, larger tyre clearance and a dropper seatpost.

The latest Stigmata is a confident singletrack rider's gravel bike, available in sizes S, M, L, XL and XXL.

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World Bicycle Relief gives fans opportunity to win World Championship pro bikes

World Bicycle Relief, in partnership with the UCI Cycling World Championships, is offering fans a unique opportunity to win elite pro bikes ridden by women cyclists like Kate Courtney, Marianne Vos, Annemiek van Vleuten, and Evie Richards. Hosted through the VIPrize platform, the raffle not only grants the chance to own these race-ready bikes but also contributes to empowering women and girls in underserved communities where transportation access is a challenge.

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Bike check: Kate Courtney's WBR x Worlds Spark RC

Connected to the above raffle, in the spotlight of the 2023 MTB World Championships in Scotland, Scott-SRAM's Kate Courtney, a previous World Champs victor, has teamed up with World Bicycle Relief (WBR) to unveil a remarkable Spark RC x WBR edition bike, designed specifically for the event. This collaboration is dedicated to empowering women and girls in the cycling world and fans can enter a raffle through VIPrize for a chance to win a replica of Courtney's special edition bike.

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Say hello to YT's Capra Uncaged 10

YT Industries has introduced the latest iteration of its Capra enduro bike, available in both carbon and aluminium frame options. The new Capra Uncaged 10 model features 170mm of front and rear suspension, designed to tackle technical trails with confidence. Boasting similar specifications in suspension, drivetrain, brakes, and cockpit across the two frame materials, the Capra Uncaged 10 offers versatility and performance for hard-hitting enduro riding. The aluminium version is priced at £2,999, while the carbon version comes in at £3,499, with marginal weight differences between the two.

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Second-generation Trek Supercaliber ushers in more refinement

Ahead and during the MTB World Champs, we've been no short of new bike releases. This week, Trek introduced the second generation of its Supercaliber cross-country race bike, bringing significant refinements to the platform. The updated Supercaliber features more travel, improved suspension, and refined geometry. The changes include a choice of frames with lighter weight, extended rear and front travel, floating brake mounts and updated geometry with longer reach and slacker angles. The Supercaliber lineup includes seven models, with prices ranging from $4,200 to $11,700.

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Pidcock and Ferrand-Prévot race new Pinarello hardtail

At the ongoing 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, Pinarello showcased its latest addition to the mountain bike range, the Dogma XC HT. This race-ready hardtail adds to Pinarello's recent entry into the cross-country MTB circuit with the Dogma XC full-suspension mountain bike.

The Dogma XC HT features innovations like a triangular design around the bottom bracket for improved power transfer, an asymmetric rear end to balance energy transfer, a fully integrated cockpit for weight reduction, and internal dropper post cable routing. As a testament to its capability, it did immediately secure a podium spot for Tom Pidcock and gold for Pauline Ferrand-Prevot.

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Bike check: Kirkpatrick Macmillan's rear-wheel-driven wooden replica

Endura's Forgotten Legend project has brought to life the historic treadle bicycle invented by Scottish Kirkpatrick Macmillan in 1842, with a wooden replica unveiled this week, during the UCI Cycling World Championships. We've had a closer look at the bike that Endura brought back to life with the help of bike maker Steven Shand and boat-builder Tim Loftus. While unstable and wobbly, we also had the chance to ride the replica - which provided a glimpse into the past.