Btchn Alpina 32" Hardtail: California Steel, 92mm BB Drop, Limited Parts Ecosystem

Btchn's Alpina is a ground-up 32" hardtail with a 92mm BB drop and California build. Here's what the geometry actually does—and the ecosystem tradeoff.

Otso Fenrir Ti Gets UDH Dropouts (and Loses the Tuning Chip)

Otso's 2026 Fenrir Ti swaps adjustable dropouts for UDH compatibility. Same titanium frame, same geometry—just modern drivetrain options and new graphics.

Pegoretti Goes Gravel: Steel, 50 mm Tires, and a €4,000 Starting Price

Pegoretti's first gravel bike: handmade steel, 50 mm clearance, 1x electronic-only. What the Orlando offers and what it doesn't.

FFWD TYRO Carbon Wheels: Wider Rims, New Hubs, Same Price

FFWD's updated TYRO carbon wheelset gets a wider rim, new in-house hubs, and drops 100g—all at the same €1,099 price. Here's what actually matters.

LOOK's New Gravel Pedals: Three Platforms, Three Tradeoffs

LOOK's new gravel pedal lineup targets three distinct use cases. Here's what the platform sizes and materials actually mean for your riding.

PDW Essentials Electric Pump: Bigger Battery, Heavier Package, $85

PDW's new electric pump has a bigger battery and customizable presets. Here's the size/weight trade-off and what actually matters for multi-bike households.

Salsa Flyway Review: Race Geometry Meets Bikepacking Clearance

Salsa's new Flyway gravel bike promises race speed and bikepacking comfort. Here's what the geometry, tire clearance, and builds actually mean for you.

Dark Energy Chain Wax: Speed and Durability Without the Crock-Pot

Muc-Off's Dark Energy drip wax promises speed and durability without PFAS or hot-wax hassle. Here's what the testing actually shows—and the prep catch.

Bianchi Infinito: The All-Road Bike That Wants to Do Everything (and Almost Does)

Bianchi's new Infinito blends speed, comfort, and gravel capability up to 40mm. Updated Countervail tech, refined geometry, and real tradeoffs explained.

BMC Teammachine SLR: Lighter, Faster, and Now in Three Carbon Tiers

The new BMC Teammachine SLR cuts 222g and closes the aero gap to 4%. But three carbon tiers mean you're not always getting the same bike.

The CAAD14 Fixes Cannondale's Biggest Mistake With the CAAD13

Cannondale's CAAD14 ditches the carbon-mimicking mistakes of the CAAD13 and returns to aluminum-first design. Here's what actually changed.

Otso Waheela R: A Gravel Race Bike That Picks Stability Over Agility

The Otso Waheela R is a gravel race bike with long, slack geometry, 50mm clearance, and no 2x option. Here's what the specs actually mean for your riding.