Specialized

Specialized's popular Power with Mirror saddle gets an overhaul, one I think will make even more riders happier than before.

After all the testing and all the riding, we have some thoughts. What bike does everyone choose as their favorite?

Not an all-road and verging on relic status, but the passion behind Specialized S-Works Aethos continues to keep it relevant.

Shimano has finally gone wireless, but does that matter? More on the BMC Teammachine, and more on the Velo Podcast.

Roval's trio of new wheels stick with a 21 mm internal rim width, but cut over 200 grams off the CLX III wheelset.

If you prefer unpaved roads to paved, the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Pro is the all-road bike that makes the most sense.

The Specialized S-Works Torch Remco hunts for every last gram sparing no expense along the way.

Champagne-colored hubs, fluorescent shoes, and more This Week in Tech.

Specialized vs BMC vs Lauf vs Stinner vs Devinci. Things got weird.

Spotted via Instagram, this Diverge gravel bike has enough key changes to make us think there's something new coming soon.

Slug Bicycles drops a new titanium gravel bike with 57 mm clearance, Gore has a limited edition jacket, Wahoo's new computers are officially on sale, and more tech this week.

We can avoid pain, pinching, swelling, or injury by boosting the idea that everyone deserves to feel comfortable on their saddle.

Surely not ... unless?

The Specialized S-Works Ares 2 is wider, looks better, claims a wild 7-watt advantage, and should last longer but there’s a price to pay.

This latest Zwift update goes to all the tinkerers out there–plus some weirdo time trial bikes from Pinarello, Specialized, and Cannondale.

Specialized's road and gravel tire lineup gets a massive overhaul, including a new race-only road tire, new road tires, and a vastly updated Pathfinder Pro.

Specialized looks to have a pair of new tires on the way, as well as new gear from Cadex and Zipp.

Yes, you read that right: gravel has hit the sweater world. That and more in the latest tech stories.

Could this be a complete overhaul of Specialized's most popular saddle? We think so.

Gravel bikes from Specialized, Factor, Allied Cycle Works, Canyon, Cannondale, and Salsa are all due a significant updated in 2025

Specialized, Cannondale, Cervelo, BMC, Wilier Triestina, Merida, Ribble, Canyon and Orbea all have models that are overdue a refresh... could 2025 be their year?

So long, Lapierre: French team confirms supplier switch to Specialized for the Vollering era.

FDJ and Suez commit to French 'super team' through 2028, reports that bike behemoth Specialized will follow Vollering to the team rumble on.

The Specialized Tarmac SL8 isn’t perfect, but it is truly hard to beat. Here is everything we learned riding the bike for eight months.

While there are tons of gravel shoes available, these two pairs mix stiffness and protection and are the best gravel shoes I can remember using.

It turns out well ventilated helmets don't necessarily have to sacrifice speed. We used a real-time aerodynamic sensor to find the fastest road helmet, the slowest, and the surprises.

We've spent 2024 testing eight cycling shorts on both road and gravel. How did they fare?

We've rounded up the best deals on gear we'd actually use. Happy savings!

How much does an Olympic bike cost? Less than you'd think, as long as you're not racing it.

Team mechanics have been working around the clock this season thanks to new team gear and sponsor changes.

One of these two race bike brought home a gold medal from Paris.

Just 250 each of the Tarmac SL8 and Epic World Cup special edition bikes will be available, with more for the helmets.

The Slovenian star might be out of the Tour, but his Tarmac SL8 deserves a closer look nonetheless.

Tubes, tubeless, and all kinds of width: All of the nerdy details you ever wanted about what tires teams are riding in the Tour de France.

'It's been a long road, with its ups and downs': Sagan closed historic road career Sunday with Tour of Slovakia swansong.

A new Van Rysel aero road bike, new saddles from Specialized and Cadex, a new Poc helmet, wheels from Black Inc, and more found at the Tour de France 2024.

The Crux DSW is an aluminum gravel bike that rivals carbon on weight and performance? What's the catch? Not a whole lot, honestly.

The Roval Rapide CLX II Team Wheels do the obvious and make an already fast wheel system lighter. Better hurry though, there's not many.

Spotted at Unbound Gravel 2024, the new gravel groupset features wide-range 13-speed gearing and a SRAM T-Type derailleur.

Wilcox set off on May 26 in her attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle.

Soudal Quick-Step's Specialized Tarmac SL8 as ridden by American neo-pro Luke Lamperti.

What goes into dialing in the bike for the time trial world champion? It's more than some really cool paint.

One race, two different approaches to bike choice. BWR CA continues to be one of the hardest off-road races to choose equipment for.

The world champion swapped the brand’s Roubaix endurance bike, named for this race, for the aero race Tarmac model.

Recon 2.0 shoes add new features and a svelte look, while the new Specialized Search helmet ticks all the boxes.

Belgian media is reporting that ex-pro Michael Rogers and the UCI have 'parted ways' a day after confusion about Specialized's now-banned 'head sock.'

The Papal Pinarello placed for purchase is sure to cost a pretty penny, but it's far from the first bike the Pope has sold.

A folding front-loading cargo e-bike made waves, as well as new cargo bikes from Specialized and Dost.

Specialized promises S-Works tech at a lower price with their new Propero 4 helmet and Torch 3.0 road shoes.

From aero chainrings to 1x drivetrains and more, Bora-Hansgrohe is taking advantage of all the latest SRAM gear on its Specialized Tarmac SL8 bikes.

The pro cyclist's latest Reel features a bike unlike any current Specialized model.

Strava's end-of-year data-dive highlights speeds, motivations, and mileage of its users in 2023 – where do you stack up?

What brought joy to my 2023? Bikes, pumps, vests, and the spoonula.

The ProTour team will ride Enve bikes, alongside their range of wheels and cockpits.

Old mountain bikes can find new life as gravel machines.

This Specialized Crux is ready for the ever-changing terrain of the UCI Gravel World Championship 2023 in Italy.

The new Specialized Creo 2 puts a further gap between them and the rest of the e-road bike market.

This e-cargo bike delivers a great ride and endless cargo carrying capacity at an excellent price.

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

Russell Finsterwald shows off his SBT GRVL Crux, which featured a massive 50T chainring, aero road wheels, and alloy handlebars.

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.

New bikes, helmets, and more at the 2023 Tour de France.

A look at the bikes of Julian Alaphilippe and current European road cycling champion Fabio Jakobsen.

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

A breakdown of Jai Hindley's Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 which he rode to win Stage 5 of the 2023 Tour de France.

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

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

This latest campaign spearheads a massive new e-bike battery recycling program with 52 e-bike brands and 1,800 dropoff locations nationwide.

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

The project seeks to serve as a resource for outdoor industry ambassadors, influencers, and content creators.

The new S-Works Recon is more than just an update.

Specialized calls it a gravel shoe, but a multi-surface shoe that's happy both on and off the bike might be a better description.

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

From Tour de France green to Paris-Roubaix perfection, Sagan's all-terrain talent and sponsor savvy paved the way for riders like Van Aert, Van der Poel.

Flagship model packs the latest safety tech while also being exceptionally airy, low-profile, and decently lightweight.

This week, Specialized is letting go about 120 workers across the U.S., public records show.