Components
Video: Why Cable Brakes are BETTER Than Hydraulic Brakes
Path Less Pedaled discusses why cable-actuated disc brakes are better than hydraulic. A lot of good points here when it comes to gravel bikes and bikepacking.
Bikes & Frames
New Cervélo Áspero Colors for 2021
The Áspero is one of the quickest gravel bikes out there. It also looks pretty damn good. For 2021, the bike looks even better. Frame details and build specs are the same but the colors coating the frames are new, as are the sick fades. That sky blue is just
Gear Reviews
I Want One of Everything from Scicon's New Space Agency Capsule Collection
NASA has some of the most iconic branding out there, it only makes sense that it would translate well to some very fast looking cycling apparel. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Everything is available now, and ships world wide. More info and purchase at sciconsports.com
Gear Reviews
Bringing Sexy Back: The Shimano SPD Sandal
Here it is folks, THE release of Summer 2020. Shimano has re-issued the SD50 SPD sandal! Today, on the 25th anniversary of the SD50, Shimano has released a special edition model, SD-501A, in a new colorway. The new SD-501A has a dark navy upper and special logo accents. Available now
Bikes & Frames
Ritte Satyr Now Available with a SRAM Force AXS Mullet Build
For a limited time, Ritte Cycles is offering their flagshipTom Kellogg-designed Satyr steel gravel bike with a SRAM Force AXS Mullet build. * * Pre-orders for both the alloy and carbon configurations are open as of this morning and will close on Thursday, July 9th. Expect to shell out $4,999 for
Components
Wolf Tooth's New Supple Bar Tape
Wolf Tooth’s Supple Bar Tape is the brand’s first-ever bar tape. The tape is extra thick, extra wide, extra soft, and extra tacky. The Supple Bar Tape is made from the same silicone material as Wolf Tooth’s grips and is designed to dampen out vibrations and keep
Bikes & Frames
Factor’s New LS Gravel Bike is a Built for Speed
The Factor LS is built for one purpose. Speed. The bike has been engineered from the ground up to perform well in intense, high-speed gravel races. The bike is the stiffest gravel bike Factor has build, it will accept a 42mm tire, is 1x and 2x electronic or mechanical drivetrain
Bikes & Frames
Video: Santa Cruz Bicycles 5010 Launch
The pandemic has pushed cabin fever levels to an all time high, but sometimes boredom and being stuck indoors can lead to creativity. Clearly, the team at Santa Cruz has put their free time to good use with the launc of the new 5010.
Bikes & Frames
Canyon Inflite Lineup Gets Some Upgrades
Thanks to feedback from – and successes of – world champions Mathieu van der Poel and Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado, Canyon is refreshing the Inflite cyclocross and gravel bike lineup. To start the Canyon Inflite CF SLX, CF SL, and aluminum AL SLX come outfitted with the latest component groupsets from Shimano
Tech & Data
Garmin Edge 1030 Plus & 130 Plus GPS Cycling Computers Launched with New Features
Garmin updated two of its GPS cycling computer models today with Plus performance to add faster processors and more features. Updates for the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus Big additions to the 1030 Plus, over its predecessor which was introduced in 2017, include enhanced ride tracking and sharing features, more training
Components
SRAM’s Eagle Grows to 52t
SRAM’s Eagle range just gets better and better. SRAM just announced a wider Eagle range with a huge 52t cassette. You don’t have to be top spec to enjoy the new 52t option either, the improvement goes all the way to GX. See more at SRAM.
Bikes & Frames
State Bicycle Co: 4130 All Road Bikes
State Bicycle Co. is offering a lot of value with its new 4130 All Road model. With two wheel options, 650b or 700c, flared dirt drops, a 1x drivetrain, disc brakes, and 450mm chainstays, the bike looks ready to do it all for a very nice $799 asking price. The