Why Climbers Are Choosing Aero Bikes in the Tour de France Mountain Stages
The numbers say the aero bike is better for TdF pros at almost every gradient. But when they're better for you isn't quite as clear.
The numbers say the aero bike is better for TdF pros at almost every gradient. But when they're better for you isn't quite as clear.
Indoor training platform Rouvy purchases Bkool, a new SRAM documentary with Kasia Niewiadoma, and more this week in tech.
All the bikes, components, and gear used by the 22 teams in the biggest race in women's cycling.
New bikes from Merida, helmets galore, and the latest kit we've seen at the Tour de France.
There's a better approach to equipment safety, says the wheel brand.
Pogačar and UAE Emirates - XRG went as minimal as possible to make the Colnago ready to roll. Here's what the bike has.
Roglič says he wore ankle socks to work on his tan lines after stage 12, but is there more to his fashion faux pas?
Yes, we're geeking out about bike bells, but there is a whole lot of news here for everyone else, too.
Ben Healy gets a custom-painted Cannondale to commemorate his race lead.
A custom-painted bike to match a rider's classification doesn't just happen overnight, though it sure does feel like it.
German wheel manufacturer brings a new all-carbon wheelset with contemporary dimensions, low weight, and of course, a bonkers price point.
The latest tech we've found from the Tour de France, Cervelo's new aero road bike in review, and whether Van der Poel's private jet is justified.
Pinarello's back with not one, but TWO gravel bikes, one of which has just 42 mm claimed tire clearance.
Looks like there's a new Giro aero helmet aboard Visma-Lease A Bike riders in the Tour de France. We have the details.
The most expensive road bike in the Tour costs more than twice as much as the least expensive bike, and that's before you even get to the TT bikes.
This 58 cm climbing bike comes tantalizingly close to the UCI weight limit — and that's with pedals, computer, cages, and medium depth wheels.
Specialized's popular Power with Mirror saddle gets an overhaul, one I think will make even more riders happier than before.
New ways to carry gear on gravel bikes and is Zwift about to displace established ride tracking software?
Yes, we put a gravel bike in the all-road field test. Our hunch was correct, however: this is a fantastic all-road bike.
The new Grizl might be Canyon's most creatively-spec'd gravel bike yet. Too bad the US is only three of only eight builds.
All the bikes, components, and gear used by the 23 teams in cycling's biggest race.
Andrew Hood, Jim Cotton, and Mike Levy get together to discuss the key storylines, big players, and more about the Tour.
Shimano has finally gone wireless, but does that matter? More on the BMC Teammachine, and more on the Velo Podcast.
Roval's trio of new wheels stick with a 21 mm internal rim width, but cut over 200 grams off the CLX III wheelset.
The updated Trek Checkpoint ALR gets more user-friendly geometry, even more mounts, and plenty more reason to wonder why you'd need any more gravel bike than this.
BMC's long-time race road bike sheds 222 grams over the previous bike with no claimed loss in stiffness or ride smoothness.
Canyon's latest ultralight road e-bike shows off trick new e-bike motor from TQ called the TQ-HPR40.
Wireless shifting from its mountain bike drivetrains make for a better — but not perfect — Shimano GRX Di2 drivetrain.
Laser beams at raves, nights in underground clubs... the Wilier Rave SLR really wants you to think about the the 90s.
The Úthald ditches internal cable routing, offers standard fitment everywhere, and offers a ton of value to boot. So why didn't we fall in love?
New groupsets from SRAM and TRP, a gravel bike that might be better on the road, and why we're so mad about recent UCI rule changes.
The pricing isn't quite as aggressive in the US as it is elsewhere, but the new Endurace AllRoad checks all the boxes at an impressive price point.
Pas Normal Studios and Colnago collaborate on a bike, Scarab has a new bike, and more this week in tech.
How the Unbound 200 men's winner was powered by peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, sleeping in a U-Haul truck, and more.
Stinner's steel all-road bike didn't win any of the tests in the 2025 Velo Field Test, but it won the heart of one of our editors.
Hot off the press of the new SRAM groupsets is a complete overhaul of Ribble's new gravel bike lineup.
Cervelo's go-fast gravel bike is a claimed 34 Watts faster than the next fastest gravel bike. But are the choices – and compromises – worth the speed?
The UCI is putting limits on the latest tech that pros are leaning into, from narrow handlebars to time-trial helmets to fork widths.
Why you might want an electric inflator, even if I'm sticking to my own hand pumps.
Champagne-colored hubs, fluorescent shoes, and more This Week in Tech.
The winning bike of the 1,350km Trans Balkan Race appears to be an unreleased full-suspension Trek gravel bike. I'm not sure we need suspension on a gravel bike.
Polygon's aero road bike cuts 150 grams, adds SRAM UDH and a threaded bottom, and an aim toward improved livability.
Cervelo's team in yellow appears to be on a new set of Cervelo S5 aero bikes, while Factor seems to have a wild new aero bike right around the corner.
Look and Pinarello have special editions with unbelievable paint, No.22 drops a new spin on Ti gravel, and Formula Fixed tries to make racing bite-sized, plus more in this week in tech
Shimano's new Q'auto system incorporates a generator in its rear hub that powers the rear derailleur.
Think we were done with the unreleased tech from Unbound? Absolutely not.
Cameron Jones broke the Unbound 200 course record aboard Scott's gravel bike. Here's the breakdown.
A durable steel frame, wide-range 12-speed gearing, and looks that feel much more expensive than its sub-$1000 price point. What's the catch? Let's pump the brakes first.
We take a look at the latest unreleased and new gear from Unbound being raced under the biggest names.
All the latest up-to-the-minute action as reported by Velo's on-the-ground team chasing the race around Emporia, Kansas.
Bike checks from Greg Van Avermaet, Melisa Rollins, Torbjørn Andre Røed, and Alexis Skarda.
Lachlan Morton's Unbound XL setup, plus many brand new gravel bikes.
Pro bikes from Alexey Vermeulen, Keegan Swenson, Petr Vakoc, and Hannah Otto before Unbound 2025.
We caught Mattia De Marchi getting ready for Unbound Gravel 200 this year with an unreleased Campagnolo 13-speed groupset and prototype Pirelli tires.
We take a look at bikes from Keegan Swenson, Alexey Vermeulen, Petr Vakoc, and Hannah Otto.
Prologo blows the budget with an aero saddle that costs a fortune and Wahoo SYSTM comes to Zwift plus more this week in tech.
What appears to be an unreleased Orbea gravel bike features a carefully sculpted frame, new aero tube shapes, and slim tire clearance.
In a sea of gravel bikes that are increasingly more like mountain bikes, the Ventum GS1 sticks to its go-fast, straight-line-speed formula.
Spotted via Instagram, this Diverge gravel bike has enough key changes to make us think there's something new coming soon.
Canyon and DT Swiss' new suspension fork is forbidden fruit in the US. Here's what it was like to ride in the Traka.
The best gravel racers in the world are set to descend upon Emporia, Kansas. Here's who'll be at the starting line for the Unbound 200.
Is Strava finally adding an in-app training platform? It sure seems like it.
Elite's smart trainers add compatibility with Zwift Cog and Click, Coros adds a device repair program, and more this week in tech.
Trek's latest e-bike is a sub $2000 model with up to 28 mph assist.
The cyclist hit-and-run was one of several vehicle collisions with a cyclist or pedestrian in the area over the weekend.
Pirelli touts improved wet and cold weather grip, durability, and 50% or more bio-based and recycled materials.
Jonas Vingegaard and Victor Campenaerts spotted riding what appears to be a new Cervelo S5 aero bike with a few key changes.
The German company's out-and-out aluminum race bike gets stiffer, more aero, and adds 35 mm tire clearance.
MyWhoosh unveils a $1 million prize purse for its Championships, sub 10-kg e-bike with custom brakes, and more this week in tech.
I might be sticking with shorter cranks, but should you make the move? It's complicated.
This limited edition all-road bike and jersey collaboration comes to support children's charity.
An extra cog, revised shift levers, and weight cutting measures. It certainly seems a new Campagnolo grouspet is right around the corner.
A speedy all-road bike with all the tire clearance, a clever gravel suspension fork from DT Swiss, and impressions from The Traka gravel race make this a gear-focused show.
Slug Bicycles drops a new titanium gravel bike with 57 mm clearance, Gore has a limited edition jacket, Wahoo's new computers are officially on sale, and more tech this week.
Remember that clunky SmartSense system? It's back and wrapped around one of the most compelling road bikes of 2025.
Bikes from Sofia Gomez Vilafañe, Simen Nordahl Svendsen, and.... an Omnium cargo race bike?
How do you solve spectators entering Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes, thoughts on the Coros Dura computer, and an out there Kona gravel bike.
FasCat's AI coaching adds some motivation, new Fulcrum alloy wheels, and Tailwind's high-carb mix is available now.
Hunt says its latest wheels are lighter, more aerodynamic, and even use recycled carbon fiber.
Has the Dura become a computer we can trust? We rode with it for over 300 hours to find out.