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Road Racing

A Shimano Shoe Disaster, Bra Doping, and the 5 Biggest Controversies and Catastrophes of 2026

From Van der Poel's pedal meltdown at Roubaix to the beef-to-end-all-beefs at the Tour, these weird and wild moments blew up the cycling season.

Jim CottonNovember 3, 2026

Road Gear

Shimano’s New SPD-SLR Pedal System Breaks Backward Compatibility After 23 Years

A lower stack height, lighter cleats, and updated shoe lasts highlight Shimano’s departure from its long-running road standard.

Josh RossSeptember 17, 20261

Road Gear

Shimano's Dura-Ace FCC Leak Is Going to Disappoint a Lot of People

Fresh FCC filing leaks reveal how Shimano is completely overhauling the crankset design while doubling down on wires for the next-generation groupset.

Josh RossSeptember 9, 20262

Tour de France

Prototype Gear Spotted at the Tour de France

There's a lot of new tech at the Tour de France — here's the kit you may have missed.

David EverettJuly 15, 2026

Tour de France

Spotted: Van der Poel Runs Mountain Bike Derailleur at the Tour de France

The Alpecin-Premier Tech star was spotted running a rogue 1x Shimano drivetrain, utilizing an XTR mountain bike derailleur and a 56-tooth chainring for flat-stage aerodynamics.

David EverettJuly 9, 20262

Gravel Gear

I Rode the New Shimano Di2 Groupset for a Year. Here Is Why It Is the Best Gravel Drivetrain on the Market.

The only real problem? The best configuration doesn’t have a name

Logan Jones-WilkinsJune 13, 20266

Road Culture

Watch: Mathieu van der Poel – 'This is Home'

This new short film reveals the daily life that supports Van der Poel, one of the defining figures of modern cobblestone and cyclocross racing.

Jim CottonApril 9, 20262

Road Gear

Cheap, Mechanical, and 11-Speed: Shimano Tiagra Is Back from the Dead

The modernized 11-speed groupset brings 105-level ergonomics at a genuinely attainable price. Here’s what you get—and what got cut.

Josh RossMarch 3, 20266

Road Gear

Why There is No "Best" Groupset: Finding Your Drivetrain Personality

I spent months building and riding four dream bikes to find the real-world deal-breakers that marketing departments won't tell you.

Josh RossFebruary 9, 2026

Road Gear

What's the Best Road Groupset in 2026? Shimano Vs SRAM Vs Campagnolo Vs TRP

We assembled four world-class dream bikes with four distinct leading groupsets for a head-to-head showdown. Beyond the weight charts lies a choice of personality—this is the definitive look at the current state of shifting.

Josh RossFebruary 5, 20268

Road Gear

The Great Groupset Shakeup: How SRAM Finally Caught Shimano in the WorldTour

For the first time in 15 years, the American brand has reached parity with the Japanese giant. Here is the full breakdown of the 2026 team lists and the financial reality behind the war.

Josh RossJanuary 7, 20266

Road Gear

The Velo Best Products of 2025: From AI Glasses to $25 Cleats

The 2025 Velo Awards continue with the product of the year nominees.

Alvin Holbrook, Josh RossDecember 18, 20252

Gravel Gear

There's Now a Cheaper Way to Get Shimano GRX Electronic Shifting

Shimano's GRX Di2 RX717 derailleur and shifter set brings its wireless electronic shifting to its most affordable price yet. Here's what's included, how it compares to RX827, and complete pricing details.

Alvin HolbrookDecember 17, 2025

Road Culture

Hookless Is Out, AI Shades Are In: 7 Road Bike Trends We Expect to See in 2026

Get ready for new Shimano drivetrains, taller handlebars, and more AI courtesy of Oakley and Meta glasses.

Alvin HolbrookOctober 28, 20256

Road Gear

Shimano's $480 Gravel Shoes, Zwift Partners On Headphones, & MADE Bike Show Highlights | Velo Podcast

Talking MADE Bike Show, Zwift headphones, and more on the Velo Podcast.

Alvin Holbrook, Josh RossAugust 29, 2025

Road Gear

Tested: Campagnolo Super Record 13 vs Shimano and SRAM | Velo Podcast

We've put the hours in on Campy's latest and greatest. How does it stack up to the big drivetrain players?

Will TracyAugust 15, 2025

Road Culture

Velo Podcast: Shimano's First Wireless 1X Gravel Drivetrain Ridden & BMC's Revamped Teammachine SLR Goes Even Lighter

Shimano has finally gone wireless, but does that matter? More on the BMC Teammachine, and more on the Velo Podcast.

Mike Levy, Alvin HolbrookJune 27, 2025

Road

Wireless for Kids, Loud Hubs, and Wild Tech from Eurobike 2025

Hannah and Will spent the day exploring Eurobike’s vast halls in search of the best new gear and most interesting handmade works of art.

Will TracyJune 27, 20251

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

Road Gear

Classified Can Now Be Controlled Directly by Shimano Di2 Shifters

After years of waiting, Shimano is now integrating Classified less than a month after TRP Vistar launched as the only groupset to do so.

Josh RossJune 24, 20252