Road Gear

British squad feedback regarding the move to the latest braking tech has been ‘encouraging.’

Don't try this at home, folks.

I love the shift performance, the D-Fly integration, the battery life, and the reliability. With the braking changes, Shimano has moved closer to eliminating one major complaint of road discs.

Shift speed and braking improvement, D-Fly Garmin control is integrated, and mechanical shifting goes away.

If you want pure comfort in road bike form, look elsewhere. The Langma is a true race bike; the kind of weapon that makes you ignore your training plan as you revel in the pure speed your legs can produce.

Tubeless-ready, mid-depth carbon wheels at a competitive price that are fun to ride.

Cadex uses technology from its wheels and one-piece construction to shave weight.

At the end of the day, the yellow jersey trumps all.

This isn't a gravel bike. It's an excellent road bike that's also right at home on dirt roads.

Without the restraints of cables, electronic shifters can be put anywhere. But is that a good thing?

The all-around wheel with a distinctive sinusoidal shape is set to roll under Ineos Grenadiers at the Tour de France.

The bike ridden to seven of the last 10 Tour de France overall wins gets a thorough refinement.

Zipp 858 NSW also gets updated with new Cognition V2 hubs.

Lightweight, tubeless wheels featuring carbon spokes offer quick acceleration and a flex-free ride.

Giant Bicycles' high-end house brand promises performance with lightweight, shallow-depth option.

$259 bib short uses 3D-formed pad and minimal paneling.

Merino blend jersey in a modern cut paired with the best of Velocio’s new fly-free design bibs

A pivoting sunglass shield or an adjustable mask? Yes, Oakley says.

Cervélo is readying a new road bike for launch, but the timeline for seeing it in shops is still fuzzy.

Kit.Fit is a new app created by cyclists to help you buy clothing online with confidence.

Here's the gear that's making headlines on Thursday, April 22.

The top-shelf, all-around racer from Cannondale offers a refined and silky ride.

This cold-weather cycling jacket is the most of everything — adaptable, aerodynamic, comfortable... and expensive.

A limited number of helmets to be raffled off to support the WHO COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.

Looking for a lightly insulated shell that’s a workhorse for ’tweener temps? Rapha’s Core Winter Jacket hits the sweet spot.

New foam liner is a decent Plan C (with Plan A being "don't flat" and Plan B being sealant) for people who hate fixing flats.

The system Alexander Kristoff used to win Gent-Wevelgem in 2019 is now available for all riders.

How McLaughlin changed his pedaling position to get lower, and how he heavily considered aerodynamics for the descending portion of his record-setting effort.

Race and All Road models available, each with integrated bar/stem, custom paint, and room for 35mm tires.

Thou shall do this; thou shall not do that... blah, blah, blah. Here's what I do with clothing, and why.

Wahoo keeps all the quintessential design elements of the Speedplay Zero in its rebrand.

The ‘lollipop’ pedals now come in four flavors with two different cleat options, different length spindles, and even a power meter option.

Same fit and tech-heavy function; now with more airflow thanks to Aramid replacing foam.

Mathieu van der Poel broke the handlebar of his Canyon CF SLX in a race — without crashing. Canyon is investigating the cause.

Ultra-lightweight lid will be raced by EF Education at Paris-Nice.

Colby Pearce on the hardshell carbon shoe: "It will change the way you interact with your bike, forever.”

The Founder of Allied Cycle Works — as part of the Cardinal Cycling Group — set to acquire the bicycle division of French-based Time Sport.

The new high-performance pedal-assist road bike looks — and weighs — about the same as a standard road bike.

Moots delivers a road bike that its engineers created after saying ‘what if’ for years.

The prominently featured Qhubeka hands are ‘key symbol in illustrating that bicycle beneficiaries are receiving a hand up.’

Two massive straps lay over a stretchy sock for a new type of road cycling fit.

The latest S-Woks shoe is a definite departure, and I love just about everything about it.

Vision adds three new wheels, all disc-brake and tubeless-ready, with sub-four-digit pricing.

Belgium's king of the cobblestones inks a deal with the Italian consumer-direct clothing brand.

The American-based brand will continue its partnership with Vaughter's squad for the next three seasons, supporting the team with bikes for a wide range of needs.

A full-carbon frame, integrated cockpit, Shimano Di2 GRX, and a Mahle X35+ motor are a few highlights of this 26-pound commuter bearing the name of the three-time Tour de France winner.

Why seatstays have done the limbo, dropping from the traditional junction at the top tube.

An exceptionally versatile all-road bike that can handle gravel, tarmac, and even some singletrack with aplomb.

A number of top teams traded bike sponsors in the new year. Here's a look at some new-look BMC, Cervélo, Bianchi and Scott machines.

Impressive specs abound, but this one wins for a simpler reason.

Bianchi's new color scheme is anything but traditional, with an appearance as contemporary as hidden brake cables and shifting wires.

Road wheels have undergone significant evolutions in the last several years, and 2020 showed off plainly where we're headed. Here's what I learned.

The ARC 1400 Dicut DB wheels offer aerodynamic benefits and plenty of crosswind stability. The DT 240 hubs are the star of the show, though.

The bike you can see yourself using for years to come and the latest and greatest all-around offering each have their strengths and weaknesses.

The ABB looks weird and costs a lot, but for breakaway riders, it may be the sweet spot between aero and control.

I've long been a fan of Shimano's shoes, but one particular type of change Shimano made bugs me.

Shimano Dura-Ace wireless 12-speed drivetrains may be on the horizon, according to recently approved patents.

Giro's Helios helmet brings Spherical technology to a lower priced helmet. But Giro doesn't skimp on the high-end features.

The Filante SLR aero road bike features a design with less material around corners and edges for a lighter and faster bike.

The redesigned Specialissima blends aero features, a lightweight frame, and vibration damping design.

The central garment in Assos' winter layering system, the Equipe RS Winter Jacket Johdah, costs a mere $725 to keep you toasty warm.

WorldTour teams shuffle bike sponsors for 2021 season, with Cervélo, Scott, and Bianchi finding new partnerships with Mitchelton-Scott, Jumbo-Visma, and Sunweb.

Enve all carbon handlebar with ‘Goldilocks’ flare promises watt savings and better control.

The Aethos climbs like a race bike, feels like a race bike, is modeled after a race bike, is as light as a race bike — but it's not a race bike.

Specialized's Power saddle with Mirror Technology is the most comfortable saddle I've tested. But it comes at a price most can't afford.