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Guides, free tools and newsletter issues for road and gravel riders: tires, trainers, power, pedals and frames.
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46/30 vs 48/31 gravel chainrings: which Shimano GRX double to pick
GRX 46/30 or 48/31: the real gear gap, weight, price and parts.
Zwift Click vs Zwift Play vs Zwift Ride: which controller does what
What each Zwift controller does, which are still sold, and where they work.
Zwift virtual gears vs real gears: ratios and what equals 34x28
Which Zwift virtual gear equals 34x28: Insider Mixed Terrain ratios (secondary) and the three 2x ranges.
Garmin Edge 1050 vs Wahoo ELEMNT ACE: which bike computer fits you
Two flagship touchscreen computers, $200 apart.
Elite's Square takes on the Zwift Ride. Bianchi has until May to fix €100m of debt.
Friday's brief: Elite's smart frame gets a long-term review, Bianchi enters a debt restructuring, and Zwift turns an awkward video moment into a sprint.
Road and gravel bike size by height: the brand charts side by side
What size road or gravel bike for your height? Trek, Giant and Canyon's own size charts side by side, plus inseam, stack and reach in plain words.
Older Garmin Edges get Edge 1060 tricks. LOOK cuts power pedal prices.
Tuesday's brief: Garmin hands Edge 1060 features to older units, LOOK makes its power pedals cheaper for good, and Fabric revives its lightest saddle.
Garmin Edge 850 vs Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3: which bike computer fits you
Two touchscreen computers with maps, $135 apart.
Elite Avanti vs Wahoo KICKR CORE 2: which smart trainer fits you
Elite Avanti vs Wahoo KICKR CORE 2: US prices at Todson and Wahoo, freehub bodies by part code, and total cost with the body your bike needs.
Ramp test vs 20-minute FTP test: which one should you do
Ramp test or 20-minute test: how Zwift, TrainerRoad, TrainingPeaks and Wahoo turn each into an FTP, what the research found, and which to pick.
Zwift Plus costs €29.99 a month. Factor's Sarana trades grams for comfort.
Friday's brief: Zwift adds a pricier Plus tier with real video routes and a coach, Factor's ultra-endurance gravel bike gets tested, and a quiet race weekend.
Winter indoor trainer setup checklist: everything to sort before your first ride inside
Fan, mat, sweat cover, bike fit, power, firmware, pairing and Wi-Fi: what to sort before your first indoor ride, from brand sources.
Garmin Edge 550 vs Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT 3: which bike computer fits you
Garmin Edge 550 vs Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT 3: brand US prices, screen, battery, maps and which riders each one suits.
BH's sub-700 g Ultralight gets cheaper. COROS doubles the Dura's price.
Tuesday's brief: BH makes its lightest road bike cheaper, COROS doubles the Dura's price, and a Zwift trainer sale that ends tonight.
Tacx FLUX 2 vs Wahoo KICKR CORE 2: which smart trainer fits you
Tacx FLUX 2 vs Wahoo KICKR CORE 2: brand US prices, what is in the box, cassette fit and Zwift virtual shifting.
Bike lights and rear radar by price
Bike lights and rear radar under $50, $50 to $100, $100 to $200 and over $200 from Garmin, Trek, Lezyne, Knog and more, with brand-stated lumens and run times.
Indoor Season Pack
Power zones, heart-rate zones, TSS and IF, the trainer setup checklist and freehub answers in one free 8-page PDF. A4 or US Letter.
Tubeless valve length by rim depth
Enter your rim depth and see what 6 valve makers’ own size guides recommend, side by side.
Road and gravel groupsets 2026: every tier compared
Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo road and gravel groupsets side by side: speeds, shifting, brakes, chainrings and cassettes, from the makers’ own pages.
Winter cycling overshoes by price
Winter cycling overshoes and toe covers under $60, $60 to $100 and over $100 from Castelli, Sportful, ASSOS, Rapha and more, with brand-stated temperatures.
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