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.

Option 1: The Anti-3D Printed Saddle: Fizik Proves Simple is Still Lighter

Fizik's new R1 Light saddles ditch the 3D-printed hype for raw EVA foam and carbon, delivering 122g performance without the cleaning nightmare.

Zero Drop, Zero Wet Socks: The Trail Thrasher Pro

Lems drops the waterproof Trail Thrasher Pro. With a wide toe box and Vibram grip, is this the ultimate commuter-to-trail crossover shoe?

Gear & Grit Daily: January 20, 2026

Today's cycling news: ‘Project Pidcock’ Enters Year 2 with the Tour de France and Pogačar Dead Ahead, The WorldTour May Only Be 4 Minutes Old, but UAE Hasn’t...

The Cannibal Goes Soft (Metal): Eddy Merckx’s Titanium Pivot

Eddy Merckx launches two new Titanium bikes. They aren't cheap, but with UDH dropouts and Columbus tubing, they might be the last frame you ever buy.

Taxonomy Collapse: The Pinarello Grevil MX and the Death of the Gravel Category

Pinarello's Grevil MX puts drop bars on an Olympic XC frame. Is it the evolution of gravel or a confused hardtail? A PharmD analyzes the specs.

Gear & Grit Daily: January 16, 2026

Today's cycling news: Sepp Kuss Still Believes Tadej Pogačar Can Be Beaten, Riders To Watch For 2026 and more. Daily tracking of pro racing, tech, and indust...

Wide Tires, Deep Rims, and a Price That Won't Cause a Divorce

ENVE's new Foundation AR40 brings wide-tire aerodynamics and impact protection to a $1,400 price point. Is this the best value in carbon wheels?

PRO Stealth 3D: Why Variable Density Beats Weight Weenieism

PRO's new Stealth 3D saddle uses pressure-mapped variable density to solve comfort. Is it worth the $350 price tag for the deliberate cyclist?

Why Lazer Wants Your Next Helmet to Crumple

Lazer releases the Sphere KinetiCore, bringing integrated crumple-zone safety and better ventilation to a $150 price point. Here is why it beats the bolt-on liners.

DT Swiss and Reserve Just Solved the Kickback Paradox

Reserve Wheels and DT Swiss launch Degree of Freedom hubs. They eliminate pedal kickback with zero weight penalty. Here is why it matters for your ride.