Ultradynamico Brut: A Hardpack Tire That Splits the Difference
Ultradynamico's new Brut tire slots between slick and knobby. Fast on hardpack, but it's a compromise — here's what that actually means for mixed-terrain rides.
Kevin Curry
Apparel
USWE Race 2.0: The Hydration Pack That Doesn't Bounce (230g, $130)
The USWE Race 2.0 hydration pack weighs 230g and actually stays put. Here's when the $130 price tag makes sense—and when it doesn't.
Components
New Continental Dubnital 50mm Fills the Gap Between Gravel and XC
Continental's new Dubnital 50mm targets gravel bikes with tight clearance. Fast on hardpack, struggles in loose climbs. Here's what matters.
Components
Brembo GR-PRO Brakes: Three Adjustments, One Big Tradeoff
Brembo's GR-PRO brakes offer three independent adjustments and World Cup pedigree. Here's what €1,200 buys you—and who should care.
Components
Shimano GRX Gets Bigger Chainrings and Shorter Cranks—Here's Who Benefits
Shimano adds 44T/46T chainrings and 165mm/160mm cranks to GRX. Useful for fast gravel or fit tweaks, but not if you're climbing steep grades regularly.
Components
Panaracer's Fastest Gravel Tire Yet—But Only If Your Routes Are Smooth Enough
Panaracer's new GravelKing ZX semi-slick promises road speed and gravel grip. Here's what the three-zone tread and raised center profile actually mean.
Bikes & Frames
The New Colnago C72 Keeps the Heritage, Adds the Tire Clearance You Actually Need
The Colnago C72 keeps handmade Italian construction and adds 35mm tire clearance, downtube storage, and modern geometry. Here's what actually changed.
Training
Should You Do VO₂ Max Training Year-Round? (Probably Not)
Should cyclists over 50 do VO₂ max intervals year-round? No. Here's when to cycle Zone 5 work, how much rest you actually need, and why variety matters more than volume.
Components
Boyd 55mm Road and Gravel Wheels: Deep Carbon Without the Usual Weight Penalty
Boyd's new 55mm wheelsets: one for fast road riding, one for gravel racing. Light, deep, and built for speed. Here's what actually matters in the specs.
Bikes & Frames
Revel's Concept Labs Debuts With 32-Inch Hardtail Prototypes You Can't Buy
Revel's new Concept Labs program debuts with 32-inch hardtail prototypes testing whether wheel size should pair with frame size. Interesting idea, zero guarantees.
Components
Reserve 30|XC Wheels: Wider Rims, More Spokes, Two Different Philosophies
Reserve's 30|XC wheels are wider, stronger, and lighter than the 28|XC. But you're choosing between hub tech and weight—here's what actually matters.
Bikes & Frames
XDS X-LAB Launch: Vertical Integration Meets Aggressive Pricing
XDS launches X-LAB with carbon road, gravel, and e-bikes priced $1,500–$3,000 below competitors. Vertical integration cuts costs — but resale and support are unknowns.