Road Gear

Swedish insurance company Folksam oversaw a test of 27 popular helmets for safety. Four of the top-ranked helmets are available for consumers in the United States.

Roval has been real-world product testing with Deceuninck-Quick-Step and Bora-Hansgrohe, resulting in two new wheelsets that are notably not tubeless.

Specialized worked through nearly 70 iterations of the Power with Mirror saddle before settling on the final design.

There are many variables to consider when examining how a bike handles when riding no hands.

The Endura PRO SL bib shorts are available with one of three different chamois widths: narrow, medium, and wide, and this sets them apart from other products at a similar price point.

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 versatile, light, mid-depth wheel is now even lighter, tubeless-ready, and available in a disc brake only version.

Wind and water resistance in a breathable, minimal design.

The Marinette bibs announce themselves with a bold color and keeps you going with a largely comfortable fit. They're cool, but pricey.

Lennard Zinn instructs on how to deal with a misaligned mount, addresses the advantages of tubeless tires, and explains the sailing effect when riding with the wind.

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.

New patent application shows an array of interlinked components, such as suspension settings electronically set by stem height for climbing or descending.

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.

Dynaplug ups the ante on high-end, lightweight plug tools.

The Starvos takes Bontrager's Wavecel technology that addresses rotational impact forces and packs it into an affordable helmet.

Abbey Tools hammer, pedal wrench, and dishing tool will have pros guarding their toolboxes.

One reader asks about using a Campy crank on a Shimano drivetrain, while another reader inquires about mixing in a Wolftooth component.

Like competing on Strava Segments or just analyzing your efforts with the app? As of today, you'll need to subscribe to get these features.

Gore's C7 bib shorts pass almost every test, and they're so nice I'm willing to forgive their one failing grade.

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.

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your bike is to replace the cables and housings. Drag on shift cables caused by contamination will prevent accurate and consistent shifts.

Orbea's Orca combines aero touches with a lithe ride to create a racing multitasker for sprint duties, breakaways, and climbing sufferfests.

A dual-sided power meter may be helpful in determining differences in left-right power production.

Road tubeless has had a bumpy road to acceptance. Has it finally gained enough traction to become the future of road bike spec?

Shrink and pink didn’t empower women. Gear to fit every rider regardless of body type, gender, and goals did.

The Wahoo Tickr svelt size, LED indicators, and multiple simultaneous Bluetooth signals makes this chest strap heart rate monitor a nice addition to any data-collection arsenal.

I’ll bet lots of people have looked at the marks on shoe soles and wondered what they mean. I passed this question along to Shimano, Bont, Giro, and Scott.

While the 45mm rim depth remains unchanged, the Zipp 303 S Series tubeless disc-brake wheels swell to 27mm at their widest, while gaining 7mm of internal width at the tire bead.

The Stages crew's background in indoor bikes shines through in this smart bike with excellent stability, best-in-class frame clearance and easy adjustment.

ENVE wheels can be purchased with custom decals already applied, or wheel-owners can design and then install decals on an existing set of ENVE wheels.

Tubeless tires on a tubeless rim with a bead-lock ridge should stay mounted better than most clinchers upon rapid deflation — though still not as well as a well-bonded tubular.

Alison Tetrick joins tech editor Dan Cavallari to chat about training during Covid-19, recovering well, and carrying positivity in a whiskey flask.

I use these four cycling apps almost daily for motivation, planning, and enjoying the cycling community.

We answer reader questions about eTap battery drain, and what cleaners are safe for bike finishes and can also be used as disinfectants.

Strava now offers more control over your experience with the most significant segments displayed, who appears at the top of your activity feed, and the ability to trim activities.

When disinfecting — mild solvents like isopropyl alcohol, up to quite strong ones like acetone — are not going to damage a bike.

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.

Light, wispy, and cleverly designed, the MotivAir will delight weight weenies and climbers who seek heaps of ventilation on sweltering climbs.

No matter your budget, here’s how you can spend wisely on your gravel gear.

When the Paramount was relaunched in 1998, the demand for the bike was so high, they were painted and shipped them as fast as they came in from Serrota.

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.

Shimano's IC5 shoes are designed for riding indoors, with heaps of ventilation and quick-drying mesh throughout. You can walk around easily in them too.

The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) has been postponed until August 21 - 23, but you can still get a look at some of the featured bikes this week on VeloNews.com.

No matter your budget, here’s how to spend wisely on your road bike gear.

The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) has been postponed until August 21 - 23, but you can still get a look at some of the featured bikes this week on VeloNews.com.

Stay functional from head to toe in this year's top mountain bike gear.

Agility meets interactivity in Elite's Nero smart rollers - a unique riding experience in virtual environments like Zwift.

The Hunt 44 and 54 UD Carbon Spoke disc wheels utilize TaperLock technology which allows for a mechanical truing process, much like a traditional wheel system.

The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) has been postponed until August 21 - 23, but you can still get a look at some of the featured bikes this week on VeloNews.com.

The Sector combines Giro’s Synchwire upper with a thermo-bonded — not stitched — exo-structure, with additional reinforcement for the toe and heel sections.

Lennard answers questions about rebuilding a Serotta - Schwinn Paramount with a new fork, mixing and matching Shimano and SRAM components, and making a mathematical correction.

The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) has been postponed until August 21 - 23, but you can still get a look at some of the featured bikes this week on VeloNews.com.

The North American Handbuilt Bicycle Show (NAHBS) has been postponed until August 21 - 23, but you can get a look at some of the featured bikes here and now.

The burgeoning U.S. e-bike market will soon see big developments focused on three characteristics: versatility, power, and weight reduction.

Get kitted out in the best road cycling apparel of the year.

Lennard Zinn went in search of the most aerodynamic combination of rim and tubeless tire. Here's what he found.

The Why Cycles R+ proves itself to be a worthy competitor on the road, gravel, and mud and offers an extremely comfortable ride no matter what the conditions.

No matter your budget, here’s how to get the most bang for your buck when mapping out a bike garage.

Keep your Shimano Di2 or SRAM eTap AXS drivetrains properly adjusted with just a few steps.

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.

Get the lowdown on the bike gear you'll want, the stuff you definitely need, and the coolest items of 2020.

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.

There are several ways to ride with friends in Zwift. Here are three ways to connect with friends to ride and chat in the software.

Zipp's Service Course Silver components dress up your bike with a unique visual that breaks free from the blackout trend.

We tell you what we like and don't like about the Wahoo Kickr Bike, the StagesBike, the Tacx Neo Smart Bike, and the Wattbike Atom.

The Century MIPS gets a high safety rating from Virginia Tech and integrates a light cleverly into the rear. And it's aerodynamic to boot.

The superstars of some pro cycling teams are catered-to by their bike sponsors, at least to give them a psychological edge of thinking that they have a special bike—if not an actual performance advantage.

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The latest aerodynamic helmet from Rudy Project offers a snug fit, wraparound eyeshield, and a magnetic retention system for accessories.

The SLR Boost offers a generous cutout, supple padding for endurance riders, and added width to accommodate wider sit bones.

Get kitted out in the best road cycling apparel of the year.

Wahoo has also reduced the price of ELEMNT BOLT GPS Computers: a standalone ELEMNT Bolt will now cost $229.99.

How to mix and match SRAM chainrings, chains, shifters and cassettes, and also how to unfreeze a frozen bottom bracket.

No matter your budget, here’s how to spend wisely on your mountain bike gear.

Day 3 of the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival offered up cooler temps but the same awesome red-dirt singletrack. Here's what we saw around the expo.

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.

The second day of the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival brought bigger crowds, fun events, and plenty of new bikes to test.

Guerilla Gravity, Club Ride Apparel, Patagonia, and more were on hand on day one of the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival to show off new and cool dirt gear.