Bikes & Frames
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'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 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.
Components
Gravel pedal systems ranked by what actually matters: platform area, float, Q-factor, and durability. SPD vs. Time ATAC vs. Wolf Tooth—plus power meter tradeoffs.
Components
Easton's EC90 ALX gravel crankset claims 27% more strength than SRAM Red XPLR at 419g. The catch: chainrings max out at 44t, and you'll pay $500+ with spindle.
Components
Knog's Cobber Reflex lights auto-adjust brightness by speed and lean angle. At $80 each, the tech is clever — if the algorithm actually works.
Apparel
Tifosi's new Moab XC sunglasses ditch the frame but add size. At $80, they're still the best budget cycling eyewear—if the fit works for you.
Tech & Data
Tile hunting turns ride data into a map game. Here's how it works, why pros use it, and the one catch that can pull you off your training plan.
Apparel
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.
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
The BLM wants to open Greater Chaco to drilling. Public comments close April 7. Here's what to say and why it matters.
Components
Specialized's new Roval Terra wheels: one aero, one light, both expensive. Here's what the specs actually mean and which one makes sense.