Bikes & Frames
Scott Shaved the Chainstays to 8.5mm — Is That Clever or Risky?
Scott's new Addict Gravel fits 2.2" tires with 60% more rear compliance — but real build weights run heavier than advertised. Here's what matters.
Kevin Curry
Training
The Case for Adding Sprints to Your Training (Even If You Never Race)
New research shows 30-second sprints trigger far more protective protein changes than Zone 2 riding. Most cyclists never go all-out—and may be missing key health benefits.
Components
Columbus Carbon Wheels Start at €1,600—With Carbon Spokes and Ceramic Bearings
Columbus launches Cento, Gara, and Spirit carbon-spoke wheelsets from €1,600 to €4,000. Here's what the specs mean for weight, durability, and real-world value.
Components
10-52T on Drop Bars, No Batteries: Ratio Cracks the SRAM Eagle Compatibility Problem
Ratio's £70 kit lets SRAM Apex shifters run Eagle 70/90 T-Type derailleurs — 10-52T range, mechanical shifting under load, no batteries required.
Tools & Maintenance
Stan's Polar Drip Wax: 200 Miles Without Melting Anything
Stan's Polar Drip Wax promises hot-wax efficiency without the crock pot. Here's what the polar bonding tech actually means for busy cyclists.
Indoor Cycling
JetBlack's $649 VICTORY Frame Undercuts Zwift Ride on Price and Flexibility
JetBlack's $649 VICTORY Frame undercuts Zwift Ride with a threaded BB, adjustable cranks, and flexible bar options. Here's what matters.
Bags & EDC
Tailfin Finally Offers Bags That Aren't Black—Here's the Full Lineup
Tailfin's Colours Collection adds two permanent colorways to their bikepacking bags—same price, same warranty. Here's what's included and what's not.
Components
Mavic's 1,080g Crossmax Ultimate: The Lightest XC Wheelset They've Ever Built
Mavic's new Crossmax Ultimate hits 1,080g with carbon spokes and ceramic bearings. At $3,049, here's who should buy it and who should skip it.
Bikes & Frames
The Tarmac SL9 S-Level Saves $4,000 — Here's What 135 Grams Actually Costs You
Specialized's Tarmac SL9 S-Level offers near-S-Works performance with Dura-Ace or RED, power meters, and carbon wheels — for $4,000 less. Here's what you give up.
Components
SILCA's Gravel Tires Use Thinner Casings on Wider Widths—Here's Why
SILCA's Protocol gravel tires flip casing logic—thinner casings on wider tires. Four models from $99. Here's what the specs actually mean for your next race.
Indoor Cycling
The NEO 2T Now Ships with Zwift Virtual Shifting — Same $1,099 Price
Garmin bundles Zwift Cog & Click with the NEO 2T at no extra cost. Beltless resistance, 1% accuracy, and faster setup — but virtual shifting only works on two platforms.
Bags & EDC
Redshift Quickdraw: A $70 Saddle Bag That Actually Swaps Between Bikes
Redshift's $70 Quickdraw saddle bag uses magnets for one-handed removal and multi-bike swaps. Here's who it fits and where capacity falls short.