BMC Kaius 01 One review: A truly novel take on mixing old-school and new
It looks normal enough – until you look at the geometry chart.
It looks normal enough – until you look at the geometry chart.
Claimed weight for a set of disc-brake carbon clinchers is a bonkers sub-1,100 g – but it'll cost you.
There’s one big catch, though: it only works with RGT Cycling.
Trek’s latest iteration of its Domane all-roader packs more performance than ever, but there are also some big missteps that give me pause.
The R/1 semi-aero road bike is comfier than you’d guess and also comes across as more polished than the A/1 I reviewed recently, but it still feels a touch underbaked.
If you’re all about the marginal gains, POC’s new Propel sunglasses are for you.
Flagship model packs the latest safety tech while also being exceptionally airy, low-profile, and decently lightweight.
It’s reasonably light, stiff yet comfy, and presumably aero, all at fantastic pricing.
Is it possible to bottle feelings? If it is, Argonaut has injected plenty of that magical elixir into its new RM3.
3T takes the aero gravel concept to the extremes.
3T takes the aero gravel concept to the extremes.
Aerodynamic, very lightweight, great ride quality, solid pricing, and it even looks good – what more could you ask for?
A host of subtle, but highly functional, updates make an already-fantastic cargo bike option even better.
The subtle evolution of the V3Rs is supposedly more aerodynamic, (slightly) lighter, and "dynamically" stiffer than its predecessor.
The subtle evolution of the V3Rs is supposedly more aerodynamic, (slightly) lighter, and "dynamically" stiffer than its predecessor.
You won’t find any screwed-and-glued models this time around, though.
What a year it's been.
Where do things go from here?
Chatting the world of repair with Velocolour and Ortlieb.
Hiding beneath the luxurious looks is superb performance worthy of use and abuse.
30 mm of rear suspension travel, 20 mm of front travel, and clearance for 700x47 mm knobbies is a formula for a good time on rough terrain.
Testing with more human-like headforms that account for hair and scalp suggests standalone features like MIPS might not be necessary.
Cycle trucks are a great option if you have small-to-medium-sized hauling needs.
Flagship model weighs just 12.21 kg, and US-spec bikes get a genuinely useful 45 km/h cutoff from the new TQ mid-drive motor.
Testing with more human-like headforms that account for hair and scalp suggests standalone features like MIPS might not be necessary.
It’s a brand you’ve probably never heard of, but yet another example of why you should consider a custom steel frame.
The modular design focuses on fit with an unusually broad range of available sizes.
A more performance-oriented tune and a lower weight, but still kinda heavy and with less suppleness than you might want, too.
Not every bike can be a winner, but there were a few that really stood head and shoulders above the rest at this year’s Field Test.
Pro is finally starting to go after the weight weenies with the 153-gram Vibe Superlight drop bar and 92-gram stem.
The Eclipse Spherical is supposedly the most aero helmet Giro has ever made, but it’s also good at being an everyday lid – even in the heat.
Mid-cycle updates have improved the A/1, but the frame geometry is still a little too goofy for our liking.
More aero, more stiffness, and more integration, but also a bit more weight.
State has a strong reputation for great value, but there’s just too much cost-cutting here to make the All-Road an enjoyable bike.
The disc vs. rim debate is a done deal. But hydro vs. mechanical? There’s some nuance there, especially at lower price points.
The feature-laden titanium frame is incredibly appealing on paper, and it turns out this is one book you really can judge by its cover.
Big improvements in weight, stiffness, comfort, serviceability, tunability, and aesthetics make for an enticing overall package.
In typical Chris King fashion, these wheels are crafted with long-term implications in mind instead of fashion and flash.
The lone steel bike in our group makes a great case for the material.
The emphasis in the industry is on 40 mm+, but that depends on your definition of "gravel".
It’s very heavy and also expensive, but also supremely well insulated with the same ingenious high-flow head as the non-insulated version.
The Triban RC120 is way better than you’d expect, and hits all the right marks on its way to being a perfect first road bike for new riders.
So many incredible options for carrying your kids and your stuff.
Four testers + ten gravel, road, and all-road bikes + a little bit of underbiking = a lot of interesting conclusions.
Three straight years of North American Handmade Bicycle Show cancellations have opened the door for a new event that caters to custom builders.
Carry your kids, or help them carry their own stuff, and keep an eye on everything in the process.
Jumbo-Visma unfortunately had ample opportunity to test these out during the Tour.
The Vittoria Corsa family of high-performance road tires gains its first nylon model, and there’s plenty of Corsa DNA baked in.
The Vittoria Corsa family of high-performance road tires gains its first nylon model, and there’s plenty of Corsa DNA baked in.
The novel engineering principle behind the 52/63 aero road wheels might actually move the needle on the category.
Niner’s new RKT 9 RDO looks ready to rip, Northwave debuted a bunch of new shoes for on-road and off, and Elite is helping keep the ick out of your bottles.
The cleverly simple mechanism promises ultra-fast engagement without the usual durability concerns.
Vaast has a new magnesium road bike, Scicon continues to push the style envelope, and Hunt previewed a new flagship aero road wheelset.
3D printing isn’t just for saddles anymore, Fidlock is (maybe) going after Boa, and your next bike fitter might be a computer.
Shimano partners with Blubrake for ABS e-bike brakes, EVOC’s new case is ace for integrated cockpits, and say goodbye to disc brake rub.
Two-wheeled dreams in the form of carbon fiber and steel.
Is it possible to have too much titanium in one place? No, no it is not.
Improved ventilation, more consistent fits, and a new design language — plus a bonkers new TT helmet.
The seventh-generation Madone is lighter, faster, still kind of comfy, and has always-available DRS.
Say goodbye to noisy brakes on long downhills?
Make sure to have a napkin handy to wipe up the drool.
Why on earth would someone think it’s a good idea to start yet another one given this hyper-competitive environment?
Feathery sub-1,300 g actual weight, a shallow profile, easy tubeless compatibility, and a versatile 21 mm inner width make for wheels built for climbing.
Optional built-in Power Glass solar panels feed power to the rechargeable battery while you ride.
Optional built-in Power Glass solar panels feed power to the rechargeable battery while you ride to bring 100-hour run time to new unit.
Love Ekar’s 13-speed cassette options, but prefer SRAM lever ergonomics? Your wish has been granted.
Love Ekar’s 13-speed cassette options, but prefer SRAM lever ergonomics? Your wish has been granted.
Take a look at what some of the riders will be using on Saturday as they make their way through the Flint Hills of Kansas.
Limited appeal for riders with average-shaped heads, but a potential revelation for outliers.
A smooth center and burly side knobs promise a fast-yet-versatile gravel race tire.
Sub-1,500 g claimed weights, generous 25 mm tubeless-compatible inner rim widths, and easily adjustable and serviceable bearings.
Cane Creek has put more time into this than you’d think, and it shows.
Colnago chases modernity with the new C68, and though it offers outstanding performance, it still loses something in the process.
Specialized’s latest flagship road shoes perform gloriously, but more important is what this means for the rest of the lineup.
Don’t want to spend big bucks on cycling sunglasses? Also don’t want something cheap and crummy? These Goodrs are where it’s at.
The novel "3D carbon network structure" should reduce rolling resistance, enhance grip, and improve tread longevity.
Lots of tire clearance and progressive geometry, made-in-USA pedigree, lots of Cerakote finish options, and multiple build kit choices.
They looked tubeless-compatible when they debuted in 2020, yet they had to be run with tubes. Now there's an identical-looking second generation that is tubeless-compatible, and here's why.
Ekar EPS, aluminum gravel wheels, and new 13-speed mechanical and electronic groupsets all seem like safe bets in the next year or two.
They're designed to go hand-in-hand with the company’s stellar Ekar mechanical 1x13 gravel-specific groupset.