Conservative Man Proudly Frightened Of Everything
“I’m scared of books. I’m scared of movies. I’m scared of songs. I’m scared of cartoons.” The Onion has been killing it this year.
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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.
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.
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.
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.