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SRAM and the UCI are fighting. Here's why, and how this might affect the future of road drivetrains.

The Rockshox Rudy XL blurs the line between gravel bikes and mountain bikes with tons of clearance and enough travel to replace an XC bike.

UCI response to SRAM legal challenge claims inaccuracies and leans on maximum gear ratio only being a test aimed at greater safety.

As SRAM initiates legal proceedings against the UCI the case offers the potential for much larger fallout than a simple gearing test.

What happens when you give into every weight weenie tendency? You get Paul Smith-inspired Specialized Tarmac SL8 that weighs just over 12 pounds.

We've put the hours in on Campy's latest and greatest. How does it stack up to the big drivetrain players?

A SRAM patent describes a new half link chain that could shift twice as fast as any chain the brand currently offers.

Indoor training platform Rouvy purchases Bkool, a new SRAM documentary with Kasia Niewiadoma, and more this week in tech.

A Trek Madone inspired by abstract expressionists is the prettiest bike at the Tour.

New groupsets from SRAM and TRP, a gravel bike that might be better on the road, and why we're so mad about recent UCI rule changes.

We sent Shoddy Dave to the Itzulia Women, the three-day stage race in the Basque country, to investigate if team's technical sponsors are upping their game with supplying the best of the best.

Bikes from Sofia Gomez Vilafañe, Simen Nordahl Svendsen, and.... an Omnium cargo race bike?

A $7,000 truing stand, a fancy blower from Muc-Off, and a bike with curves that'll make a Pinarello blush.

Lidl-Trek superstar zeroes in on breakout monument victory by embracing old and new: 'This is the perfect setup.'

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

Details are sparse but Strade Bianche recon pictures reveal what appears to be a Zipp climbers wheel with integrated pressure sensor

After years of sideloading apps the Hammerhead Karoo gets a native app store while retaining the ease of the Android OS.

Lidl-Trek uses SRAM Red XPLR gravel group, Visma-Lease a Bike goes all-aero as cobblestone racing enters new era.

Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike up the stakes in the crank 'arms race' after Pogačar switched down to a 165mm set-up for his blockbuster 2024 season.

'Tom knows what he wants': All the key changes behind Pidcock's new setup came together just weeks before his high-pressure season debut with Q36.5.

Also, are those Hammerhead computers too?

Is a new Force AXS groupset around the corner? It sure looks like it.

Pidcock's move to Q36.5 Pro Cycling means new bikes, including the lightest race bike in the pro peloton.

Expect to see wider tires, even wider wheels, more bikes from Chinese manufacturers, and more on gravel bikes in 2025.

A (very big) new player could be about to enter the indoor smart trainer market with a wheel-on design that should be quieter than other options, and easier to set up than direct-drive options

Real-time sensing of tire pressure, composite health, wheel speed, lean angle, yaw and road condition could all be possible with the "Smart Wheel Accessory" described in the latest patent from SRAM.

2024 SRAM RED XPLR AXS takes what you love about the mullet drivetrain and adapts it to gravel. It’s perfect for every situation.

The Zipp 303 XPLR SW is fast. It’s fast off-road, it’s fast on-road, and it never asks you to think about the ride ahead.

If you were chasing gold in the Olympics, you'd need every equipment advantage you can get. Here's how our editors would set up their bikes.

World Bicycle Relief took over three years to make this new Buffalo S2, but its simple two-speed drivetrain feels worth the wait.

Unbound Gravel has become a showcase of new tech, as well as a proving ground for gear that's still in development.

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

Obviously the Time Xpro 12 SL is lightweight but feel free to shop lower down the product line. The ease of engagement remains the same.

An opportunity to see a lesser known bike brand in the Giro d'Italia, this Arum brings SRAM Red and Enve components.

Zipp launches a tire collaboration with Goodyear at a time when tubeless tire compatibility is discussed more than ever.

Hammerhead's latest generation fixes past errors and introduces some new workarounds but still lacks training features.

Improved lever ergonomics and vastly improved braking performance define the worst-kept secret in road cycling tech.

Everything you need to know about the new Red AXS groupset, including pricing, specs, and weights of the latest high end road groupset.

A new groupset from SRAM can't be far away after seeing this complete Red branded group on multiple teams' bikes at the Itzulia Women.

Is SRAM set to double down on its gravel offering with a more powerful 4-piston flat mount brake caliper and a linkage fork?

Bora-Hansgrohe hops onto the 1X hype-train as German team undergoes Visma-Lease a Bike-inspired overhaul in 2024.

The move ends a nine-year partnership between Bora and Shimano.

Shoddy Dave has put about a year of riding on the latest SRAM Force eTap AXS groupset. How does it stack up?

The voluntary recall includes a shift lever clamp bolt for 12-speed road shifters sold in the aftermarket.

Originally used in durable inner tubes, the material is taking the leap to the next level. This and other top gear from Eurobike.

SRAM’s entry pricepoint group means the end of 11-speed support, delivering modern refinements for a broader audience with SRAM Apex.

A new Shimano GRX drivetrain, Canyon Grail, and Santa Cruz Stigmata gravel bikes spotted under the winners of Unbound Gravel 2023.

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.

A two-week jury trial is scheduled to start next month.

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

Supplier switches between SRAM, Shimano, Campagnolo for Jumbo-Visma and UAE Emirates to be put under microscope in curtain-raising races.

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

Shaped like Rival, looks like Red, ridden by pros with an intriguing comment from SRAM.

SRAM confirms the site is a scam.

End of an era as the Dutch squad drops Shimano

Reports in the Dutch media indicate that the Tour de France winners will change suppliers for next season.

Can’t figure out what freehub body you need for a certain cassette type? This will help.

Love Ekar’s 13-speed cassette options, but prefer SRAM lever ergonomics? Your wish has been granted.

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.

Answering all the commonly asked questions, this is your ultimate guide to disc brakes.

Everything you wanted to know about servicing your hydraulic disc brakes the pro way.

Ekar EPS, aluminum gravel wheels, and new 13-speed mechanical and electronic groupsets all seem like safe bets in the next year or two.

The go-to tools for caliper bolts, rotors, routing and cutting hoses, and more.

Fox just launched a new gravel fork that comes in 40 and 50mm travel options. Here's how it compares to the RockShox version. We rode both, and give you our feedback here.

Also: running a worn chain and alternatives to SRAM AXS Flat-Top chains.

Getting to know the new Aussie Champ.

USA based component manufacturer steps into the soft goods market for the first time.

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

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.

Carbon fiber bicycle products could be far more durable than they are currently, but only if we're all willing to accept some compromises.

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

Love your SRAM 2x11 road groupset, but hankering for another gear? Your wish has been granted.

Computer brand will likely bring enhanced drivetrain, suspension, tire, and power meter integration features to SRAM’s AXS wireless ecosystem.

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

The imbalance between supply and demand has made it hard to get the bike stuff you want, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

Questions we've had for over a year finally answered.

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

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Thursday, November 11.

New Red and Force AXS shifters will now work with 11-speed eTap derailleurs.