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Road Racing

Specialized and Quick-Step End One of the Most Important Partnerships in Pro Cycling

Wildly successful 18-year era comes to a close: US brand shifts focus to ongoing partnerships and Belgian team moves on with Merida.

Jim CottonOctober 20, 2026

Road Gear

Specialized Tarmac SL9 vs Factor ONE - The Modern Speed Equation

Both frames are built to be the absolute fastest in the world, but they answer the question of how to get there in drastically different ways.

Josh RossOctober 19, 20263

Road Gear

Like Day and Night: the Two New World Champ Bikes Take Opposite Approaches to the Rainbow Stripes

We dove into the two new rainbow bikes from Colnago and Specialized, as well as a short look back at our favorite rainbow bikes of the past few years.

Logan Jones-WilkinsOctober 3, 2026

Road Gear

Mike Sinyard to Return as CEO of Specialized

The company's founder will return in November after four years away from day-to-day operations of the brand.

Logan Jones-WilkinsSeptember 3, 2026

Road Gear

The Specialized Tarmac SL9 Gets Cheaper

After the S-Works version of the bike launched in the run-up to the Tour de France, the next round of releases fills in the $4,000- 10,000 price range.

Logan Jones-WilkinsAugust 25, 20261

Road Gear

Climbing Bikes Are on Life Support at the Tour de France

We went to the Tour to find out whether the climbing bike is fully dead in pro racing, or if there are outliers.

David EverettJuly 24, 2026

Road Gear

Velo Podcast: The Tarmac SL9 "Win Fin," a Shrinking Eurobike, and Tour de France Hype

In this week's episode, we question whether the Specialized Tarmac SL9 is a true upgrade or just an iPhone-style micro-update, look at the shrinking footprint of Eurobike, and talk Tour de France storylines.

Josh RossJuly 3, 2026

Road Gear

Specialized Tarmac SL9 Review: How Much Are 3.8 Watts Worth?

The new Tarmac SL9 brings the same low weight and 3.8 watts of aero improvements as Specialized continues to push the margins of its flagship road bike.

Logan Jones-WilkinsJuly 1, 20262

Gravel Gear

First Look: The BOA® Fit System Featuring FS2 - Dynamic 360™

This pioneering dial-based fit system provides unparalleled precision to premium cycling helmets, including the new Specialized Evade 4

Eli BernsteinJune 15, 2026

Gravel Gear

Pro Gravel Racing Changed Forever at Unbound Gravel This Year

Team tactics defined Unbound Gravel 2026, marking a watershed moment for a sport up until now defined by the lone privateer.

Logan Jones-WilkinsJune 1, 20262

Gravel Gear

The New Specialized Crux Makes Major Changes in Search of Gravel Speed

The Crux 5 has a full slate of new shaping, features, geometry, and components as Specialized meets the gravel moment with massive improvements to the much-loved Crux platform.

Logan Jones-WilkinsJune 3, 20261

Road Gear

New bike tech: Specialized Evade 4 Is Coming in Hot with a Ton of Added Cooling

Plus, an aluminum Canyon, a partnership between American Bicycle Group and the Challenged Athletes Foundation, and news that Niner Bikes is shutting down.

Logan Jones-WilkinsMay 25, 2026

Road Gear

Specialized’s Recon EVO Is Packed With Pro-Level Tech—and a Pro-Level Price

Plus, new sunglasses from SunGod and a fashion-forward kit collection cosigned by Mads Pedersen underline the new bike tech released this week.

Logan Jones-WilkinsMay 7, 20261

News

Remco Evenepoel Signs Rare Lifetime Deal with Specialized — Why It Matters Now

Remco Evenepoel locks in Specialized for rest of his racing career, continuing a trend of lifetime contracts by top riders.

Andrew HoodApril 23, 2026

Road Training

Specialized Bikes Is Leaving Team Quick-Step – Here's Why It Matters

One of cycling's longest-running and most iconic partnerships is coming to an end in telling sign of sponsor and team priorities.

Jim CottonApril 17, 20261

Gravel Gear

Stop Under-Tiring Your Gravel Bike (and Other Hot Takes from the Velo Podcast)

This week, the podcast crew debated why roadies need bigger gravel tires, broke down Specialized’s newest tech, and confessed to their strangest cold-weather clothing hacks.

Josh RossApril 10, 20262

Gravel Gear

Specialized Has Two New Gravel Wheels That Redefine Its Gravel Race Tech

With the new Roval Terra Aero CLX and Terra CLX III, the California company has a new lightweight and aero gravel option in their line-up.

Logan Jones-WilkinsMarch 26, 2026

Gravel Gear

Keegan Swenson Has to Ride This Tire — Here is Why You Should Too

The new 50mm Specialized Pathfinder TLR is a high-risk, high-reward tire that seasoned gravel riders will love, but new cyclists should avoid.

Logan Jones-WilkinsMarch 24, 2026

Road Gear

New Tech Spotted at Omloop: Specialized Tires and Saddles, Dura-Ace and Bontrager Wheels, and More

It's opening weekend for the spring classics, and that means there's new tech to be found.

Ties WijntjesMarch 2, 20261

Road Gear

This Specialized Aethos Hybrid Weighs Under 10 Pounds

Fair Wheel Bikes built a 4.49kg cruiser that defies weight-weenie logic, featuring a single rear brake and a build list meant for downtown, not the Dolomites.

Josh RossFebruary 20, 20263