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WE LOVE WHERE WE RIDE - Gianmarco Dodesini Valsecchi

Kevin Curry

Kevin Curry

05 Mar 2019
WE LOVE WHERE WE RIDE - Gianmarco Dodesini Valsecchi

Gianmarco Dodesini Valsecchi  shot some incredible images during the inaugural PEdALED Silk Road Mountain Race in 2018. A brutal but stunning self-supported bike race in the remote landscapes of Kyrgyzstan. It’s short but sweet, absolutely stunning scenery. Follow Shift Cycling Culture for more.

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Revel's Concept Labs Debuts With 32-Inch Hardtail Prototypes You Can't Buy

Revel's Concept Labs Debuts With 32-Inch Hardtail Prototypes You Can't Buy

Revel's new Concept Labs program debuts with 32-inch hardtail prototypes testing whether wheel size should pair with frame size. Interesting idea, zero guarantees.

By Kevin Curry 13 Apr 2026
Reserve 30|XC Wheels: Wider Rims, More Spokes, Two Different Philosophies

Reserve 30|XC Wheels: Wider Rims, More Spokes, Two Different Philosophies

Reserve's 30|XC wheels are wider, stronger, and lighter than the 28|XC. But you're choosing between hub tech and weight—here's what actually matters.

By Kevin Curry 08 Apr 2026
XDS X-LAB Launch: Vertical Integration Meets Aggressive Pricing

XDS X-LAB Launch: Vertical Integration Meets Aggressive Pricing

XDS launches X-LAB with carbon road, gravel, and e-bikes priced $1,500–$3,000 below competitors. Vertical integration cuts costs — but resale and support are unknowns.

By Kevin Curry 08 Apr 2026
Gravel Pedals: Platform Area, Float, and the Q-Factor Problem

Gravel Pedals: Platform Area, Float, and the Q-Factor Problem

Gravel pedal systems ranked by what actually matters: platform area, float, Q-factor, and durability. SPD vs. Time ATAC vs. Wolf Tooth—plus power meter tradeoffs.

By Kevin Curry 07 Apr 2026
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