Bikes & Frames
Automating Safety: The Topstone Carbon 2 Gets a Brain Transplant
Cannondale updates the Topstone Carbon 2 with SmartSense Gen 2. A centralized battery for radar and lights reduces charging anxiety for the deliberate cyclist.
Components
Reflective Sidewalls That Don't Look Like Your Commuter Hybrid
Continental adds a stealthy "Graphite-Reflex" strip to the Terra Adventure tire. It's passive, battery-free safety for night riding without the commuter look.
Components
Option 1: The Anti-3D Printed Saddle: Fizik Proves Simple is Still Lighter
Fizik's new R1 Light saddles ditch the 3D-printed hype for raw EVA foam and carbon, delivering 122g performance without the cleaning nightmare.
Apparel
Zero Drop, Zero Wet Socks: The Trail Thrasher Pro
Lems drops the waterproof Trail Thrasher Pro. With a wide toe box and Vibram grip, is this the ultimate commuter-to-trail crossover shoe?
Bikes & Frames
The Cannibal Goes Soft (Metal): Eddy Merckx’s Titanium Pivot
Eddy Merckx launches two new Titanium bikes. They aren't cheap, but with UDH dropouts and Columbus tubing, they might be the last frame you ever buy.
Bikes & Frames
Taxonomy Collapse: The Pinarello Grevil MX and the Death of the Gravel Category
Pinarello's Grevil MX puts drop bars on an Olympic XC frame. Is it the evolution of gravel or a confused hardtail? A PharmD analyzes the specs.
Components
Wide Tires, Deep Rims, and a Price That Won't Cause a Divorce
ENVE's new Foundation AR40 brings wide-tire aerodynamics and impact protection to a $1,400 price point. Is this the best value in carbon wheels?
Components
PRO Stealth 3D: Why Variable Density Beats Weight Weenieism
PRO's new Stealth 3D saddle uses pressure-mapped variable density to solve comfort. Is it worth the $350 price tag for the deliberate cyclist?
The Garage
Why Lazer Wants Your Next Helmet to Crumple
Lazer releases the Sphere KinetiCore, bringing integrated crumple-zone safety and better ventilation to a $150 price point. Here is why it beats the bolt-on liners.
The Garage
DT Swiss and Reserve Just Solved the Kickback Paradox
Reserve Wheels and DT Swiss launch Degree of Freedom hubs. They eliminate pedal kickback with zero weight penalty. Here is why it matters for your ride.
Bikes & Frames
37 Pounds and Zero Grease: The Soltera 3 ADV Solves the Commuter Crisis
Aventon's Soltera 3 ADV cuts the bloat with a 37lb frame and Gates Carbon Belt Drive. Here is why this $1,499 eBike is the ultimate tool for the deliberate commuter.
Apparel
The Best Cycling Layer Isn't Made for Cycling (And It's On Sale)
The Patagonia Houdini is down to $87. At 105g, it is the ultimate jersey-pocket insurance policy for variable weather. Here is the data-driven case for buying one.