Road Gear

Canyon claims to have the world's fastest aero bike with the Aeroad CFR... but what about those width-expandable bars?!

The NBA pro turned mountain biker needed a bike for intervals and century rides. He chose Colorado's Moots Cycles for his new ride.

The Icon Bibshorts from Katusha look awesome, but beyond the superficial, they also offer excellent all-day comfort and some eco-friendly touches.

Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso join tech editor Dan Cavallari to tell the story of Aurum Bikes; it's a passion project with heaps of engineering behind it.

The endurance bike from the French manufacturer looks to do it all.

We test 42mm wheels vs 65mm wheels up multiple laps of the 5% Lookout Mountain, keeping average power output the same.

The new bike from Specialized sure looks like a race bike, but Oss' post indicates it's a lightweight machine intended for rides beyond the race.

The Giro Regime road shoe is not the stiffest road cycling shoe I’ve ever worn, nor is it the lightest. But these shoes offered comfort beyond their price point.

The Grit 4540 wheels take much of what Princeton learned from its Wake 6560 D wheels and translates it to a multi-surface wheelset.

The Swiss bicycle manufacturer will also continue its relationship with NTT Pro Cycling through the end of 2021.

The integrated bar-stem combo and seatpost can help save weight, and also reduce road vibrations, adding comfort, but not mass.

The Classics Tire from Cadex takes on endurance riding with puncture resistance, a supple casing, and a grippy compound for cobble season.

Buying the lightest wheelset is the best way to win a hillclimb, right? Not so fast. 

Boa dials, Synchwire upper, and a carbon composite sole make for affordable but still performance-oriented road shoe.

The O2 VAM gets sleeker and lighter with internal routing, a stiffer design, and a new Black Inc climbing wheelset.

Liv's Thrive E+ EX Pro bike is fun to ride, but more importantly, it makes it possible for you to make lifestyle changes to ride more and drive less.

Goodyear expands its road cycling tire lineup to include various widths and a tubeless tire.

The 44 UD wheels from Hunt cost half as much as competitors, but offer pro-level technology and ride quality.

Keep your brakes tuned for reliable stopping power—using just one or two tools.

The Utah brand gets in the tire game with SES road tubeless options made in the Czech Republic by Tufo.

The Rudy Project Venger is a relatively light helmet with plenty of ventilation, and needed no adjustments out of the box.

The Tempo Overcurve R4 Wide is constructed with a slightly roomier forefoot, and higher volume for the ball of the foot.

The P Zero tubeless-ready performance-oriented tires promise low weight, control, and a modicum of puncture resistance.

The aero Venge fuses into the S-Works Tarmac race machine with exceptional ride qualities, aero performance, and a price tag to match.

Specialized takes the first step toward eliminating the bike stable with the Tarmac SL7, an all-around and aero bike all wrapped up into one.

The Bontrager Velocis MIPS is a keeper.

You proudly house 4+ bikes in the garage, but how’s your arsenal of tools? Here are some suggestions to upgrade your workshop.

The updated Teammachine gets an aero makeover, but aside from the integrated cockpit, you wouldn't know it by looking at it.

OCLV 800 launched with Trek's feathery Émonda, but now the brand's flagship aero bike gets this lighter, stiffer carbon — along with a T47 BB.

Maintain a road bike front derailleur to shift smoothly and avoid getting a dropped chain.

Can Chris Froome's new battery of gear help him when he joins Israel-Start Up Nation in 2021? It's certainly possible. Here's how.

The Aeolus RSL 37 wheels from Bontrager are a carbon Goldilocks wheelset that are light and aero — but not cheap.

The best road helmet combines a rotational force system, light weight, ventilation, and aerodynamics into a sleek and comfortable package. That's a tall order.

The Evade II ventilates surprisingly well for an aero helmet with few vents. The addition of an ANGI sensor provides peace of mind, too.

The Liv Langma Advanced Pro 1 Disc was engineered for the aggressive riding of a race, but it also shined on an epic, all-day, multi-surface adventure.

The Emonda's updates include H1.5 geometry, an integrated cockpit, new wheels, and subtle aero shaping. It's an incredible update from Trek.

Giro's Aether combines a novel approach to rotational force dissipation with excellent ventilation, cool looks, and a best-in-class fit system.

Fizik's Antares Adaptive saddle features a 3D-printed cushioning system that allows the firmness to be tailored to specific zones. And it looks pretty cool.

The Rev Pro MIPS ranks highly for venting, with big internal channels keeping air moving over your head. And it looks great too.

Roval has been real-world product testing with Deceuninck-Quick-Step and Bora-Hansgrohe, resulting in two new wheelsets that are notably not tubeless.

Specialized worked through nearly 70 iterations of the Power with Mirror saddle before settling on the final design.

The Endura PRO SL bib shorts are available with one of three different chamois widths: narrow, medium, and wide, and this sets them apart from other products at a similar price point.

The versatile, light, mid-depth wheel is now even lighter, tubeless-ready, and available in a disc brake only version.

The Boost saddle offers excellent comfort, a sleek design, and a high pricetag — not to mention a host of acronyms aimed at keeping you comfy.

The Starvos takes Bontrager's Wavecel technology that addresses rotational impact forces and packs it into an affordable helmet.

The Addict RC Pro feels like a jack of all trades that's a lot of fun to ride, but it could stand to hone its main purpose to become a master in one category.

Both eTap and Di2 are excellent groups. But is SRAM or Shimano's system right for you? We answer that question on this episode of the VeloNews Tech Podcast.

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your bike is to replace the cables and housings. Drag on shift cables caused by contamination will prevent accurate and consistent shifts.

Orbea's Orca combines aero touches with a lithe ride to create a racing multitasker for sprint duties, breakaways, and climbing sufferfests.

Road tubeless has had a bumpy road to acceptance. Has it finally gained enough traction to become the future of road bike spec?

The Utopia sports an excellent fit and refined aerodynamics, but for the price, we would expect MIPS or another rotational force dissipation system.

The Electric Supermarché can easily replace most car rides for trips to the grocery store or bringing the kids to a friend's house.

The Trace combines Koroyd and MIPS to offer protection from both impact and rotational forces. The hi-viz color gives you an added bit of visibility on the road.

The Velocio Thermal Recon Long Sleeve is an excellent layer for shoulder-season riding, when the weather is unpredictable and temperatures vary.

The Ventral Air Spin NFC combines a unique aesthetic with superb venting, an aerodynamic design different from its competitors, and NFC integration.

From riding Belgian classic sportives to racing a dirt Koppenberg in Colorado, I spent a year on the 3T Strada Due with SRAM eTap AXS Red. Here is my take.

My two years of experience with the Allied Alfa hinges around one tiny flaw that ultimately demonstrates what sets the brand apart — in a positive way.

The Tempo R5 Overcurve shoes from Fizik offer a high-end look and feel at a mid-level price. They're ideal for narrow-footed riders.

Giant's new TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc makes the case that the era of aero-only bikes is coming to an end. This all-rounder incorporates aero shaping into an astonishingly light and lithe ride.

The AR80X DB wheels thrive in straight lines, so time trialists and triathletes will love these carbon wheels, especially at this pricepoint.

New eTap MultiClics work with SRAM eTap AXS, Eagle AXS, and RED eTap derailleurs and RockShox Reverb AXS seatpost.

When riding tubeless tires, don't leave home without a spare tube, tire levers and inflator, which can be used should you suffer a blowout which will not seal.

I felt like the Bianchi Oltre XR3 Disc Ultegra muted some road chatter. I’ve had this experience with other bikes to the point where the ride felt dead, however, this Bianchi was anything but.

Woven, not knit: the Rapha Pro Team Road Shoes feature two Boa dials to micro-adjust a super-comfortable woven upper.

Running tubeless tires without sealant, and examining the precision of the ETRTO standard for measuring tire and rim widths.

The AR has gotten a long-awaited facelift, and while aerodynamics takes center stage once again, comfort makes a surprise appearance.

VeloSwap, the country's largest used bike swap and expo, is taking place this Saturday at the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado. It's a meeting of the bike tribe, as collectors and aficionados meet to buy and sell antique and used bikes, components, apparel and accessories. Every year, the swap provides a unique look at awesome bikes and gear from the recent and distant past. We've assembled a gallery of some of our favorite images from recent swaps.

Over the last decade, Lennard Zinn worked with retired rugby player Ian Thompson to design a high-end road bicycle for heavy riders. The project produced plenty of broken parts and lessons learned.

Stiff, supple, and stunning, the XXX shoes offer everything a racer needs — if you've got a low volume foot

Blurring the lines between aero and all-around categories is a tricky task. The SystemSix does it better than most bikes that have tried.

The Specialized Pathfinder strikes a happy medium between low rolling resistance and capable traction on loose gravel and dirt.

The Bontrager Aeolus Elite saddle is an approachable snub-nose saddle that isn't too extreme in shape or size. It still offers a deep channel for soft tissue comfort.

Princeton says its approach to a wavey carbon wheel yields better aerodynamics and a stronger rim. The wheels are also more affordable.

Specialized did away with the cutout and implemented a soft foam technology it calls Mimic to reduce soft tissue discomfort for female cyclists.

Racing at the Tour Down Under presents a logistical challenge, but once there things generally run smoothly for the mechanics.

The addition of a second Boa dial makes the RC7 a more attractive mid-range road shoe, with ample forefoot width and a striking finish.

If you're committed to riding year-round, through rain, snow, and cold conditions, you owe it to yourself to get some dedicated winter shoes.

Mavic's gravel wheel and tire combination offers durability and performance at a reasonable price despite being a tad heavy.

Louis Garneau punches above its weight with the Course Air Lite II shoes, which are easily some of the most comfortable we've ridden in this season.

Selle Italia's entry into the snub nose saddle category has a subtle curve that provides a planted feel and a wide channel for soft tissue comfort.