New Ornot Gear: A Jersey That Cools Better and Cargo Bibs That Don't Flap
Ornot's Habanero Delta Jersey uses Polartec fabric that spreads sweat for faster cooling. Updated Cargo Bibs add pockets without the bulk. Here's what matters.
Latest
Cane Creek's Titanium Grey Chainrings: $99 to Match Your eeWings Cranks
Cane Creek's Titanium Grey chainrings match eeWings cranks for $99. Multi-speed compatible, but you're paying for the finish — black works just as well.
How to Prevent and Recover From a Bonk (No Hype, Just Physiology)
The bonk isn't just low fuel—it's your brain's emergency brake. Here's the 2026 science on glycogen depletion, dual-transporter fueling, and how to recover.
Litespeed Adds Cerakote to Titanium Frames: What It Means for Your Budget
Litespeed adds Cerakote multi-color finishes to its 2026 lineup. The cosmetic upgrade costs extra, but durability on flexing titanium remains unproven.
Google's $100 Fitbit Air Promises Invisible Tracking — Here's What Actually Matters
Google's Fitbit Air is a screenless tracker with AI coaching, auto-detection for cycling, and a week of battery. Here's what matters — and the catch.
Relentless Spur Shot V2: A $108 Slingshot With Bike Tools (Or Vice Versa)
The Relentless Spur Shot V2 is a CNC slingshot with bike tools. $108, 90g. Here's what actually matters and what doesn't add up.
RSVR Hydration: A 320-Gram Bladder That Actually Fits Your Back
RSVR's body-contoured hydration bladder weighs 320g and promises less drag, better stability. The catch: Kickstarter launch, ships August 2026.
Dylan Johnson's Identity Crisis: What Happens When the Data Stops Mattering
Dylan Johnson's new Silca documentary isn't about training—it's about what happens when a data-driven racer loses the joy and has to rebuild identity.
Factor Sarana: A Gravel Bike Built for Speed When You Can't Think About Speed
Factor's new Sarana gravel bike keeps race geometry for ultra-endurance events. Here's why it's different—and what you give up for that speed.
Hutchinson's New Gravel Tires Want You to Stop Using One Tire for Everything
Hutchinson's new Touareg Race and GS gravel tires borrow tech from the Caracal Race. Fast on paper, but the system approach means more swapping.
Campagnolo Record 13: The Fastest Shifting Just Got Cheaper
Campagnolo Record 13 brings the fastest wireless shifting to a broader price point. Same platform as Super Record, 200–340g heavier, €1,000+ cheaper.
Bosch's New Firmware Doesn't Add Watts—It Changes When You Get Them
Bosch's free firmware update delivers 120 Nm and 600% assist—but only when you need it. Here's what actually matters for battery life and ride feel.
Components
CYPLORE Kickstarter: Retrofit Your Road Bike, But Know the Limits
CYPLORE's 1.7 kg e-bike conversion hub promises light assist for road and gravel bikes. Small battery, real tradeoffs, Kickstarter risk included.
Bags & EDC
Decathlon Made a Bikepacking Bag From European Flax Instead of Plastic
Decathlon's linen half-frame bag uses European flax instead of synthetic fibers. 34% lower carbon footprint, £50, but not waterproof. Here's what matters.
Indoor Cycling
What Zwift's Rouvy Acquisition Means for Hardware, Subscriptions, and Esports
Zwift acquired Rouvy, consolidating virtual and real-world indoor cycling under one company. Here's what it means for your hardware, subscription, and training.
Bikes & Frames
Felt Breed 2026: 950g Frame, 54mm Clearance, and Integrated Cockpit You Can't Swap
The new Felt Breed cuts 22.8% weight and claims 10.5% less drag. Real race geometry, 54mm tire clearance, integrated cockpit—but is it worth $4,899–$12,399?
Apparel
Q36.5 Wind System: Ultralight Protection for Riders Who Plan Ahead
Q36.5's Wind System offers four shell categories instead of one do-it-all jacket. Here's what matters—and the tradeoff that comes with specificity.
Components
Zipp 202 NSW: 1,087 Grams and $4,200—What You're Actually Buying
Zipp's 202 NSW weighs 1,087g and costs $4,200. Here's what the specs actually mean for climbing performance—and the tradeoff you're making.
Ultradynamico Brut: A Hardpack Tire That Splits the Difference
Ultradynamico's new Brut tire slots between slick and knobby. Fast on hardpack, but it's a compromise — here's what that actually means for mixed-terrain rides.
Apparel
USWE Race 2.0: The Hydration Pack That Doesn't Bounce (230g, $130)
The USWE Race 2.0 hydration pack weighs 230g and actually stays put. Here's when the $130 price tag makes sense—and when it doesn't.
Components
New Continental Dubnital 50mm Fills the Gap Between Gravel and XC
Continental's new Dubnital 50mm targets gravel bikes with tight clearance. Fast on hardpack, struggles in loose climbs. Here's what matters.
Components
Brembo GR-PRO Brakes: Three Adjustments, One Big Tradeoff
Brembo's GR-PRO brakes offer three independent adjustments and World Cup pedigree. Here's what €1,200 buys you—and who should care.
Components
Shimano GRX Gets Bigger Chainrings and Shorter Cranks—Here's Who Benefits
Shimano adds 44T/46T chainrings and 165mm/160mm cranks to GRX. Useful for fast gravel or fit tweaks, but not if you're climbing steep grades regularly.
Components
Panaracer's Fastest Gravel Tire Yet—But Only If Your Routes Are Smooth Enough
Panaracer's new GravelKing ZX semi-slick promises road speed and gravel grip. Here's what the three-zone tread and raised center profile actually mean.