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.

37 Pounds and Zero Grease: The Soltera 3 ADV Solves the Commuter Crisis

Aventon's Soltera 3 ADV cuts the bloat with a 37lb frame and Gates Carbon Belt Drive. Here is why this $1,499 eBike is the ultimate tool for the deliberate commuter.

The Best Cycling Layer Isn't Made for Cycling (And It's On Sale)

The Patagonia Houdini is down to $87. At 105g, it is the ultimate jersey-pocket insurance policy for variable weather. Here is the data-driven case for buying one.

Gear & Grit Daily: January 13, 2026

Today's cycling news: Exclusive: WorldTour team owners are driving a new reform project, Why Vingegaard Sees the Giro-Tour Double as His Best Move in the Pog...

Pyramids, Not Polarization: What Elite Cycling Data Really Shows

What new research on WorldTour cyclists reveals about real training, carbs, and why consistency beats endurance myths.

The Pivot LES SL and the Physics of Going Long

The Pivot LES SL Drop Bar blends XC geometry and drop bars to reduce fatigue, preserve momentum, and erase the line between gravel and trail.

Confidence Over Comfort: Why IRC’s G-Claw Makes Sense

IRC’s Boken G-Claw is a high-volume gravel tire built for 20–25 PSI—less chatter, more control, and real confidence on rough courses.

The Anti-Hype Grip: PDW’s Lisbon Cork Experiment

PDW’s Lisbon Cork Grips use dense Portuguese cork to reduce vibration without killing control—light, durable, and quietly smart.

The Fallacy of the Epic Ride: Why You Need an Annual Training Plan

Stop relying on hope as a strategy. Here is how to build an Annual Training Plan (ATP) that balances fitness, freshness, and real-life constraints.

Gear & Grit Daily: January 09, 2026

Today's cycling news: Simon Yates announces retirement with immediate effect, Oscar Onley Contract Buyout Is the Most Expensive in Cycling History and more. ...