Road Gear

Tips for traveling with disc brakes, road tubeless safety, and bespoke yellow cycling kits.

Wahoo's Kickr Climb simulates elevation changes, Elite's Sterzo Smart lets you steer — and now the Elite Rizer combines both functions.

More tips and tricks for limiting high-speed wobble, mixing drivetrain components, and more.

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Monday, July 19.

At the end of the day, the yellow jersey trumps all.

This isn't a gravel bike. It's an excellent road bike that's also right at home on dirt roads.

VeloNews technical expert discusses tire pressure changes while riding.

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Thursday, July 8, 2021.

Without the restraints of cables, electronic shifters can be put anywhere. But is that a good thing?

The Whoop Strap 3 promises to help guide rest and recovery, setting it apart from other wearable devices.

So pricey. So comfortable. Such a great hot-weather kit.

The all-around wheel with a distinctive sinusoidal shape is set to roll under Ineos Grenadiers at the Tour de France.

The bike ridden to seven of the last 10 Tour de France overall wins gets a thorough refinement.

Zipp 858 NSW also gets updated with new Cognition V2 hubs.

What you'll need to increase gear size — and rear derailleur tooth capacity — for Campy, Shimano, or SRAM drivetrains.

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Friday, June 18.

Like Normatec boots but cheaper and with the ability to squeeze harder.

Here are the cycling tech headlines making news on Wednesday, June 16.

The VeloNews tech expert offers advice about how to stop ‘tankslappers,’ keep tubulars in place, and more.

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Friday, June 11th.

Top Zwift racers share their experiences — and a few tips for — racing without data on screen.

VeloNews tech expert answers questions about v-brakes and hydraulic brakes.

Comfortable, fully wireless earpods offering pro sound quality, and easy configuration through an app.

Rapha's Performance Trailwear features snag-free, high tech material that promises to keep you cool during hot summer trail riding.

The Wahoo Elemnt Roam boasts a large-full color display, excellent mapping features, and is easy to configure. But one thing bugs me.

Strava makes its most significant updates of the year to the mobile app, adding Group Challenges and enhancements to maps.

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Friday, May 28, 2021.

Easy to wear, less annoying than chest straps, and more accurate than wrist monitors. However...

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Tuesday, May 25.

$259 bib short uses 3D-formed pad and minimal paneling.

VeloNews tech expert continues a discussion about titanium spindles for heavier riders, tubeless sealant in tubes, and more about finishline cameras.

15hr battery life for the $279 GPS computer with a 2.2in screen.

The latest cycling tech news on Monday, May 24.

6Al/4v titanium is lighter than aluminum and six to eight times stronger, Silca says.

VeloNews technical expert Lennard Zinn takes a deeper dive into finish line cameras, offers suggestions about SRAM drivetrain batteries, cardiac health and prevention, and oversized derailleur pulleys.

Merino blend jersey in a modern cut paired with the best of Velocio’s new fly-free design bibs

The VeloNews tech guru explains what a finishline camera records, and how it may differ from a still photo, and even what you think you see.

A pivoting sunglass shield or an adjustable mask? Yes, Oakley says.

New Skratch snacks come in three flavors, while Vittoria buys the handmade-tire legend.

What's new, and what it is like to use the latest layout.

Cervélo is readying a new road bike for launch, but the timeline for seeing it in shops is still fuzzy.

Kit.Fit is a new app created by cyclists to help you buy clothing online with confidence.

Even the fastest chains reduce efficiency. What if you got rid of the chain entirely? CeramicSpeed is betting on this idea - and is asking others to do so, too.

Will using tire sealant in an inner tube prevent a catastrophic flat tire? Plus, how much force will break a titanium pedal spindle?

Selle San Marco goes gravel, and MAAP doubles down on New Era caps.

Here's the gear that's making headlines on Thursday, April 22.

Zwift update allows for heads-up display toggle. And in an abrupt about-face, continues displaying riders' weights.

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Tuesday, April 20.

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on April 16.

SRAM eliminates rim-brake and mechanical shifting options — but adds a power meter — with new Rival group.

I appreciate the ergonomics, the simplicity, and the price. I just wish SRAM provided remote shifting options.

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Wednesday, April 14.

The road apparel brand brings its ethos of equal representation and body positivity to the off-road market.

What's making tech headlines on Tuesday, April 13.

This cold-weather cycling jacket is the most of everything — adaptable, aerodynamic, comfortable... and expensive.

Whether Štybar can race again at his former level — only time will tell.

The latest version of Strava offers easier access to a lot of actionable data. But one thing is still omitted and it bugs me.

These are the cycling tech tidbits making headlines for Thursday, April 8.

Tips for mixing Campy and SRAM drivetrains, internal cable routing, and how frequently to replace a carbon fork.

What's making tech headlines on Monday, April 5.

A limited number of helmets to be raffled off to support the WHO COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.

Looking for a lightly insulated shell that’s a workhorse for ’tweener temps? Rapha’s Core Winter Jacket hits the sweet spot.

New foam liner is a decent Plan C (with Plan A being "don't flat" and Plan B being sealant) for people who hate fixing flats.

The system Alexander Kristoff used to win Gent-Wevelgem in 2019 is now available for all riders.

Here's what's making tech headlines on Thursday, April 1.

A lightweight jacket offering heavyweight protection from the cold.

Tips and tricks for getting the most out of your gear.

Here's what's making tech headlines on Tuesdays, March 30.

An outer layer that provides more protection than promised, without an overly tight fit.

VeloNews' technical expert offers suggestions for fishing internally-routed cables and further discussion about chain tension with oversize pulley wheels.

Do you love working on bicycles, writing about bike tech, and testing out new bikes? VeloNews is hiring a technical editor.

Race and All Road models available, each with integrated bar/stem, custom paint, and room for 35mm tires.

Here's what's making tech headlines on Thursday, March 25.

The social app which allows athletes to share activities updated the user interface and made a few functional enhancements.

New Rally family of power-meter pedals come in one- and dual-sided versions for between $649 and $1,199. The $199-$249 pedal bodies are interchangeable, too.

Here's what's making tech headlines on Tuesday, March 23.

Chain friction in systems with oversized pulley wheels, and more solutions for mounting a rear rack on a carbon frame.

Here's what's making tech headlines on Thursday, March 18.

Thou shall do this; thou shall not do that... blah, blah, blah. Here's what I do with clothing, and why.

Mixing 11- and 12- speed SRAM eTap shifters and derailleurs, 11-speed chainrings on 10-speed drivetrains, and mounting a rack on a carbon frame.