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The 2025 Velo Awards continue with the product of the year nominees.

The State Titanium All-Road offers unique ride feel and expensive looks, but we’d argue the frame is best suited for a custom build.

Velo’s Gravel Field Test continues as we test the real-world aero efficiency and the technical handling of 5 top gravel bikes.

Shimano's GRX Di2 RX717 derailleur and shifter set brings its wireless electronic shifting to its most affordable price yet. Here's what's included, how it compares to RX827, and complete pricing details.

New aero wheels, a touring bike from Cinelli, and Ornot has new gear with Polartec Alpha.

Is the Factor One really the fastest road bike ever made? It might be the most aero, but the most innovative part of the bike lies under the skin.

We're guessing this isn't an entirely new bike, but hey, we're starstruck nonetheless.

AliExpress, Specialized, and Chinese police worked to dismantle counterfeit manufacturing operations, seizing fake frames, wheels, and products under several bike brands. Here's what happened.

Rider airbags, super licenses, and all the gravel bikes we think that'll be updated in 2026 in the latest Velo Podcast.

Tracking WorldTour changes for 2026? We've got you. Bianchi replaces Merida, Scott goes to NSN Cycling, Pinarello becomes a title sponsor, and more so far.

The vehicles causing a recent spike in injuries and worse aren't e-bikes. Here’s why, our solution, and how to differentiate an e-bike from an e-moto.

Polygon updates the Strattos road bike, a new Focus gravel bike, and several ways to give back from Priority and Park Tool, this week in bike tech.

Scott, Specialized, Ibis, Enve, Giant, and other brands all have gravel bikes that could use a refresh. Could 2026 be the year?

Universal Colours has a new pre-owned apparel marketplace, Chris King launches new wheels, and more from Gobik and Feedback Sports.

Rad Power Bikes says a full recall of its batteries would bankrupt the company, even after 31 fires and almost $750,000 in damage. Here's what led the company to this point.

A brief history of the brand's troubled decade, and why there's reason to be optimistic.

Levy, Josh, and Alvin talk about how to find cheap (or free) speed at different price points, wheelies, the Factor Monza, and more.

New gear from Ritchey Logic, Pirelli, Ratio Technology, Baumier, and MAAP this week in bike tech.

The shakeups continue at the controversy-roiled team.

Canyon, Specialized, Trek, Enve, Giant, and other brands all have road bikes that could use a refresh. Could 2026 be the year?

Looking for a go-fast road bike? The Factor Monza actually tries to fit your day-to-day life.

Talkin' about the highs and lows of using the new Meta x Oakley AI glasses for cycling, folding gravel bikes, and more on the Velo Podcast.

Lezyne recalls select floor pumps, 3D-printed titanium bikes galore, Coros has a new sport watch, and more, This Week in Bike Tech.

Once you understand what this new jacket from Q35.6 is designed to do, the name makes perfect sense in the most uncomfortable, perfectly logical way possible.

Multiple witnesses describe what began as angry yelling over a traffic incident that spiraled into a cyclist being stabbed. Here's what we know.

Cargo bikes are cheaper, faster for short trips, and more fun than the family SUV. Here's why you should make the change.

We're skeptical that this is a new Aeroad, but it very well could be a totally new road bike from Canyon.

On board with the Oakley Meta glasses, predictions for 2026, and Josh defends his latest hot take on the Velo Podcast.

More ways to ride online, a limited edition book from Tucker Schwinn, and new gravel tires from Onza, this week in bike tech.

Larger wheels, wider tires, and more range make the G Line my favorite Brompton yet, even if the folding bike doesn't easily fit in an airplane overhead compartment anymore.

Suspension is coming for your gravel bike, while the front derailleur is well and truly done on gravel bikes. Here are our predictions for 2026.

Rivian's Wild E-Bike, Josh and Levy talk indoor training, and a new Italian gravel drivetrain.

Chris King still supports its lifetime wheel warranty, Cane Creek has new chainrings, and more bike tech.

Its distinctly buzzy freehub sound will catch your attention, but we learned there's plenty to like about the new Industry Nine Solix R50 road wheels.

Get ready for new Shimano drivetrains, taller handlebars, and more AI courtesy of Oakley and Meta glasses.

Wolf Tooth's new ultralight gravel pedal, progressive gravel bike geometry, and more on the Velo Podcast.

Handlebars that'll require you to take out a loan, Kona's new alloy gravel bike, and more, This Week in Bike Tech.

The Also TM-B might have a forgettable name, but the engineering feels like more than just 'the future of e-bikes.'

Also is a new e-bike brand backed by electric truck powerhouse Rivian that aims to offer a better micromobility experience. The design is unlike anything we've seen.

The Alt and Del pedals are spd compatible, user serviceable, and a new guilty pleasure of mine.

A weather-shortened race meant a wide array of gear choices... and much of the same for everyone else.

Specialized looks like it has a new aero gravel wheel coming. We think this new go-fast wheel means more is on the way.

Lightning storms and tornado warnings couldn't stop an abbreviated Big Sugar Gravel 2025, with Matt Beers and Sofia Gomez Villafañe taking decisive wins.

Denial is a river, and Mike Levy might be drowning in it in the latest episode of the Velo Podcast.

Scarab adds an easier way to get a Made-in-Colombia steel bike, Silca tries to perfect the TPU tube, and more in bike tech.

Easy to work on, easy to live with, and handling that feels like the future of gravel bikes? Sign us up.

Surly's steel gravel bike in review, Argon 18's new aero bike, the significance of Rapha and EF Pro Cycling's split, and the eccentricities of preparing for our next ride.

Parent company of Forge+Bond wheels closes shop, 3T has a new gravel bike, new Mavic wheels, and 20-inch wheel bikes for everyone.

The boldest partnership in pro cycling history ends in 2025. Here’s how Rapha and EF Pro Cycling left a mark on cycling fashion in its seven-year collaboration.

A cult classic steel gravel bike gets updated for the first time in 11 years, with modern touches that bring the bike up to (mostly) current trends.

Here's the lowdown on all the latest good stuff in 'This Week in Bike Tech.'

A do-all gravel bike with a road-centric focus, the Factor Aluto feels ready for riding long distances on road and gravel alike.

Levy states his case for suspension on gravel bikes, Garmin updates its most popular bike computers, and more this week.

Want access to a WorldTour team's training camp? Bianchi gives you a way.

This run of Trek 3D printed saddles are redesigned for high-performance riding, with a price point that undercuts most of the competition.

Ever wondered why Josh and Alvin are the way they are? So did Mike Levy.

Cervelo's obsessive pursuit of making the lightest bike it could results in one of the most fun bikes I've ridden this year.

Hot new wearables from Garmin and Polar, Pashley builds a drop bar 29er adventure bike, and more this week in bike tech.

The F-Series is lighter than before, with aero-look features that promise a bike that's even closer to the Dogma F race bike than before.

What happens when you give into every weight weenie tendency? You get Paul Smith-inspired Specialized Tarmac SL8 that weighs just over 12 pounds.

Talking MADE Bike Show, Zwift headphones, and more on the Velo Podcast.

Shimano's first top-end gravel shoe pairs road pedal feel with two-bolt cleat compatibility, so long as you use their pedals.

Recalls, firmware updates on eight year old devices, and more this week in bike tech.

Watch Gravel Worlds racing here, streaming live on Velo!

Saving 14 watts for $0, why you should just ride whatever bike you want, and more on the Velo Podcast.

It may not be the world championship, but Lauf Gravel Worlds has a whole list of heavy hitters in the gravel world lining up. Here's who is racing and how to watch.

Coffee pastes, the prettiest Chris King colorway yet, and Rondo Bikes declares bankruptcy.

Yes, its the latest miracle bike part from Kickstarter, but is this clip on power meter worth your time?

How can you reasonably optimize your equipment at home to go as fast as possible? I put that to the test.

If you care about adventure gravel with massive tire clearance you are going to love this edition of This Week in Bike Tech.

Elite start lists and how to watch the biggest ‘MTB race that isn’t an MTB race’ in 2025.

Hookless road wheels are the talk of the town. We dig into where hookless is in 2025, whether or not they're a "scam," and the future of road wheels.

Chris King goes deeper into the internal cable routing game, Apidura's new front rack bag, and more, This Week in Bike Tech.

The Libre CR doesn't impress on the spec sheet, but its overall performance on the road suggests this bike is more than the sum of its parts.

Fresh Italian kicks, ever more bike bags, and new adventure-centric wheels from Hunt.

The Berlin-based Standert introduces a new gravel bike with more mounts, more tire clearance, and similarly sporty handling to its current racier offerings.

Want to stand out at your next coffee ride? This latest limited edition wheelset is gold, silver, and all kinds of attention-grabbing.

"The 5-star label has become diluted," says the the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab.

A closer look at the Colnago Tadej Pogačar rode into Paris for the final stage of the Tour.

We spent time back to back with the bikes under the two best riders in the Tour de France. Here's what we've learned.