Hutchinson’s New Caracal All Road Tire is Built for Adventure
Hutchinson’s new Caracal ALL ROAD tire features a hybrid construction that Hutchinson says is effective on both paved and unpaved surfaces – ideal for those gravel-curious roadies who want to move quickly on the tarmac but who also want the freedom to play off-road when the opportunity arises, even if that’s mid-road ride. Gravel looks […]
Spotted: All-New Mavic Cosmic Ultimate IV Road Shoes at Sea Otter
The Mavic booth at Sea Otter Classic is filled to the brim with eye-catching gear and many (many!) custom bikes (more on those later). But once you get over the initial shock of all that eye-catching carbon and titanium, you could spy some unreleased, yet-to-be-ever-seen gear. One new product that really caught my eye were […]
Cadex unveils 147g Amp 3D saddle with Gyroid padding
Cadex, a premium component brand that is affiliated with Giant Bicycles, has unveiled a new version of its excellent AMP saddle. It features 3D-printed gyroid-shaped infill padding that provides what Cadex touts as superior pressure distribution, smooth-riding compliance while reducing the weight to a vanishing 147g. Behold, the intelligently squishy and ultralight Gyroid! According to […]
New Cane Creek Titanium EE Wings Offer Increased Compatibility, Cleaner Aesthetics, Friendlier Hardware
Of all the superlatives one could apply to Cane Creek’s eeWings Titanium Crankset, perhaps “timeless” would be the most essential. Yet, as we all know, the bike industry – especially the drivetrain segment – runs on constant evolution. Meaning that even a crank this beautiful, durable, light, and stiff must still adapt, simply to remain […]
Pirelli P Zero Race RS Road Tires Roll Fast & Are Much Lighter with Inner Tubes!
It feels like it has been years since I wrote about a new tire that requires inner tubes, but these new Pirelli P Zero Race RS tube-type tires promise the speed of top pro tubeless tires, even lighter total weight, and no sealant hassle. As much as we love to say road tubeless is both […]
Fulcrum Speed Team Brings Pro Tech & Style to Lightweight All-Rounder Aero Road Wheels
Fulcrum’s latest Speed Team 42 & 57 wheels deliver one tiny subtle and one flashy pro upgrade to the already light all-rounder aero wheelset. For all intents and purposes, you get the same proven Speed tech, but with some sponsored rider-like updates. Most obvious is those flashy chrome graphics, a direct request from customers. Plus, […]
Vision Metron 45 & 60 RS Wheels Take Performance to Next Level with Carbon Spokes – First Rides
Vision takes their aerodynamic road wheels to the next level with the new Metron RS racing series. Inspired by continued success on the World Tour in recent years, and driven by positive feedback from their 2021 SL series overhaul, Vision continues to improve their level of quality and top pro-race performance, while still retaining pricing […]
Seven Cycles’ Rider-Ready Bike Lineup Offers 1000’s of Options in 24-36 Sizes
Seven Cycles has been building some of the world’s best-looking and best-riding titanium bikes at their Watertown, MA factory since 1997. While there is no substitute for a bike built 100% to a rider’s exact fit and specification needs, the full-custom ordering process and lead time can deter some potential customers who are after an […]
5DEV Machines 155 &160mm Ti Crank Arms to Add to Road/Gravel/XC Crank Lineup
There’s been a movement in the industry lately with riders switching to cranks with shorter arm lengths. Doing so is supposed to lead to better aerodynamic efficiency, reduced hip flexion, improvement of power balance, or being able to maintain a higher cadence over longer durations. That has led brands like 5DEV to develop shorter cranks, […]
POC Cytal Road Helmet is Light, Aero Fast, and the Safest on the Market: Review
Just like the all-new Cularis MTB helmet earlier today, POC has a new aero road Cytal helmet too, balancing vented aerodynamic performance with unparalleled safety. This one isn’t quite as all-new, sharing the same overall shape as POC’s pro road team racing Cytal Carbon that debuted last summer. But while this new Cytal drops the […]
