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Giant Surge Pro road cycling shoe review: Kicks with a twist
“Those are some Giant shoes.” So said yet another random cyclist in passing. It was a common pun, and one I’d made myself far too many times. Like Specialized, Bontrager (Trek), and Scott, Giant has...
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Tern GSD long-term review: Small in stature, big on capability
At any given moment, I have a number of high-end road, gravel, and mountain bikes at my disposal. But here’s a secret: my favorite bike is my family e-cargo bike, purely because of the way it affects...
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SRAM sets the Eagle (cable) free: 12-speed, wireless, and a matching dropper
Almost an entire year after it was first sighted in pro racing, SRAM is finally ready to tell (and sell!) all of its new wireless 12-speed, single-ring mountain bike drivetrain. The new Eagle AXS...
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SRAM Red eTap AXS first-ride review: More than just another sprocket
Without a doubt, SRAM’s new Red eTap AXS wireless road groupset will be talked about because of its move to a 12-speed cassette. Although the gearing philosophy plays a key role in the Chicago...
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Representation matters in cycling, too
SRAM’s coordinated media blitz for its new Red eTap AWS and Eagle AWS wireless drivetrain components obviously created quite a stir yesterday — press embargoes for major products from big companies...
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Bikes of the Bunch: A golden Tsubasa Crow
Can a bike be both ostentatious and classy at the same time? Sure it can. Introducing this lovely Tsubasa Crow as put together by Zac Smiley of Skunkworks Bikes in Sydney for an anonymous customer....
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Maxxis tubeless gravel tyres review: Ravager versus Rambler and Re-Fuse
Gravel riding can mean all sorts of things, depending on where a rider chooses to ride. While there is some expectation than an amount of unpaved terrain will be involved, this can range from a groomed...
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Bikes of the Bunch: Bianchi Specialissima X-4
In this edition of Bikes of the Bunch, VeloClub member Richard Greaney tells us the story behind his Bianchi Specialissima X-4, which spent almost 10 years in his shed before he decided to tackle its...
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Fidlock Twist Bottle review: A clever design in need of a purpose
If you’ve got a helmet with a magnetic buckle, the chances are pretty much 100% that it was made by a little-known German company called Fidlock. Fidlock’s Snap helmet buckle uses a mushroom-shaped...
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Silca introduces Viaggio Bluetooth-enabled travel pump
The tire inflation specialists at Silca have just announced their latest creation: a high-end travel pump called Viaggio (“travel” in Italian) that not only collapses for easy storage inside a travel...
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Unior Pro Home Set tool kit review
Things have never been easier if you’re looking to click your fingers and start working on your bikes. For approximately every seven cat videos, YouTube has an instructional video explaining how to do...
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Strava introduces new finger-swipe route mapping feature
Strava has quietly rolled out a new route-creation feature for mobile app users, allowing subscribers to map routes with a swipe of the finger. The still-in-beta feature is available to Summit members...
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Quick look: Vitus Bikes’ new Zenium Carbon road and Substance Carbon gravel...
Vitus Bikes, the now consumer-direct brand sold through Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles, have added a healthy dose of fibre to its 2019 range. Looking first to the gravel side, Vitus now have a carbon...
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Shimano PD-ES600 Ultegra SPD pedal review: Lost opportunities
I’ve been a pretty big fan of Shimano’s PD-A600 single-sided pedal for mixed-terrain riding, as it offers the sleek form factor and low weight of a proper road pedal, but with the walkability of...
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The Cannondale CAAD13 is coming … so what might it look like?
The UCI’s approved frames and forks list has once again given us a sneak-peek of the bike launches we can expect soon. The latest version of the list includes a Cannondale CAAD13, an update to the...
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Masterclass: Lugs and lugged framebuilding with Llewellyn Custom Bicycles
Welcome to Masterclass, a series where we take you behind the scenes with renowned artisans to share the effort that goes into their craft. In some cases there will be tips and tricks to help you...
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Vittoria updates tyres and wheels with second-generation graphene
Vittoria started adding graphene to its tyres and composite wheels in 2016. At the time, the company was able to demonstrate a variety of benefits, many of which stemmed from the remarkable strength...
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Specialized’s 198g EXOS shoes: Lightest production shoes, ever
Are you obsessed with counting grams? Specialized’s new S-Works EXOS shoes will likely have you questioning your current footwear choice. First spotted in use at the Santos Tour Down Under,...
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Did Strava copy its mobile route builder from another app?
What do you do when a new feature in a competitor’s smartphone app looks a lot like the defining feature of your app? What can you do? That’s the position San Francisco developer Eric Wolfe has found...
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A mythical pro tool reborn: Knipex Pliers (Cone) Wrench
Take a peek through the toolboxes of professional mountain bike, cyclocross and road race mechanics and you’ll likely find one common specific tool – the Knipex Pliers Wrench. This tool combines the...
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