Top-three aero road bikes tested in 2017
The latest aero road bikes are better-handling and more comfortable than ever. Here are three of the best VeloNews tested in 2017.
Road Gear
Road Gear
Q&A: Tips from two of US Cup-CX’s top mechanics
We talk to Cannondale-CyclocrossWorld.com's Rawny Semba and Gary Wolfe to glean a little knowledge for home mechanics.
Hiplok Z Lok
These small locks have a reinforced steel core and are great for quick stops at the coffee shop.
Ten products I loved in 2017: Matt Wikstrom
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Photo gallery: 2017 Philly Bike Expo custom bikes, part 1
Check out James Huang's author page.
Technical FAQ: The intricacies Di2 Synchro-Shift
How do you tune the new Shimano Di2's Synchro-Shift settings? And if you don't want it, how do you keep it in manual mode?
Ten products I loved in 2017: James Huang
Check out James Huang's author page.
Cane Creek AER-Series II headset review: secret weight savings
Check out Dave Rome's author page.
The Power of The Koppenberg: Watt It Takes to Race Belgian CX
Check out Peloton Magazine's author page.
Shimano Power: The Dura-Ace 9100-P Power Meter
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Trek Domane goes gravel specific
Trek Bikes now has a gravel-specific bike in their line-up, the Domane Gravel series.
Gallery: VeloSwap’s weirdest and wackiest gear
Bike swaps are like treasure chests, only with more grease and DayGlo.
Pro Bike: Katie Compton’s Stars-and-Stripes CX steed
Katie Compton's Trek Boone is red, white, and blue, as you'd expect for the national champ. It also has tons of careful details.
The Week in Tech: Canyon and Velofix, Rapha Flyweight, Strava heat map
Here's the Week in Tech — all the gear news, tips, and announcements you need and none of the marketing gibberish you don't.
Hampsten’s Huffy
Check out Clive Pursehouse's author page.
Bikes of the Bunch: Stelbel SB/03 custom steel
Check out Aaron DeBono's author page.
Canyon Ultimate WMN CF SLX Disc 9.0 long-term review: Light, capable, trusty
Check out Anne-Marije Rook's author page.
Pro Bike: Spencer Petrov’s Focus Mares Force 1
Spencer Petrov, the newest addition to Jeremy Powers's Aspire program, will ride a yellow Focus Mares CX at the Pan-Am Championships.
Oakley Aro3 MIPS helmet
The lid has a unique look and keeps your head plenty cool on long, hard climbs.
Werking Cycles Model S bespoke carbon frameset review
Check out Matt Wikstrom's author page.
Specialized S-Works Prevail II helmet review: Light, airy, and aero
Check out James Huang's author page.
The Belgian Cyclocross Binge
Check out Peloton Magazine's author page.
Three great bikes under $3,000 from 2017
It's easy to ogle the exotic, extravagant, and expensive bikes, but here are three great rides we tested in 2017 that are under $3,000.
This season’s must-have jacket
Gore's SHAKEDRY jackets are ideal for changing weather conditions through the fall and winter months.
Boyd Jocassee 650b Wheels: Gravel from the Ground Up
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Abbey Bike Tools Fit Kit review: Perfect saddle position made easy
Check out Dave Rome's author page.
Enjoy the Pinot: LaPierre’s Xelius SL 600
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The Week in Tech: Argonaut disc, ENVE M Series 2.0, Chain drama
Here’s the Week in Tech — all the gear news, tips, and announcements you need and none of the marketing gibberish you don’t.
New Kit Day: Kits With A Touch of Style
Check out Bryan Yates's author page.
Scott Addict Gravel 10 Disc review: The sportier end of the spectrum
Check out James Huang's author page.
CLIF X PELOTON: TERRIBLE IDEAS AND POLITICAL POUTINE
Check out Brad Roe's author page.
SunGod Pacebreakers sunglasses review
Check out Matt Wikstrom's author page.
Will Train for Belgian Cyclocross
Check out Peloton Magazine's author page.
Terrain Dynamics AIRhub outdoor trainer review
Check out Matt Wikstrom's author page.
Otso Warakin frameset review: All packed up and everywhere to go
Check out James Huang's author page.
Week in Tech: Breadwinner G-Road, raining cats and dogs, Skratch bars
A new groad bike, rain gear for cat and dog lovers, indoor shoes for when it's unpleasant out, and more in The Week in Tech.
Bikefitting.com’s precision approach to bike fit
Shimano has a new fit system with technology from Bikefitting.com that has ample data and clear feedback during the process.
New Kit Day: Kits Built for Speed
Check out Bryan Yates's author page.
Pearl Izumi PRO Leader V4 shoe review: Improved, but far from supple
Check out James Huang's author page.
Technical FAQ: Heart arrhythmias, tubeless problems, and BB creaks
Lennard Zinn takes a variety of questions this week, including one about undergoing cardiac tests.
Into the Pit: The Belly of the Belgian Cyclocross Beast
Check out Peloton Magazine's author page.
On Test: Norco Search XR Ultegra
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Time’s Scylon RTM Perfected
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Week in Tech: New Zipp wheels, revamped Pivot, Rapha custom
Here’s the Week in Tech — all the gear news, tips, and announcements you need and none of the marketing gibberish you don’t.
Bikes of the Bunch: The story of the lost then found 1983 Eddy Merckx
Check out Lawrie Cranley's author page.
Gore-Tex ShakeDry shootout: Who makes the best waterproof cycling jacket?
Check out James Huang's author page.
How to choose a bike for gravel: The three ‘Cs’
Spencer Powlison shares some thoughts on gravel events and what your bike setup should be.
New Kit Day: Cool Jerseys for Climbers
Check out Bryan Yates's author page.
Aqua Blue Sport, the 3T Strada, and the future of 1x road drivetrains
Check out James Huang's author page.
Technical FAQ: Di2 Synchro Shift and Garmin connection
Lennard Zinn provides detailed instructions on pairing Di2 Synchro Shift and a Garmin cycling computer.
Lazer Performance Eyewear review
Check out Matt Wikstrom's author page.
The Zipp 858 NSW: Have Your Cake and Eat It Too
Check out Peloton Magazine's author page.
Fast Talk podcast, ep. 29: The future of bikes
What will bikes look like in five years? What will they ride like? We and joined by VN tech crew to dig into the future of bikes.
Tiziano Zullo
Check out James Startt's author page.
New from Time Bikes: The XPro Pedal
Check out Bryan Yates's author page.
Pro Bike Gallery: Stephen Hyde’s Cannondale SuperX
Stephen Hyde rides a red, white, and blue Cannondale SuperX as reigning national champion. He won day two at Charm City.
Yellow bikes and custom kit: How brands gamble on their riders’ success
Check out Dave Rome's author page.
Week in Tech: Waterproof gloves, GoPro’s latest HERO, and more
This week's tech roundup is packed with new offerings from Showers Pass, GoPro, Time, FSA, and Muc-Off, plus a PeopleForBikes campaign.
Bikes of the Bunch: Darren Baum’s Orbis titanium road disc
Check out Matt Wikstrom's author page.
Specialized Roubaix vs. Trek Domane: Clash of the endurance bike titans
Check out James Huang's author page.
Wheels Manufacturing Road Hubs review
Check out Matt Wikstrom's author page.
Interbike: Lennard’s last look from Las Vegas
Lennard Zinn runs through the tech curiosities he saw at Interbike, from wheels to helmets to superlight tubes.
The West Sac Stem Sandwich
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Unvarnished Tales: Once More Unto the Breach, Dear Friends
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North St. Bags review: Portland-made, cyclist approved
Check out CyclingTips's author page.
Specialized Power vs PRO Stealth: stub-nose saddle comparison review
Check out Dave Rome's author page.
The Pablove Bikes: Orbea, Cannondale, Ridley
Check out Peloton Magazine's author page.
Week in Tech: Oktoberfest socks; new Mavic wheel; Specialized for Bellas
New socks for beer lovers, a bike for Little Bellas, lifetime carbon fiber warranties, and Mavic tubeless wheels.
Tsubasa Crow bespoke carbon frame review
Check out Matt Wikstrom's author page.
Feedback Sports Team Edition toolkit review
Check out Dave Rome's author page.
Interbike showcases e-bikes in Vegas
Lennard Zinn spent some time checking out the e-bikes on display at Interbike. Here's what he learned.
Vindication in Vegas
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On Test: Trek Domane SLR Race Shop Limited Disc
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Interbike: Three things I noticed at Outdoor Demo
Interbike's Outdoor Demo was smaller than ever, but there were still interesting trends to watch. Here are three we noticed.
The Who, What, Why of Chain Lubes
Lennard Zinn went on chain lube hunting at the 2017 Interbike tradeshow in Las Vegas.
Interbike 2017 live tech coverage, day three
Check out James Huang's author page.
Arofly, the worlds’s smallest power meter?
This 10-gram unit screws onto the rear tire valve and calculates speed, cadence, and power.
Interbike 2017 live tech coverage, day two
Check out James Huang's author page.
Summer Gear Six Pack
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Interbike 2017 live tech coverage, day one
Check out James Huang's author page.