Bikes & Frames
This Is What a "Curated" Complete Bike Looks Like
A quick look at the Wilde Blaise build. It’s a rare $3,500 complete bike that feels personally curated, with parts from GRX, Nitto, and Brooks.
Gear Reviews
Matter, Thread, and Meatballs: Ikea Just Fixed the Smart Home
Ikea's new line of ultra-affordable Matter-over-Thread devices isn't just another product launch. It's a massive, thoughtful bet that could finally fix the smart home for everyone.
Bikes & Frames
The Bike That Wants to Replace Your Car... and Your Hardtail
A deep dive on the Bombtrack Beyond+ Midtail, a bike blending cargo-hauling utility with modern, off-road bikepacking capability. Is this the ultimate "do-it-all" rig?
Culture & Opinion
The Price of Not Stopping: Deconstructing the New PNS Winter Collection
A deep dive into the Pas Normal Studios AW25 winter collection, exploring the tech, philosophy, and high price tag of its "serious training uniform."
Bikes & Frames
Is the Marin Lombard E the "Do-Anything" E-Bike?
A quick take on the new Marin Lombard E. With a Bosch SX Sprint motor and 50mm tire clearance, this looks less like an e-bike and more like an all-terrain explorer.
Culture & Opinion
Cannondale's Carbon Commuter and the Case for Less
A deep dive into the new Cannondale FlyingV. It’s a full-carbon, lightweight e-bike with a belt drive and auto-shifting. Is this the new standard for urban cycling?
Gear Reviews
Beyond S, M, L: The Promise of a 3D-Printed, Custom-Fit Helmet
A deep dive into the KAV Rhoan CORE, a 3D-printed helmet that’s custom-fit to your head, blending benchmark safety, aero, and cooling in one new design.
Components
Are Pedal-Based Lights a Gimmick or Genius?
A first look at the LOOK Keo Vision pedals. They put 60-lumen lights in the pedal body for active visibility. Is it a gimmick or a smart safety upgrade?
Components
Is This the End of SRAM vs. Shimano Chainring Confusion?
A first impression of the new Cane Creek chainrings. Their goal? A universal tooth profile that works with SRAM and Shimano. A simple fix for a big headache?
The Garage
The $30 Upgrade That Could Make Me Love My Bike Pump Again
A first look at the new CLIK Valve system, adopted by Lezyne. Could this simple, retrofittable standard finally solve the Presta valve's biggest flaw?
The Garage
Better Shifting Through Stainless Steel?
A first look at the new SimWorks Crisper cables. With a stainless steel coil and 3-meter length, they might be the perfect durable, DIY upgrade.
Culture & Opinion
Walz Taps Into Cycling’s Golden Age
Walz releases a new collection of vintage cycling caps honoring teams like Molteni, 7-Eleven, and Brooklyn. A look at the $35 price of nostalgia.