The Bike That Wants to Replace Your Car... and Your Hardtail

A deep dive on the Bombtrack Beyond+ Midtail, a bike blending cargo-hauling utility with modern, off-road bikepacking capability. Is this the ultimate "do-it-all" rig?

The Price of Not Stopping: Deconstructing the New PNS Winter Collection

A deep dive into the Pas Normal Studios AW25 winter collection, exploring the tech, philosophy, and high price tag of its "serious training uniform."

Is Gravel Getting Too Complicated? Neuhaus Thinks So.

A first impression of the Neuhaus BigLeaf, a steel gravel bike that pushes back against modern complexity with a simple, reliable, and capable design.

Is the Marin Lombard E the "Do-Anything" E-Bike?

A quick take on the new Marin Lombard E. With a Bosch SX Sprint motor and 50mm tire clearance, this looks less like an e-bike and more like an all-terrain explorer.

Cannondale's Carbon Commuter and the Case for Less

A deep dive into the new Cannondale FlyingV. It’s a full-carbon, lightweight e-bike with a belt drive and auto-shifting. Is this the new standard for urban cycling?

The 8mm Gap: Rethinking the Connection Between Foot and Pedal

A deep dive into the new Q36.5 and SRM integrated shoe-and-pedal system. It promises an 8mm stack height reduction, but what does that mean for the feel of riding?

Beyond S, M, L: The Promise of a 3D-Printed, Custom-Fit Helmet

A deep dive into the KAV Rhoan CORE, a 3D-printed helmet that’s custom-fit to your head, blending benchmark safety, aero, and cooling in one new design.

No Agreement: The Sudden End of YT Industries in America

A personal reflection on the closing of YT Industries USA. After months of trouble at its German HQ, the US operations are shutting down, leaving a community and its customers in the lurch.

Standert's New Dropout Trick is Quietly Genius

Standert's updated stainless steel Erdgeschoss gravel bike combines UDH compatibility with sliding dropouts, creating a truly "future-proof" frame.

Are Pedal-Based Lights a Gimmick or Genius?

A first look at the LOOK Keo Vision pedals. They put 60-lumen lights in the pedal body for active visibility. Is it a gimmick or a smart safety upgrade?

Is This the End of SRAM vs. Shimano Chainring Confusion?

A first impression of the new Cane Creek chainrings. Their goal? A universal tooth profile that works with SRAM and Shimano. A simple fix for a big headache?

Gear & Grit Weekly: Tour de France's Epic 2026 Routes, The Science of Strength, and Zwift's Biggest Expansion

This week: A deep dive into the brutal 2026 Tour de France routes, new research on how lifting makes you faster, Shimano's profit slump, Life Time's huge gravel payout, and more.