Components
Wolf Tooth's $160 ALT Performance pedal uses their premium bearing setup in a forged body. SPD-compatible, 326g, with a 534mm² platform.
Apparel
Ornot's $218 Lightweight Cargo Bib Tight brings four-pocket storage to shoulder-season rides. Real-world temp range is narrower than claimed.
Bikes & Frames
Cinelli and Mike Giant drop a 7-bike limited run plus apparel. €3,500 for collector art on wheels—here's who it's actually for.
Traditional base training demands 20 hours a week, but most of us have jobs. Here is a strategy for the time-crunched cyclist: precision, strength work, and ignoring the "hacks."
The 2026 Tour de Zwift is here with a massive 12,500 XP bonus for the "Ultimate Challenge." Here’s why this 6-week event is the perfect winter training nudge.
Mental toughness isn't about grit; it's about neurobiology. Learn how your brain constructs "failure," why the Default Mode Network sabotages you, and the simple question to get back on track.
Stop following cookie-cutter winter training plans. Learn how to balance strength, intensity, and recovery based on your personal "fatigue debt" and goals.
Frustrated by a stagnant FTP? Here is the physiological timeline of threshold adaptation, from lactate buffering to the inevitable plateau, and how to train smarter.
A 5-Star review of the HandleStash Bigmouth Burrito. Discover why its 2L size, easy-access zipper, secure mounting, and stylish design make it the perfect handlebar bag.
Tools and mindset for the deliberate cyclist. Honest, real-world gear reviews paired with the science of endurance and mental toughness. Ride smarter.
The Nocs Portal AFN7 is a $179 screenless camera built for outdoor use. At 140g with IP56 rating, it's minimal by design—but is that a feature or a limit?
Ritchey's Road Logic Signature Edition: a $1,759 rim-brake steel frameset for riders who've chosen simplicity over disc brakes and modern compatibility.
Firefly's $7,200 titanium rim brake frame clears 40mm tires using 3D-printed dropouts and a custom Cane Creek brake. Modern engineering, retro stopping power.
Moots consolidates its gravel line into one titanium platform: the new Routt, built around 50mm tires with 57mm clearance. Framesets start at $5,499.
Shimano DYNALAST 2.0 adds a significantly wider toe box and three dedicated lasts. Here's what the fit changes mean for cleat position and long-ride comfort.
Curve's Kevin of Steel 4 returns with 29x2.4" clearance, 5 bottle mounts, and geometry built for loaded riding. Pre-orders open now for early 2027 delivery.
Wolf Tooth's new hubs use licensed Enve INNERDRIVE internals with Minnesota-machined shells. Swappable engagement, competitive weight, and a $730 price point.
Canyon's Gen 3 Grail clears 57mm tires while claiming faster aero than the old bike on 40s. The tradeoff: 1x-only and PF86 bottom brackets.
Shimano's SPD-SLR cuts stack height by 2.3mm and clips in faster, but breaks compatibility with SPD-SL. Here's what the new system costs you.
Mason's Macro32 brings 32-inch wheels to a production hardtail with real geometry numbers, proven fork compatibility, and a 2027 release timeline.
Rodeo Labs Spork 4.0 builds dynamo wiring into a carbon fork with SON SL dropouts, magnetic connectors, and 61mm tire clearance. Here's what matters.
DT Swiss TRACKR SPEED mounts to your rear hub for GPS-independent speed data. Rechargeable, 23g, but only fits specific DT Swiss wheels.
