Road Bike

Fuel your thirst for custom steel with free Battaglin “Here’s My Dream Bike” book

While Officina Battaglin closed their doors to customer visits for the past few months, they were still working… compiling this “Here’s My Dream Bike” book,…

Written by Cory Benson May 15, 2020

My Ventum, My Way – Design & Win your dream custom Ventum One Tri Bike

Here’s another chance to capitalize on your ability to color inside the lines! Custom design contests have become a popular way to pass the time…

Written by Zach Overholt May 14, 2020

Twin Six Standard Rando 2.0 gets new dropouts, tons of mounts, and pre-order discount

After six years on the original, it’s time for Twin Six to update the Standard Rando. While the original was more than up to the…

Written by Zach Overholt May 13, 2020

SRAM introduces road-specific Paceline brake rotors & HRD levers w/ dropper post remote

Along with the wider range gearing announcement for Force eTap AXS, SRAM added a few new additions to their overall dropbar lineup. New HRD, for…

Written by Zach Overholt May 13, 2020

New SRAM Force AXS wide-range gravel road group adds easier gears, more tire clearance

The all new SRAM Force AXS 43-30 wide range drivetrain combines lower front gearing with a wider range 10-36 cassette for a mix-and-match group that’ll…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 13, 2020

Garmin Varia rearview radar & new App add affordable road safety options, with or without a Garmin GPS

Garmin’s Varia rearview radar family expands its options for cyclists looking to improve ride safety by alerting them to cars approaching from behind. And now…

Written by Cory Benson May 13, 2020

Quintana Roo SRfive aero road bike transitions from triathlon to road racing

With a long aerodynamic history building triathlon bikes, Quintana Roo is sticking to the tarmac for a new range of aero road bikes led the…

Written by Cory Benson May 06, 2020

Give your pump a break with new Schwalbe Air Plus inner tube in 7 popular sizes

One of the first lessons that most new cyclists learn is that you have to pump up your tires far more often than you would…

Written by Zach Overholt May 06, 2020

Velo Orange’s killer new touring/rando & city bikes, and Flat Pack rack [Remote Otter]

The updated Velo Orange Pass Hunter is aimed at sports tourers and randonneurs, or roadies that just want bigger, fatter tires. And maybe some options…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 06, 2020

New Zipp 303 S wheels get complete redesign: wider, hookless, more aero & less expensive

The Zipp 303 road wheels just got a massive overhaul. They’re wider, with a new hookless rim. They’re aerodynamically optimized for 28mm tires, and designed…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 05, 2020

Wow! This 6.58kg Affinity Anthem SL-AF weight weenie road bike proves steel is real!

This new stainless steel Affinity Anthem SL-AF road bike just goes to show that rim brakes aren’t dead, and that steel can give carbon a…

Written by Cory Benson May 05, 2020

Campagnolo Bora WTO wheels go deep for disc brakes, 60mm of aero road carbon

Finally, new carbon Bora WTO 60 DB wheels bring Campagnolo up to speed for modern road sprints, time trials, and triathlon racing. Since Campy debuted…

Written by Cory Benson May 04, 2020

3T Aeroghiaia carbon aero gravel handlebar joins new Aeroflux to combine comfort, control & speed

3T has added another all-new aerodynamic handlebar option with the gravel-specific, flared Aeroghiaia. The new lightweight ergonomic carbon aero gravel bar joins the recent aero…

Written by Cory Benson April 30, 2020

Bar Fly flip flops with new direct-mount computer mount for Bontrager Blendr stems [Remote Otter]

The new Bar Fly Race Flipper cycling computer mount is a direct bolt-on option for Bontrager’s Blendr stems that packs quite a few clever features.…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 30, 2020

2020 DT Swiss 240 hubs set new benchmark for lighter, stronger road & MTB wheels with Ratchet EXP internals

Benchmark DT Swiss 240s hubs get a major performance boost thanks to revised Ratchet EXP construction resulting in a new lighter, stiffer & more durable…

Written by Cory Benson April 30, 2020

Pactimo Tellus collection offers gravel focused gear, plus all new Ascent road bike jersey

For years, Pactimo has excelled at producing quality cycling gear for the road. More recently, they’ve ventured off-road as well with a full mountain bike…

Written by Zach Overholt April 29, 2020

Affordable, light & modular Rotor Vegast 24 all-road cranks expand to fit every BB

Rotor’s affordable & light Vegast 24 crank arms expand versatile and modular fit options with new 24mm axle version. Now able to slide into almost…

Written by Cory Benson April 28, 2020

Ultralight carbon HideMyBell RaceDay SL computer mount has a hidden (removable) bell underneath

We got an exclusive tease of CloseTheGap’s new carbon HideMyBell RaceDay SL GPS mount for your road race bike earlier this year. But now the…

Written by Cory Benson April 27, 2020

Genesis CDA all-road bike, aka the Croix de Aluminium, delivers adventure on a budget

The newest update to the alloy Genesis CdA delivers all of the versatility of the popular steel Croix de Fer at a fraction of the…

Written by Cory Benson April 27, 2020

WTC Morse Cages get limited edition in gold, plus new SRAM Direct Mount 8 Bolt Chainrings

Sometimes, some of the coolest new products are the results of experimentation. That seems to be the case with the new Morse Cage Gold from…

Written by Zach Overholt April 23, 2020

Race the Tour de France 2020 this summer from home, on your gaming console or PC

The 2020 Tour de France won’t take place this July on French roads, but that doesn’t mean you need to miss out on the racing…

Written by Cory Benson April 23, 2020

Ventum NS1 adds more affordable mechanical build, plus free smart trainers & 10% back in the U.S!

If you’ve waited until now to purchase a smart trainer, you may be out of luck. The sudden influx of people riding out their coronavirus…

Written by Zach Overholt April 22, 2020

Elite Cycling celebrates Earth Day with new biodegradable Jet water bottles

This Earth Day, Elite Cycling is hoping to make things just a tiny bit better with a new water bottle. How is a bottle going to…

Written by Zach Overholt April 22, 2020

Exept adds full custom paint & graphics on their custom carbon road bikes [Remote Otter]

The new custom color program lets you take your already full custom bike up a notch to full custom looking bike, too! This new option…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 22, 2020

Industry Nine’s engaging 1/1 hubs get road, gravel versions; new Ultralight wheelsets [Remote Otter]

Industry Nine’s 1/1 hubs have made it to the road, offering an affordable way to build up a set of high performance disc brake road,…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 22, 2020

Selle Italia cranks out Watt triathlon saddle, delivers short fit, ergonomic comfort for all

Selle Italia developed their latest Watt triathlon saddle to get 2x Ironman World Champ Patrick Lange over the bike leg fresher, so he could get…

Written by Cory Benson April 21, 2020

ENVE show all-new AM 30 MTB wheel plus new 45 & 64 carbon road wheels [Remote Otter]

The new ENVE Composites Foundation Collection of road and mountain bike wheelsets are still made in the US, and still have a load of ENVE…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan April 20, 2020

SQlab adds new performance line with 612 R saddle, 711 R grip, 712 bar tape, more

Destined for the road and mountain bikes of the fast crowd, SQlab has just introduced their Performance Line. Featuring new grips, bar tape, a saddle,…

Written by Zach Overholt April 20, 2020

K-Edge adds top tube, bar-stem & Trek Madone mounts, plus Race Chain Guide [Remote Otter]

Lamenting that less-than-sturdy integrated mount for your new Trek Madone? Or stuck strapping an eyesore of a mount to your sleek one-piece handlebar-stem combo? K-Edge…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 17, 2020

Rotor unveils KAPIC Carbon cranks, INspider power meter & more! [Remote Otter]

Rotor already makes some of the lightest, stiffest cranks out there, with tons of power meter options. Now there’s two more: The all-new Kapic Carbon…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 15, 2020