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Coros Dura 2 Solar Review: The Infinite-Battery Garmin Alternative (And the Detail Everyone Will Miss)

The 120-hour battery life and ultra-thin design steal the spotlight. But the real reason to consider this head unit has nothing to do with how long it lasts.

Josh RossOctober 22, 20261

Road Gear

Zipp’s Quiet Retreat: The Ultralight 202 NSW is a 23mm Course Correction

Zipp built the lightest wheelset from a major manufacturer, but getting there meant walking back a long-standing design philosophy. Fortunately, these wheels are about much more than just weight.

Josh RossApril 23, 20264

Road Gear

These New USA-Built Road Wheels Are Buzzy and Ride Wonderfully

Its distinctly buzzy freehub sound will catch your attention, but we learned there's plenty to like about the new Industry Nine Solix R50 road wheels.

Alvin HolbrookOctober 29, 20251

Road Gear

First Ride: Trek Aeolus AirLoom Saddle Brings 3D-Printed Saddle Tech to a Lower Pricepoint

This run of Trek 3D printed saddles are redesigned for high-performance riding, with a price point that undercuts most of the competition.

Alvin HolbrookSeptember 11, 2025

Road Gear

Review: Campagnolo Super Record 13 - Campy’s Back on Top

I took Campagnolo Super Record 13 on a 150-mile ride and it nails everything you could want from a top-end group, now at a lower price.

Josh RossAugust 19, 2025

Road Gear

Review: Specialized S-Works Power Evo with Mirror Saddle Is on Trend – For the Better

Specialized's popular Power with Mirror saddle gets an overhaul, one I think will make even more riders happier than before.

Alvin HolbrookJuly 3, 20251

Road Gear

DT Swiss Arc 3.0 Wheels Bring Back a V-Profile

DT Swiss ARC 3.0 launches six wheel options with big aero claims and a V-shape profile that’s not like you remember

Josh RossJune 26, 2025

Gravel Gear

First Ride: Shimano GRX Di2 1x Is the Fastest-Shifting Wireless Gravel Drivetrain I’ve Used

Wireless shifting from its mountain bike drivetrains make for a better — but not perfect — Shimano GRX Di2 drivetrain.

Alvin HolbrookJune 24, 20251

Gravel Gear

SRAM Rival AXS XPLR First Ride: 13-Speed Gets Cheaper

SRAM Rival AXS XPLR gets almost all the features of last year’s flagship RED XPLR for a lot less money.

Josh RossJune 17, 2025

Road Gear

TRP Vistar with Classified Stacks up to the Big Groupset Players, but There's a Catch

After 700 miles testing the TRP Vistar groupset, this system is a leap forward even with some drawbacks.

Josh RossAugust 4, 20252

Road Gear

First Ride: Zipp's 303 SW Wheels Have a Built-In Pressure Sensor — But There's a Lot More to Them Than That

The new Zipp 303 SW wheels replace the Firecrest with an updated focus and an AXS connected pressure sensor on board.

Josh RossAugust 4, 2025

Gravel Gear

First Ride: The Continental Terra Adventure Gravel Tire Draws From Its XC MTB Roots

Continental pulls heavily from its MTB tire lineup for its latest gravel tire, but it doesn't do it in the way that we quite expected.

Alvin HolbrookMarch 25, 20251

Gravel Gear

First Ride: The Pirelli P Zero Race TLR 40 mm Is Fat and Fast Road Tire Bliss

Pirelli's gone and blown up its high-end road tire to a 40 mm width, and it's all the better for it.

Alvin HolbrookSeptember 23, 2024

Gravel Gear

What I Learned about SRAM Red XPLR 1x13 after a 500km DNF

I only managed 330 km but I still had plenty of time to think about the performance of the SRAM RED XPLR 1x13 and Zipp 303 XPLR SW wheels.

Josh RossSeptember 3, 2024

Road Gear

Review: Black Inc Five Wheelset – More Than Meets the Eye

The Black Inc Five wheelset obviously offers a stunning visual but make no mistake, these are performance wheels.

Josh RossAugust 22, 2024

Gravel Gear

Best Gravel Tires Reviewed: All the Fast, 40 mm Gravel Tires I Used This Year

The best fast gravel tires, as well as a guide to picking the right gravel tire for your riding.

Alvin HolbrookJanuary 5, 2025

Road Gear

Review: Cadex Max 40 Carbon Wheels Are Aero, Light, and Very Lively

It faces new challengers, but the Cadex Max 40 continues to be the best choice when you want an explosive ride feel.

Josh RossAugust 12, 2024

Road Gear

Review: Scope Artech 4 Wheels - Lightweight, Aero, and Impressively Engineered

The Scope Artech 4 has 3D printed hubs and biomimicry, but with a weight this low, riding up a mountain just made sense.

Josh RossAugust 6, 2024

Gravel Gear

Review: SRAM's New Red XPLR AXS 1x13 Gravel Groupset Sets a New Standard

2024 SRAM RED XPLR AXS takes what you love about the mullet drivetrain and adapts it to gravel. It’s perfect for every situation.

Josh RossAugust 1, 2024

Gravel Gear

Review: Zipp's New 303 XPLR SW Gravel Wheels Make Sense on Every Ride

The Zipp 303 XPLR SW is fast. It’s fast off-road, it’s fast on-road, and it never asks you to think about the ride ahead.

Josh RossAugust 1, 20241