Components
Shimano SPD-SLR: 2.3mm Closer to the Pedal, Zero Compatibility with Your Old Cleats
Shimano's SPD-SLR cuts stack height by 2.3mm and clips in faster, but breaks compatibility with SPD-SL. Here's what the new system costs you.
Kevin Curry
Bikes & Frames
Mason Macro32: A 32-Inch Hardtail With Geometry That Actually Makes Sense
Mason's Macro32 brings 32-inch wheels to a production hardtail with real geometry numbers, proven fork compatibility, and a 2027 release timeline.
Components
Rodeo Labs Spork 4.0: Dynamo Wiring Built Into the Fork, Finally
Rodeo Labs Spork 4.0 builds dynamo wiring into a carbon fork with SON SL dropouts, magnetic connectors, and 61mm tire clearance. Here's what matters.
Components
DT Swiss TRACKR SPEED: A $90 Fix for GPS Drift—If Your Hubs Match
DT Swiss TRACKR SPEED mounts to your rear hub for GPS-independent speed data. Rechargeable, 23g, but only fits specific DT Swiss wheels.
Indoor Cycling
Zwift Fall 2026: The Features That Matter for Time-Crunched Training
Zwift's fall 2026 update adds WHOOP recovery integration, Watt Lock for freeride ERG control, and 18km of new Watopia roads. Here's what actually matters.
Indoor Cycling
Zwift Ride V2: Five Crank Lengths, Same Price, No Excuses
Zwift Ride V2 adds adjustable cranks, more fore-aft saddle range, and fits riders down to 4'10"—same $1,299.99 price. Here's who it's actually for.
Components
WTB's Aero Gravel Tires Claim 13.8 Watts — But Only If You're Moving
WTB's new Stromm-developed aero gravel tires claim up to 13.8W savings at speed. We break down the specs, weight variance, and who actually benefits.
Bikes & Frames
Vargo VELOCI-TI: 3D-Printed Ti Lugs, Three Sizes, One Big Bet
Vargo Bikes launches the VELOCI-TI gravel frame with 3D-printed titanium lugs, T47 BB, and bikepacking mounts. $5,795 frame, three sizes, one dealer.
Bikes & Frames
120mm of Travel for Your Toddler: Tout Terrain Singletrailer II Gravel
Tout Terrain's $1,400 Singletrailer II Gravel brings 120-160mm suspension and mono-wheel tracking to family rides. Here's who it's actually for.
Culture & Opinion
The "DEI Bike Lane" Lie Is a Safety Hazard
The federal government spent this summer deleting its own crash data, defunding bikeways, and telling 340 million Americans that people on bikes are a political enemy. Here's what the numbers actually say — and why rhetoric like this gets riders killed.
Bikes & Frames
Factor Elara: 57mm Tires, 420mm Chainstay, Zero Compromise Claims
Factor's Elara fits 57mm tires in a 420mm chainstay using true monocoque construction. Road-race geometry meets XC clearance at $6k+ framesets.
Components
Carbon Spokes and Ceramic Bearings Meet 30mm Hookless Gravel Rims
Miche's Graff RD gravel wheelset hits 1,455g with CeramicSpeed bearings and carbon spokes at €2,500. Here's who it actually makes sense for.