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.
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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.