Bikes & Frames
Standert's New Dropout Trick is Quietly Genius
Standert's updated stainless steel Erdgeschoss gravel bike combines UDH compatibility with sliding dropouts, creating a truly "future-proof" frame.
Kevin Curry
Components
Are Pedal-Based Lights a Gimmick or Genius?
A first look at the LOOK Keo Vision pedals. They put 60-lumen lights in the pedal body for active visibility. Is it a gimmick or a smart safety upgrade?
Components
Is This the End of SRAM vs. Shimano Chainring Confusion?
A first impression of the new Cane Creek chainrings. Their goal? A universal tooth profile that works with SRAM and Shimano. A simple fix for a big headache?
The Engine
Gear & Grit Weekly: Tour de France's Epic 2026 Routes, The Science of Strength, and Zwift's Biggest Expansion
This week: A deep dive into the brutal 2026 Tour de France routes, new research on how lifting makes you faster, Shimano's profit slump, Life Time's huge gravel payout, and more.
The Garage
The $30 Upgrade That Could Make Me Love My Bike Pump Again
A first look at the new CLIK Valve system, adopted by Lezyne. Could this simple, retrofittable standard finally solve the Presta valve's biggest flaw?
The Garage
Better Shifting Through Stainless Steel?
A first look at the new SimWorks Crisper cables. With a stainless steel coil and 3-meter length, they might be the perfect durable, DIY upgrade.
Culture & Opinion
Recommended Read: The Case for Not Using Soap
A look at a fascinating Esquire article on the anti-soap movement. The theory is you'll "just smell like a person." I have my doubts.
Culture & Opinion
Walz Taps Into Cycling’s Golden Age
Walz releases a new collection of vintage cycling caps honoring teams like Molteni, 7-Eleven, and Brooklyn. A look at the $35 price of nostalgia.
Tech & Data
How Crash Data and Carbon Cages Created a $450 "Super Helmet"
A deep dive into the new $450 MET Trenta 3K Carbon. It uses a carbon cage and pro crash data to claim it's 40% safer and 16% cooler.
Bikes & Frames
Kona’s New Libre G2: The Practical Choice?
Kona's new Libre G2 brings the carbon bike's geometry to a practical alloy frame with a Cues groupset, but at $2,099, it faces stiff competition.
Tech & Data
MAAP’s New Jersey Is Faster (If You Are)
MAAP launches a new Pro Aero jersey claiming to save 6-8 watts. It's a performance shift for the style-focused brand, but the gains only kick in at 40 kph.
The Engine
Stop Treating Your Trainer Like a 'Junk Mile': An Indoor Fueling Deep Dive
I used to fuel my short indoor rides with just water. I was wrong. A personal deep dive into why heat, intensity, and new science demand a real fueling strategy for the trainer.