Components
Boyd 55mm Road and Gravel Wheels: Deep Carbon Without the Usual Weight Penalty
Boyd's new 55mm wheelsets: one for fast road riding, one for gravel racing. Light, deep, and built for speed. Here's what actually matters in the specs.
Kevin Curry
Bikes & Frames
Revel's Concept Labs Debuts With 32-Inch Hardtail Prototypes You Can't Buy
Revel's new Concept Labs program debuts with 32-inch hardtail prototypes testing whether wheel size should pair with frame size. Interesting idea, zero guarantees.
Components
Reserve 30|XC Wheels: Wider Rims, More Spokes, Two Different Philosophies
Reserve's 30|XC wheels are wider, stronger, and lighter than the 28|XC. But you're choosing between hub tech and weight—here's what actually matters.
Bikes & Frames
XDS X-LAB Launch: Vertical Integration Meets Aggressive Pricing
XDS launches X-LAB with carbon road, gravel, and e-bikes priced $1,500–$3,000 below competitors. Vertical integration cuts costs — but resale and support are unknowns.
Components
Gravel Pedals: Platform Area, Float, and the Q-Factor Problem
Gravel pedal systems ranked by what actually matters: platform area, float, Q-factor, and durability. SPD vs. Time ATAC vs. Wolf Tooth—plus power meter tradeoffs.
Components
Easton EC90 ALX Gravel Crankset: 27% Stronger, But Only If You Stay Under 44t
Easton's EC90 ALX gravel crankset claims 27% more strength than SRAM Red XPLR at 419g. The catch: chainrings max out at 44t, and you'll pay $500+ with spindle.
Components
Knog Cobber Reflex Lights: Auto-Dimming Tech at $80 a Pop
Knog's Cobber Reflex lights auto-adjust brightness by speed and lean angle. At $80 each, the tech is clever — if the algorithm actually works.
Apparel
Tifosi Moab XC Review: Bigger, Lighter, and Still Under $90
Tifosi's new Moab XC sunglasses ditch the frame but add size. At $80, they're still the best budget cycling eyewear—if the fit works for you.
Tech & Data
The Cycling Grid Game Wout van Aert Actually Uses
Tile hunting turns ride data into a map game. Here's how it works, why pros use it, and the one catch that can pull you off your training plan.
Apparel
Arc'teryx Enters Mountain Biking With Rhoam Jacket, Pants, and Shorts
Arc'teryx's first MTB kit: Rhoam jacket, pants, and shorts. Hybrid materials, bike-specific cuts, and a $450 question about whether climbing expertise translates.
Allen's Smart Suction Go: A Bike Rack That Texts You Before It Fails
Allen's $299 Smart Suction Go uses Bluetooth-monitored suction cups to haul one bike. Clever for renters and multi-car households—if your bike stays under 35 lbs.
Culture & Opinion
Trump's BLM Wants to Strip Chaco Protections—Comment by April 7
The BLM wants to open Greater Chaco to drilling. Public comments close April 7. Here's what to say and why it matters.