Park Tool has been the first name in bicycle tools for decades, at least here in the States. For me worn and weathered Park workstands…
Mark V
Beyond “Compact” Dropbars Pt3: Compass Maes Parallel 31.8 handlebar
In this last in a series of three posts discussing long reach handlebar alternatives to the run-of-the-mill compact road dropbar, I look at a modern…
Mark V and the Tale of the Dropped Chainstay
It seems like new gravel bikes are popping up everywhere, including the recently debuted Salsa Warbird version 4 and a lot of them are obviously influenced by…
ENVE Finds the Sweet Spot for Gravel with the G-Series Rims
On the eve of the Dirty Kanza, ENVE Composites presents their G-Series wheelsets and rims, gravel-specific designs for demanding adventure riders. The G23 (700C)…
MOVEMENT 12: Campagnolo slings another cog into the cluster
Based on decades of empirical evidence, the general consensus among 95% of the world’s drivetrain scientists has been that a 12-speed road group would someday…
Shimano Ultegra RX
Shimano debuted an Ultegra RX rear derailleur with a clutched cage pivot at last Sunday’s Tour of Flanders. Unlike the obligatory disc brake marketing at…
Beyond “Compact” Dropbars Pt2: Bontrager XXX VR-C, a long reach handlebar
In the previous part 1 of this series, I talked about what a “compact road” handlebar is and how it differs from previous designs. I…
Beyond “Compact” Dropbars Pt1: longer reach and randonneur bags
As discussed on Bike Hugger in the past, the road bike’s dropbar has evolved quite a bit since the golden era of cycling, and most…
LOOK X-Track MTB Pedals
Tires, geometry, a dropped chainstay to accommodate a huge tire, the gravel/ adventure niche is the most dynamic in the industry now. Gravel and enduro…
Mark V reviews: Stan’s NoTubes Valor Pro
The sun set as I drove home from a day at the bike shop. The very fact that the sun was still above the horizon…