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This $41 Tool Stops You From Scratching Your Brake Pistons With a Screwdriver
The absoluteBLACK 4-piston brake press tool resets pistons evenly without risking damage. $41, 13.5g. Here's the tradeoff.
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The $650 Race Face Era SL Crank Shaves 61 Grams — With a Catch
Race Face's Era SL crank weighs 422g and costs $650. The integrated spindle saves weight, but the smaller wear plate is unproven.
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Atherton's 3D-Printed Titanium Cranks: What $922 Actually Buys You
Atherton's 3D-printed titanium cranks cost $922, weigh 506g, and come in 11 lengths. Here's what the specs actually mean for durability and fit.
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Paul Components Tall & Elegant Seatpost: The Tall & Handsome Without the Setback
Paul Components' new Tall & Elegant seatpost drops the setback but keeps the dual-bolt clamp. $286, 327–402g, and built for repeat adjustments.
Components
Shimano Tiagra Goes 11-Speed and Drops 200 Grams. The Catch Is the Price of Levers.
Shimano's new Tiagra R4000 brings 11-speed shifting, an 11-36T cassette, and 105-derived levers to its budget road group. Here's what matters and what doesn't.
Components
CrankTank 3: It’s About Mass Placement
The CrankTank 3’s real value is low, centralized 3L water storage — with weight and frame rub tradeoffs.
Components
Fizik Arione Returns — But the Real Story Is in the Rails
The updated Fizik Arione isn’t about padding. It’s about rail placement and how far forward you can actually sit.
Components
Steel Rails, Fewer Headaches: Wove’s Practical Pivot
Wove’s new metal-railed saddles cut $180+ off carbon models. More weight, more durability. Smart trade for busy, data-driven riders?
Components
Why the "Middle Child" Wheel Is Actually the Smartest Buy
Ursus launches the 2026 wheel range. The Proxima R features a 32mm external width, optimizing aerodynamics and comfort for modern high-volume tires.
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Why Your 12-Speed Setup Grinds in the Wet
absoluteBLACK’s new chainrings solve the 12-speed mud problem, plus a $13 tool to kill brake drag. Efficiency upgrades for the deliberate cyclist.
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Why No. 22 Wants a Car Payment for Your Handlebar Clamp
No. 22 released a redesigned Titanium stem. It’s lighter, stronger, and costs nearly $500. Is the ride quality worth the premium? We break down the math.
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Reflective Sidewalls That Don't Look Like Your Commuter Hybrid
Continental adds a stealthy "Graphite-Reflex" strip to the Terra Adventure tire. It's passive, battery-free safety for night riding without the commuter look.