Road Gear

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.

There are two main ways to tell Force eTap AXS apart from Red eTap AXS: with a scale (~300g) and with your wallet (~$1,000). If you like SRAM's wireless shifting style, this is a great group with a wide gearing range.

The new shoe offers features for comfort, durability, and traction, at an affordable price.

The MotionIQ app offers the ability to view suspension data displayed on your smartphone.

More discussion about measuring chain wear, and the correct way to align chainrings.

From limited edition colors, to new tread patterns and widths, here's what's hot in tires, for 2020.

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.

Take the guesswork out of chain stretch, and be scientific about drivetrain wear.

Lennard Zinn conducted durability tests on the 13 most popular 11-speed chains. Zinn found the strongest (and the weakest) chains, and produced a cost-analysis chart for grading them.

Preceding the Wahoo Kickr Bike and the StagesBike, the Tacx Neo smart bike interacts with training software like Zwift to control resistance and measure power.

Special guests Lennard Zinn and Nick Legan help explain the complexities of the tire, tire pressure, and how those things lead to changes in comfort, grip, rolling resistance and much more. 

In this week's column, Lennard looks at firmware updates for electronic shifting, mixing mountain and road components, and using tire liners for additional tube protection.

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.

Comfortable and ideal for cold but dry conditions, the C5 Thermal Bib Tights come with a host of nifty features — some of which work better than others.

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.

Left-only power meters now available for Shimano GRX, plus new options for XT and XTR.

In this week's column, Lennard explains how the position of your rear derailleur can impact chain friction.

Precision, fit, and cooling. The service courses at the Santos Tour Down Under offer us our first glimpse at new gear and tech for the 2020 race season.

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

Specialized steps up to aid Australian fire relief with the Budgie-themed aluminum Allez, ridden by Deceuninck-Quick-Step and Bora-Hansgrohe.

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

In this week's Technical FAQ, a reader wonders why his Specialized S-Works Turbo 2Bliss blew off his Hunt Aero 30 wheels during a ride. Lennard believes the answer lies in the reader's crochet-type rims.

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.

In this week's column, Lennard addresses a reader who made his own calculations for how to measure the friction losses in a bicycle's drivetrain.

In this week's column, a reader wants to know whether there is any data on the life expectancy of carbon-fiber racing rims.

From Issue 90

Two Top Nutrition Choices

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.

From Issue 90

Cold Weather Vests from Alé & Castelli

The Trek Domane+ LT

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.

Smart bikes are the latest trend in indoor training, and Wahoo is leading the charge with a dynamic bike that mimics undulations in road gradient.

From Issue 85

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Why don't road and MTB handlebars have the same grip diameter? In this week's Technical FAQ, Lennard explains the logical reason behind this fact. Also, a reader wonders how ultrasound is used to check carbon for damage.

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Light, ventilated, and aero. Pick three.

When a reader cannot stay warm on those long descents in the Alps, Lennard chimes in with some sage advice. Staying warm on descents, even on summer days, requires a riding and apparel strategy.

From Issue 85

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The Tempo Argo's generous cutout helps eliminate numbness and a semi-curved shape creates a comfortable and powerful platform.

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

As Zwift and the popularity of indoor riding continues to rise, Rapha jumps in with indoor-specific cycling clothing.

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.

From issue 88

In this week's column, Lennard fields questions about friction caused by cross chaining in modern drivetrains.

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From issue 88

Warm without the bulk and comfortable throughout, the breathable and weatherproof C5 Thermo Jacket tames the winter elements.

From issue 86

A reader survives a crash with an automobile, but his steel bike does not. How should he go about repairing the bent frame? Plus, mixing SRAM Rival and Campagnolo Record components.

From issue 85

If you’re looking for an easy way to manage minor aches and pains or to speed recovery after big races or travel, PowerDot offers an easy-to-use and travel-friendly tool for recovery and therapy.

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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Park's Hydraulic Barb Tool crams a lot of action into one tool. It's all you'll need to cut your hydraulic brake lines and cleanly install barbs.

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The Whoop Strap 3.0 records physiological data all day so you get a better understanding of your sleep patterns, recovery needs, and peak performance goals.

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From issue 86

Lennard offers advice on the best cycling boots for cold conditions. Plus, a carbon repair firm weighs in on the damage that can be caused by indoor trainers.

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Windproof, water-resistant, non-padded, and insulated, the Velocis women's gloves are ideal for cold temps, but meet their match in freezing rain.

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

7Mesh tackles shoulder season with the Synergy Jersey, a lightweight, windproof, and water-resistant layer that takes the place of arm warmers and a vest.

Tech editor Dan Cavallari takes a critical look at the burgeoning market for performance e-road bikes, and investigates who, exactly, is the target customer for these high-tech and very speedy machines.