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?
Culture & Opinion
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.
Tech & Data
MAAP’s New Jersey Is Faster (If You Are)
MAAP launches a new Pro Aero jersey claiming to save 6-8 watts. It's a performance shift for the style-focused brand, but the gains only kick in at 40 kph.
Tech & Data
Stop Treating Your Trainer Like a 'Junk Mile': An Indoor Fueling Deep Dive
I used to fuel my short indoor rides with just water. I was wrong. A personal deep dive into why heat, intensity, and new science demand a real fueling strategy for the trainer.
Culture & Opinion
The Most Interesting Number in the 2026 Grand Prix Isn't the Biggest One
Life Time just announced the 2026 Grand Prix details. I'm digging into the numbers, and the most interesting part isn't the $590k prize purse...
Tech & Data
Tempted: Garmin's Flagship Edge 1040 is Down to $399 Today
The Garmin Edge 1040 bike computer is on sale at Amazon for $399, a $200 discount. A quick take on why this is a great deal for data-driven cyclists.
Bikes & Frames
Revel's "Project RaTical" is My Favorite Kind of Experiment
Revel Bikes is showing off "Project RaTical," a stunning full-suspension prototype that blends 3D-printed titanium junctions with traditional ti tubes.
Tech & Data
Cyclist Rucking in the Off-season? The Heavy Truth About Weighted Vests
Are weighted vests the ultimate fitness hack or just marketing hype? A data-driven look at the claims about bone density, VO2 max, and strength.
Tech & Data
Garmin's New eTrex Touch: A Modern Classic with 650-Hour Battery Life
Explore the new Garmin eTrex Touch. This rugged handheld GPS features a high-res touchscreen, pre-loaded TopoActive maps, and a game-changing 650-hour battery life.