Tech & Wearables

Strava allows all mobile app users to share live tracking of their activities with designated followers.

Enhancements improve user experience and game performance with new equipment, routes, and in-game physics.

The latest updates to the activity tracking tool offer improvements to maps and data privacy, and enhancement to data displayed on maps.

The Whoop Strap 3 promises to help guide rest and recovery, setting it apart from other wearable devices.

What you'll need to increase gear size — and rear derailleur tooth capacity — for Campy, Shimano, or SRAM drivetrains.

Here are the cycling tech headlines making news on Wednesday, June 16.

Top Zwift racers share their experiences — and a few tips for — racing without data on screen.

Comfortable, fully wireless earpods offering pro sound quality, and easy configuration through an app.

The Wahoo Elemnt Roam boasts a large-full color display, excellent mapping features, and is easy to configure. But one thing bugs me.

Strava makes its most significant updates of the year to the mobile app, adding Group Challenges and enhancements to maps.

Easy to wear, less annoying than chest straps, and more accurate than wrist monitors. However...

VeloNews tech expert continues a discussion about titanium spindles for heavier riders, tubeless sealant in tubes, and more about finishline cameras.

15hr battery life for the $279 GPS computer with a 2.2in screen.

VeloNews technical expert Lennard Zinn takes a deeper dive into finish line cameras, offers suggestions about SRAM drivetrain batteries, cardiac health and prevention, and oversized derailleur pulleys.

The VeloNews tech guru explains what a finishline camera records, and how it may differ from a still photo, and even what you think you see.

What's new, and what it is like to use the latest layout.

Zwift update allows for heads-up display toggle. And in an abrupt about-face, continues displaying riders' weights.

Whether Štybar can race again at his former level — only time will tell.

The latest version of Strava offers easier access to a lot of actionable data. But one thing is still omitted and it bugs me.

Tips for mixing Campy and SRAM drivetrains, internal cable routing, and how frequently to replace a carbon fork.

VeloNews' technical expert offers suggestions for fishing internally-routed cables and further discussion about chain tension with oversize pulley wheels.

The social app which allows athletes to share activities updated the user interface and made a few functional enhancements.

Mixing 11- and 12- speed SRAM eTap shifters and derailleurs, 11-speed chainrings on 10-speed drivetrains, and mounting a rack on a carbon frame.

Campagnolo drivetrain maintenance, Shimano wide-range gearing, and mounting racks on carbon road bikes.

How to set up Shimano Syncro Shift to get a wider gear range.

City or area and country added to timeline for all activities.

Mountain bike tech could offer a UCI-legal solution to improving aero positions on road bikes; more discussion about skin sensitivity, allergies, and irritations when wearing cycling shorts.

Existing PowerTap owners will still be supported, but no new products will be sold.

Now you'll be able to find a specific activity in your history when using the app on your smartphone.

Nevada-based tool manufacturer improves finishes and ergonomics while dropping weight on multitools.

VeloNews' technical expert take a deeper dive into the math involved in calculating chain tension.

The activity logging and social sharing tool adds enhancements to how users' activities are displayed on maps.

How to service a Shimano rear derailleur with a Shadow+ clutch.

Direct Connect works now with Sufferfest, TrainerRoad, FullGaz, and RGT, with Zwift compatibility forthcoming.

A January 21 update brought a few improvements, including how the game displays larger groups.

How to calculate chain tension, and how it relates to power output and gearing.

The first three steps to take when you get a power meter.

I really favor pedal-based power meters, and the Favero Assioma stands apart from the rest, except for one feature which could use improvement.

The PowerDot 2.0 is an awesome way to kickstart your recovery as you go about your day-to-day. But there's one thing about it that bugs me ...

VeloNews' technical expert talks about drivetrain alignment and more about how to diminish wrist pain when riding.

The VeloNews technical expert discusses saddle woes on the trainer and also why apparel manufacturers are just starting to make protective clothing for the road.

Topeak's JoeBlow Booster makes it easy to set up tubeless tires without a compressor. But there's one thing about it that bugs me.

Leomo's service aims to take some of the hassle out of finding the optimal hip movement through motion capture.

A pioneer in maximalist cycling computers goes on a diet with a game-changing upgrade.

VeloNews' technical expert offers a clue into black boxes on bikes and a better explanation of why to grease threads.

The HyperVolt offers plenty of massaging options and an intuitive layout. It's also the quietest massager we've used.

The Headwind makes indoor riding a more bearable experience with its bluetooth capabilities. But there's one thing that bugs me.

Solutions for alleviating wrist pain while riding, and how to get wide-range gravel gearing.

While most riders can just jump into Zwift races and have fun, elite-level competitors face stringent data-verification protocols.

Re-enabling the Bluetooth heart rate feature allows users to pair compatible heart rate transmitters with the app.

The indoor trainer and cycling computer brand that has been a longtime favorite of triathletes is branching out with its first smartwatch, but does it stand up in a crowded market?

The Tickr fit collects your heart rate data, minus the pinching discomfort around your chest. But there's just one thing that bugs me.

VeloNews technical expert answers questions about cross-chaining and drivetrain friction, as well as disc brake pad delamination.

The Beoplay E8 ear buds come with Rapha's signature aesthetics, but they also deliver a ton of sound and battery life.

A percussive massager can work out knots, relieve tightness and pain, and even help you overcome certain injuries. But they aren't all created equal.

An excellent alternative to a chest strap, particularly for indoor riding.

The Edge 830 touchscreen is a double-edged sword on this feature-packed computer.

Being able to steer inside Zwift with your handlebars is cool, but the Sterzo Smart doesn't always work. Here's why.

Surface simulations, built-in flex, and a stable base are all great. But there are a couple of annoyances about the Tacx Neo 2T, too.

VeloNews tech expert Lennard Zinn examines possible causes of recent crashes in time trial events.

I expected the Spinshield sunglasses, with massive, almost-goggle-like dimensions to be something completely different than what landed on my face.

Lennard Zinn analyzes how geometry, braking, and tire choice could have played a role in Dygert’s world championship crash.

Princeton CarbonWorks makes wheels that feature a sinusoidal rim pattern. What does that mean, and what benefits do riders derive from it?

Rudy Project’s take on wraparound eyeshields is subtle and contemporary, but without a boxy look.

Our technical expert answers questions about pro teams tracking flats and muddy, icey SRAM chains woes.

VeloNews technical expert Lennard Zinn answers your questions about mechanical issues and bike geometry and handling.

Our technical guru answers questions about bottom brackets, floor pump gauges, older Campy style cable housing, and frame geometry.

The Hammerhead development team spent two years taking the best aspects of the first generation Karoo in rolling out this new GPS unit.

Lennard answers questions about Shimano GRX drivetrain compatibility, tubeless-ready tires on standard rims, and how to manage sticky bottle-bosses.

Questions answered about steerer tube spacers, disc brake maintenance, and carbon rim brake track wear.

I received a lot of responses, and many of them are so interesting that I wanted to share them with you.

Fifth-generation Kickr remains the easiest smart trainer to use, and new padded feet option adds comfort.

Power measurement precision to within one percent, no more spindown, and feet which allow the trainer to sway highlight improvements.

The $109 Elite Sterzo Smart rotating wheel block works with any bike on a trainer to steer inside Zwift.

The Theragun Mini goes anywhere to give you a decent post-ride recovery massage, but for back massages, go with the Elite.

I previously wrote about how we might maintain the current cycling boom. I received many wonderful letters in response, and I can hardly contain my enjoyment at reading them.

The intersection of gear that gets the most out of your training.

Three high-end cycling GPS computers. One 14,000-foot elevation test. Which computer came out on top?

The electric boost system is claimed to weigh slightly less than 4 kilograms, and is meant for integration with road, gravel, and commuter bikes.

The Theragun Elite makes recovery and light massage convenient at home. You don't even have to get off the couch to knead out your muscles.