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The new 2023 Giant Propel aims to be the ultimate full-aero all-rounder
Big improvements in weight, stiffness, comfort, serviceability, tunability, and aesthetics make for an enticing overall package.
Chris King GRD23 R45D carbon gravel wheelset review: Built for the long haul
In typical Chris King fashion, these wheels are crafted with long-term implications in mind instead of fashion and flash.
2022 Marin Nicasio 2 gravel bike review: Sometimes vanilla is just right
The lone steel bike in our group makes a great case for the material.
Field Test 2022: Can a road bike really be a gravel bike, too?
The emphasis in the industry is on 40 mm+, but that depends on your definition of "gravel".
Spotlight: Bivo Trio insulated water bottle brings the heat
It’s very heavy and also expensive, but also supremely well insulated with the same ingenious high-flow head as the non-insulated version.
2022 Decathlon Triban RC120 review: Tiny price, but with a big impact
The Triban RC120 is way better than you’d expect, and hits all the right marks on its way to being a perfect first road bike for new riders.
2022 Eurobike tech gallery #8: Cargo bikes galore
So many incredible options for carrying your kids and your stuff.
Welcome to the 2022 CyclingTips Field Test!
Four testers + ten gravel, road, and all-road bikes + a little bit of underbiking = a lot of interesting conclusions.
New MADE custom bike show picks up where NAHBS left off
Three straight years of North American Handmade Bicycle Show cancellations have opened the door for a new event that caters to custom bui...
2022 Eurobike tech gallery #7: Odds and ends
Carry your kids, or help them carry their own stuff, and keep an eye on everything in the process.
SaveMyBar plugs offer up cheap insurance for pricey carbon handlebars
Jumbo-Visma unfortunately had ample opportunity to test these out during the Tour.
Vittoria’s new Corsa N.EXT tire review: The classic Corsa, now in nylon
The Vittoria Corsa family of high-performance road tires gains its first nylon model, and there’s plenty of Corsa DNA baked in.
Reserve Wheels 52/63 aero road wheelset review: Maybe some turbulence is good
The novel engineering principle behind the 52/63 aero road wheels might actually move the needle on the category.
2022 Eurobike tech gallery #5: Niner, Northwave, Park Tool, and more
Niner’s new RKT 9 RDO looks ready to rip, Northwave debuted a bunch of new shoes for on-road and off, and Elite is helping keep the ick o...
German upstart Qvist puts an ingenious spin on the classic star ratchet hub
The cleverly simple mechanism promises ultra-fast engagement without the usual durability concerns.
2022 Eurobike tech gallery #3: Magnesium, wacky sunnies, and lots of new tires
Vaast has a new magnesium road bike, Scicon continues to push the style envelope, and Hunt previewed a new flagship aero road wheelset.
2022 Eurobike tech gallery, day two: Magnets, motors, and 3D-printing galore
3D printing isn’t just for saddles anymore, Fidlock is (maybe) going after Boa, and your next bike fitter might be a computer.
2022 Eurobike tech gallery, day one: Shimano, EVOC, Feedback Sports, and more
Shimano partners with Blubrake for ABS e-bike brakes, EVOC’s new case is ace for integrated cockpits, and say goodbye to disc brake rub.
Tech gallery: 2022 Enve Builder Round-Up, part three
Two-wheeled dreams in the form of carbon fiber and steel.
Tech gallery: 2022 Enve Builder Round-Up, part two
Is it possible to have too much titanium in one place? No, no it is not.
Specialized reveals new Prevail 3 and Evade 3 helmets – plus a bonkers TT lid
Improved ventilation, more consistent fits, and a new design language — plus a bonkers new TT helmet.