Components
Rimpact's Gravel Mass Damper: Real Physics, Narrow Use Case
Rimpact's £230 gravel fork mass damper adds 400g to delay impact peaks. It's not actually damped, sits below suspension on the comfort list, and needs big bumps to work.
Kevin Curry
Bikes & Frames
The Rose Hobo Puts a 5 kg Rack on a Steel Frame for Commutes and Camping
The Rose Hobo is a €1,300 steel gravel bike with an integrated front rack, CUES drivetrain, and enough versatility for commutes or weekend trips—if 5 kg is enough.
Tech & Data
Strava Just Gave Claude the Keys to Your Training Data
Strava's new Claude MCP gives subscribers live AI access to training data — but only through one platform. Here's what it does and what it costs.
Components
Pirelli Finishes Its Gravel Tire Range With the RH and RM Race Models
Pirelli completes its Cinturato Gravel range with the RH and RM race tires—17–20% lower rolling resistance, up to 55mm width, and a clear terrain-based decision tree.
Bags & EDC
Apidura's New Bolt-On Top Tube Bags Ditch Straps, Claim 4+ Watts Saved
Apidura's new bolt-on top tube bags save watts and ditch straps, but you'll need frame mounts and $98+ to play. Worth it for racing; maybe not for sandwiches.
Bags & EDC
Worn & Wound's 2026 Ride to Conquer Cancer Watch: Pink Cerakote, Black Dial, $399
Worn & Wound's 2026 Ride to Conquer Cancer watch: pink Cerakote titanium, Seiko mecha-quartz chrono, $399. $80 per watch goes to cancer research.
Tech & Data
Camp Snap 2 Review: What Changed in the Screen-Free Point-and-Shoot Update
Camp Snap 2 adds built-in filters, faster shutter response, and auto-sleep to a 108g screen-free camera. Still 8MP, still no RAW — but simpler for lo-fi bikepacking shots.
Bikes & Frames
State Carbon Road Complete: Race Geometry for $2,800
State Bicycle Co. launches carbon road completes at $2,800 and $3,250 — aero frames, SRAM Rival eTap, and race-tested geometry without the usual premium.
Bikes & Frames
2027 Orbea Oiz: The XC Race Bike for Riders Who Don't Need Excuses
Orbea's 2027 Oiz is 22% stiffer, 48g lighter, and built around marginal gains that actually matter—if you're racing XC or chasing KOMs on technical climbs.
Bags & EDC
Restrap's New Race Gear: An Aero Top Tube Bag and a 215g Hydration Vest
Restrap's new aero top tube bag and 215g hydration vest are built for long gravel races. Small, light, expensive — and only worth it if you already know why.
Components
This Electronic Chain Lube System Might Be Overkill (Unless You're Racing Unbound)
Faction and Andrew L'Esperance built a 100g electronic chain lube system for gravel racing. It's clever engineering for a problem most riders don't have.
Bikes & Frames
The Specialized Crux 5 Adds Aero to the Lightest Gravel Racer (And Has the Data to Prove It)
The new Specialized Crux 5 adds aero to the lightest gravel racer. 789g frame, 55mm clearance, and race telemetry data claiming 9:58 saved at Unbound. Here's the catch.