Components
New Gravel Chainrings from Wheels MFG: $115, July Delivery, Modern Offset
Wheels Manufacturing's new gravel chainrings offer modern chainline geometry and U.S. manufacturing, but $115+ and a July ship date mean you'll need patience.
Kevin Curry
Components
DT Swiss FR 1500 DEG DF Wheels: Silver Rims and Anti-Kickback Tech
DT Swiss FR 1500 Classic DEG DF wheels use anti-kickback hub tech and silver rims. At $1,033, here's what matters and what doesn't.
Apparel
Rapha's 2026 Brevet Collection: Cargo Bibs and Pull-Down Pee Breaks for Ultra Rides
Rapha's 2026 Brevet collection adds cargo capacity, pull-down bibs, and modular layering for ultra-distance rides. Here's what matters and what you're paying for.
Apparel
Specialized Evade 4: Better Ventilation Without the Aero Penalty
Specialized's Evade 4 adds ventilation to its aero helmet without losing speed. The catch: it's still not a pure climbing helmet.
Components
Comete 50 Review: Mavic's 50mm Wheels Bet Everything on 28mm Tires
Mavic Comete 50 review: 50mm carbon wheels built for 28mm tires, crosswind stability, and 120kg weight limit. $3,399. Here's what matters and the tradeoffs.
Tools & Maintenance
Crankbrothers Combines Pump + Plug Tool
Crankbrothers' Klic HV pump combines tubeless plugging and inflation in one tool. Smart for trail riders—if you're okay with high-volume tradeoffs.
Components
Hunt 4AM Limitless Wheels: 1,156g, Mixed Depths, and a $2,559 Price Tag
Hunt's 4AM Limitless wheelset uses mixed depths (49.5mm front, 47mm rear) and carbon spokes to hit 1,156g. The trade-off: it's their priciest wheel yet.
Components
absoluteBLACK's 2.6g Carbon Tubeless Valves Have One Big Tradeoff
absoluteBLACK's 2.6g carbon tubeless valves are the lightest available, but the bottom-seal design means no removable core. Worth the tradeoff?
Culture & Opinion
Niner's "Pause" Is a Reminder That Being First Doesn't Guarantee Survival
Niner Bikes is pausing operations after years of struggle post-COVID boom. What it means if you own one — or were about to buy.
Bikes & Frames
Canyon Grizl AL: Half the Price, Most of the Capability
Canyon's new aluminum Grizl AL starts at €1,300 with 54mm tire clearance and real adventure capability. Here's what matters—and the one compromise.
Bikes & Frames
Viral's $15K Optimist Is Built for Longevity—If You Accept the Tradeoffs
Viral's new Optimist pairs 3D-printed titanium, CNC aluminum, a Pinion gearbox, and Gates belt drive. Here's what that combo actually requires—and the tradeoffs.
Bikes & Frames
State's 4130 All-Road Returns With Bigger Clearance and Hydraulic Brakes Standard
State's 4130 All-Road returns with 12-speed, bigger tire clearance, and hydraulic brakes standard at $999. The tradeoffs you need to know.