Tech & Data
Crankbrothers Solved the Weakest Link in Tubeless Repairs.
Crankbrothers’ Plug Mate adds an internal anchor to tire plugs—turning quick fixes into semi-permanent MTB repairs for just $9.99.
Tech & Data
Signal vs. Noise: Why Your Next Safety Upgrade is a Radar, Not a Helmet
Garmin’s Varia RearVue 820 evolves cycling safety into data science. With vehicle size detection and 190-yard radar, it's the ultimate tool for the smart rider.
Tech & Data
Seeing the Wind: Why Zwift’s Draft Indicator Changes the Race
Zwift’s latest update introduces a Draft Indicator and a revamped Ride Report, turning indoor miles into a more tactical, data-driven training experience.
The Engine
6,500 Watts to Fly: Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe Tows a Glider
Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe riders generated 6,500 watts to tow a glider into flight in Mallorca. Discover the engineering behind this world-first cycling stunt.
Tech & Data
Zwift Finally Has Its "Spotify Wrapped" Moment
Zwift celebrates its 10th anniversary with "Spinback," a personalized data deep-dive into your riding history. Here’s why the community stats—and the potential for an annual recap—matter.
Culture & Opinion
Gear & Grit Daily: November 25, 2025
Today's cycling news: Gaviria's transfer to Caja Rural confirmed, Træen returns to complete Uno-X 2026 roster: 'back together with a childhood sweetheart' an...
Tech & Data
Stacking the Deck: How to Get an Oura Ring 4 for Under $50
The Oura Ring 4 is currently 30% off for Black Friday. By stacking this with the Amex Platinum credit, the price drops to just $49. Here’s how the math works.
Bikes & Frames
Engineering the Perfect Ride: Part Carbon, Part Titanium
A look at the new Curve CarboKev, a gravel race bike that fascinatingly blends 3D-printed titanium and carbon fiber into "stiffness" and "comfort" zones.
Components
The 8mm Gap: Rethinking the Connection Between Foot and Pedal
A deep dive into the new Q36.5 and SRM integrated shoe-and-pedal system. It promises an 8mm stack height reduction, but what does that mean for the feel of riding?
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?
The Engine
Gear & Grit Weekly: Tour de France's Epic 2026 Routes, The Science of Strength, and Zwift's Biggest Expansion
This week: A deep dive into the brutal 2026 Tour de France routes, new research on how lifting makes you faster, Shimano's profit slump, Life Time's huge gravel payout, and more.
Tech & Data
How Crash Data and Carbon Cages Created a $450 "Super Helmet"
A deep dive into the new $450 MET Trenta 3K Carbon. It uses a carbon cage and pro crash data to claim it's 40% safer and 16% cooler.