Road Gear

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.

Here's what's making headlines in bike tech on Tuesday, January 10.

3T takes the aero gravel concept to the extremes.

From the probable to the outlandish, here's the 2023 outlook for bike gear in road racing.

Masses of leading riders are monitoring their HRV via brands like Whoop – can this recovery-focused metric make a difference?

Rounding up what you need to know before buying kits from Universal Colours, OrNot, Velocio, Mission Workshop, and more.

The jersey is updated with aerodynamic features that were tested in wind tunnels to minimize drag.

Dutch team to race on Reserve wheels, Speedplay pedals, and SRAM for 2023, with Cervélo frames and Vittoria tires staying on.

Aerodynamic, very lightweight, great ride quality, solid pricing, and it even looks good – what more could you ask for?

Flats and tubeless woes are in the spotlight this week.

Team recommits to Vermarc Sport for another three seasons with new design for 2023.

Brighter colors and a new design from Bioracer sets tone for next season.

How many spare links is too many?

The French brand has built in comfort through a relaxed geometry and a new carbon layup process.

Different speed chains require different installation methods.

The updated S5 is simpler, lighter, faster – and has an absolutely staggering ride.

Keeping your bike on the trainer all the time doesn't make it maintenance free.

Aerocoach's new aero bars make aero body.

From lowering risk of cardiovascular disease to improving sex and sleep, coach Zach Nehr offers his perspective.

The perfect bike for a Bond villain, or a former British national road champion turned TV commentator.

How long will your disc brake pads last? There are a lot of factors at play.

It’s the first endurance e-road bike for the Swiss brand.

Getting to the bottom of a complex question about the fastest tire options.

The Colorado titanium experts have unveiled a cleaner-looking dedicated road machine with the tire clearance expected of a modern bike.

Two longtime Rapha managers will take over as joint managing directors, officials announced Friday.

Helmet and bike safety are on readers' minds this week.

The program, launched in partnership with Specialized, will serve 20 aspiring pros from December through March.

Lennard Zinn answers more groupset compatibility questions and a couple readers provide some helpful updates to previous questions.

The bike is completely Italian down to the build kit.

Hiding beneath the luxurious looks is superb performance worthy of use and abuse.

In this week's Technical FAQ, Lennard Zinn discusses riding while on anticoagulants.