Tools & Maintenance
Silca's $36 Mattone Web Prioritizes Stability Over Storage
Silca's $36 Mattone Web saddle bag uses a Boa closure and stability strap to eliminate rattle. Great for minimalists, tight on capacity.
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Bikes & Frames
Mullet Drivetrains Go Standard on Mondraker's Updated Arid Gravel Bikes
Mondraker's 2027 Arid gravel bike gets a lighter fork, mullet drivetrains, and size-specific bars. Here's what matters and who should skip it.
Bikes & Frames
Canyon Exceed CFR Gravel: A Factory-Built Drop-Bar Hardtail for Ultra-Distance Racing
Canyon's Exceed CFR now comes in drop-bar and flat-bar builds. The gravel version runs a custom 60mm Fox fork for bikepacking races. €4,000-€6,000.
Components
OneUp's $599 Wheelset: 30mm Width, Sapim Spokes, No Upsell Required
OneUp's $599 aluminum wheelsets offer 30mm width, Sapim spokes, and Fillmore valves. Here's what matters for the upgrade-minded rider.
Bikes & Frames
Twin Six Ti 3X2: A $2,150 Titanium Frame for the 32-Inch Curious
Twin Six's Ti 3X2 is a titanium 32-inch frame built for gravel or MTB duty. Pre-order at $2,150 through July 6. Here's what the specs actually mean.
Tools & Maintenance
Daysaver's New MTB Kit Stores Your Multitool Inside Your Pump
Daysaver's Incredible6 multitool and 40HV pump weigh 136g combined. Modular bits, tubeless-ready, frame-mountable. Here's who it's actually for.
Bikes & Frames
Tout Terrain's $3,899 Utility Bike: Pinion Gearbox, Belt Drive, Nine Mounts
Tout Terrain's Chiyoda III pairs a Pinion gearbox with belt drive and serious cargo mounts. A maintenance-free daily driver — if you can stomach the weight.
Training
Why Your Power Drops 10% in the Heat (And What Actually Fixes It)
Heat acclimatization, hydration strategy, and warning signs every cyclist needs to know. A data-driven guide to training and racing when it's hot.
Components
Zipp 404 S: A $1,300 Wheelset Aimed Squarely at Hunt's Territory
Zipp's $1,300 404 S wheelset brings 50mm depth and 1,585g to the budget carbon fight. Here's what the specs actually mean for your riding.
Bikes & Frames
The Tarmac SL9 Isn't the Slipperiest Bike—Specialized Says That's the Point
Specialized's Tarmac SL9 claims 4 watts over the SL8 through surgical aero changes. Here's what the specs mean for real-world racing at $14,000.
Components
Vittoria Gravel Endurance Goes Big—But Your Rims Need to Keep Up
Vittoria expands Gravel Endurance to 50c and 55c with gravel-specific casings. What that means for riders who want one wheelset for everything.
Components
Who Actually Needs Continental's Tour de France Limited Edition Tires?
Continental's Tour de France tire bundle pairs the aero-focused Aero 111 with the GP5000 S TR. Here's who it's actually for—and who should skip it.