Gear Review

A completely new design for tubeless valves — at $50 a pair.

As I reflected on my bike life in 2020, one theme seemed to emerge: big adventures in my own backyard.

Call it a ‘Walmart’ bike if you must. But Viathon's G.1 GRX 800 is light, fast, and sporty, and costs much less than its competitors. That's a lot to love.

Though it’s a critical piece of performance gear, sports bras have seen limited innovation; it’s clothing most cycling brands are afraid to touch.

The Bontrager Velocis MIPS is a keeper.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Wind and water resistance in a breathable, minimal design.

The Velocio Thermal Recon Long Sleeve is an excellent layer for shoulder-season riding, when the weather is unpredictable and temperatures vary.

Light, wispy, and cleverly designed, the MotivAir will delight weight weenies and climbers who seek heaps of ventilation on sweltering climbs.

The AR80X DB wheels thrive in straight lines, so time trialists and triathletes will love these carbon wheels, especially at this pricepoint.

Shimano's IC5 shoes are designed for riding indoors, with heaps of ventilation and quick-drying mesh throughout. You can walk around easily in them too.

Wahoo's Elemnt Roam offers nifty navigation features and a selective color screen. But that's not enough to make it better than the smaller Elemnt Bolt.

The Century MIPS gets a high safety rating from Virginia Tech and integrates a light cleverly into the rear. And it's aerodynamic to boot.

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Zipp's foray into gravel tires has begun with the Tangente Course G40, a tubeless tire with a focus on durability.

Woven, not knit: the Rapha Pro Team Road Shoes feature two Boa dials to micro-adjust a super-comfortable woven upper.

The latest aerodynamic helmet from Rudy Project offers a snug fit, wraparound eyeshield, and a magnetic retention system for accessories.

The SLR Boost offers a generous cutout, supple padding for endurance riders, and added width to accommodate wider sit bones.

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Revelate has a full suspension frame bag on the market that fits just about any bike with horizontally-mounted suspension. We took it bikepacking and to our local lunch ride to see how it fared.

Nimbl's Road Air lace up shoes are exceptionally light and feature a generous toe box for the wide-footed. These feathery shoes are all about the climbs.

Katusha's Merino Jacket is stylish, warm, and comfortable enough to make me consider breaking my 5-degree-celsius riding rule. Sorry (not sorry), spin class.

There are two main ways to tell Force eTap AXS apart from Red eTap AXS: with a scale (~300g) and with your wallet (~$1,000). If you like SRAM's wireless shifting style, this is a great group with a wide gearing range.

Comfortable and ideal for cold but dry conditions, the C5 Thermal Bib Tights come with a host of nifty features — some of which work better than others.

Pearl Izumi’s X-Alp Gravel Shoes attempt to take the best characteristics of mountain bike shoes and tailor them to the needs of gravel riders.

Slim, light, waterproof, and durable, Apidura's Racing Top Tube Pack is barebones but raceworthy. The magnetic closure makes access quick and easy.

The Type-S tracks your body's movements to give you a fuller understanding of your biomechanics. But be careful what you do with that data.

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Light, ventilated, and aero. Pick three.

The Tempo Argo's generous cutout helps eliminate numbness and a semi-curved shape creates a comfortable and powerful platform.

Warm without the bulk and comfortable throughout, the breathable and weatherproof C5 Thermo Jacket tames the winter elements.

If you’re looking for an easy way to manage minor aches and pains or to speed recovery after big races or travel, PowerDot offers an easy-to-use and travel-friendly tool for recovery and therapy.

The Whoop Strap 3.0 records physiological data all day so you get a better understanding of your sleep patterns, recovery needs, and peak performance goals.

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Park's Hydraulic Barb Tool crams a lot of action into one tool. It's all you'll need to cut your hydraulic brake lines and cleanly install barbs.

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Windproof, water-resistant, non-padded, and insulated, the Velocis women's gloves are ideal for cold temps, but meet their match in freezing rain.

7Mesh tackles shoulder season with the Synergy Jersey, a lightweight, windproof, and water-resistant layer that takes the place of arm warmers and a vest.

The TK1 Bib Shorts get high marks when the temperatures dip, even though they may not be the most aesthetically appealing choice.

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A wheeled bike travel case that is still small enough to let you dodge airline fees. Just be prepared to break down your bike extensively.

The C7 Race Jersey offers a highly compressive and comfortable fit racers will love on most of their training rides.

Comfortable, compressive, and race-cut, the C7 Race Bib Shorts hit the nail on the head for racers and aggressive riders

Right out of the box, Sidi's new Wire 2 Carbons feel like they're broken in and conformed to your foot.

The RX8 cuts down on weight and banks on a snug fit for gravel race performance

Vittoria combines low rolling resistance and exceptional grip on this chunky, enduro-inspired tire that's just as at home on trail bikes

Industry Nine's Hydra Hubs boast 690 points of engagement for optimum power transfer. Your fellow riders will certainly hear you coming, thanks to the hub's extra loud buzz.

Top of the line Swiss engineering meets mid-level pricing in these tubeless-ready carbon hoops

Stiff, supple, and stunning, the XXX shoes offer everything a racer needs — if you've got a low volume foot

An easy, intuitive app and a small, powerful camera that shoots 360-degree video makes for fun action shooting

The Defenders combine a unique aesthetic, safety features, and photochromic lenses. That's a good combo.

This jersey has lots of pockets, which begs the question: how many is too many?

The thigh pockets make these shorts ultra-functional. The plush chamois makes them an ideal choice for long-haul rides.

Lazer's Bullet 2.0 addresses many of the issues of comfort and fit that were present in the aero helmet's original design

We love Bontrager helmets and thus had high hopes for the Specter, however we found it falling short in fit and functionality

Loud and proud, 100%'s new S3 Sport sunglasses provide ample coverage and comfortable fit with aesthetics for those who aren't too shy.

The Specialized Pathfinder strikes a happy medium between low rolling resistance and capable traction on loose gravel and dirt.

The Bontrager Aeolus Elite saddle is an approachable snub-nose saddle that isn't too extreme in shape or size. It still offers a deep channel for soft tissue comfort.

The Rapha Souplesse Women's Detachable Bib Shorts are comfortable with a new chamois, and more functional with a magnetic clasp.

The new Rapha Explore shoes are designed for comfort on gravel and trails, offering a generous fit and a moderately flexible sole.

With solid construction, well-organized drawers, and a durable workspace on top, the Unior Modular Workbench takes home mechanics to a new level.

Princeton says its approach to a wavey carbon wheel yields better aerodynamics and a stronger rim. The wheels are also more affordable.

Specialized did away with the cutout and implemented a soft foam technology it calls Mimic to reduce soft tissue discomfort for female cyclists.