All-new Basso SV Redefines a Faster, More Versatile All-Road Italian Aero Road Bike
Basso’s latest SV is an aero road bike developed for rider, not for pro racers. What that really means is that while it is lightweight, aerodynamic, quick handling, and stiff where it needs to be… it is actually designed for comfort, real human fits, and with big enough all-road tire clearance so you won’t be […]
Classified 1x Crankset, Aero Chainrings & More Cassettes Fill Out their Alt 2x Drivetrain
The Classified specialty is of course their unique 2-speed hub. But this new expanded collection of a 1x crankset, aerodynamic chainrings, and expanded cassette options may be just the thing to help more riders adopt their virtual 2x drivetrain. The aero & simplicity benefits of 1x with the smooth gearing steps of 2x, with a […]
All-New Chapter 2 Rira All-Road Bike & Revamped Super-Narrow Mana5 Cockpits
New Zealand’s Chapter 2 debuts an all-new Rira all-road race bike designed to open up not just more roads to ride, but perhaps also to open your mind. This isn’t an aero road bike, and it certainly isn’t a light-gravel race bike. Instead, the new Chapter 2 Rira is a modern, fast & light all-rounder […]
5 Most Popular Custom Festka Bikes of 2024
At the start of every year, custom Czech carbon bike builder Festka digs back through their social media feeds to crown their most popular bikes. And for 2024’s top 5, it’s a mix of subdued classic and modern road bikes, plus a new race-focused gravel bike that we covered at Bespoked. Although beautiful in the […]
Giovanni Battaglin’s 1984 Limited Edition Modern Lugged Steel Rim Brake Bike
I’ve been enamored by Battaglin’s ever-evolving modern chromed & lugged steel road bikes for several years, but now the ultra-limited edition 1984 pauses that progression to reflect on how far they’ve come. This new Battaglin 1984 isn’t exactly a new road bike. Instead, this is one last hurrah. A modern handmade Italian lugged steel rim […]
3T Strada Returns to its 1x Roots with SRAM Red AXS XPLR
The 1x pioneering 3T Strada aero road bike returns to its single chainring roots, now fueled by the latest SRAM Red Xplr groupset, ostensibly developed for gravel racing, not the road. But now, with 1x drivetrains much more mainstream – fueled both by gravel racing and time trialing – 3T has put together another killer […]
The New Argonaut R43 Road Wheels Blend Performance and Ride Quality
Argonaut Cycles is excited to announce its new R43 Road Wheels. Hot on the heels of the recently launched D33 gravel wheels, the R43 wheels are designed for the ultimate performance and ride quality on the road. (Photos / Argonaut Cycles) The new R43 Wheels are built with proprietary rim profiles and Argonaut’s “thoughtful selection” […]
Tom Pidcock to Race Both Scott & Pinarello Bikes in 2025 with Q36.5?
While pro rider team transfer news isn’t often big on our tech-focused priority list, Tom Pidcock’s move to Q36.5 Pro Cycling for the next three years brought up an interesting question. Would he now race on all of the Scott bikes of Q36.5? Or would he somehow still race on those all-new off-road bikes that […]
Colnago Y1Rs Finally Drops a Truly Aero Road Bike
This wildly shaped Colnago Y1Rs aero road bike feels like a seismic shift for one of the most well-known Italian bike companies in the world. While most big bike players have built full aero road bikes for years, Colnago had been something of a traditionalist holdout – sticking with subtle aero tweaks to their light […]
Campagnolo Makes Poetic Return to the World Tour Racing with Team Cofidis
There has been much speculation about Campagnolo this year. The storied Italian component manufacturer was left off cycling’s most prestigious stage after being flicked by French powerhouse Decathlon-AG2R for Shimano in 2024. For the 2025 season, Campagnolo has a seat back at the world tour table with another iconic French outfit — Cofidis. (All Images: […]
