Standert's New Dropout Trick is Quietly Genius
Standert's updated stainless steel Erdgeschoss gravel bike combines UDH compatibility with sliding dropouts, creating a truly "future-proof" frame.
Latest
Are Pedal-Based Lights a Gimmick or Genius?
A first look at the LOOK Keo Vision pedals. They put 60-lumen lights in the pedal body for active visibility. Is it a gimmick or a smart safety upgrade?
Is This the End of SRAM vs. Shimano Chainring Confusion?
A first impression of the new Cane Creek chainrings. Their goal? A universal tooth profile that works with SRAM and Shimano. A simple fix for a big headache?
Gear & Grit Weekly: Tour de France's Epic 2026 Routes, The Science of Strength, and Zwift's Biggest Expansion
This week: A deep dive into the brutal 2026 Tour de France routes, new research on how lifting makes you faster, Shimano's profit slump, Life Time's huge gravel payout, and more.
The $30 Upgrade That Could Make Me Love My Bike Pump Again
A first look at the new CLIK Valve system, adopted by Lezyne. Could this simple, retrofittable standard finally solve the Presta valve's biggest flaw?
Better Shifting Through Stainless Steel?
A first look at the new SimWorks Crisper cables. With a stainless steel coil and 3-meter length, they might be the perfect durable, DIY upgrade.
Recommended Read: The Case for Not Using Soap
A look at a fascinating Esquire article on the anti-soap movement. The theory is you'll "just smell like a person." I have my doubts.
Walz Taps Into Cycling’s Golden Age
Walz releases a new collection of vintage cycling caps honoring teams like Molteni, 7-Eleven, and Brooklyn. A look at the $35 price of nostalgia.
How Crash Data and Carbon Cages Created a $450 "Super Helmet"
A deep dive into the new $450 MET Trenta 3K Carbon. It uses a carbon cage and pro crash data to claim it's 40% safer and 16% cooler.
Kona’s New Libre G2: The Practical Choice?
Kona's new Libre G2 brings the carbon bike's geometry to a practical alloy frame with a Cues groupset, but at $2,099, it faces stiff competition.
MAAP’s New Jersey Is Faster (If You Are)
MAAP launches a new Pro Aero jersey claiming to save 6-8 watts. It's a performance shift for the style-focused brand, but the gains only kick in at 40 kph.
Stop Treating Your Trainer Like a 'Junk Mile': An Indoor Fueling Deep Dive
I used to fuel my short indoor rides with just water. I was wrong. A personal deep dive into why heat, intensity, and new science demand a real fueling strategy for the trainer.
Outdoors
Recommended Read: The Outer Limits of Human Endurance
A recommended read about Jean Muenchrath, who survived a horrific fall on Mount Whitney and trekked for five days with a broken spine and pelvis.
Cycling
This Orbea Film Isn't About a Bike, It's About Hope
A new Orbea Pachamama film highlights the OpiCure Foundation, founded by former pro cyclists who use the power of cycling to help those in opioid addiction recovery.
Cycling
The Most Interesting Number in the 2026 Grand Prix Isn't the Biggest One
Life Time just announced the 2026 Grand Prix details. I'm digging into the numbers, and the most interesting part isn't the $590k prize purse...
Cycling
Tempted: Garmin's Flagship Edge 1040 is Down to $399 Today
The Garmin Edge 1040 bike computer is on sale at Amazon for $399, a $200 discount. A quick take on why this is a great deal for data-driven cyclists.
Reads
How We Learned to Equate Shopping with Liberty
A fascinating essay explores the history of "choice," questioning how picking from a menu became synonymous with freedom—and why that might be a problem.
Reads
An Economic Policy Driven by Vibe, Paid for by You
A compelling article from The Atlantic reframes recent price hikes as a deliberate "anti-woke tax" imposed on all Americans. A must-read.
Cycling
Revel's "Project RaTical" is My Favorite Kind of Experiment
Revel Bikes is showing off "Project RaTical," a stunning full-suspension prototype that blends 3D-printed titanium junctions with traditional ti tubes.
Cycling
Cyclist Rucking in the Off-season? The Heavy Truth About Weighted Vests
Are weighted vests the ultimate fitness hack or just marketing hype? A data-driven look at the claims about bone density, VO2 max, and strength.
Running
Keen Borrows a Philosophy from Gravel Biking
A first look at the new Keen Roam trail runner. As a cyclist, its "gravel bike-inspired" outsole and versatile, "jack-of-all-trades" approach caught my eye.
Cycling
More Than Just a Puffy? Mulling Over Velocio's New Hoodie.
The temps are dropping, and this new Velocio Ultrapack Insulated Hoodie caught my eye. As a cyclist and data-guy, I'm digging into the specs and $349 price.
Photography
The Case for a $550 Film Camera in 2025
Lomography's new MC-A camera caught my eye. As a tinkerer and a dad, I'm less interested in the specs and more in the idea of a dedicated, analog tool for capturing memories.
Cycling
Trainer Season is Coming. So is the Criterion Sale.
The Criterion sale is on, and for me, it's not just about movies. As a cyclist, I see this as the perfect time to stock up on films for the indoor training season.