After seven years, it’s finally here: Shimano has launched its new XTR groupset—and it’s now fully electric and wireless! I’ve had the chance to test the group myself, and I’m sharing here what’s new, how …

Anyone who spends a lot of time on the bike knows how personal the topic of saddle comfort can be. And if you’ve ever had that nagging feeling of “something just isn’t right down there,” …

You can’t reinvent the wheel – but the wheel market certainly isn’t boring. New technologies are introduced regularly, though not all of them stick around. This often comes down to how practical or compatible they …

Until now, my personal experience with Northwave has been with their winter shoes – and I’ve always had a solid impression of them in cold, wet conditions. They’re warm enough to skip overshoes on almost …

As I already wrote in my Karoo 2 review, Hammerhead takes a bold approach to bike computers. While modern GPS bike computers cost as much as premium smartphones, many still look like they were designed …

After my extremely positive experience with the Hydrotal and my growing appreciation for Continental as a tire brand, it was a no-brainer to give the next model a try. With high expectations, I mounted a …

Choosing the right groupset for my Bianchi Oltre wasn’t an easy decision. The bike is designed for speed, with an aerodynamic look like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. Still, I wanted to keep …

As I mentioned in my Gorewear Distance Bibs review last year, I specifically asked to be involved in reviewing Gorewear products for the bike-discount blog. Working at a bike shop gives me access to some of the best cycling …