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Bikes & Frames

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.

Bikes & Frames

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.

Components

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?

Components

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?

The Garage

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.

The Garage

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.