Road GearThe 13lb XDS X-Lab RT9 is a Climbing Dream (With One Catch)An Everest Roam, seven centuries in seven days, and over 2,000 miles of testing. Here is the definitive verdict on the world's lightest production road bike.Lisa CharleboisSeptember 23, 2026Comment Icon1
Gravel GearDueling Over 32-Inch Wheels and Testing Two Polar-Opposite Gravel BikesBetween the shockingly affordable, fully-loaded carbon XDS GT8 and the specialized Obed GVR, there is plenty of disruptive new tech to dissect—right after we settle the fight over massive new wheel sizes.Josh RossMay 1, 2026
Gravel GearThe XDS X-Lab GT8 Is a $3,199 Problem for Western Bike BrandsThe Chinese manufacturing giant is finally bringing a US-centric design straight to local dealers. It costs $3,199, but the spec sheet attached to that price tag is going to terrify Western brands.Josh RossApril 8, 2026Comment Icon6
