Dan Cavallari

Wheel systems give engineers more control over individual wheel components, so you know everything plays nicely together.

Esker's Elkat relies on Orion suspension to help create an active, stable, and fun bike uphill and a rowdy one downhill.

Specialized takes the first step toward eliminating the bike stable with the Tarmac SL7, an all-around and aero bike all wrapped up into one.

The intersection of gear that gets the most out of your training.

Tech moments at the Tour de France happen often — from a dropped chain to a secret skinsuit. Gear and tech can quietly dictate the winners and losers.

The Matador sunglasses offer a unique look certain to divide the style-conscious. But the excellent lens and titanium ear pieces offer killer performance.

The Bontrager Velocis MIPS is a keeper.

Storage has always been a challenge for cyclists. But there have never been better storage options — or more of them. Bye, sagging pockets.

The updated Teammachine gets an aero makeover, but aside from the integrated cockpit, you wouldn't know it by looking at it.

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.

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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.

Giant's new TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc makes the case that the era of aero-only bikes is coming to an end. This all-rounder incorporates aero shaping into an astonishingly light and lithe ride.

The French company is taking its unique wheel design to American shores, with the MCC DX wheels.

Tech editor Dan Cavallari and editorial director Ben Delaney discuss the expanded role of the power meter as it's used for riding indoors.

The AR80X DB wheels thrive in straight lines, so time trialists and triathletes will love these carbon wheels, especially at this pricepoint.

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.

Zipp's foray into gravel tires has begun with the Tangente Course G40, a tubeless tire with a focus on durability.

Woven, not knit: the Rapha Pro Team Road Shoes feature two Boa dials to micro-adjust a super-comfortable woven upper.

Take a trip to the hell of the north to hear about Edvald Boasson Hagen and Michael Gogl from NTT Pro Cycling as they experiment with tubeless tires.

Strava's updates address usability on the platform, most notably in the activity feed, that users have been requesting for years.

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Amy Charity spent her life in finance before making the leap to the professional road racing scene. The race director for SBT GRVL now takes her speed and motivation to the dirt.

Is this the end of high-priced power meters? Did the barrier to entry just disappear entirely? Not so fast.

Nimbl's Road Air lace up shoes are exceptionally light and feature a generous toe box for the wide-footed. These feathery shoes are all about the climbs.

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.

What gear do VeloNews editors hang onto? The gear that keeps taking a beating, coming in handy at the right moment, or catering to our laziness. These are the Keepers.

Versatility is the name of the game, and dirt is the playing field. The players are battery-operated, too.

It's still early in the year, but Frostbike 2020 offered a peek of new mountain bike gear coming down the pipe before the trails dry out.

Evil Bikes sought to upend conventional thinking about what a gravel bike should be. With some unique geometry choices, the Chamois Hagar did just that.

Rebecca Rusch made the leap to Giant Bicycles for the 2020 season. Here is her new Giant Revolt and the gear she recommends for Rebecca's Private Idaho.

Pearl Izumi’s X-Alp Gravel Shoes attempt to take the best characteristics of mountain bike shoes and tailor them to the needs of gravel riders.

Slack geometry and a dropper post mean you can shred it like a mountain bike or grind it all day like a gravel bike.

Slim, light, waterproof, and durable, Apidura's Racing Top Tube Pack is barebones but raceworthy. The magnetic closure makes access quick and easy.

We rode the bikes, scrutinized the new innovations, and tested all the cool gear. Here are our awards for the best bikes and tech of 2019.

What's new and cool in bicycle helmets? What's still tried and true? Dan Cavallari is joined by Ben Delaney, Jens Voigt, and more to discuss.

Component makers first produced electronic shifters in the 1990's, but in the last decade, the technology became ubiquitous in cycling, from the Tour de France to the weekly group ride.

For SRAM, an opportunity is born — and for Campagnolo, a moment of reflection. What does Movistar's move to SRAM mean for component manufacturers?

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.

As the decade comes to a close, tech editor Dan Cavallari and editorial director Ben Delaney reflect on what tech developments changed the bike industry in the last ten years — for better and for worse.

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Light, ventilated, and aero. Pick three.

Sidi released the ultralight Sixty; Zwift unveils training plans for off-road racing; Silca sells a $30 reusable titanium straw.

The VeloNews Tech Podcast returns with a deep dive into the history of Zwift and the smart trainers that have grown up around the virtual riding world.

Here’s your Week in Tech — all of the gear news you need, none of the marketing gibberish you don’t want.

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