Bikes & Frames
State Carbon Road Complete: Race Geometry for $2,800
State Bicycle Co. launches carbon road completes at $2,800 and $3,250 — aero frames, SRAM Rival eTap, and race-tested geometry without the usual premium.
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Bikes & Frames
2027 Orbea Oiz: The XC Race Bike for Riders Who Don't Need Excuses
Orbea's 2027 Oiz is 22% stiffer, 48g lighter, and built around marginal gains that actually matter—if you're racing XC or chasing KOMs on technical climbs.
Bags & EDC
Restrap's New Race Gear: An Aero Top Tube Bag and a 215g Hydration Vest
Restrap's new aero top tube bag and 215g hydration vest are built for long gravel races. Small, light, expensive — and only worth it if you already know why.
Components
This Electronic Chain Lube System Might Be Overkill (Unless You're Racing Unbound)
Faction and Andrew L'Esperance built a 100g electronic chain lube system for gravel racing. It's clever engineering for a problem most riders don't have.
Bikes & Frames
The Specialized Crux 5 Adds Aero to the Lightest Gravel Racer (And Has the Data to Prove It)
The new Specialized Crux 5 adds aero to the lightest gravel racer. 789g frame, 55mm clearance, and race telemetry data claiming 9:58 saved at Unbound. Here's the catch.
Components
New Gravel Chainrings from Wheels MFG: $115, July Delivery, Modern Offset
Wheels Manufacturing's new gravel chainrings offer modern chainline geometry and U.S. manufacturing, but $115+ and a July ship date mean you'll need patience.
Components
DT Swiss FR 1500 DEG DF Wheels: Silver Rims and Anti-Kickback Tech
DT Swiss FR 1500 Classic DEG DF wheels use anti-kickback hub tech and silver rims. At $1,033, here's what matters and what doesn't.
Apparel
Rapha's 2026 Brevet Collection: Cargo Bibs and Pull-Down Pee Breaks for Ultra Rides
Rapha's 2026 Brevet collection adds cargo capacity, pull-down bibs, and modular layering for ultra-distance rides. Here's what matters and what you're paying for.
Apparel
Specialized Evade 4: Better Ventilation Without the Aero Penalty
Specialized's Evade 4 adds ventilation to its aero helmet without losing speed. The catch: it's still not a pure climbing helmet.
Components
Comete 50 Review: Mavic's 50mm Wheels Bet Everything on 28mm Tires
Mavic Comete 50 review: 50mm carbon wheels built for 28mm tires, crosswind stability, and 120kg weight limit. $3,399. Here's what matters and the tradeoffs.
Tools & Maintenance
Crankbrothers Combines Pump + Plug Tool
Crankbrothers' Klic HV pump combines tubeless plugging and inflation in one tool. Smart for trail riders—if you're okay with high-volume tradeoffs.
Components
Hunt 4AM Limitless Wheels: 1,156g, Mixed Depths, and a $2,559 Price Tag
Hunt's 4AM Limitless wheelset uses mixed depths (49.5mm front, 47mm rear) and carbon spokes to hit 1,156g. The trade-off: it's their priciest wheel yet.