Road Gear

We sat down with the storied French company about their reintroduction, new products, existing product support, and yes, the Mavic Open Pro.

The Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift indoor cycling bike balances price and features with a responsive experience.

The Italian brand’s all-around race bike has been updated to provide a bigger advantage on climbs at lower gradients. 

The updated wheels in 42 and 57 mm rim depths save 100 grams over their predecessors while adding all-road capability.

The Giant Defy is for going longer. It’s for climbing higher, riding faster, and doing it all with confidence and smooth control.

Incoming updates to the most popular indoor training program available include Watopia, Climb Portal, new Zwift Racing scoring, and more.

The upgraded Specialized Roubaix SL8 is new but far from all-new.

The addition of movement that floats between subtle to major makes staying in the saddle longer just a bit easier.

The fifth generation of Liv’s long-running road bike clearance for wider 38 mm tires paired with their classic women’s specific geometry.

Wahoo defines the future of the indoor riding experience again, with two new hardware options.

The updated Falcn RS (now without the 'o') does what it says on the tin, but with an added dollop of character and comfort.

The tire in a 28 mm width can unseat from some wheel rims under extreme conditions, says the recall.

Big tire clearance and lower weight give Trek’s aluminum all-road bike credibility both on road and on dirt.

That prototype time trial bike with BMC and Red Bull logos? Yeah, it was the new BMC Speedmachine.

Shimano makes 12-speed more accessible with 105 mechanical.

Craig Edwards, founder of eecycleworks is the name behind Craig's Tool, the latest lightweight cycling tool.

Bikes from No.22, Mosaic, Officina Battaglin, Sage Titanium, Velo Orange and more.

Prestacycle releases its new color-coded versions of the popular TorqKey tools.

The Trek Madone SL Gen 7 now completes the line matching the more expensive SLR and offers almost the same ride quality.

Factor has focused on aerodynamic and stiffness improvements to create a bike that can be fully kitted out and hit the UCI weight limit.

The Hunt Hill Climb SL Disc wheelset is the most specialized wheel that we have seen from the UK brand.

The Canyon Endurace offers a novel adjustable handlebar, more aero, and excellent comfort. Aside from one hiccup it is hard to find a better endurance road bike.

Canyon's latest endurance road bike adds the uniquely adjustable Aerocockpit, handy tool storage, and a whole lot of aero efficiency.

The Limar eyewear collection is finally making it to the United States with four models, each with multiple color options and lens options.

Specialized road product manager Miles Hubbard talks about using Tarmac as a primary race bike, how the Tarmac is more aero than it looks, and more.

Lighter, more aerodynamic, and more comfortable, the new Tarmac SL8 is truly hard to fault.

The Made in America brand updates their race road bike with internal cable routing, updated geometry, and an overall feeling of balance.

The 4iiii Precision 3+ power meter adds value for cyclist of all levels. Power data and the ability to track a lost bike in one unit is a first for the industry.

Feedback's latest tool adds more torque, an ambidextrous design, and an obvious click to their already-excellent torque wrench.

The Amp offer excellent comfort and superior build quality, but it comes at a price.

What is the issue with the Canyon Aeroad CFR 2XL and should this be a recall, not just a Stop Ride notification to specific customers?

Carbon wheels have come a long way and the Syncros Capital SL one-piece carbon wheels take things into a modern age.

Love them or hate them, the new Specialized S-Works Torch Lace shoes gets bonus points simply for not being a billboard.

The Israel-Premier Tech team is racing the bike at the Tour de France to quite some success.

French handmade carbon wheels led the way alongside plenty of other new road and gravel wheels. 

From wild paint and cool frames to bling bikes from Scott, BH, and a number of smaller brands.

There's a wide range of wheels in the lineup and they're designed in-house.

Also, a saddle with adjustable tension, a 4-in-1 bike bag design, Thule’s top new bike rack, and much more.

New aero bikes, climbing bikes, and ones that split the difference were on display in Frankfurt.

Plus, MONoPOLE's attractive compact cargo e-bike, Lupine's award winning light, another player in TPU inner tubes, and a way to carry pets on your bike.

From Van Vleuten’s yellow Canyon to Roglič’s pink Cervélo, these are the best pro bikes on display at Eurobike. 

Any way you slice it, the Pilot Seiren is expensive. But here’s why it might actually make sense over a carbon bike.

Plus, metal Camelbak Podium bottles, crazy bike locks, an unusual titanium travel bike, and more. 

Your favorite German ex-pros have put a good deal of thought into making safer, more sustainable kids’ bikes. 

Limited-edition versions of the Poc Ventral Air helmet for Team EF and Giro Aries helmet for Team Canyon-SRAM commemorate July's big races.

The fourth-generation Cannondale SuperSix Evo road bike is proof that small refinements can make a big difference.

The models will be available in 2024.

Rotor claims the new 2INpower SL crankset is the lightest and stiffest dual-sided power meter available.

The latest Zwift Play controllers give riders dedicated clickable buttons for navigation, power-ups, and more to leave the keyboard behind

The all-new Roval Rapide Cockpit is the leading edge for a winning edge.

The newest groupset from Campagnolo paves a new direction for the Italian company, but is it enough to bring in new users?

The venerable road model bids farewell to rim brakes, and proves there’s plenty of life and performance yet to be gleaned from alloy.

The Danish sprinter and classics specialist picked up his first career Giro d'Italia stage aboard this Trek Madone.

Feedback Sports leveled up their tool range with an array of four new tools.

Matthews is always a threat to win a grand tour stage. Take a closer look at the bike he used to win stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia.

A modern race bike for big days, multiple days, and even the off-road.

He may be the oldest rider in the Giro, but his ride is thoroughly modern.

Cannondale specially painted EF Education-EasyPost's bikes for the Giro d'Italia.

Take a closer look at the bike the world champion is racing this month at the Giro d'Italia.

Vittoria overhauls their top-end road tire to give it tubeless compatibility on just about any wheelset, as well as lower rolling resistance, greater grip, and importantly, better durability.

New research and technology around concussions have evolved helmet design.

The Italian brand's latest wheelset brings lower weight, improved aerodynamics, and a whole lot of polish.

Finding the right bike rack can – and should be – a buy-once proposition. Here are our favorite hich racks and new releases from Sea Otter Classic 2023.

Kav moves past black and white 3D-printed helmets to include a color customization program.

GU has new lemonade and raspberry lemonade flavors; caffeine is back in Honey Stinger chews; and Drip Drop has an IV-replacement level of hydration.

Day one of Sea Otter Classic 2023 is in the books, including Fox gravel gear, integrated helmet walkie-talkies, Apple AirTag carriers, and more.

Teravail's first road tire eschews dirt for the tarmac and does a surprisingly good job of it.

What modifications did the new team make for Paris-Roubaix?

SRAM have updated their Force groupset for 2023, is it a major overhaul or a fresh coat of paint? Shoddy Dave went to Portugal to find out.

Pinarello has a new race bike out, it sits below the Dogma but could very well perform just as well as the top dog.

Specialized acquired the brand, which paved the way for size inclusivity, five years ago.

Giant Group acquires 32.5 percent of Portland-based Stages in bid to expand its presence in the indoor cycling market.

The R/1 semi-aero road bike is comfier than you’d guess and also comes across as more polished than the A/1 I reviewed recently, but it still feels a touch underbaked.

Wilier says the Rave SLR is a gravel bike for racing, but whether that applies might depend on your definition of racing.

Activity-tracking behemoth clarifies pricing policy after chorus of criticism regarding supposed lack of transparency.

The Manx Missile is famously picky with his bikes. Here are his options from team sponsor Wilier.

Strava cites 'new features and market conditions' after backlash for increased fees.

Here's what's making headlines in bike tech on Thursday, January 12.

Is it possible to bottle feelings? If it is, Argonaut has injected plenty of that magical elixir into its new RM3.