Apparel
Velocio LUXE and TRAIL Ultralight: Minimalist Gloves at Premium Prices
Velocio's $49 LUXE and $59 TRAIL Ultralight gloves ditch palm padding entirely. A closer look at who benefits from minimalist summer gloves—and who doesn't.
Kevin Curry
Components
5DEV Shredville Mounts: $199 to Exploit Leadville's Drop-Bar Ban
5DEV's $199 Shredville Mounts add road hoods to MTB bars—a clever Leadville loophole for aero gains without drop bars. Worth it for time-chasers only.
Tools & Maintenance
Silca's $36 Mattone Web Prioritizes Stability Over Storage
Silca's $36 Mattone Web saddle bag uses a Boa closure and stability strap to eliminate rattle. Great for minimalists, tight on capacity.
Bikes & Frames
Mullet Drivetrains Go Standard on Mondraker's Updated Arid Gravel Bikes
Mondraker's 2027 Arid gravel bike gets a lighter fork, mullet drivetrains, and size-specific bars. Here's what matters and who should skip it.
Bikes & Frames
Canyon Exceed CFR Gravel: A Factory-Built Drop-Bar Hardtail for Ultra-Distance Racing
Canyon's Exceed CFR now comes in drop-bar and flat-bar builds. The gravel version runs a custom 60mm Fox fork for bikepacking races. €4,000-€6,000.
Components
OneUp's $599 Wheelset: 30mm Width, Sapim Spokes, No Upsell Required
OneUp's $599 aluminum wheelsets offer 30mm width, Sapim spokes, and Fillmore valves. Here's what matters for the upgrade-minded rider.
Bikes & Frames
Twin Six Ti 3X2: A $2,150 Titanium Frame for the 32-Inch Curious
Twin Six's Ti 3X2 is a titanium 32-inch frame built for gravel or MTB duty. Pre-order at $2,150 through July 6. Here's what the specs actually mean.
Tools & Maintenance
Daysaver's New MTB Kit Stores Your Multitool Inside Your Pump
Daysaver's Incredible6 multitool and 40HV pump weigh 136g combined. Modular bits, tubeless-ready, frame-mountable. Here's who it's actually for.
Bikes & Frames
Tout Terrain's $3,899 Utility Bike: Pinion Gearbox, Belt Drive, Nine Mounts
Tout Terrain's Chiyoda III pairs a Pinion gearbox with belt drive and serious cargo mounts. A maintenance-free daily driver — if you can stomach the weight.
Training
Why Your Power Drops 10% in the Heat (And What Actually Fixes It)
Heat acclimatization, hydration strategy, and warning signs every cyclist needs to know. A data-driven guide to training and racing when it's hot.
Components
Zipp 404 S: A $1,300 Wheelset Aimed Squarely at Hunt's Territory
Zipp's $1,300 404 S wheelset brings 50mm depth and 1,585g to the budget carbon fight. Here's what the specs actually mean for your riding.
Bikes & Frames
The Tarmac SL9 Isn't the Slipperiest Bike—Specialized Says That's the Point
Specialized's Tarmac SL9 claims 4 watts over the SL8 through surgical aero changes. Here's what the specs mean for real-world racing at $14,000.