Road Gear

Veteran mechanic Jac-Johann Steyn explains his team's gearing and tire configurations, and the thinking behind them.

Bib shorts, cargo bib shorts, and a standout swing-season cycling jersey.

‘For more cushioning, double wrap the bar tape. But another approach is to ride without gloves and even without handlebar tape,’ says WorldTour mechanic Raf Wittenberg.

Rapha aero jersey, training jersey, and bib shorts are available in six sizes for each men's and women's cuts.

New design will be worn by both the men's and women's teams this summer.

New routes span nearly 148km and serve up 1,291m of elevation gain. Home screen updates make route and workout selection easier.

A look at some of the concerns surrounding new and repurposed carbon fiber materials in the production of bikes and bike parts.

UCI gives green light to Scope Atmoz hub-based pressure control system. So how does it work, and how might it help in Roubaix?

Best for long, cool-weather gravel rides off the beaten path.

Latest version of the Protone weighs a claimed 230 in a European medium.

‘Look and Corima would be my first choice every single time’ says USAC national sprint director Erin Hartwell.

The short-nose saddle gets high-tech padding construction in a featherweight 190g package.

How to service Phil Wood Hubs, clean disc brake calipers pistons, and praise for Di2 ‘triples.’

Quick-Step brings four mechanics and a fleet of cars loaded with extra wheels and parts to keep things running smoothly at Sunday's Tour of Flanders.

RGT isn't trying to beat Zwift. Instead, the platform is chasing customization of roads and routes, a new style of training, and a different type of social integration inside the game.

Wout van Aert to race Flanders in one of six new helmets, the aero Vento, which earned a five-star rating from Virginia Tech helmet test lab.

15 years ago, everyone ‘knew‘ you couldn’t drop trou in bibs without taking off your jersey. Imagine what you might ‘know’ tomorrow.

Is the pro peloton finally catching up to Lennard Zinn's predictions about dropper posts? More disc brake maintenance tips.

A micro-travel plate solution for owners of Tacx Neo smart trainers.

Faster, stiffer, and with more than a little design input from the Tarmac.

The return of the alloy race machine.

The Specialized aero road racing bike that's not carbon and not out-of-this-world expensive.

The final word for optimizing your chain for low friction and longevity from industry experts.

To remove—or not—the lube that ships with chains, and more options for ‘climbing’ gears.

The frame will be manufactured in the USA and riffs on the Open MIN.D's progressive geometry in a lighter-weight package.

SRAM owns multiple hardgood brands, like Zipp, Quarq, and RockShox. This is its first clothing brand.

A solid power meter at a good price — with a huge battery-life claim of 800 hours.

Manufacturer guidelines and recommendations for tubeless tire inflation upper and lower limits.

SRAM claims battery life at between six and ten years for most riders. The new button shape is quite similar to a Shimano Di2 sprint shifter.

These socks offer excellent breathability, no-slip areas on the soles, and help prevent hot spots even when riding for hours.

Tubeless tires, wider rims, and lower pressure are keys to avoiding punctures and securing grip at Strade Bianche.

Zwift pushed an update that ‘addresses competitive integrity and ensures greater fairness’ in events.

Tubeless tires, wider rims, special wheels, secret tire pressure — a mechanic shares the details of what goes into building out the race bikes for Strade Bianche.

Shallow-depth, hook bead, carbon spokes, and no outrageous price tag for this tubeless-ready wheelset.

In this test from the March 2013 issue, Friction Facts measures the efficiency cost in watts for the most popular chain waxes and lubricants.

How to choose and apply chain lube, mixing double and triple chainring groups, what Campy parts work with each other.

‘Ball and socket’ technology layered on top of MIPS, in a well-ventilated and comfortable lid.

Inexpensive and effective upgrade that will inspire confidence and make your bike look new.

The latest update allows you to better understand and visualize relative elevation in Strava routes and activities.

Mix and match accessory hydro levers, stripped Camp crank bolts, and Campy front derailleurs.

The supported roller system offers interactive resistance but requires a separate power meter for full functionality.

Single- and dual-sided power measurement based on the Speedplay Zero pedal.

Ultra-sheer yet compressive with an excellent chamois, these lightweight bibs work very well. Just don't go outside in them.

Short-nose saddle is light on the scale but doesn't skimp on the padding.

Differences between chain lines of Campagnolo, Shimano, and SRAM disc brake setups.

New apparel from the Australian brand includes on- and off-the-bike clothing.

Seven colors, good grip, and environmentally-conscious packaging.

New S-Works shoes spotted in the wild may have been developed as part of the brand's ‘Project Black’ program.

Steering isn't yet a big benefit in Zwift, but being able to mimic gradients is next-level interaction for virtual cycling software.

The latest Gamin wearable is smaller, not over-the-top expensive, and promises heroic battery reserve.

Space for disc brake rotors, gearing combinations, and chain line considerations for Shimano and SRAM drivetrains.

EF Education teams will have access to bike trainers, computers, wearables, and training software thanks to a multi-year partnership with Wahoo.

There’s no better time to draw attention to these cycling apparel pioneers than Black history month.

Swapping stems, handlebars, and spacers for more comfort on your bike.

Five ways to buy a bike from Specialized begin on Tuesday, including buying online and having an assembled bike delivered to your door.

Australian-based cycling apparel offers a simple, elegant style, with a remarkably comfortable and true-to-size fit.

The unique-looking, mid-depth wheel is designed for the punishing cobbles of the ‘Hell of the North.’

A fresh look for one of the top criterium squads racing in the United States.

The family of SRAM cycling components and accessories now includes full component groups, wheels, power meters, pedals, and now bike computers.

Considerations for adapting stack and reach when loss of flexibility becomes a consideration.

Epix 2 offers a refined appearance, a brilliant AMOLED display, and the latest 24/7 activity and recovery monitoring features.

Which do you value more: ease of adjustment, or light weight and the look of laces?

Must-have features and functions in cycling kits ranked from the least important to the most crucial.

More sensors, enhancements to activity and recovery metrics, and ‘Sleep Coach’ improve upon the previous version of the recovery monitoring wearable.

Here's the cycling technology news making headlines for Friday, January 14, 2022.

Do weights of tires factor into the amount of energy required to turn them, and discussions of what causes front-end shimmy.

Cold weather cycling kit to keep you warm and dry during your winter rides.

The UCI-approved colors are splashed on the Specialized bikes ridden by Demi Vollering, Marlen Reusser, Ashleigh Moolman Pasio, and others.

Roval, Shimano, and Tacx continue as partners of the Belgian-backed ‘Wolfpack.’

Cycling wheel and tire experts offer opinions about and insights into tire testing.

Here are my favorites pieces from 2021 and the best matching kit overall.  

VeloNews technical expert examines brand cross-compatibility of brakes and drivetrain components.

The consumer tech giant plans to show off its massive curved display — with a stationary bike — at CES 2022.

Reduce, reuse, repair, and recycle was An Absolute Good Thing in 2021.

Tactic Racing, a Princeton CarbonWorks spin-off brand, offers an innovative engagement system that claims to offer largest engagement surface area available to consumers.

New groups from Shimano and SRAM, fast tires in various configurations, and a shout out to bike shops.

Sure, some of it is marketing. But a few companies are making tangible changes.

The good, the bad, and the sketchy.

Sunglasses with fun styling that's as suited for offering hand-ups from the sidelines, as they are for taking hand-ups while on the bike.

A real-world example of how rolling resistance impacts effort, and duration, over a 200-mile gravel ride.