Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9: Not lighter, but 4 watts faster thanks to race simulations
Specialized is launching the Tarmac SL9 with a new ‘Time to Finish’ philosophy. The frame weight remains 687 grams, but aerodynamic refinements reportedly deliver 4 watts at 45 km/h.
Shimano Di2 vs SRAM AXS: which electronic groupset suits your riding style?
Both systems switch at lightning speed, but the daily experience differs significantly. A practical comparison of operation, brake feel, batteries, gear shifting and apps for race and gravel riders.
CADEX Max GXR: do 50mm gravel wheels really make sense?
CADEX is launching a 50mm deep, 1320-gram gravel wheelset. But when does that rim depth actually offer an advantage on gravel, and for whom does a shallower wheel remain the more logical choice?
Louis Vuitton x Pinarello Dogma F: Luxury version debuts at Paris Fashion Week
Pinarello's top model appeared on the Louis Vuitton catwalk in Paris. The same Dogma F platform, but with leather, chrome, and a sales channel that completely bypasses the bike shop.
Textile spokes on a road bike: what are you really getting with the new Pi Rope Duke Strada?
Pi Rope brings Vectran spokes to the demanding road wheel segment with wheels starting from 850 grams and aero options up to 56 mm. But do the benefits hold up where the criticism is harshest?
Zipp 202 NSW: 1,090 gram lightweight climbing wheels with steel spokes and striking aero focus
Zipp is launching its lightest ever carbon wheelset. The 202 NSW weighs 1,090 grams, deliberately chooses steel spokes over carbon, and claims surprisingly small aerodynamic differences compared to the deeper 353 and 454 NSW.
Canyon Endurace CFR: The Endurance Bike That Should Help VDP to Victory
Paris-Roubaix 2026. A rainy Sunday in Northern France. Mathieu van der Poel, Jasper Philipsen, Tibor Del Grosso, they are all looking forward to the Canyon Endurace CFR under them. Not just any bike, but a racing monster that combines comfort, speed and robustness like no other. Because on the hellish cobblestones of Paris-Roubaix, every watt counts, every […]
Scicon Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium: new performance glasses with titanium temples and updated monoshield frame
Scicon launches the successor to the Aeroshade with medical-grade titanium temples, a redesigned frame, and a new ventilation system. Prices start at €220.
FFWD launches third generation Tyro: 1,575 gram carbon gravel wheels for €1,099
The Zwolle-based wheel builder is presenting a renewed carbon wheelset that, with a 45mm rim depth and 23mm internal width, is emphatically targeting the intersection of road and gravel.
Colnago Dark Series: Y1Rs and V5Rs in raw carbon, limited to 600 pieces
Colnago releases the Dark Series, a limited edition range of the Y1Rs and V5Rs in unpainted carbon finish. Direct inspiration: the stripped bikes on which Pogačar won the Tour de France.