2027 Orbea Oiz: The XC Race Bike for Riders Who Don't Need Excuses

Orbea's 2027 Oiz is 22% stiffer, 48g lighter, and built around marginal gains that actually matter—if you're racing XC or chasing KOMs on technical climbs.

Restrap's New Race Gear: An Aero Top Tube Bag and a 215g Hydration Vest

Restrap's new aero top tube bag and 215g hydration vest are built for long gravel races. Small, light, expensive — and only worth it if you already know why.

This Electronic Chain Lube System Might Be Overkill (Unless You're Racing Unbound)

Faction and Andrew L'Esperance built a 100g electronic chain lube system for gravel racing. It's clever engineering for a problem most riders don't have.

The Specialized Crux 5 Adds Aero to the Lightest Gravel Racer (And Has the Data to Prove It)

The new Specialized Crux 5 adds aero to the lightest gravel racer. 789g frame, 55mm clearance, and race telemetry data claiming 9:58 saved at Unbound. Here's the catch.

New Gravel Chainrings from Wheels MFG: $115, July Delivery, Modern Offset

Wheels Manufacturing's new gravel chainrings offer modern chainline geometry and U.S. manufacturing, but $115+ and a July ship date mean you'll need patience.

DT Swiss FR 1500 DEG DF Wheels: Silver Rims and Anti-Kickback Tech

DT Swiss FR 1500 Classic DEG DF wheels use anti-kickback hub tech and silver rims. At $1,033, here's what matters and what doesn't.

Rapha's 2026 Brevet Collection: Cargo Bibs and Pull-Down Pee Breaks for Ultra Rides

Rapha's 2026 Brevet collection adds cargo capacity, pull-down bibs, and modular layering for ultra-distance rides. Here's what matters and what you're paying for.

Specialized Evade 4: Better Ventilation Without the Aero Penalty

Specialized's Evade 4 adds ventilation to its aero helmet without losing speed. The catch: it's still not a pure climbing helmet.

Comete 50 Review: Mavic's 50mm Wheels Bet Everything on 28mm Tires

Mavic Comete 50 review: 50mm carbon wheels built for 28mm tires, crosswind stability, and 120kg weight limit. $3,399. Here's what matters and the tradeoffs.

Crankbrothers Combines Pump + Plug Tool

Crankbrothers' Klic HV pump combines tubeless plugging and inflation in one tool. Smart for trail riders—if you're okay with high-volume tradeoffs.

Hunt 4AM Limitless Wheels: 1,156g, Mixed Depths, and a $2,559 Price Tag

Hunt's 4AM Limitless wheelset uses mixed depths (49.5mm front, 47mm rear) and carbon spokes to hit 1,156g. The trade-off: it's their priciest wheel yet.

absoluteBLACK's 2.6g Carbon Tubeless Valves Have One Big Tradeoff

absoluteBLACK's 2.6g carbon tubeless valves are the lightest available, but the bottom-seal design means no removable core. Worth the tradeoff?