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Garmin's July acquisition of TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic reshapes the cycling training-software landscape — here's what it means in practice for data-driven riders.
Ridley's second-generation Kanzo Fast pairs 58mm tyre clearance with Noah Fast road-bike aerodynamics — and just won BikeRadar's 2026 Bike of the Year.
Stan's new Rolled Gold sealant is biodegradable, road and gravel specific, and requires just 35ml for a standard 700c x 28mm tyre — 35% less than the competitive average.
Trek's fifth-generation Domane ditches its signature IsoSpeed compliance system in favour of smarter carbon shaping, a flexing seatpost, and 40mm tyre clearance — cutting 305 grams in the process.
The second-generation Pinarello Dogma X uses the same Torayca M40X carbon as the Dogma F to hit a claimed 7 kg build weight, blurring the line between race and endurance bikes.
From integrated aero kits to smarter helmets and do-it-all gravel tyres, the defining gear shift of 2026 is systems thinking — every piece of kit engineered to work with every other piece.
Chinese brand L-Twoo made its pro peloton debut at the 2026 Tour de France Femmes time trial, signalling a seismic shift in the cycling component market that Shimano and SRAM can no longer ignore.
Goodyear's new Eagle F1 SuperSport RS and Eagle F1 RS promise 32% less rolling resistance and represent the brand's most significant UHP tire launch yet.
Canyon's redesigned Lux Trail full-suspension 29er drops weight, adds travel, and slackens the geometry to bridge the gap between XC race bike and trail weapon.
Specialized dropped the new S-Works Tarmac SL9 just before the Tour de France Grand Départ, claiming 4 watts of aero gain and a radical new 'Time to Finish' metric. Here's everything you need to know.
Canyon's third-generation Lux Trail drops 200 grams, gains 20 mm of front travel, goes 2.2 degrees slacker, and officially leaves its XC-race-bike roots behind.
The Specialized SL9 got the headlines, but the Orbea Orca Aero relaunch, a mysterious Cube prototype, and Shimano's outsized chainrings are the tech stories flying under the radar.
The Basque brand's fourth-generation Orca Aero claims 21 watts of system-level gains, boasts the lowest bottom bracket drop in the pro peloton, and has 37 mm of tyre clearance on an aero race bike.
From Specialized's Tarmac SL9 to the Cube prototype TotalEnergies is hiding in plain sight, the 2026 Tour de France is a showcase of five genuinely new bikes — with different design philosophies on every one.
The S-Works Tarmac SL9 arrives just before the Tour de France with a FACT 12r carbon frame, 4-watt aero gains, and a bold claim to be the fastest road bike ever made.
Garmin's first major radar update since 2020 brings 60 GHz precision, same-speed vehicle tracking, and USB-C, but the best features are locked behind a Garmin ecosystem gate.
From 60 GHz radar to MIPS helmet systems that cut rotational impact by up to 60%, the cycling safety gear of 2026 is fundamentally different from what existed three years ago.
Garmin's June 2026 software update adds on-device component tracking to Edge cycling computers, letting you log kilometres on individual chains, cassettes, tyres, and more — right from the head unit.
The newest wheel size trend is winning UCI races and spawning a rush of compatible forks, tires, and frames from major manufacturers.
The new Crux swept the Unbound podium with a development process that involved sensors, algorithms, and very complex math.
The latest software rollout adds Bosch smart system compatibility and lets you manage component life directly from your Edge.
Campagnolo launches Ekar GT, bringing wireless shifting and 13-speed to the gravel category with a 9-tooth cog and updated ergonomics.
New wind tunnel and rolling resistance data reveals how rim width and tire pressure interact to affect gravel bike speed and comfort.
The new KICKR MOVE smart trainer introduces lateral movement technology to reduce joint stress and improve indoor ride feel.
After high-profile incidents and shifting industry sentiment, hookless rims are losing ground in road cycling while hooked designs make a comeback.
With PFAS chemicals banned, brands are scrambling to make breathable rain jackets that actually work—and the results are mixed.
CycloWatt and MessWerk are pushing dual-sided power into the $400 range with cleat- and pedal-based systems that move easily between bikes.
Zwift launched Gravel Mountain on April 6 — a red rock, gravel-exclusive world with new bikes, racing series, and outdoor integration tools.
Shimano's fully wireless 13-speed Dura-Ace is closer than ever, and Specialized may be reviving the Venge.
Zwift raised prices to $19.99/month, killed the Hub, and partnered with Wahoo — while MyWhoosh offers everything for free. Is the indoor giant losing its grip?
Industry insiders point to a full wireless, 13-speed Shimano groupset launching in 2026. If true, this is Shimano's biggest leap in a decade.
