We are using a stunning Pininfarina De Rosa frame as our eye candy, but the real stars of our final Taipei Cycle tech roundup are practical innovations.

Here are the new products released this week from Wolf Tooth, Quoc, Black Heart Bikes, and Apidura.

From a stunning Rifare Co art series collaboration to a wooden belt-drive frame, here are the best tech randoms from our second day walking the Taipei Cycle Show.

Tucked away at the Taipei Cycle Show, this $3,500 titanium frameset ditches traditional joints for a completely unique aesthetic and a 1,400-gram weight.

With new options from Schwalbe, BBB, and Topeak that work around the Presta valve core, a new standard could be coming soon.

From wildly affordable power to premium silver-edition hoops, here are the quick hits and stray details from the show floor.

With a single-piece print, 7.9kg ready-to-ride weight, and impossible shapes this pushes the limits of titanium manufacturing.

Inside a humid dawn patrol ride in the carbon capital of the world, where pristine race machines mix with practical workhorses and unfamiliar components.

The Swedish custom bike builder set out to make the lightest possible road bike, with one extra requirement. 

Turbulence at Eurobike has led to a big boost for Cyclingworld. Here's some of the latest dream tech from the show.

Felt's radical new mountain-bike-inspired road frame is fast, light, and surprisingly brilliant. There is just one massive catch standing in the way.

As spring closes in, the world of bike tech is heating up. Here is what is new in bikes this week.

This limited run goes well beyond just sharing a logo and branding with a vaunted car brand, with the brands making some actual design changes to the existing Factor One.

I ride the Pro version of this chassis and it’s one of my all-time favorite bikes. Here is why you should grab this massive 25% off deal to build your dream race bike before it sells out.

We challenge the 18-watt claims on the new Propel, examine why Cannondale made the CAAD14 heavier, and debate the absolute best gas station desperation snacks.

From Liv's radically redesigned aero road bike to a boutique gravel build from Officina Battaglin and a limited-edition Ornot fleece, here is the new gear we saw this week.

The iconic race platform is back with a new design philosophy and much-needed mechanical updates.

Giant’s fourth-generation aero bike delivers a massive leap in aerodynamics, but what really matters has nothing to do with the wind tunnel.

The fifth-generation Teammachine SLR launched last summer as a lightweight superbike with a superbike price tag. Now, BMC is correcting our biggest complaints and bringing the 'Gravity Killer' to the masses.

Cervélo sticks to its m.o. of subtle yet significant improvements.

The modernized 11-speed groupset brings 105-level ergonomics at a genuinely attainable price. Here’s what you get—and what got cut.

The Giro Eclipse Pro has won more races in more disciplines than any Giro helmet. Ever.

It's opening weekend for the spring classics, and that means there's new tech to be found.

We’re getting honest about the gear we actually hate then talking about T47 problems, Garmin 1050 mistakes, and why the industry's move to hookless isn't what it seems.

The hardware landscape has shifted since 2024, and two years of daily riding proved my biggest criticism was actually a feature.

Need new road pedals or a power meter? LOOK Cycle is offering a massive spring discount, making it the perfect time to upgrade to their biomotion-illuminated Keo Blade Vision pedals.

Fair Wheel Bikes built a 4.49kg cruiser that defies weight-weenie logic, featuring a single rear brake and a build list meant for downtown, not the Dolomites.

The new SuperSix EVO is faster and lighter, but it’s also proof that flagship bikes have an identity crisis. We dig into the "Tarmac-ification" of Cannondale, the new Lance Armstrong biopic, and why hi-viz is victim blaming.

Boring bikes beware. The new Trek 50th Anniversary collection and Specialized Artist Series offer a cure for the sea of drab paint. Here is a closer look at the designs.

The patent is real, but how close are these futuristic shoes to becoming reality?

With a 10mm stack drop and 32mm tire clearance, the fifth-gen SuperSix EVO moves closer to the competition.

We dive into the controversial ethics of safety yellow, Levy’s mystery Bigfoot encounter, and how the new Garmin RearVue 820 doubles as a real-time drafting sensor.

The long-awaited update to the Varia is finally here, and it brings a feature nothing else on the market can match. But there's a catch that might not make it right for you.

I spent months building and riding four dream bikes to find the real-world deal-breakers that marketing departments won't tell you.

Ventum’s updated NS1 aero road bike sheds 203g and offers 35mm tire clearance, but the real news is a geometry shift toward "sustainable aerodynamics."

We assembled four world-class dream bikes with four distinct leading groupsets for a head-to-head showdown. Beyond the weight charts lies a choice of personality—this is the definitive look at the current state of shifting.

After reports of a brand in "tailspin," Campagnolo clarifies its future with a structural reorganization and an "obvious" move to bring its flagship wireless technology to more riders.

With 175m of detection and advanced threat logic, Garmin finally gives the RTL515 the successor it deserves.

Cycling is expensive, so we built a tool to make saving money on bikes, components, and more easy.

The data is clear: Aerodynamics provided a massive efficiency gain, allowing me to match a significantly stronger rider on the flats. Here is the math, plus the latest on the Vingegaard fan crash.

Start with a carbon frame and electronic shifting at an affordable price, add a do-it-all design that really does it all, and you have this instant classic

For the dedicated indoor cyclist, the Kickr Bike Pro offers the most immersive ride available—if you are willing to live with the creaks.

A race-ready airbag could revolutionize rider safety but only if the peloton accepts the tradeoffs of weight and aerodynamics.

Gorewear is closing in March. That makes the already excellent Distance Winter Bib Tights+ the absolute best value in cycling right now—while stock lasts.

Winter isn't what it used to be, and neither are the jackets. From high-tech softshells to emergency layers, this is the definitive buyer's guide for the modern rider.

How I used Google Gemini to interpret my Garmin data and fix the mistakes that were holding me back.

Photographer Roberto Bragotto captures the details of the team's new livery and we take a brief look at the carbon construction, weights, and build specifics.

Reviewing the Litespeed Coll dels Reis. Plus: Lisa Charlebois picks the best women’s winter kit, and we debunk the myth of the "forever bike."

Mother Nature said "hold my beer." I answered by testing 11 top jackets from Assos, Castelli, and more to see what actually keeps you comfy.

It turns out we’re not as fast as the pros, but Shoddy was able to determine which aero helmet best suits him — and it's a massive difference in watts saved.

It's a 400-gram weight penalty versus carbon, but after 500 miles it’s so worth it.

For the first time in 15 years, the American brand has reached parity with the Japanese giant. Here is the full breakdown of the 2026 team lists and the financial reality behind the war.

From revolutionizing Team USA’s pits to teaching millions on YouTube, the man with the mustache Calvin Jones is hanging up his wrench.

It’s not a flashy superbike or a high-tech wearable. We chose this humble $13 upgrade because it finally solves the headaches of the Presta valve without breaking the bank.

It takes bravery to make a second-tier product perform exactly like a flagship. By delivering RED-level braking and shifting at a more accessible price, SRAM Force AXS earns our top honor.

From the radical Also TM-B e-bike to a new standard for tire valves, these are the six technologies that pushed the boundaries of cycling in 2025.

It wasn’t just about the fastest bikes or the lightest parts. This year my favorites included items, both bike related and not, that fostered connection, solved real problems, and brought me joy.

You don’t need an expensive deep-winter jacket to start riding in the cold. You just need a high-quality shell like the Pearl Izumi Attack WxB, now on sale just in time for the holidays.

We could have picked a Tour de France-winning superbike. Instead, we chose the bike that redefines usability for the rest of us.

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

From the missing seat tube on the Colnago Y1Rs to the refined ride quality of the new Specialized Aethos 2, these are the seven road bikes that defined 2025.

Wahoo settled a lawsuit with JetBlack in 2022 — so why is the American trainer brand bringing the lawyers back out three years later?

I consider the Gorewear Spinshift the best cycling shell jacket and 45% off at Competitive Cyclist makes it an easy buy.

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.

The XDS RT9 is the lightest production road bike and an engineering marvel at a discount price the sales model just needs a little finessing.

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.

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.

I checked the inventory, and the Specialized Neoprene shoe covers are still available at closeout prices. Here is why they are still the best performing option in 2026.

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

Historic Italian company confirms loss of 24 million euro over past three years, forcing cutbacks.

Whether you prefer bone conduction or the "one-earbud" method, riding with music doesn't have to be dangerous. Here is the best gear to do it safely.

We’ve scoured the internet to find the best Black Friday road and gravel cycling deals in 2025 so you don’t have to.

From deep winter armor to lightweight thermal layers, we tested the best options to keep you comfortable through the changing seasons.

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

The Velo gift guide for road cycling is all the best gifts our editors can think of for the road cyclist in your life.

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

Cyclists have different needs from runners and the Garmin X1 is a perfect match. REI has it for $150 off.

One of the last prestigious Italian bike brands dishes up not one but two new bikes, each offering something different for the road cyclist.