The Only Ride That Matters This Saturday

On Jan 31, the cycling community rides for Alex Pretti. See the map of global memorial rides and find out why this network of support matters.

The Two-Dimensional FTP: Why Your "Number" Is Meaningless Without TTE

Stop treating FTP as a vanity metric. Learn why Time to Exhaustion (TTE) is the secret to endurance, fatigue resistance, and dropping your friends.

Brompton Finally Fixes the Physics

Brompton shifts to rear-hub motors and drops a 31lb titanium e-bike. Here is why the physics of "push vs. pull" matters for your commute.

Gear & Grit Daily: January 27, 2026

Today's cycling news: The Most Hotly-Hyped Transfer of Modern Cycling Meets Moment of Reckoning, Van Aert Fast-Track Back From Surgery Keeps Flanders-Roubaix...

Sleep Is the Only Marginal Gain That Actually Matters

New data reveals that sleep insufficiency is a stronger mortality predictor than inactivity. We analyze why trading sleep for early morning watts is a biological bad bet.

Gear & Grit Daily: January 23, 2026

Today's cycling news: Exclusive: America’s biggest road race is on the brink, “Transformational” cycling schemes saved NHS over £13 million, new research rev...

30 Years of Keeping Our Bikes Running: Calvin Jones Exits

Calvin Jones, the voice of Park Tool and DIY mechanics, retires after 30 years. A look at the legacy of the man who taught the world to wrench.

Why Your 12-Speed Setup Grinds in the Wet

absoluteBLACK’s new chainrings solve the 12-speed mud problem, plus a $13 tool to kill brake drag. Efficiency upgrades for the deliberate cyclist.

The Cure for the Creak Now Comes in Technicolor

Wolf Tooth added 5 new colors to their bottom bracket lineup. We look past the anodization to see if the Minnesota-made internals are worth the upgrade.

Why No. 22 Wants a Car Payment for Your Handlebar Clamp

No. 22 released a redesigned Titanium stem. It’s lighter, stronger, and costs nearly $500. Is the ride quality worth the premium? We break down the math.

Automating Safety: The Topstone Carbon 2 Gets a Brain Transplant

Cannondale updates the Topstone Carbon 2 with SmartSense Gen 2. A centralized battery for radar and lights reduces charging anxiety for the deliberate cyclist.

Reflective Sidewalls That Don't Look Like Your Commuter Hybrid

Continental adds a stealthy "Graphite-Reflex" strip to the Terra Adventure tire. It's passive, battery-free safety for night riding without the commuter look.