Road Gear

Thou shall do this; thou shall not do that... blah, blah, blah. Here's what I do with clothing, and why.

Mixing 11- and 12- speed SRAM eTap shifters and derailleurs, 11-speed chainrings on 10-speed drivetrains, and mounting a rack on a carbon frame.

The latest tech updates for Tuesday, March 16.

Wahoo keeps all the quintessential design elements of the Speedplay Zero in its rebrand.

The ‘lollipop’ pedals now come in four flavors with two different cleat options, different length spindles, and even a power meter option.

Gatorade ships new product to members, then leads 'Zwift and Zoom' private ride to discuss the technology.

The latest cycling tech news for Wednesday, March 10.

Same fit and tech-heavy function; now with more airflow thanks to Aramid replacing foam.

Campagnolo drivetrain maintenance, Shimano wide-range gearing, and mounting racks on carbon road bikes.

Two women-led brands collaborate on a collection celebrating empowerment.

Unbound, Leadville Trail 100 MTB, Chequamegon MTB Festival, and Lutsen 99er helmets available.

Mathieu van der Poel broke the handlebar of his Canyon CF SLX in a race — without crashing. Canyon is investigating the cause.

Rodeo Adventure Labs’ Explorts bibs feature a quick-release buckles for dropping the shorts without removing torso layers.

The latest cycling tech news for Tuesday, March 2.

How to set up Shimano Syncro Shift to get a wider gear range.

Some new hoops from Hunt, some colorful Rapha padless leggings and shorts, and more.

Ultra-lightweight lid will be raced by EF Education at Paris-Nice.

The announcement comes after Cardinal Cycling Group acquired Time's bike and frame business. The two businesses will operate separately.

Abbey Tools is supporting Grow Cycling Foundation's efforts to make our sport more inclusive.

Three interesting things for your body plus some new rubber from Giant's sister brand.

Colby Pearce on the hardshell carbon shoe: "It will change the way you interact with your bike, forever.”

City or area and country added to timeline for all activities.

How a bit of socioeconomic theory, fashion appreciation, good humor, and long-term comfort all relate. Welcome to Kit Critic.

The latest news about cycling tech, apparel, accessories, and gear.

Mountain bike tech could offer a UCI-legal solution to improving aero positions on road bikes; more discussion about skin sensitivity, allergies, and irritations when wearing cycling shorts.

Existing PowerTap owners will still be supported, but no new products will be sold.

The Founder of Allied Cycle Works — as part of the Cardinal Cycling Group — set to acquire the bicycle division of French-based Time Sport.

Gravel and virtual racer Kae Takeshita is a fan of Polar's arm-based heart rate monitors for training and racing.

The new high-performance pedal-assist road bike looks — and weighs — about the same as a standard road bike.

Now you'll be able to find a specific activity in your history when using the app on your smartphone.

Our technical expert discusses rashes and adverse reactions to materials used for cycling apparel.

Clean taste, cool colors, and eco-friendly, but not light, cheap, or squeezable.

Nevada-based tool manufacturer improves finishes and ergonomics while dropping weight on multitools.

VeloNews' technical expert take a deeper dive into the math involved in calculating chain tension.

The triple-butted CroMoly frame geometry was designed for stable handling when riding loaded on rough surfaces.

The activity logging and social sharing tool adds enhancements to how users' activities are displayed on maps.

Bluetooth headphones have a cable, which makes it easier to control on the bike and a lot harder to drop or lose a single earbud.

Moots delivers a road bike that its engineers created after saying ‘what if’ for years.

How to service a Shimano rear derailleur with a Shadow+ clutch.

Direct Connect works now with Sufferfest, TrainerRoad, FullGaz, and RGT, with Zwift compatibility forthcoming.

A pioneer in indoor cycling equipment launches smart trainers at a few price points.

A January 21 update brought a few improvements, including how the game displays larger groups.

The prominently featured Qhubeka hands are ‘key symbol in illustrating that bicycle beneficiaries are receiving a hand up.’

Two massive straps lay over a stretchy sock for a new type of road cycling fit.

The latest S-Woks shoe is a definite departure, and I love just about everything about it.

How to calculate chain tension, and how it relates to power output and gearing.

Vision adds three new wheels, all disc-brake and tubeless-ready, with sub-four-digit pricing.

Belgium's king of the cobblestones inks a deal with the Italian consumer-direct clothing brand.

The first three steps to take when you get a power meter.

The American-based brand will continue its partnership with Vaughter's squad for the next three seasons, supporting the team with bikes for a wide range of needs.

I really favor pedal-based power meters, and the Favero Assioma stands apart from the rest, except for one feature which could use improvement.

A full-carbon frame, integrated cockpit, Shimano Di2 GRX, and a Mahle X35+ motor are a few highlights of this 26-pound commuter bearing the name of the three-time Tour de France winner.

Why seatstays have done the limbo, dropping from the traditional junction at the top tube.

Geometric patterns, a blue gradient, and a clean and contemporary aesthetic are consistent through the team's bikes and apparel.

Claims that WaveCel is "up to" 48 times more effective than its competitors is "false, deceptive and misleading," lawsuit claims.

The titanium framebuilder is going strong in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

The PowerDot 2.0 is an awesome way to kickstart your recovery as you go about your day-to-day. But there's one thing about it that bugs me ...

An exceptionally versatile all-road bike that can handle gravel, tarmac, and even some singletrack with aplomb.

VeloNews' technical expert talks about drivetrain alignment and more about how to diminish wrist pain when riding.

Riding inside can wreak havoc on your trusty steed. We look at the ways—and things—that’ll keep it safe.

Great fit adjustment that's easy to grasp.

2020 was my first year of consistent cycling as a dad. Thus, the gear I used most helped me manage short training sessions at odd hours and family rides to the playground.

How and where do you like your seatstays? Tire inserts — yay or nay? And should there be singing on the Tech Podcast? All these questions and more, answered here.

The Specialized Prime Series Thermal Gloves feel almost like thin, full finger summer-weight gloves.

The VeloNews technical expert discusses saddle woes on the trainer and also why apparel manufacturers are just starting to make protective clothing for the road.

The coming 2021 season marks the fourth year that Sportful has been the Bora-Hansgrohe apparel sponsor.

Fox's Ranger Fire gloves tackle winter weather and cut the chill without cleaning out the cash drawer.

The Zero+ gloves from Velocio are low-bulk, but they offer a ton more warmth than you would think. And they're easy to get on and off.

Topeak's JoeBlow Booster makes it easy to set up tubeless tires without a compressor. But there's one thing about it that bugs me.

The VeloNews technical expert discusses optimal tire-rim widths, T47 bottom brackets, and how to silence shrieking disc brakes.

These are the best bib shorts I tested in 2020 — and I tested a lot of them.

The CaveM is a minimalist multisport glove that keeps out the weather but doesn’t add bulk between hands and bars.

Your chain shoulders a lot of the workload of the drivetrain, yet most of us don't truly understand it — or worse, we neglect it.

Bianchi's new color scheme is anything but traditional, with an appearance as contemporary as hidden brake cables and shifting wires.

Amongst a huge pile of test gear, here is what I relied on most often in a crazy year.

Tailfin boasts that the modular Cargo Cage is stronger and more durable than any other system for carrying gear on a bike.

Leomo's service aims to take some of the hassle out of finding the optimal hip movement through motion capture.

Road wheels have undergone significant evolutions in the last several years, and 2020 showed off plainly where we're headed. Here's what I learned.

A pioneer in maximalist cycling computers goes on a diet with a game-changing upgrade.

The ARC 1400 Dicut DB wheels offer aerodynamic benefits and plenty of crosswind stability. The DT 240 hubs are the star of the show, though.