Bikes & Frames
Is 32-Inch the Future of Gravel? Chiru's VELDT Frameset Makes the Case
Chiru's VELDT is the first 32-inch gravel bike—faster rollover than 700c, but you're betting on a wheel standard that doesn't exist yet.
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Btchn Alpina 32" Hardtail: California Steel, 92mm BB Drop, Limited Parts Ecosystem
Btchn's Alpina is a ground-up 32" hardtail with a 92mm BB drop and California build. Here's what the geometry actually does—and the ecosystem tradeoff.
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Otso Fenrir Ti Gets UDH Dropouts (and Loses the Tuning Chip)
Otso's 2026 Fenrir Ti swaps adjustable dropouts for UDH compatibility. Same titanium frame, same geometry—just modern drivetrain options and new graphics.
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Pegoretti Goes Gravel: Steel, 50 mm Tires, and a €4,000 Starting Price
Pegoretti's first gravel bike: handmade steel, 50 mm clearance, 1x electronic-only. What the Orlando offers and what it doesn't.
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Salsa Flyway Review: Race Geometry Meets Bikepacking Clearance
Salsa's new Flyway gravel bike promises race speed and bikepacking comfort. Here's what the geometry, tire clearance, and builds actually mean for you.
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Bianchi Infinito: The All-Road Bike That Wants to Do Everything (and Almost Does)
Bianchi's new Infinito blends speed, comfort, and gravel capability up to 40mm. Updated Countervail tech, refined geometry, and real tradeoffs explained.
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BMC Teammachine SLR: Lighter, Faster, and Now in Three Carbon Tiers
The new BMC Teammachine SLR cuts 222g and closes the aero gap to 4%. But three carbon tiers mean you're not always getting the same bike.
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The CAAD14 Fixes Cannondale's Biggest Mistake With the CAAD13
Cannondale's CAAD14 ditches the carbon-mimicking mistakes of the CAAD13 and returns to aluminum-first design. Here's what actually changed.
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Otso Waheela R: A Gravel Race Bike That Picks Stability Over Agility
The Otso Waheela R is a gravel race bike with long, slack geometry, 50mm clearance, and no 2x option. Here's what the specs actually mean for your riding.
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Cervélo's 2026 Caledonia Refresh: What Changed and What Actually Matters
Cervélo's 2026 Caledonia refresh adds in-frame storage and dropped seatstays. Here's what matters: threaded BB vs. integration, and which build is worth it.
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REEB's New Steel Hardtails Are for Riders Who Don't Need Rear Suspension to Have Fun
REEB's new Dikyelous and SST hardtails are steel, made-to-order, and built for riders who want feedback over plush. Here's what actually matters in the specs.
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Giant Propel 2026: Aero Gains Meet Real-World Compliance
Giant's new Propel claims 18.44 watts saved, but most come from tires and bars—not the frame. Here's what actually matters for busy riders.