Apparel
Arc'teryx Enters Mountain Biking With Rhoam Jacket, Pants, and Shorts
Arc'teryx's first MTB kit: Rhoam jacket, pants, and shorts. Hybrid materials, bike-specific cuts, and a $450 question about whether climbing expertise translates.
Kevin Curry
The Garage
Allen's Smart Suction Go: A Bike Rack That Texts You Before It Fails
Allen's $299 Smart Suction Go uses Bluetooth-monitored suction cups to haul one bike. Clever for renters and multi-car households—if your bike stays under 35 lbs.
Culture & Opinion
Trump's BLM Wants to Strip Chaco Protections—Comment by April 7
The BLM wants to open Greater Chaco to drilling. Public comments close April 7. Here's what to say and why it matters.
Components
Roval's New Gravel Wheels: Aero vs. Light (and Both Expensive)
Specialized's new Roval Terra wheels: one aero, one light, both expensive. Here's what the specs actually mean and which one makes sense.
Apparel
Pearl Izumi Red Collection: Phase-Change Cooling and Compressive Fit for Hot-Weather Rides
Pearl Izumi's Red Collection uses phase-change cooling and compressive Italian fabrics. Here's what matters in the $340 jersey + bib combo—and the catch.
Apparel
Giro Eclipse Pro: The Aero Helmet That Claims It Won't Cook Your Brain
Giro's Eclipse Pro promises aero speed with real ventilation. The internal channeling system is the spec that matters—if it works.
Indoor Cycling
New Paris Roads, Gravel Circuits, and Auto-Syncing Scales: What Actually Matters in Zwift's 2025 Roadmap
Zwift's spring roadmap: Paris expansion, week-ahead planning, outdoor integration, and auto-syncing scales. What works, what's missing, and the catches.
Bags & EDC
Apidura's 2026 Expedition Series: Built-In GPS Mounts and Anti-Bulge Zippers
Apidura's redesigned Expedition Series ditches clamps for a handlebar system with built-in GPS mounts. Frame and saddle packs get anti-bulge upgrades.
Bikes & Frames
The Sklar Tall Tale Got a Geometry Update That Actually Matters
Sklar Bikes restocked the Tall Tale hardtail with smarter geometry and bottle bosses. Steel, 29er, $1,199 frame-only. Here's what changed and what it costs.
Components
Fulcrum Sharq GR and Sonic GR: Gravel Wheels Optimized for 47–50mm Tires
Fulcrum's new Sharq GR and Sonic GR gravel wheels use a 30mm internal width optimized for 47–50mm tires. Here's what the specialization costs you.
Tech & Data
Hammerhead Karoo Share: Instant Route Transfers Without Your Phone
Hammerhead's Karoo Share lets you instantly transfer routes and custom profiles between devices without a phone. One catch: it only works Karoo-to-Karoo.
Bikes & Frames
The New BlackHeart Road Plus Blurs Road and Gravel With 700×42mm Tires
BlackHeart's Road Plus offers 700×42mm clearance, ti or aluminum options, and fender/rack mounts. One bike for road speed and rough pavement—with tradeoffs.