Components
Roval's New Gravel Wheels: Aero vs. Light (and Both Expensive)
Specialized's new Roval Terra wheels: one aero, one light, both expensive. Here's what the specs actually mean and which one makes sense.
Kevin Curry
Apparel
Pearl Izumi Red Collection: Phase-Change Cooling and Compressive Fit for Hot-Weather Rides
Pearl Izumi's Red Collection uses phase-change cooling and compressive Italian fabrics. Here's what matters in the $340 jersey + bib combo—and the catch.
Apparel
Giro Eclipse Pro: The Aero Helmet That Claims It Won't Cook Your Brain
Giro's Eclipse Pro promises aero speed with real ventilation. The internal channeling system is the spec that matters—if it works.
Indoor Cycling
New Paris Roads, Gravel Circuits, and Auto-Syncing Scales: What Actually Matters in Zwift's 2025 Roadmap
Zwift's spring roadmap: Paris expansion, week-ahead planning, outdoor integration, and auto-syncing scales. What works, what's missing, and the catches.
Bags & EDC
Apidura's 2026 Expedition Series: Built-In GPS Mounts and Anti-Bulge Zippers
Apidura's redesigned Expedition Series ditches clamps for a handlebar system with built-in GPS mounts. Frame and saddle packs get anti-bulge upgrades.
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.
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.