Update: y’all mostly cleaned us out except for S and XXL. Thanks!

We’ve built a brand new bibshort, and you’re invited to the final phase of testing.

The Explorts 3.0 are an entirely new short in both construction and fabric, from the waist down.

The 2.0 and Expedition Explorts are already incredibly comfortable, and proven across continents and races worldwide, so we know that we’re asking the right questions when we develop our shorts. So, why give a new evolution a go?

Curiosity, that’s why. Could we work with more panels to improve fit? Could we create something with just a bit more compression, and perhaps a more race specific feel? Could we find softer, more premium Italian fabrics? Could we improve our grippers?

Short answer; yes. We thought we could, and we think we did.

So the answer now is: Will others agree? These shorts aren’t due until 2026, but we’ve done a small batch of production spec shorts to drop now, in the last warm days of summer. We’re hoping to get some feedback from you, our community, with an open mind towards any final tweaks that could be considered.

The 3.0 shorts will sit at a slightly higher price point than 2.0 because of the more expensive fabrics that we’ve used, but this beta batch is priced lower than the 2.0 shorts as a nod towards the collaboration that we hope to have with those of you who adopt them and put them to the test.

If you’d like to take part, find them in our clothing section at rodeo-labs.com, or hit the link in our Instagram bio.

We hope you love them, and thanks in advance!

PS we’re working on some tweaks with these same fabrics to our women’s Expedition Explorts and already have those out to testers for 2026 as well.

#explorts
#rideexplorecreate

Hey! If you’re looking to keep the cost down on a Rodeo build, read up on this tip:

We have a batch of these deep / wide carbon gravel wheels that we purchased from the small British brand NexGen Sports. We handled shipping for them for a couple of years but they exited the USA market and we are helping to sell the inventory. On any of our builds that show alloy wheels we tend to use DT1800 pre build alloy wheelsets. This saves quite a lot over our Rodeo 3.0X carbon wheels. But, if you like, you can request these NexGen V7 Carbon wheels instead of the DT1800 wheels for the exact same price. And that’s a heckin upgrade for zero monies extra. You could also specify these wheels on any other build spec to knock many hundreds off that cost.

Deets on these wheels:
45mm deep
25mm internal
Aero profile designed by wheel legend Paul Lew.
Sapim spokes
Star ratchet hubs - like DT but not DT, so basically like Hunt hubs (?)

We don’t list this deal on our site. It’s off menu. Animal style. So ask for it if you’re interested!

Only available on complete builds.

Also, this Pueblo Orange TD42 is pretty!

#traildonkey

We’re pleased to announce that our Lockjaw 2 slider system is now available to independent framebuilders! To kick it off, we also couldn’t be more excited to show the first third party Lockjaw 2-inclusive frameset, completed by the fine folks at @fireflybicycles. It’s an honor to be a small part of a frame project with legends such as they are. 🙏

Bonus: Lockjaw 2 is available for both titanium and steel frame builders. Check rodeo-labs.com or the link in our Instagram bio for all the details.

Each kit inclides:
• Steel or titanium Lockjaw 2 frame components
• UDH 7075 drive side slider
• Flat mount 160mm non drive side slider
• 4x titanium M30 X 6mm slider bolts
• 7075 Lockjaw 2 interlocking plates

We can’t wait to see what folks build with them.

#lockjaw2
#rideexplorecreate

“The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.”

That’s what the seat tube says. 🗣️🗣️🗣️

Happy New Bike Day, Mitchell. You designed a beauty, and the team here enjoyed bringing it to life for you. 🍻

#flaanimal
#rideexplorecreate
#rodeospork
#rodeowheels
#gravelbike

Less is absolutely more. A crisp white canvas. A subtle blue fade. Our original multi colored logo.

Chef’s kiss.

This TD4.2 joins Jeremy’s singlespeed 4.0, which already resides in his quiver. Donkeys thrive when they have a companion. True story.

Happy New Bike Day @onegearjeremy !

#traildonkey
#rodeospork
#gravelbike

Dreamt up in collaboration with @niwotwheelhouse , this TD4.2 leverages the shop’s colors and branding to create an eye catching platform on which, we hear, they’re going to build something sweet and sendy. If you stop in, tell them to hurry up because we’re dying to see the finished bike!

#traildonkey
#rodeospork
#rideexplorecreate