Bikes & Frames
2027 Orbea Oiz: The XC Race Bike for Riders Who Don't Need Excuses
Orbea's 2027 Oiz is 22% stiffer, 48g lighter, and built around marginal gains that actually matter—if you're racing XC or chasing KOMs on technical climbs.
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The Specialized Crux 5 Adds Aero to the Lightest Gravel Racer (And Has the Data to Prove It)
The new Specialized Crux 5 adds aero to the lightest gravel racer. 789g frame, 55mm clearance, and race telemetry data claiming 9:58 saved at Unbound. Here's the catch.
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Canyon Grizl AL: Half the Price, Most of the Capability
Canyon's new aluminum Grizl AL starts at €1,300 with 54mm tire clearance and real adventure capability. Here's what matters—and the one compromise.
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Viral's $15K Optimist Is Built for Longevity—If You Accept the Tradeoffs
Viral's new Optimist pairs 3D-printed titanium, CNC aluminum, a Pinion gearbox, and Gates belt drive. Here's what that combo actually requires—and the tradeoffs.
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State's 4130 All-Road Returns With Bigger Clearance and Hydraulic Brakes Standard
State's 4130 All-Road returns with 12-speed, bigger tire clearance, and hydraulic brakes standard at $999. The tradeoffs you need to know.
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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.
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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.
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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?
Bikes & Frames
The New Colnago C72 Keeps the Heritage, Adds the Tire Clearance You Actually Need
The Colnago C72 keeps handmade Italian construction and adds 35mm tire clearance, downtube storage, and modern geometry. Here's what actually changed.
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Revel's Concept Labs Debuts With 32-Inch Hardtail Prototypes You Can't Buy
Revel's new Concept Labs program debuts with 32-inch hardtail prototypes testing whether wheel size should pair with frame size. Interesting idea, zero guarantees.
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XDS X-LAB Launch: Vertical Integration Meets Aggressive Pricing
XDS launches X-LAB with carbon road, gravel, and e-bikes priced $1,500–$3,000 below competitors. Vertical integration cuts costs — but resale and support are unknowns.
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The Sklar Tall Tale Got a Geometry Update That Actually Matters
Sklar Bikes restocked the Tall Tale hardtail with smarter geometry and bottle bosses. Steel, 29er, $1,199 frame-only. Here's what changed and what it costs.