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Gravel Pedals: Platform Area, Float, and the Q-Factor Problem
Gravel pedal systems ranked by what actually matters: platform area, float, Q-factor, and durability. SPD vs. Time ATAC vs. Wolf Tooth—plus power meter tradeoffs.
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Easton EC90 ALX Gravel Crankset: 27% Stronger, But Only If You Stay Under 44t
Easton's EC90 ALX gravel crankset claims 27% more strength than SRAM Red XPLR at 419g. The catch: chainrings max out at 44t, and you'll pay $500+ with spindle.
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Knog Cobber Reflex Lights: Auto-Dimming Tech at $80 a Pop
Knog's Cobber Reflex lights auto-adjust brightness by speed and lean angle. At $80 each, the tech is clever — if the algorithm actually works.
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Roval's New Gravel Wheels: Aero vs. Light (and Both Expensive)
Specialized's new Roval Terra wheels: one aero, one light, both expensive. Here's what the specs actually mean and which one makes sense.
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Fulcrum Sharq GR and Sonic GR: Gravel Wheels Optimized for 47–50mm Tires
Fulcrum's new Sharq GR and Sonic GR gravel wheels use a 30mm internal width optimized for 47–50mm tires. Here's what the specialization costs you.
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Panaracer's 2026 Spring Colors: British Racing Green and Sakura Pink Gravelkings
Panaracer's 2026 spring colors: British Racing Green and Sakura Pink. Same tread, limited stock. Here's what actually matters before you order.
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FFWD TYRO Carbon Wheels: Wider Rims, New Hubs, Same Price
FFWD's updated TYRO carbon wheelset gets a wider rim, new in-house hubs, and drops 100g—all at the same €1,099 price. Here's what actually matters.
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LOOK's New Gravel Pedals: Three Platforms, Three Tradeoffs
LOOK's new gravel pedal lineup targets three distinct use cases. Here's what the platform sizes and materials actually mean for your riding.
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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.