Bikes & Frames
Santa Cruz Blur Gen 5: 120mm XC Bike or Trail Bike in Disguise?
Santa Cruz's new Blur bumps to 120mm travel with updated geometry and in-frame storage. Here's what the changes mean for XC riders who want one versatile bike.
Kevin Curry
Tech & Data
Fire, Wind, and Air Quality in One View: Ride with GPS Gets Serious About Safety
Ride with GPS adds a Wildfires Layer showing active burns and 5-year history. Stack it with wind and air quality for smarter route decisions.
Bikes & Frames
Human Powered Health Is Racing a Yellow Sponge Through France
Factor sends SpongeBob and Patrick Star graphics to the Tour de France Femmes on its ONE aero platform. Here's what's actually under the cartoon paint.
Apparel
Kembag Puts 1.1 Liters of Ice on Your Spine for $40
Kembag's $40 cooling pack holds 1.1L of ice against your back with no straps. Good for focused efforts, but expect 45-60 min of real cooling.
Tools & Maintenance
Silca Super Secret 2.0: 7 Watts Saved Without the Crockpot
Silca Super Secret 2.0 claims hot-wax efficiency from a drip bottle. New wax-based carrier, faster break-in, better rain durability. Here's what matters.
Apparel
LAP Project 001: Certified Armor in a Race Suit for $369
LAP Project 001 integrates certified D3O armor into a modular race suit. At $369, it's real protection for road and gravel — if the fit works for you.
Tools & Maintenance
700 Grams That Turn Your Cardboard Bike Box Into a Rolling Suitcase
Trail Borne Gear's RollPack Nomad adds wheels to any cardboard bike box for one-way trips. 700g, 50lb limit, installs in 2 minutes with a multi-tool.
Components
A $119 Derailleur Hanger: absoluteBLACK's Titanium Flex on Your Drivetrain
absoluteBLACK's $119 titanium derailleur hanger: 3D-printed, direct-mount design for Shimano drivetrains. Here's what the specs actually mean for your bike.
Tools & Maintenance
90% of Riders Set Their Saddle Too High—Here's the Cascade of Problems That Follow
Nine out of ten riders set their saddle too high. Here's how that one mistake cascades into knee pain, saddle sores, and wasted watts—and how to fix it.
Components
New Goodyear Eagle F1 Tires: Race-Day Speed or Puncture Protection, Pick One
Goodyear's new Eagle F1 RS claims a 4.8-watt rolling resistance drop with puncture protection. Here's what the specs mean for real-world riding decisions.
Bikes & Frames
Mosaic 2026: Handmade Speed Meets E-Commerce Checkout
Mosaic's 2026 Batch Built program adds Level 1 titanium frames at $7,500 with 3–5 day shipping. Here's what that means for your next bike decision.
Components
Ritchey's $66 Flared Road Bar Just Got Better — And Cheaper
Ritchey's updated WCS and Comp Streem bars bring 10° flare and aero tops at lower prices. Here's what the $66 vs $120 decision comes down to.