Gravel
Dylan Johnson's Identity Crisis: What Happens When the Data Stops Mattering
Dylan Johnson's new Silca documentary isn't about training—it's about what happens when a data-driven racer loses the joy and has to rebuild identity.
Kevin Curry
Bikes & Frames
Factor Sarana: A Gravel Bike Built for Speed When You Can't Think About Speed
Factor's new Sarana gravel bike keeps race geometry for ultra-endurance events. Here's why it's different—and what you give up for that speed.
Components
Hutchinson's New Gravel Tires Want You to Stop Using One Tire for Everything
Hutchinson's new Touareg Race and GS gravel tires borrow tech from the Caracal Race. Fast on paper, but the system approach means more swapping.
Components
Campagnolo Record 13: The Fastest Shifting Just Got Cheaper
Campagnolo Record 13 brings the fastest wireless shifting to a broader price point. Same platform as Super Record, 200–340g heavier, €1,000+ cheaper.
Components
Bosch's New Firmware Doesn't Add Watts—It Changes When You Get Them
Bosch's free firmware update delivers 120 Nm and 600% assist—but only when you need it. Here's what actually matters for battery life and ride feel.
Components
CYPLORE Kickstarter: Retrofit Your Road Bike, But Know the Limits
CYPLORE's 1.7 kg e-bike conversion hub promises light assist for road and gravel bikes. Small battery, real tradeoffs, Kickstarter risk included.
Bags & EDC
Decathlon Made a Bikepacking Bag From European Flax Instead of Plastic
Decathlon's linen half-frame bag uses European flax instead of synthetic fibers. 34% lower carbon footprint, £50, but not waterproof. Here's what matters.
Indoor Cycling
What Zwift's Rouvy Acquisition Means for Hardware, Subscriptions, and Esports
Zwift acquired Rouvy, consolidating virtual and real-world indoor cycling under one company. Here's what it means for your hardware, subscription, and training.
Bikes & Frames
Felt Breed 2026: 950g Frame, 54mm Clearance, and Integrated Cockpit You Can't Swap
The new Felt Breed cuts 22.8% weight and claims 10.5% less drag. Real race geometry, 54mm tire clearance, integrated cockpit—but is it worth $4,899–$12,399?
Apparel
Q36.5 Wind System: Ultralight Protection for Riders Who Plan Ahead
Q36.5's Wind System offers four shell categories instead of one do-it-all jacket. Here's what matters—and the tradeoff that comes with specificity.
Components
Zipp 202 NSW: 1,087 Grams and $4,200—What You're Actually Buying
Zipp's 202 NSW weighs 1,087g and costs $4,200. Here's what the specs actually mean for climbing performance—and the tradeoff you're making.
Ultradynamico Brut: A Hardpack Tire That Splits the Difference
Ultradynamico's new Brut tire slots between slick and knobby. Fast on hardpack, but it's a compromise — here's what that actually means for mixed-terrain rides.