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Bell Zephyr helmet review: Say goodbye to sweat in your eyes
Sweat management is one of the least-discussed aspects of helmet performance, and yet one of the most annoying when it isn’t done well. With the new Zephyr, Bell has not only managed to create a...
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Bikes of the Bunch: Stelbel Rodano
In today’s edition of Bikes of the Bunch we feature a custom-built steel frame belonging to Victorian rider Arie Wetsteyn: a Stelbel Rodano. The story of Arie Wetsteyn’s Stelbel Rodano begins with his...
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The new normal: the current thinking behind wide road wheel design
It was only just a handful of years ago that 15mm was considered an optimal width for everyday road wheels, narrow enough to slice through the air, light enough to feel faster on the climbs, and a...
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Polygon Bend RV review
Interest in gravel riding has been growing in recent years, and while some have been re-purposing cyclocross bikes for the activity, the number of purpose-built entry-level bikes is on the rise. The...
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Kinesis Aithein frameset review: Setting budgets ablaze
There’s a certain sweet satisfaction that comes along with emphatically dropping someone who is riding a vastly more expensive bike than what you’re on. As they say, it’s the legs and lungs that...
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Bikes of the Bunch: Rogers Bespoke ‘Cross bike
In this edition of Bikes of the Bunch, Ciaran Durney shares the story behind his custom cyclocross bike built by Rogers Bespoke, a custom framebuilder based in Adelaide, Australia. By Ciaran Durney I...
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The new sub-compact and the future of wide-range gearing
The next phase in road cycling presents new challenges. Riders are no longer sticking exclusively to smooth tarmac with their road bikes, and many are starting to expand their riding horizons onto the...
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DeAnima Unblended frameset review
DeAnima is a small bespoke workshop located in the north of Italy with an impressive heritage that belies its modest branding. Over the last couple of years, the company has been refining and producing...
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Staying local: Why two bike brands are sticking with domestic production
Now more than ever, the business of building bikes, components, and accessories is an international operation with various aspects of the process scattered across the globe in an effort to reduce...
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Spurcycle vs. Knog Oi: Battle of the Bells
Bicycle bells are required in some countries as well as many local municipalities, but the exact rules and levels of enforcement vary widely – and even then, they’re rarely found on high-performance...
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Opinion: Poll reveals that pro riders still don’t want disc brakes, so why...
Results from a recent survey conducted by the CPA (Cyclistes Professionnels Associés) to its members revealed an overwhelming sentiment — professional road racers do not want disc brakes. Part of the...
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After the death of a Canberra cyclist, should you be concerned about...
On 31 January 2015, Richard Stanton was making his way home after an early morning ride and post-ride coffee in Canberra, Australia. He was travelling at around 35km/hr when the fork separated from his...
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Ten products I loved in 2016: James Huang
Cycling media outlets are invariably littered with all sorts of gift ideas for your Lycra-clad loved ones around this time of year. But we like to do things a little differently at CyclingTips, so our...
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December 2016 Product Picks: Smith Optics, Bontrager, Edco 3ax, Bar Fly,...
In this month’s edition of Product Picks, U.S. technical editor James Huang provides his feedback on Smith Optics’ latest lens technology, some budget-minded footwear from Bontrager, a novel pedal...
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Campagnolo Potenza 11-speed groupset review
Campagnolo has replaced its Athena groupset with Potenza. The all aluminium 11-speed groupset features some trickle-down technology from Campagnolo’s racing groupsets and has been designed to compete...
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Fortuitous find: How covering the Tour de France led to one stunning bike...
Back in July, when CyclingTips was covering the Tour de France, our on-the-ground team opted for Airbnb when finding nightly accommodation. Some places were good, others weren’t, but from a cyclist’s...
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Curve Cycling G4 55/70mm carbon clincher review
Curve Cycling recently unveiled the fourth generation of its carbon rims. The new G4 hoops offer some nice updates, such as a wider rim bed, but it’s a change in materials and production processes that...
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Ten products I loved in 2016: David Rome
The greatest testament any editor of a cycling publication can give to a piece of gear is what he or she uses themselves. Call this a gift guide if you like, but think of it more as insight into what...
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Peter Sagan considering using disc brakes for 2017 Paris-Roubaix
There has been controversy and debate about the use of disc brakes in pro cycling, but the rider who is arguably the biggest classics star in the peloton may be set to make the switch. World champion...
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Origins: The story of MIPS, helmet technology for brain-injury prevention
MIPS, the Multi-directional Impact Protection System, is a pretty unassuming piece of gear — a thin layer that sits within a bike helmet to reduce rotational forces in the case of a crash. MIPS can now...
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