A new Contender kit typically drops every March, and clearly being in late-April, we've received a number of questions wondering when the kit will drop. We're happy to say that patience paid off, and the new 2022 Contender Shop Kit has arrive just in time for sunny skies and warmer temperatures.

The DMT KR0 road shoe might be the fastest shoe you've never heard of. We see this as the pinnacle of road bike shoe technology, blending Italian craftsmanship with the latest 3D knit technology. Tadej Pogacar wore them to TdF 2021 victory, but our own Ivan thinks their fit and feel are straight fire.

Created as an after-hours project by two BMC employees who wanted something a little different than a racy XC MTB. the SCOR 4060 is aimed toward having fun. There are four versions, but our first look review is with the 4060 LT, a long-travel 29er we hopped on in the Southern Utah desert.

As one might assume, the line of Rapha Performance Trailwear is a nice bit of kit to wear. The cuts tend to be a little less boxy than other brands, so those who ride on the road will like the feel of this kit. We love the repair kits their gear comes with, a sign that these are made to be worn hard.

What is there to do if you like the ethos behind the Pinarello Dogma but want something more practical and geared toward endurance riding? You take a hard look at the Pinarello Paris road bike, which offers Pinarello feel and endurance bike practicality.

After years of using MIPS for their helmets, Lazer has designed their own form of protection: KinetiCore. Lazer KinetiCore consists of molded blocks and channels into the foam to absorb and redirect impact, like a built-in crumple zone to help reduce head injury. KinetiCore helmets are even lighter and airier than MIPS-equipped Lazer helmets, too.

So you've got a rip in that fancy coat of yours. Rest easy with the convenience of the Contender x Noso Repair Patch. This patch covers accidental rips and tears on jackets, coats, vests, and even sleeping bags. Best of all, you can rep your favorite shop while extending the life of your favorite apparel!

Patagonia Mountain Biking apparel combines the brand's top-tier experience making textiles with an emphasis on movement on the mountain bike. We love their legendary warranty and repair program, their Fair Trade certification, and array of mountain bike clothing for men and women alike.

We connected with Dynaplug to laser etch the Contender Bicycles logo into a run of Racer Pro tubeless tire repair kit with three anodized finishes. You don't want to mess around with sealant spewing out of your tire, and the Racer Pro is perhaps the easiest tubeless tire plug system to use.

What's the best way to describe the Contender x Assos Honeycomb Kit? In a word - sweet. The beehive - and the honeycombs here - represent Utah as a commmunity who works together to support and help one another. On the bike? It means  

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A gravel bike is no longer a fad. Rather, it the bike most of us have been looking for. They cover pavement in comfort and control thanks to their wider tires which also extend the bike's use case. Which gravel bike is best for you? We have our list of our favorite gravel bikes available here at Contender Bicycles.

Trail bikes have typically been the bike you choose when you want to ride all kinds of trails, but what if you like the light weight and responsive climbing performance of cross country bikes? Enter the downcountry mountain bike, the enduro XC bike, or cross-country bikes for non-racers.