Bikes & Frames
The Sklar Tall Tale Got a Geometry Update That Actually Matters
Sklar Bikes restocked the Tall Tale hardtail with smarter geometry and bottle bosses. Steel, 29er, $1,199 frame-only. Here's what changed and what it costs.
Kevin Curry
Components
Fulcrum Sharq GR and Sonic GR: Gravel Wheels Optimized for 47–50mm Tires
Fulcrum's new Sharq GR and Sonic GR gravel wheels use a 30mm internal width optimized for 47–50mm tires. Here's what the specialization costs you.
Tech & Data
Hammerhead Karoo Share: Instant Route Transfers Without Your Phone
Hammerhead's Karoo Share lets you instantly transfer routes and custom profiles between devices without a phone. One catch: it only works Karoo-to-Karoo.
Bikes & Frames
The New BlackHeart Road Plus Blurs Road and Gravel With 700×42mm Tires
BlackHeart's Road Plus offers 700×42mm clearance, ti or aluminum options, and fender/rack mounts. One bike for road speed and rough pavement—with tradeoffs.
Components
Panaracer's 2026 Spring Colors: British Racing Green and Sakura Pink Gravelkings
Panaracer's 2026 spring colors: British Racing Green and Sakura Pink. Same tread, limited stock. Here's what actually matters before you order.
Bikes & Frames
Is 32-Inch the Future of Gravel? Chiru's VELDT Frameset Makes the Case
Chiru's VELDT is the first 32-inch gravel bike—faster rollover than 700c, but you're betting on a wheel standard that doesn't exist yet.
Bikes & Frames
Btchn Alpina 32" Hardtail: California Steel, 92mm BB Drop, Limited Parts Ecosystem
Btchn's Alpina is a ground-up 32" hardtail with a 92mm BB drop and California build. Here's what the geometry actually does—and the ecosystem tradeoff.
Bikes & Frames
Otso Fenrir Ti Gets UDH Dropouts (and Loses the Tuning Chip)
Otso's 2026 Fenrir Ti swaps adjustable dropouts for UDH compatibility. Same titanium frame, same geometry—just modern drivetrain options and new graphics.
Bikes & Frames
Pegoretti Goes Gravel: Steel, 50 mm Tires, and a €4,000 Starting Price
Pegoretti's first gravel bike: handmade steel, 50 mm clearance, 1x electronic-only. What the Orlando offers and what it doesn't.
Components
FFWD TYRO Carbon Wheels: Wider Rims, New Hubs, Same Price
FFWD's updated TYRO carbon wheelset gets a wider rim, new in-house hubs, and drops 100g—all at the same €1,099 price. Here's what actually matters.
Components
LOOK's New Gravel Pedals: Three Platforms, Three Tradeoffs
LOOK's new gravel pedal lineup targets three distinct use cases. Here's what the platform sizes and materials actually mean for your riding.
PDW Essentials Electric Pump: Bigger Battery, Heavier Package, $85
PDW's new electric pump has a bigger battery and customizable presets. Here's the size/weight trade-off and what actually matters for multi-bike households.