Automating Safety: The Topstone Carbon 2 Gets a Brain Transplant
Cannondale updates the Topstone Carbon 2 with SmartSense Gen 2. A centralized battery for radar and lights reduces charging anxiety for the deliberate cyclist.
Latest
Reflective Sidewalls That Don't Look Like Your Commuter Hybrid
Continental adds a stealthy "Graphite-Reflex" strip to the Terra Adventure tire. It's passive, battery-free safety for night riding without the commuter look.
Option 1: The Anti-3D Printed Saddle: Fizik Proves Simple is Still Lighter
Fizik's new R1 Light saddles ditch the 3D-printed hype for raw EVA foam and carbon, delivering 122g performance without the cleaning nightmare.
Zero Drop, Zero Wet Socks: The Trail Thrasher Pro
Lems drops the waterproof Trail Thrasher Pro. With a wide toe box and Vibram grip, is this the ultimate commuter-to-trail crossover shoe?
Gear & Grit Daily: January 20, 2026
Today's cycling news: ‘Project Pidcock’ Enters Year 2 with the Tour de France and Pogačar Dead Ahead, The WorldTour May Only Be 4 Minutes Old, but UAE Hasn’t...
The Cannibal Goes Soft (Metal): Eddy Merckx’s Titanium Pivot
Eddy Merckx launches two new Titanium bikes. They aren't cheap, but with UDH dropouts and Columbus tubing, they might be the last frame you ever buy.
Taxonomy Collapse: The Pinarello Grevil MX and the Death of the Gravel Category
Pinarello's Grevil MX puts drop bars on an Olympic XC frame. Is it the evolution of gravel or a confused hardtail? A PharmD analyzes the specs.
Gear & Grit Daily: January 16, 2026
Today's cycling news: Sepp Kuss Still Believes Tadej Pogačar Can Be Beaten, Riders To Watch For 2026 and more. Daily tracking of pro racing, tech, and indust...
Wide Tires, Deep Rims, and a Price That Won't Cause a Divorce
ENVE's new Foundation AR40 brings wide-tire aerodynamics and impact protection to a $1,400 price point. Is this the best value in carbon wheels?
PRO Stealth 3D: Why Variable Density Beats Weight Weenieism
PRO's new Stealth 3D saddle uses pressure-mapped variable density to solve comfort. Is it worth the $350 price tag for the deliberate cyclist?
Why Lazer Wants Your Next Helmet to Crumple
Lazer releases the Sphere KinetiCore, bringing integrated crumple-zone safety and better ventilation to a $150 price point. Here is why it beats the bolt-on liners.
DT Swiss and Reserve Just Solved the Kickback Paradox
Reserve Wheels and DT Swiss launch Degree of Freedom hubs. They eliminate pedal kickback with zero weight penalty. Here is why it matters for your ride.
Bikes & Frames
37 Pounds and Zero Grease: The Soltera 3 ADV Solves the Commuter Crisis
Aventon's Soltera 3 ADV cuts the bloat with a 37lb frame and Gates Carbon Belt Drive. Here is why this $1,499 eBike is the ultimate tool for the deliberate commuter.
Apparel
The Best Cycling Layer Isn't Made for Cycling (And It's On Sale)
The Patagonia Houdini is down to $87. At 105g, it is the ultimate jersey-pocket insurance policy for variable weather. Here is the data-driven case for buying one.
Newsletter
Gear & Grit Daily: January 13, 2026
Today's cycling news: Exclusive: WorldTour team owners are driving a new reform project, Why Vingegaard Sees the Giro-Tour Double as His Best Move in the Pog...
The Engine
Pyramids, Not Polarization: What Elite Cycling Data Really Shows
What new research on WorldTour cyclists reveals about real training, carbs, and why consistency beats endurance myths.
Gravel
The Pivot LES SL and the Physics of Going Long
The Pivot LES SL Drop Bar blends XC geometry and drop bars to reduce fatigue, preserve momentum, and erase the line between gravel and trail.
Gear Reviews
Confidence Over Comfort: Why IRC’s G-Claw Makes Sense
IRC’s Boken G-Claw is a high-volume gravel tire built for 20–25 PSI—less chatter, more control, and real confidence on rough courses.
Components
The Anti-Hype Grip: PDW’s Lisbon Cork Experiment
PDW’s Lisbon Cork Grips use dense Portuguese cork to reduce vibration without killing control—light, durable, and quietly smart.
The Engine
The Fallacy of the Epic Ride: Why You Need an Annual Training Plan
Stop relying on hope as a strategy. Here is how to build an Annual Training Plan (ATP) that balances fitness, freshness, and real-life constraints.
Newsletter
Gear & Grit Daily: January 09, 2026
Today's cycling news: Simon Yates announces retirement with immediate effect, Oscar Onley Contract Buyout Is the Most Expensive in Cycling History and more. ...
The Engine
The 6-Hour Ceiling: How to Build Fitness Without the Volume
Traditional base training demands 20 hours a week, but most of us have jobs. Here is a strategy for the time-crunched cyclist: precision, strength work, and ignoring the "hacks."
Bikes & Frames
A Race Bike That Ignores the Rules
Ron’s Bikes launches the AluMax II, a Frank the Welder-built gravel rig that pairs high-end aluminum with rim brakes and massive tire clearance.
The Garage
Sklar, Stinner, and the Business of Being Small
A candid look at the different paths of Stinner, Sklar, and Afterhours Framebuilding. How three top builders are surviving and redefining American manufacturing.