The Garage
Finally, A Way to Strap Water to Your Bike That Doesn't Ruin the Paint
Tailfin’s new HydroMount lets you add bottle cages to any bike frame without slipping or scratching the paint. A look at why this small accessory is a big deal.
Culture & Opinion
When Physics Meets a Limited Edition: The Aerfast.4 Final
Storck says goodbye to the Aerfast.4 series with a 100-unit "Final Edition" in Imperial Blue Chrome. A 199-watt racing machine for the aero-obsessed.
Bikes & Frames
Lauf’s Ultimate R: A Case Study in Smarter Spec
Lauf pushes their gravel flagship to the limit with the Seigla Ultimate R, featuring 3D-printed saddles, Zipp XPLR wheels, and a 13-speed SRAM Red group.
Culture & Opinion
Laterally Stiff, Vertically Compliant: A Titanium Spork Story
Camp and Go Slow’s final drop of the year features rugged Scout Rolls, limited Bags By Bird Goldbacks, and the perfect 14g titanium camp spork.
Components
The Wireless Upgrade Your Old Frame Was Waiting For
Shimano’s new GRX RX717 brings wireless Di2 shifting to a more accessible price point, offering robust MTB-inspired tech for the gravel bikes we already own.
The Mindset
The Ironman Flix is $90 (And It Won’t Check Your Email)
The Huckberry x Timex Ironman Flix is down to $90. It’s a rugged, distraction-free throwback to an era when sport watches just told time and tracked laps.
Gear Reviews
PFAS-Free and Pocket Sized: Apidura tweaks a classic.
Apidura has refreshed their ultralight Packable Backpack and Musette with PFAS-free fabrics and a smarter strap design, optimizing the gear you carry for the gear you carry.
Gear Reviews
Ornot Goes All In on the "Muppet Fur"
Ornot expands its Polartec Alpha lineup with new gloves and shoe covers. Here is why putting "active insulation" on your extremities is a smart move for winter riding.
The Garage
A Pocket Compressor: State Bicycle Co.’s New Inflator
State Bicycle Co.'s new Electric Inflator is a pocket-sized, USB-C rechargeable pump that uses drone motor tech to automate tire inflation. Here is a quick look.
Bikes & Frames
State Carbon All-Road V2: The Democratization of Downtube Storage
State Bicycle Co. launches the Carbon All-Road V2. With downtube storage, UDH compatibility, and massive tire clearance, it brings high-end features to a $2,400 price point.
Culture & Opinion
Pirelli’s Italian Homecoming (And the Cost of Suppleness)
Pirelli launches the Italian-made Cinturato HP-Line gravel tires. They promise speed and protection, but the split lineup raises questions about value and ride quality.
Bikes & Frames
Titanium Lugs, Braided Carbon, and the New Boutique Standard
Baumier’s B01 combines 3D-printed titanium lugs with braided carbon tubes in a stunning, albeit expensive, display of North American manufacturing.