Bikes & Frames
State's 4130 All-Road Returns With Bigger Clearance and Hydraulic Brakes Standard
State's 4130 All-Road returns with 12-speed, bigger tire clearance, and hydraulic brakes standard at $999. The tradeoffs you need to know.
Kevin Curry
Components
Enve's New Gravel Wheels Are Fast, Heavy, and Picky About Tires
Enve's new G SES gravel wheels use massive rim widths to reclaim aero efficiency with fat tires. The catch: 1,580g weight and strict tire compatibility.
Gravel
Why FoCo Fondo's Boring Safety Upgrade Actually Matters
FoCo Fondo 2026 doubles controlled intersections, adds para athlete scholarships, and a costume relay. Here's what matters if you're actually riding it.
Gear Reviews
The Foothill Vent Keeps Your Cycling Gear in One Spot
The Foothill Vent wall rack organizes your helmet, shoes, and gadgets in one spot.
Culture & Opinion
LEGO's 1,015-Piece Road Bike Actually Works (Sort Of)
LEGO's 1,015-piece road bike (June 2026) has working wheels and chain. A functional display model for cyclists — if you're okay with the price.
Apparel
New Ornot Gear: A Jersey That Cools Better and Cargo Bibs That Don't Flap
Ornot's Habanero Delta Jersey uses Polartec fabric that spreads sweat for faster cooling. Updated Cargo Bibs add pockets without the bulk. Here's what matters.
Components
Cane Creek's Titanium Grey Chainrings: $99 to Match Your eeWings Cranks
Cane Creek's Titanium Grey chainrings match eeWings cranks for $99. Multi-speed compatible, but you're paying for the finish — black works just as well.
How to Prevent and Recover From a Bonk (No Hype, Just Physiology)
The bonk isn't just low fuel—it's your brain's emergency brake. Here's the 2026 science on glycogen depletion, dual-transporter fueling, and how to recover.
Bikes & Frames
Litespeed Adds Cerakote to Titanium Frames: What It Means for Your Budget
Litespeed adds Cerakote multi-color finishes to its 2026 lineup. The cosmetic upgrade costs extra, but durability on flexing titanium remains unproven.
Recovery
Google's $100 Fitbit Air Promises Invisible Tracking — Here's What Actually Matters
Google's Fitbit Air is a screenless tracker with AI coaching, auto-detection for cycling, and a week of battery. Here's what matters — and the catch.
Tools & Maintenance
Relentless Spur Shot V2: A $108 Slingshot With Bike Tools (Or Vice Versa)
The Relentless Spur Shot V2 is a CNC slingshot with bike tools. $108, 90g. Here's what actually matters and what doesn't add up.
Hydration & Nutrition
RSVR Hydration: A 320-Gram Bladder That Actually Fits Your Back
RSVR's body-contoured hydration bladder weighs 320g and promises less drag, better stability. The catch: Kickstarter launch, ships August 2026.