The $30 Upgrade That Could Make Me Love My Bike Pump Again

A first look at the new CLIK Valve system, adopted by Lezyne. Could this simple, retrofittable standard finally solve the Presta valve's biggest flaw?

Better Shifting Through Stainless Steel?

A first look at the new SimWorks Crisper cables. With a stainless steel coil and 3-meter length, they might be the perfect durable, DIY upgrade.

Recommended Read: The Case for Not Using Soap

A look at a fascinating Esquire article on the anti-soap movement. The theory is you'll "just smell like a person." I have my doubts.

Walz Taps Into Cycling’s Golden Age

Walz releases a new collection of vintage cycling caps honoring teams like Molteni, 7-Eleven, and Brooklyn. A look at the $35 price of nostalgia.

How Crash Data and Carbon Cages Created a $450 "Super Helmet"

A deep dive into the new $450 MET Trenta 3K Carbon. It uses a carbon cage and pro crash data to claim it's 40% safer and 16% cooler.

Kona’s New Libre G2: The Practical Choice?

Kona's new Libre G2 brings the carbon bike's geometry to a practical alloy frame with a Cues groupset, but at $2,099, it faces stiff competition.

MAAP’s New Jersey Is Faster (If You Are)

MAAP launches a new Pro Aero jersey claiming to save 6-8 watts. It's a performance shift for the style-focused brand, but the gains only kick in at 40 kph.

Stop Treating Your Trainer Like a 'Junk Mile': An Indoor Fueling Deep Dive

I used to fuel my short indoor rides with just water. I was wrong. A personal deep dive into why heat, intensity, and new science demand a real fueling strategy for the trainer.

Recommended Read: The Outer Limits of Human Endurance

A recommended read about Jean Muenchrath, who survived a horrific fall on Mount Whitney and trekked for five days with a broken spine and pelvis.

This Orbea Film Isn't About a Bike, It's About Hope

A new Orbea Pachamama film highlights the OpiCure Foundation, founded by former pro cyclists who use the power of cycling to help those in opioid addiction recovery.

The Most Interesting Number in the 2026 Grand Prix Isn't the Biggest One

Life Time just announced the 2026 Grand Prix details. I'm digging into the numbers, and the most interesting part isn't the $590k prize purse...

Tempted: Garmin's Flagship Edge 1040 is Down to $399 Today

The Garmin Edge 1040 bike computer is on sale at Amazon for $399, a $200 discount. A quick take on why this is a great deal for data-driven cyclists.