Road Gear

The aero Venge fuses into the S-Works Tarmac race machine with exceptional ride qualities, aero performance, and a price tag to match.

Specialized takes the first step toward eliminating the bike stable with the Tarmac SL7, an all-around and aero bike all wrapped up into one.

The intersection of gear that gets the most out of your training.

Handling is all about balance, but if you are looking for a single number to determine ‘twitchy’ or ‘stable,’ look to a bike’s trail number.

The Matador sunglasses offer a unique look certain to divide the style-conscious. But the excellent lens and titanium ear pieces offer killer performance.

The Elevate Shorts have some interesting features and a funky fit, but they're made of bombproof material and definitely stand up to the tests of the trail.

The Bontrager Velocis MIPS is a keeper.

You proudly house 4+ bikes in the garage, but how’s your arsenal of tools? Here are some suggestions to upgrade your workshop.

The Legion of Los Angeles rider designed a shoe with style and a message.

Lennard addresses those pesky seat clamps, and helps one reader fix an annoying and dangerous descending shimmy.

Storage has always been a challenge for cyclists. But there have never been better storage options — or more of them. Bye, sagging pockets.

The updated Teammachine gets an aero makeover, but aside from the integrated cockpit, you wouldn't know it by looking at it.

OCLV 800 launched with Trek's feathery Émonda, but now the brand's flagship aero bike gets this lighter, stiffer carbon — along with a T47 BB.

Three high-end cycling GPS computers. One 14,000-foot elevation test. Which computer came out on top?

I started riding during the bike boom of the 1970s, and now we’re in the midst of another one.

The jersey collaboration will benefit the Equal Justice Initiative, an organization dedicated to challenging racial and economic injustice in the U.S.

Maintain a road bike front derailleur to shift smoothly and avoid getting a dropped chain.

Bicycle technology has evolved so rapidly in the last five years that mechanics have adapted to new roles and data interpretation to keep riders going fast.

Can Chris Froome's new battery of gear help him when he joins Israel-Start Up Nation in 2021? It's certainly possible. Here's how.

The Aeolus RSL 37 wheels from Bontrager are a carbon Goldilocks wheelset that are light and aero — but not cheap.

The Rapha-Geoff McFetridge collaboration yields a cycling kit that's colorful, fun, and simple.

Lennard offers advice for solving fork vibrations, and troubleshooting SRAM battery drain.

The electric boost system is claimed to weigh slightly less than 4 kilograms, and is meant for integration with road, gravel, and commuter bikes.

The Pure Move bra got exponentially more testing hours than the others — we’ve been wearing it for a year. It's super compressive and comes in 10 sizes.

Cooling fabrics help move moisture and reflect the sun's rays to keep you cool, which means you're no longer bound to light colors on the hot summer days.

The Theragun Elite makes recovery and light massage convenient at home. You don't even have to get off the couch to knead out your muscles.

The best road helmet combines a rotational force system, light weight, ventilation, and aerodynamics into a sleek and comfortable package. That's a tall order.

The Evade II ventilates surprisingly well for an aero helmet with few vents. The addition of an ANGI sensor provides peace of mind, too.

Rapha sunglasses, with ROSE technology, also feature anti-fog and hydrophobic treatments.

Lennard answers questions about multi-brand shifting compatibility across different speed groups, and how to alleviate the causes of sore arches.

Lennard Zinn's wheel study gives us the scoop on whether you should be riding climbing wheels or aero wheels. Zinn also explains the concept of moment of inertia.

The collection features fun and functional designs, meant for recreational and specialist cyclists alike.

Despite limited sizing, the Valladam bra works for a wide variety of women from A cup to DD cup — and it has a unique style for athleisure wearers.

Lennard answers questions about riveting carbon frames, freeing a frozen seatpost, and tricks bleeding Shimano disc brakes.

This rear-facing radar provides warning of approaching vehicles, and their relative closing rate. And it just might save your life.

Your elevation data could make or break your Everesting attempt. How do you know if your GPS elevation data is accurate?

Machines For Freedom's Essential Short dispels the myth that shorts will have you wishing for bibs on your long rides. These stay put.

The Emonda's updates include H1.5 geometry, an integrated cockpit, new wheels, and subtle aero shaping. It's an incredible update from Trek.

The reversible Mariposa does show when you’re wearing it under a road jersey, but that didn’t bother testers because of the bra’s bright and playful colors.

Tiny, crisp, and more integrated than before, the Edge 130 Plus isn't a robust training tool but it's a solid starting point.

Tech expert Lennard Zinn offers suggestions on how to fix shifters, if it's OK to ride a carbon bike on a trainer, and optimal tire setup.

Giro's Aether combines a novel approach to rotational force dissipation with excellent ventilation, cool looks, and a best-in-class fit system.

The GPS giant offers enhanced navigation and training functionality at the same price as the Edge 1030 and Edge 130.

This is Dan's favorite computer. Read why.

The straps didn’t provide as much hold as the other bras we loved, but the chest band was structural enough that if the road was relatively smooth, or the jersey we wore over the bra was body-hugging, this bra was enough.

The packaging materials that protect bike products and make them look desirable on shelves pose a problem for an industry that touts itself as eco-friendly.

The Atom boasts some cool analytics features and combines interactivity and stability, but it's behind the market in a few ways.

The Italian made Assioma Duo pedal-based power meter is priced competitively, provides accurate data, swaps easily between bikes.

Fizik's Antares Adaptive saddle features a 3D-printed cushioning system that allows the firmness to be tailored to specific zones. And it looks pretty cool.

The new Local Legends system ranks riders based on how many times they ride a given segment, with the top woman and the top man getting the Local Legend laurel.

A hidden bottom band is welded into the bottom of this bra which gave it the sleekest looks of any we tested.

The Rev Pro MIPS ranks highly for venting, with big internal channels keeping air moving over your head. And it looks great too.

There’s no better bra for well-endowed women on bumpy roads. The Enlite running bra limits jiggle without being constrictive, so cyclists loved it, too.

Tech editor Dan Cavallari talks with product manager Garrett Getter from Specialized to get the lowdown on the new S-Works Power saddle with Mirror technology

Swedish insurance company Folksam oversaw a test of 27 popular helmets for safety. Four of the top-ranked helmets are available for consumers in the United States.

Roval has been real-world product testing with Deceuninck-Quick-Step and Bora-Hansgrohe, resulting in two new wheelsets that are notably not tubeless.

Specialized worked through nearly 70 iterations of the Power with Mirror saddle before settling on the final design.

There are many variables to consider when examining how a bike handles when riding no hands.

The Endura PRO SL bib shorts are available with one of three different chamois widths: narrow, medium, and wide, and this sets them apart from other products at a similar price point.

Bibs are surprisingly complex pieces of clothing to design. What makes a good pair? That depends on who you are and what kind of riding you do.

The versatile, light, mid-depth wheel is now even lighter, tubeless-ready, and available in a disc brake only version.

Wind and water resistance in a breathable, minimal design.

The Marinette bibs announce themselves with a bold color and keeps you going with a largely comfortable fit. They're cool, but pricey.

Lennard Zinn instructs on how to deal with a misaligned mount, addresses the advantages of tubeless tires, and explains the sailing effect when riding with the wind.

Gaimon's post-racing career leans heavily on Strava's leaderboards. He says the fees are well worth it, but cautions against losing sight of the fun.

New patent application shows an array of interlinked components, such as suspension settings electronically set by stem height for climbing or descending.

The C5 Cancellara bib shorts offer all the same comfort features and performance fabrics as the standard C5 range but with designs to honor Fabian's career.

Dynaplug ups the ante on high-end, lightweight plug tools.

The Starvos takes Bontrager's Wavecel technology that addresses rotational impact forces and packs it into an affordable helmet.

Abbey Tools hammer, pedal wrench, and dishing tool will have pros guarding their toolboxes.

One reader asks about using a Campy crank on a Shimano drivetrain, while another reader inquires about mixing in a Wolftooth component.

Like competing on Strava Segments or just analyzing your efforts with the app? As of today, you'll need to subscribe to get these features.

Gore's C7 bib shorts pass almost every test, and they're so nice I'm willing to forgive their one failing grade.

Both eTap and Di2 are excellent groups. But is SRAM or Shimano's system right for you? We answer that question on this episode of the VeloNews Tech Podcast.

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your bike is to replace the cables and housings. Drag on shift cables caused by contamination will prevent accurate and consistent shifts.

Orbea's Orca combines aero touches with a lithe ride to create a racing multitasker for sprint duties, breakaways, and climbing sufferfests.

A dual-sided power meter may be helpful in determining differences in left-right power production.

Road tubeless has had a bumpy road to acceptance. Has it finally gained enough traction to become the future of road bike spec?

Shrink and pink didn’t empower women. Gear to fit every rider regardless of body type, gender, and goals did.

The Wahoo Tickr svelt size, LED indicators, and multiple simultaneous Bluetooth signals makes this chest strap heart rate monitor a nice addition to any data-collection arsenal.