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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.

Check out Andrew Hood's author page.

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.

Sofia Gomez Villafañe and Russell Finsterwald return after a successful 2022; all three athletes will race the Life Time Grand Prix series.

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

The king of the Tour de France’s green jersey may be at a crossroads in his career.

VeloNews' editors debate and dissect the biggest stories of 2022 in our own 22-stage grand tour of the cycling year.

Some of Specialized's longtime adventure athletes like Sarah Swallow and Ty Hathaway were let go last week; they say the brand is cutting the entire ambassador program

Turns out a few more than ten items are needed for getting though 2022.

What a year it's been.

Showcasing the products that sparked joy in the lives of CyclingTips' staff.

Specialized just launched a branded game on the massive, kid-focused Roblox platform. How should we feel about that?

Racing, suspension, titanium, and more: There’s a lot on offer in the latest gravel bikes.

30 mm of rear suspension travel, 20 mm of front travel, and clearance for 700x47 mm knobbies is a formula for a good time on rough terrain.

Yes, the suspension works. 

The suspension system comes with only a modest weight penalty while maintaining the responsiveness of a rigid frame.

'Van der Poel is a very strong rider but, in my view, you should never underestimate anyone, especially in a world championship,' Sagan tells VeloNews.

Sweat, sweat, sweat.

Words: John Wilcockson; Images: Jordan Clark Haggard  

Early impressions of the new tyre line-up that's said to be faster, grippier, more durable, and more puncture resistant.

The trio includes the race-oriented Turbo RapidAir 2BR, the speed and durability balancing Turbo 2BR, and the same Turbo tire in a tube type version.

Words: John Wilcockson; Images: Jordan Clark Haggard

Words: John Wilcockson; Images: Jordan Clark Haggard  

Words: John Wilcockson; Images: Jordan Clark Haggard

Improved ventilation, more consistent fits, and a new design language — plus a bonkers new TT helmet.

Take a look at what some of the riders will be using on Saturday as they make their way through the Flint Hills of Kansas.

Specialized’s latest flagship road shoes perform gloriously, but more important is what this means for the rest of the lineup.

Two years in the making, the new wheels account for a variety of real-world situations, from hard impacts to gusty winds, as well as hitting high-performance markers.

New Power Pro with Mirror technology has metal rails and is a little bit cheaper (but still expensive).

Having spare wheels placed along the different sectors of pavé at Paris-Roubaix can prove decisive between winning and losing everything.

Specialized has released an inspiring new film in association with SD Worx.

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.

Ever wondered how teams go about shaving those all important, and usually race winning or loosing watts?

The return of the alloy race machine.

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

Sinyard takes chairman role going forward and remains a 'visionary leader' after founding the company in 1974.

After 48 years at the helm, Sinyard is taking a chairman role.

What’s the connection between hiking and riding bikes? Sweden.

The two pro mountain bikers will split their time between gravel and singletrack this year, each focusing on the Life Time Grand Prix, as well as other events.

Hyper-ventilated uppers, super-stiff carbon soles, and a road-like fit, but only barely lighter than the Recons.

Firm and shaped beneath the foot and at the heel; almost sock-like and malleable for most of the upper.

Hands-on with a new premium race version of the popular semi-slick gravel rubber

One of the fastest tires in our lab test just got faster with a dual-compound tread.

Does Roval have a new tubeless tyre and wheelset in the works?

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

New “Rider Direct” program offers the option of boxed bikes showing up right on your doorstep.

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

Here's the bike Peter Sagan and co will ride at TotalEnergies in 2022: the new Specialized Tarmac SL7.

More personalized matching, fancy new digitized body tracking, and more accurate back flexibility measurements.

Words/Images: James Startt

From issue 1 • December 2010

We know why TotalEnergies and Specialized are working together, but how's it going so far? We went along to a team camp to find out.

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