Your First Gravel Race Is a Logistics Problem, Not a Fitness Test

Your first gravel race won't fail from low FTP. It'll fail from a flat you can't fix or a bonk at mile 40. Here's what actually matters.

In this economy? Silca Bets Cyclists Will Pay $800 to Ditch the Screen

Silca revives the Omata One: an $800 analog cycling computer with mechanical hands, GPS tracking, and no screen. Limited supply, US-only, iOS required.

Strava's New Strength Features: Guided Workouts, Live Tracking, and One Big Gap

Strava adds guided strength workouts with live tracking and muscle maps. Here's what cyclists gain—and what the new features still don't solve.

Why Intervals Aren't the Only Path to Getting Faster

Structured training burns people out. Pure unstructured riding produces junk miles. The middle ground—semi-structured training—actually works for most riders.

Ari Shafer HP: A 28-Pound E-Gravel Bike That Actually Rides Like a Bike

Ari's Shafer HP e-gravel bike weighs 28 lbs with the TQ-HPR60 motor. Subtle assist, 60mm tire clearance, and builds from $4,899. Here's who it fits.

Wolf Tooth's $290 Camo Pedals Exist to Make You Visit a Bike Shop

Wolf Tooth's Camo SHIFT Gravity pedals: 150 pairs, hand-anodized, $290, and only available in person at select bike shops. Here's what that actually means.

DT Swiss F132 Gravel Fork Finally Goes Aftermarket — Two Specs, Three Offsets

DT Swiss F132 gravel forks now sold separately in two specs and three offsets. Here's what the $376 price gap actually gets you.

LOOK G85 Cezal RS: 200g Lighter, 19% Stiffer, Zero Storage

LOOK's G85 Cezal RS cuts 200g and adds serious stiffness for gravel racing. But losing internal storage means it's a pure race tool, not a do-all bike.

Mavic Comete Ultimate: 9 Watts Saved Where You Actually Ride

Mavic's Comete Ultimate claims 9 watts saved sitting upright at 300g. We break down who benefits and who should skip it.

Apidura's $134 Top Tube Pack Solves the Knee-Rub Problem

Apidura's Expedition Long Top Tube Pack offers 2L of waterproof, knee-clearing storage with smart details for long days—at a price that demands justification.

Van Rysel's First Mountain Bike Is a 32" World Cup Racer — And You Can't Buy It Yet

Van Rysel's first MTB is a 32" full-suspension XC racer with aero claims, 230g frame savings, and a World Cup team deal. No geometry, no price, no timeline yet.

Colnago G5-X: 10mm of BB Drop Changes Everything About This Gravel Bike

Colnago's G5-X drops the BB 10mm for stability, adds bikepacking mounts, but caps tires at 53mm. A deliberate gravel race bike for ultra-endurance events.

Indoor Cycling

Profile Design's Zwift Ride Aerobar Keeps You Tucked While You Shift

Profile Design's $275 Zwift Ride Supersonic Aerobar puts Click controls at your fingertips in the aero position. Here's who it's for and who should skip it.

Components

Hunt's 1317g Gravel Wheels Cost $2,899—The Steel Version Might Be the Smarter Buy

Hunt's 5AM Gravel Limitless wheels: 1317g with carbon spokes or 1447g steel at $500 less. Aero-optimized for 50mm tires with oversized rim beads for pinch flat protection.

Bikes & Frames

Chiru VAGUS-i: A 1.62 kg Titanium Gravel Frame With Two Personalities

Chiru's VAGUS-i titanium gravel frame weighs 1.62 kg, clears 52c tires, and ships with two fork options for different riding styles. Frameset starts at €3,345.

Bikes & Frames

REEB's $5,462 Chassis Kit Is the Fastest Path to the Sold-Out Cane Creek Invert Fork

REEB's October-only STEEZL chassis kit bundles the sold-out Cane Creek Invert fork with a Colorado-built frame starting at $5,462. Here's who it's actually for.

Components

Wolf Tooth ALT Performance: Premium Pedal Internals at $90 Less

Wolf Tooth's $160 ALT Performance pedal uses their premium bearing setup in a forged body. SPD-compatible, 326g, with a 534mm² platform.

Apparel

Ornot's Cargo Bib Tight: Four Pockets, One Narrow Temperature Window

Ornot's $218 Lightweight Cargo Bib Tight brings four-pocket storage to shoulder-season rides. Real-world temp range is narrower than claimed.

Bikes & Frames

Cinelli Built 7 Bikes with Mike Giant. They Cost €3,500 Each.

Cinelli and Mike Giant drop a 7-bike limited run plus apparel. €3,500 for collector art on wheels—here's who it's actually for.

Tech & Data

Nocs Portal AFN7: A $179 Camera That Hides the Screen on Purpose

The Nocs Portal AFN7 is a $179 screenless camera built for outdoor use. At 140g with IP56 rating, it's minimal by design—but is that a feature or a limit?

Bikes & Frames

Ritchey's Road Logic Returns: $1,759 for Rim-Brake Steel Done Right

Ritchey's Road Logic Signature Edition: a $1,759 rim-brake steel frameset for riders who've chosen simplicity over disc brakes and modern compatibility.

Bikes & Frames

Firefly's $7,200 Rim Brake Frame Fits 40mm Tires — Here's How

Firefly's $7,200 titanium rim brake frame clears 40mm tires using 3D-printed dropouts and a custom Cane Creek brake. Modern engineering, retro stopping power.

Bikes & Frames

Moots Kills Three Bikes, Replaces Them With One $5,499 Titanium Routt

Moots consolidates its gravel line into one titanium platform: the new Routt, built around 50mm tires with 57mm clearance. Framesets start at $5,499.

Apparel

Shimano's New Wide Last Is 6mm Broader — Finally a Shoe for Actual Wide Feet

Shimano DYNALAST 2.0 adds a significantly wider toe box and three dedicated lasts. Here's what the fit changes mean for cleat position and long-ride comfort.