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2026 Bike Trends Are Here. Which Ones Will Stick Around and Which Ones Are Hype?
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (326+ words) Bicycling experts Dan Chabanov, Trevor Raab, and Tom Messina talk all about their 2026 predictions. Every year brings bold claims about the future of bikes. The real question is what sticks. In our 2026 trend breakdown'Why Hookless Road Rims Are Out and…...
I Crashed Cannondale’s New SuperSix Evo on Ride One. It’s Still Among 2026’s Best Road Bikes.
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1874+ words) Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. How we test gear. Only 14 miles into the first ride, a patch of gravel in Girona sent me sliding across the asphalt. After…...
The Racemax 2 Italia’s Aero Gains Come With A Comfort Tradeoff
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1089+ words) Made-in-Italy Racemax 2 Italia gives 51-mm tire clearance and aero speed but feels stiff and heavy. The Racemax 2 Italia is the second-generation 3T-made-in-Italy aero gravel race bike. While the name carries over, the frame does not " 3T says no tube or section…...
You’re Riding With Incomplete Data: The Metric Your Bike Computer Is Missing
3+ week, 39+ min ago (746+ words) E-bike computers and pricey head units provide useful information to riders, yet they often fail to display one important detail. On a commute to the office a few months back, I sipped my morning coffee as I watched the river…...
Want to Ride Faster and Spend Less on Bike Parts? It Starts With Your Chain Lube
3+ week, 1+ day ago (181+ words) Our Experts Tell You How, When, and Why to Clean and Lubricate This Vital Component Obsessing over chain lube has always been a thing, says our editorial director (and chain wax loyalist) Bill Strickland. "But now it's a THING!" Maybe…...
Yes, You Can Build Your Own Bike Frame. A Master Builder Explains What It Takes.
3+ week, 1+ day ago (852+ words) A master frame builder and instructor shares practical steps, essential tools and mindset tips to help beginners build a safe, rideable bike frame. Many cyclists dream of building their own frame. Something they can ride across the landscape, point to,…...
I’ve Spent 18 Years Racing Bikes—Here’s Why a Race Bike Isn’t Worth It for Most People
3+ week, 5+ day ago (321+ words) The newest models are light, aerodynamic, and exhilarating to ride. The fact is that most people who buy road-racing bikes do not actually race on the road. Out of roughly 51 million people who cycle in the U.S., approximately 100,000 hold a USA…...
If You're Skipping This Simple Upgrade, Your Bike Weighs More Than It Should (And Goes Slower)
3+ week, 5+ day ago (128+ words) TPU Inner Tubes Save You 100 Grams and Make You 6 Watts Faster'And the Cycling World is Here For It. See How You Stack Up Get The Gear You Need Stay Warm While Riding Should Your Bike Fit Change As You Get…...
Bicycling's Gear Experts Tested Road, Gravel, and E-Bikes All Year. Which of These 10 Is Right for You?
3+ week, 6+ day ago (182+ words) Our gear experts tested road, gravel, mountain and electric bikes all year. These 10 surprised us the most and may be perfect for you. And no matter what bike you're riding, Bicycling offers an expertise-packed plan that will help you ride…...
Why “What’s the Best Bike?” Isn’t the Question You Should Be Asking
4+ week, 50+ min ago (632+ words) If that's your question, you may be missing the point. Here's what to ask instead. When someone learns I am an editor for Bicycling, they often ask, "So, what's the best bike?" Simply answering "There is no best bicycle" might…...