Trek’s Madone follows Émonda’s lead, gets OCLV 800
OCLV 800 launched with Trek's feathery Émonda, but now the brand's flagship aero bike gets this lighter, stiffer carbon — along with a T47 BB.
OCLV 800 launched with Trek's feathery Émonda, but now the brand's flagship aero bike gets this lighter, stiffer carbon — along with a T47 BB.
Bicycle technology has evolved so rapidly in the last five years that mechanics have adapted to new roles and data interpretation to keep riders going fast.
Can Chris Froome's new battery of gear help him when he joins Israel-Start Up Nation in 2021? It's certainly possible. Here's how.
Cooling fabrics help move moisture and reflect the sun's rays to keep you cool, which means you're no longer bound to light colors on the hot summer days.
The Theragun Elite makes recovery and light massage convenient at home. You don't even have to get off the couch to knead out your muscles.
The best road helmet combines a rotational force system, light weight, ventilation, and aerodynamics into a sleek and comfortable package. That's a tall order.
Lennard Zinn's wheel study gives us the scoop on whether you should be riding climbing wheels or aero wheels. Zinn also explains the concept of moment of inertia.
Your elevation data could make or break your Everesting attempt. How do you know if your GPS elevation data is accurate?
The Emonda's updates include H1.5 geometry, an integrated cockpit, new wheels, and subtle aero shaping. It's an incredible update from Trek.
Giro's Aether combines a novel approach to rotational force dissipation with excellent ventilation, cool looks, and a best-in-class fit system.
This is Dan's favorite computer. Read why.
The packaging materials that protect bike products and make them look desirable on shelves pose a problem for an industry that touts itself as eco-friendly.
The Mazza takes the grip and durability of Vittoria's Martello, and offers a new tread design to tackle a wider variety of terrain.
Fizik's Antares Adaptive saddle features a 3D-printed cushioning system that allows the firmness to be tailored to specific zones. And it looks pretty cool.
The Rev Pro MIPS ranks highly for venting, with big internal channels keeping air moving over your head. And it looks great too.
Tech editor Dan Cavallari talks with product manager Garrett Getter from Specialized to get the lowdown on the new S-Works Power saddle with Mirror technology
The Rough Country wheels offer up plenty of stiffness for phenomenal cornering, all at nearly half the price of competitors.
Bibs are surprisingly complex pieces of clothing to design. What makes a good pair? That depends on who you are and what kind of riding you do.
The Marinette bibs announce themselves with a bold color and keeps you going with a largely comfortable fit. They're cool, but pricey.
Gaimon's post-racing career leans heavily on Strava's leaderboards. He says the fees are well worth it, but cautions against losing sight of the fun.
The C5 Cancellara bib shorts offer all the same comfort features and performance fabrics as the standard C5 range but with designs to honor Fabian's career.
The Boost saddle offers excellent comfort, a sleek design, and a high pricetag — not to mention a host of acronyms aimed at keeping you comfy.
The Addict RC Pro feels like a jack of all trades that's a lot of fun to ride, but it could stand to hone its main purpose to become a master in one category.
Both eTap and Di2 are excellent groups. But is SRAM or Shimano's system right for you? We answer that question on this episode of the VeloNews Tech Podcast.
Orbea's Orca combines aero touches with a lithe ride to create a racing multitasker for sprint duties, breakaways, and climbing sufferfests.
Road tubeless has had a bumpy road to acceptance. Has it finally gained enough traction to become the future of road bike spec?
Giro's Manifest brings Giro's Spherical rotational force system to mountain bike helmets in this light, airy, and streamlined trail/enduro lid.
Is women's-specific design dead? No, but it certainly has undergone drastic changes in the last five years. Berne Broudy discusses the evolution.
Alison Tetrick joins tech editor Dan Cavallari to chat about training during Covid-19, recovering well, and carrying positivity in a whiskey flask.
The Electric Supermarché can easily replace most car rides for trips to the grocery store or bringing the kids to a friend's house.
Gravel bikes have gone soft! Suspension has taken over in some form, from flex to decouplers to actual suspension systems. Is it necessary?
The Hypercrafts maintain 100%'s unique aesthetics but pare down the presentation to create a light, comfortable, and more traditional pair of shades.
The Tempo R5 Overcurve shoes from Fizik offer a high-end look and feel at a mid-level price. They're ideal for narrow-footed riders.
Enve's Foundation wheels drop the price significantly on the halo brand's offerings. And the new hoops are made in the USA.
I liked the Rascal so much — both climbing and descending — that I bought it. Read why.
Wahoo's Elemnt Roam offers nifty navigation features and a selective color screen. But that's not enough to make it better than the smaller Elemnt Bolt.
The Mid South Gravel Race went off in the muck and mud last week in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Here's the gear we chose to get us through the slop.
Woven, not knit: the Rapha Pro Team Road Shoes feature two Boa dials to micro-adjust a super-comfortable woven upper.
A cyclist's life is likely to involve a crash or two. Senior Editor Betsy Welch has seen all that and more in her pre-VeloNews life as a Registered Nurse. She joins Tech Editor Dan Cavallari on the tech podcast, to discuss crashing and recovery.
The Type-S tracks your body's movements to give you a fuller understanding of your biomechanics. But be careful what you do with that data.
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The mystical gravel roads surrounding Bentonville, Arkansas will play host to Big Sugar, gravel's newest epic challenge in October 2020. Dan Cavallari test rode the course.
Here’s how good the Ultimate CF Evo Disc from Canyon is: I could only find two faults with it.
Stiff, supple, and stunning, the XXX shoes offer everything a racer needs — if you've got a low volume foot
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Aero is everything for Mitchelton-Scott's fast man Matteo Trentin. The Italian is racing the Tour de France this year aboard a Scott Addict that has plenty of aerodynamic touches
Greg van Avermaet is racing this year's Tour de France aboard a custom painted Giant TCR with Giant's new Cadex wheels and saddle
We're gonna party like it's 1999.
Tubular tires, a custom cable routing design, and pink highlights galore: A look at Tejay van Garderen's Cannondale SuperSix Evo
Deceuninck-Quick-Step rider's TT rig has a high front end to accommodate the 1.92m Dane, but with narrowly-set TT extensions, a specially treated chain, and 58-46 chainrings, that won't hold him back.
Italian's sprint-machine is all about integration and minimal frontal area to give every advantage possible for the fast finishes.
Endurance bikes are dead, replaced by comfortable all-around bikes. BMC's RoadMachine proves it.
Lazer's Bullet 2.0 addresses many of the issues of comfort and fit that were present in the aero helmet's original design
Giro ditch the laces on their new range-topping road shoe. Two Boa dials offer a more consistent fit. How do the Imperials play out on the road?
We love Bontrager helmets and thus had high hopes for the Specter, however we found it falling short in fit and functionality
Rapha rolls out new road and gravel shoes. Orbea has an e-bike for kids. CeramicSpeed has a Dub-compatible bottom bracket, and more.
Why Cycles has a new titanium frame for pure roadies. Lauf introduces a gravel bike with a conventional fork. Rapha rolls out new women's bibs, and more.
Want to make your bike a little faster without spending oodles of money? We talk to Jason Smith of Friction Facts to find out how.
A tire insert can help protect against flat tires and rim damage on a mountain bike, and Vittoria's Air-Liner is one of our favorites.
With a stable platform, good looks, and nearly best-in-class performance metrics, the CycleOps H2 comes close to dethroning Wahoo's Kickr.
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Elite's Drivo II smart trainer offers accurate power measurement and stout construction for workouts and virtual trainer sessions.
Rapha returns to the WorldTour with EF Education-Drapac
Ideal for hot days, the Endura Pro SL Bibshort II's coldblack treatment keeps you plenty cool while providing UPF50+ protection.
The Direto should catch your eye if you’re after a super-stable unit and you want to save a few bucks over the top-of-the-line smart trainers.
It's lower-profile, lighter, and sleeker: The new Specialized S-Works Prevail helmet has gotten a makeover
Roompot – Oranje Peloton rolled onto the Flanders cobbles with SRAM TK disc brakes, while Lampre – Merida riders are on Shimano discs
Alexander Kristoff is the defending Flanders champ, and he'll vie for another title aboard a Canyon Aeroad CF SLX.
Peter Sagan rode quietly until the last kilometers at worlds before he unleashed an attack no one could counter. Here's the bike he rode.
The American from Team Cannondale-Garmin will ride two mostly identical Cannondale SuperSix Evo bikes with different gearing
With yet another wheel size to contend with, tech editor Dan Cavallari heads to Park City to see if 27.5+ is a fad or the real deal.
Sky's leader took the yellow jersey by a slim margin aboard this Dogma during stage 3 of the 2015 Tour de France from Antwerp to Huy
The WorldTour team will use Focus Izalco bikes with the new wireless drivetrain in upcoming Tour de France stages
Scott Bicycles wades into the tire size debate with a new line of 27.5-plus bikes to be introduced next year