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Road Gear

Silca Protocol RCR 29 Review: Not Groundbreaking

Silca built a 29mm tire with great ride feel, but that fails to stand out in any strong way. If you want to beat the competition, you have to look at a different size.

Josh RossOctober 5, 20261

Road Gear

Insta360 X6 Review: Why the Best Action Camera for Cycling Isn't About Image Quality

Insta360 packed the X6 with a larger sensor and Dolby Vision, but the real reason to buy it is the excellent audio and effortless workflow. Here is why the usability trade-off makes sense for most riders.

Josh RossAugust 12, 20261

Road Gear

The GoPro Mission 1 Pro Trades Action Camera Convenience for Professional Quality

With a 1-inch sensor and 8K Open Gate capture, GoPro's latest is a powerhouse—but unlocking that image quality requires a post-production commitment.

Josh RossJuly 6, 2026

Road Gear

Garmin Was Right, I Was Wrong: 2 Years With the Edge 1050

The hardware landscape has shifted since 2024, and two years of daily riding proved my biggest criticism was actually a feature.

Josh RossJuly 28, 202610

Road Gear

Garmin RearVue 820 First Look: The World’s First Drafting Sensor

The long-awaited update to the Varia is finally here, and it brings a feature nothing else on the market can match. But there's a catch that might not make it right for you.

Josh RossFebruary 10, 20263

Road Gear

The Wahoo Kickr Bike Pro Is the Smart Bike to Beat, Flaws and All

For the dedicated indoor cyclist, the Kickr Bike Pro offers the most immersive ride available—if you are willing to live with the creaks.

Josh RossJanuary 29, 20261

Road Gear

Garmin Teamed Up With Oakley and Meta to Make Smart Glasses We Actually Want to Wear

Three companies come together to make smart glasses that add to your riding experience like nothing that’s ever existed.

Josh RossNovember 13, 20254

Gravel Gear

Review: Wolf Tooth’s DEL Single-Sided Gravel Pedal Doesn’t Make Sense, but Might Be My New Favorite

The Alt and Del pedals are spd compatible, user serviceable, and a new guilty pleasure of mine.

Alvin HolbrookOctober 22, 20254

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

I Tried Zwift x RIPT Ultra Headphones and 'Unique' Is the Best Description

The Zwift x RIPT Ultra Headphones are the only option in a small category but there are other options to consider.

Josh RossSeptember 4, 2025

Road Gear

Insta360 Go Ultra: On-the-Bike Video Gets an Upgrade

The Insta360 Go Ultra is still a tiny magnetic mount camera, but now it’s easier to use and with better quality.

Josh RossAugust 21, 2025

Road Gear

Wahoo Trackr Radar Review: Strong on Safety, but Not Enough to Dethrone the Years-Old Competition

The Wahoo Trackr radar matches up with or exceeds the best options on the market in some ways, but falls behind in at least one crucial feature.

Josh RossAugust 11, 20253

Road Gear

I've Ridden with an Electric Bike Pump for Months. Here's Why I Won't Be Ditching My Hand Pump.

Why you might want an electric inflator, even if I'm sticking to my own hand pumps.

Alvin HolbrookJune 12, 20253

Road Gear

The Best Bike Helmets for 2026: Tested and Ranked

From maximum aerodynamic speed to ultralight ventilation, these are the top-performing helmets worth your money this year.

Josh RossMay 18, 2026

Road Gear

Review: The Coros Dura Bike Computer Has Improved Massively, but It Still Isn't Perfect

Has the Dura become a computer we can trust? We rode with it for over 300 hours to find out.

Alvin HolbrookApril 30, 2025

News

Insta360 X5 360 Camera Updated: Film Your Ride Like You’ve Got a Drone

360 cameras make a lot of sense on a bike and the Insta360 X5 is an updated version with features that make sharing your rides easier.

Josh RossApril 22, 2025

Road Gear

Review: Garmin Varia Vue Headlight and 'Dash' Cam

The Garmin Varia Vue completes the Garmin ecosystem of lighting, video, and radar, but don’t expect anything budget.

Josh RossApril 9, 20252

Road Gear

Review: Therabody JetBoots Prime Are Affordable, Portable, and Powerful Enough to Convert Compression Boot Skeptics

Therabody's entry-level boots aren't perfect, but would be a welcome addition to any rider's recovery toolkit.

Jim CottonJanuary 28, 2025

Urban Gear

Review: The Ventete aH-1 Helmet Packs Incredibly Small, but at What Cost?

Foldable? Yes. Innovative? Absolutely. Practical? That requires a whole lot more analysis.

Alvin HolbrookJanuary 14, 20251

Road Gear

For the Cyclist Who Has Everything? Therabody's Super-Tech Recovery Tools Go Beyond Marginal Gains

Therabody's JetBoots Prime and Theragun Prime Plus are gifts even Pogačar would be pleased with. But are these best-in-class devices worth the devastating price?

Jim CottonDecember 10, 2024