Road Gear

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"Garbage in - garbage out" is an adage that holds true in the cycling world, so we keep it simple.

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From issue 84 • Words by Ben Edwards with images from Rukus Composites

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To handle the season's roughest, toughest classic race, riders and teams resort to all manner of tech tricks to smooth out the ride at Paris-Roubaix.

All-around road bikes are evolving with disc brakes, wider tires, and tubeless technology. Enve is keeping pace with its new SES 3.4 AR Disc wheelset.

Lennard takes a deep dive on how crank length should relate to leg length, and how that affects overall bike geometry.

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We spot new gear from Bianchi, Marzocchi, Mavic, and more in the Sea Otter pits on Saturday.

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Checking out what's new and noteworthy

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Sea Otter has it all, from electronic gravel bikes with removable motors, to CBD recovery bars for pets.

We scope out new gravel technology from Niner and look, plus Vittoria's Graphene 2.0 tire technology, XC racing stars, and more.

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Specialized introduces a new Roubaix, with revamped Future Shock technology, better aerodynamics, and women's-specific components.

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A reader wonders why internally geared hubs haven't caught on in competitive cycling. More follow-up on a pedal-strike question, and Lennard talks about cyclocross geometry.

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The EC90 SL Disc and EC90 Aero55 Disc Bring Durable Aerodynamics

Before the 267km Tour of Flanders, we visited each of the 25 teams to find out their gear selection, their tire choices and pressures, and their novel solutions.

Breaking with the convention of double-wall rims, Zipp opts for a single-wall carbon rim for its first entry into the mountain bike market since the 1990s.

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The New Easton EA90 Crankset and EA90 SL Stem

SRAM's new second tier electronic group delivers all the 12speed function of RED eTap AXS for significantly less.

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Trek-Segafredo's Jasper Stuyven won't talk about it, but his SRAM eTap AXS bike has Shimano Di2 sprint shifters wired into it.

Coming in at $1,000 less than the high-end Red group, SRAM Force eTap AXS is a promising option for riders seeking wireless shifting on a budget.

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Readers write in with more questions about which gear combinations yield the least amount of friction.

The annual industry gathering in Taipei is an opportunity to get a sneak peak at products that are in development.

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Amongst dozens of tubulars and double-ring drivetrains, the bikes of Zdenek Stybar and Mads Pedersen stood out at Gent-Wevelgem.

Our Editors' Picks For The Best Aero Bikes

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With cobbles and climbs punctuating the Friday classic, riders and mechanics fine-tune their gear. Ben Delaney of Roll Massif takes a close look before the start in Harelbeke.

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An aero road helmet is one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve your aerodynamics

Readers ask whether it is more efficient to stay in the big ring or switch to the little chainring and what the differences are between 'cross and gravel bikes.

Rapha rolls out new road and gravel shoes. Orbea has an e-bike for kids. CeramicSpeed has a Dub-compatible bottom bracket, and more.

Six Cool Things From The North American Handmade Bike Show

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New study confirms Bontrager’s WaveCel material is more effective at preventing concussions than MIPS.

A team of doctors develop a new material called WaveCel, which looks like Koroyd but functions in a different way, according to Bontrager.

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The 303 Firecrest wheels are designed to take on gravel's toughest races — which is what we will be doing in 2019.

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In 1988, many cyclists were still unconvinced that aluminum was a worthy material for bicycle frames

Park Tool's new work stand is designed for increased stability with legs that are quick and easy to fold up.

Enve claims Vittoria tires are prone to failure on its rims, but Vittoria wants to know more. New Campagnolo EPS 12-speed, and more.

The salient details on new Super Record EPS 12speed.

"Creating a compelling wonderland for cyclists: unique pieces of furniture that celebrate your cycling passion at home."

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Having a hard time understanding modern full-suspension bikes? Not to worry, Dave Weagle helps us wrap our heads around complex concepts.

Box Components touts its inexpensive but burly drivetrains as an alternative to the big brands. Can it compete in a crowded component market?

Ride Concepts adds D3O to the soles of its Livewire flat-pedal shoe to boost protection without sacrificing flexibility and comfort.

Canyon focuses on two key technologies to boost long-haul comfort in its Grail gravel bike: The handlebar and the seatpost.

OttoLock found a few ways to improve its initial portable bike lock offering, and so far, the new Hexband is exceeding expectations.

Readers write in with thoughts on how to remedy a too-short seat mast, how to retrofit old-school Campagnolo shifters, cleat positioning, and more.

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The new Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V TLR takes width and volume to new levels

New shoes from Time, a titanium gravel bike by Knolly, Gu's hoppy energy gel, and a Marco Pantani tribute bike by Bianchi.

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Quarq's TyreWiz is the first-of-its-kind tire pressure sensor for any cycling discipline.

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