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.
Kevin Curry
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.
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.
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.