The New Colnago C72 Keeps the Heritage, Adds the Tire Clearance You Actually Need

The Colnago C72 keeps handmade Italian construction and adds 35mm tire clearance, downtube storage, and modern geometry. Here's what actually changed.

Should You Do VO₂ Max Training Year-Round? (Probably Not)

Should cyclists over 50 do VO₂ max intervals year-round? No. Here's when to cycle Zone 5 work, how much rest you actually need, and why variety matters more than volume.

Boyd 55mm Road and Gravel Wheels: Deep Carbon Without the Usual Weight Penalty

Boyd's new 55mm wheelsets: one for fast road riding, one for gravel racing. Light, deep, and built for speed. Here's what actually matters in the specs.

Revel's Concept Labs Debuts With 32-Inch Hardtail Prototypes You Can't Buy

Revel's new Concept Labs program debuts with 32-inch hardtail prototypes testing whether wheel size should pair with frame size. Interesting idea, zero guarantees.

Reserve 30|XC Wheels: Wider Rims, More Spokes, Two Different Philosophies

Reserve's 30|XC wheels are wider, stronger, and lighter than the 28|XC. But you're choosing between hub tech and weight—here's what actually matters.

XDS X-LAB Launch: Vertical Integration Meets Aggressive Pricing

XDS launches X-LAB with carbon road, gravel, and e-bikes priced $1,500–$3,000 below competitors. Vertical integration cuts costs — but resale and support are unknowns.

Gravel Pedals: Platform Area, Float, and the Q-Factor Problem

Gravel pedal systems ranked by what actually matters: platform area, float, Q-factor, and durability. SPD vs. Time ATAC vs. Wolf Tooth—plus power meter tradeoffs.

Easton EC90 ALX Gravel Crankset: 27% Stronger, But Only If You Stay Under 44t

Easton's EC90 ALX gravel crankset claims 27% more strength than SRAM Red XPLR at 419g. The catch: chainrings max out at 44t, and you'll pay $500+ with spindle.

Knog Cobber Reflex Lights: Auto-Dimming Tech at $80 a Pop

Knog's Cobber Reflex lights auto-adjust brightness by speed and lean angle. At $80 each, the tech is clever — if the algorithm actually works.

Tifosi Moab XC Review: Bigger, Lighter, and Still Under $90

Tifosi's new Moab XC sunglasses ditch the frame but add size. At $80, they're still the best budget cycling eyewear—if the fit works for you.

The Cycling Grid Game Wout van Aert Actually Uses

Tile hunting turns ride data into a map game. Here's how it works, why pros use it, and the one catch that can pull you off your training plan.

Arc'teryx Enters Mountain Biking With Rhoam Jacket, Pants, and Shorts

Arc'teryx's first MTB kit: Rhoam jacket, pants, and shorts. Hybrid materials, bike-specific cuts, and a $450 question about whether climbing expertise translates.