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Shimano SPD-SLR: 2.3mm Closer to the Pedal, Zero Compatibility with Your Old Cleats
Shimano's SPD-SLR cuts stack height by 2.3mm and clips in faster, but breaks compatibility with SPD-SL. Here's what the new system costs you.
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Rodeo Labs Spork 4.0: Dynamo Wiring Built Into the Fork, Finally
Rodeo Labs Spork 4.0 builds dynamo wiring into a carbon fork with SON SL dropouts, magnetic connectors, and 61mm tire clearance. Here's what matters.
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DT Swiss TRACKR SPEED: A $90 Fix for GPS Drift—If Your Hubs Match
DT Swiss TRACKR SPEED mounts to your rear hub for GPS-independent speed data. Rechargeable, 23g, but only fits specific DT Swiss wheels.
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WTB's Aero Gravel Tires Claim 13.8 Watts — But Only If You're Moving
WTB's new Stromm-developed aero gravel tires claim up to 13.8W savings at speed. We break down the specs, weight variance, and who actually benefits.
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Carbon Spokes and Ceramic Bearings Meet 30mm Hookless Gravel Rims
Miche's Graff RD gravel wheelset hits 1,455g with CeramicSpeed bearings and carbon spokes at €2,500. Here's who it actually makes sense for.
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Columbus Carbon Wheels Start at €1,600—With Carbon Spokes and Ceramic Bearings
Columbus launches Cento, Gara, and Spirit carbon-spoke wheelsets from €1,600 to €4,000. Here's what the specs mean for weight, durability, and real-world value.
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10-52T on Drop Bars, No Batteries: Ratio Cracks the SRAM Eagle Compatibility Problem
Ratio's £70 kit lets SRAM Apex shifters run Eagle 70/90 T-Type derailleurs — 10-52T range, mechanical shifting under load, no batteries required.
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Mavic's 1,080g Crossmax Ultimate: The Lightest XC Wheelset They've Ever Built
Mavic's new Crossmax Ultimate hits 1,080g with carbon spokes and ceramic bearings. At $3,049, here's who should buy it and who should skip it.
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SILCA's Gravel Tires Use Thinner Casings on Wider Widths—Here's Why
SILCA's Protocol gravel tires flip casing logic—thinner casings on wider tires. Four models from $99. Here's what the specs actually mean for your next race.
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Berd's 1,298-Gram Gravel Wheelset Wants to Be the Fastest You Can Buy
Berd's Sparrow50 Gold claims to be the lightest 50mm gravel wheelset made. At 1,298g and $2,395, here's what the specs actually mean for your riding.
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A $119 Derailleur Hanger: absoluteBLACK's Titanium Flex on Your Drivetrain
absoluteBLACK's $119 titanium derailleur hanger: 3D-printed, direct-mount design for Shimano drivetrains. Here's what the specs actually mean for your bike.
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New Goodyear Eagle F1 Tires: Race-Day Speed or Puncture Protection, Pick One
Goodyear's new Eagle F1 RS claims a 4.8-watt rolling resistance drop with puncture protection. Here's what the specs mean for real-world riding decisions.