Road Bike News, Reviews, and Photos

Autumn saving from Competitive Cyclist and Jenson

By Jordan Villella October 21, 2019

Changing leaves means changing gear, swapping out lightweight jerseys for vests and file treads for mud.

Fall finds and great gear at Jenson USA

By Jordan Villella October 11, 2019

The changing leaves and the smell in the air begging for hard rides and recovery beers. So outfit yourself and your steed to make this fall something to remember.

LEM Helmets Launches New MotivAir cycling helmet

By Jordan Villella October 11, 2019

LEM Helmets Launches New MotivAir cycling helmet LEM Helmets, the Morgan Hill CA manufacturer of performance-driven cycling helmets for road, mountain, commuter, and kids, introduced its new lightweight Motiv Air cycling helmet. Precision-built for road, cross-country, and gravel cycling, the 220 gram (size M) helmet features LEM’s proprietary Exo Carbon technology and low-density EPS foam […]

Salsa introduces all-new redesigned Cutthroat line

By Jordan Villella October 10, 2019

Salsa Cycles announces 2020 Cutthroat line Today Salsa introduces the all-new 2020 Cutthroat, the first redesign of its ground-breaking ultra-endurance model since its introduction in 2015. For those unfamiliar, the Cutthroat is Salsa Cycles Tour Divide-inspired drop-bar bike. It is born on the endless ribbons of mixed surfaces, the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route offers. […]

Weekend savings from Jenson USA

By Jordan Villella October 07, 2019

his week the sales are wide and plenty, ahead you’ll find savings for the upgrades on your mountain, road and gear all around.

Review: Specialized Roubaix Pro SRAM Force eTap AXS

By Jason Sumner October 07, 2019

The latest iteration of Specialized’s wildly popular endurance road bike features the brand’s innovative ride smoothing Future Shock 2.0, which delivers 20mm of axial compliance via a hydraulic damper that suspends you, not the bike. That’s because the damper is located atop the headtube, the theory being this isolates the rider from harsh bumps and […]

Fast times at Grinduro Quincy

By Jordan Carr October 06, 2019

The buzz around the Plumas County Fairgrounds the Friday before the 2019 Grinduro teetered on unease as racers eagerly prepped bikes and made last-minute clothing choices. “We’re a little worried about being stuck out there in an ice-cold downpour,” one racer exclaimed as she checked her phone for an updated weather forecast for the area […]

Jenson Deals of the weekend – Save big on everything!

By Jordan Villella September 27, 2019

Are you ready for the changing weather and riding conditions? Do you have the gear to make it the best riding of the year?

Rapha announces casual Mechanic Collection

By Jordan Villella September 27, 2019

The Rapha Mechanic Collection. If you race or ride regularly chances are you get your hands covered in grease on the regular. Whether that’s from cleaning cassettes or tearing apart a fork, you’re working on making the ride better. Rapha’s new Mechanics Collection is devoted to the wrench turning garage tech in all of us. […]

Best Cycling Computers

By Jordan Villella September 27, 2019

The best cycling computers offer the ability to track fitness and form with integrated heart rate and streaming power, not to mention get real-time directions (and even text messages) delivered to that helpful screen.

Review: Pirelli Cinturato Mixed Gravel tire

By RoadBikeReview September 24, 2019

Editor’s Note: This review was written by Road Bike Review guest writer, Aaron Faupell Review: Pirelli Cinturato Mixed 40mm Pirelli is known more for car tires, but they have been making road bike tires for a while now. The Cinturato Gravel represents their first foray into the land of off-road bicycles. There are two tires […]

Wahoo Fitness Acquires Speedplay Pedals

By Jordan Villella September 24, 2019

Wahoo Fitness, on the heels of their purchase of indoor training app The Sufferfest,announces their acquisition of storied cycling pedal brand, Speedplay. Wahoo, major player connected fitness devices, has today announced its acquisition of Speedplay, the iconic pedal brand found on the bicycles of athletes such as Tour de France winner Sir Bradley Wiggins, two-time […]

Summer Send-Off from Competitive Cyclist

By Jordan Villella September 24, 2019

When the leaves start to change and when the trails dew-covered for the morning shred, you know what’s around the corner.

Jenson Drivetrain Deals

By Jordan Villella September 14, 2019

Looking for the ultimate cyclocross weapon? Look no further than the Niner BSB RDO. Niner takes learned technologies from their mountain bike racing line and applies it

Rapha embraces adventure with the Outskirts Collection

By Jordan Villella September 12, 2019

The Rapha Outskirts Collection Exploration and adventure come naturally when bicycling miles and miles through the Vietnam countryside. There are few places that present such a spectacular environment for the adventure cyclist. The searing heat and mainly unmade roads that thread through thick jungle mean that riding a bike there is almost unheard of. But for […]

Jenson and Competitive Cyclist – End of season blow out

By Jordan Villella September 06, 2019

Below are some of the coolest deals we could find in the large SALE sections on Competitive Cyclist and Jenson

Competitive Cyclist Labor Day sale finds!

By Jordan Villella August 30, 2019

We hand-selected some of the coolest and unique finds, mostly 60% off and free shipping, that would appeal to the serious core riders.

Easton rolls out EC90 AX and EC70 AX wheelsets

By Josh Patterson August 28, 2019

Easton is expanding its AX line of gravel/adventure cycling components with two new carbon wheelsets. The EC90 AX is the top-shelf offering, while the EX70 AX has a more palatable price tag. Easton EA90 AX Wheelset Highlights Wheelset weight: 1,470g (claimed) Internal rim width: 24mm Spoke count: 24 Price: 1549.99 Available now The EA90 AX […]

Review: Devinci Hatchet Carbon GRX LTD

By Josh Patterson August 27, 2019

Devinci debuted the original hatchet in the fall of 2016 at the second annual Grinduro in Quincy, California. The French-Canadian company chose to launch the second-generation of this gravel bike a bit closer to home at the inaugural Grinduro Canada. Roadbikereview was on hand to put this new gravel racer through its paces on a […]

Wheelie awesome weekend deals at Jenson!

By Jordan Villella August 23, 2019

A new wheelset is one of the best performance upgrades you can give a bike and will make an insane difference to your riding experience.

Review: Donnelly EMP gravel tire

By Jordan Villella August 21, 2019

The Donnelly EMP gravel tire gets its name from the airport code for Emporia, Kansas, arguably the place that put gravel racing on the map. As the most aggressive gravel tread in the Donnelly’s line-up, the EMP is ready to rail miles of gravel and mix it on the trail. Donnelly EMP Highlights Tight tread […]

REI Back to School Commuter and more blowout

By Jordan Villella August 18, 2019

Back to school for millions across the means book bags, bike rides to class and lots of good times with friends.

Devinci launches redesigned Hatchet

By Josh Patterson August 17, 2019

Devinci has launched a redesigned version of its gravel bike, the Hatchet. The latest iteration features increased tire clearance, a sleek new profile, and geometry that blurs the line between road and trail. Devinci Hatchet Highlights Clearance for 700x45mm or 27.5×2.1-inch tires Mountain bike-inspired geometry Claimed weight: 1,135g frame, 460g fork Lifetime warranty Offered in […]

Hot weekend deals from Competitive Cyclist

By Jordan Villella August 12, 2019

Get your stoke on for the World Cup and upgrade your ride with deals from Competitive Cyclist.

Review: Kenda Alluvium Pro 700×40 gravel tire

By Jordan Villella August 06, 2019

Gravel is big in the cycling world right now and tires are a huge part of a successful gravel ride or race. If you’re trying to find the perfect mix of volume, traction, low rolling resistance, and puncture protection, the Kenda Alluvium comes pretty darn close to a do-it-all gravel tire. The Alluvium is fast […]

Check out the Shoe Blowout at Jenson USA

By Jordan Villella August 02, 2019

Check out these hand-picked deals on everything from Giro Techlace to Scott RC Road shoes. Look for great deals on waffle pattern grips and tools too!

Sale on Jenson exclusive build bikes – Up to 54% off!

By Jordan Villella July 26, 2019

Choosing the perfect road bike, mountain bike, gravel bike, or any bike takes a lot of time. Here are some choice builds for the money.

Cannondale recalls more than 10,000 CAADX cyclocross bikes

By Josh Patterson July 26, 2019

Cannondale, in conjunction with the CPSC, has issued a recall of model-year 2013 to 2016 CAADX cyclocross bikes equipped with disc brakes. The forks on these bikes can break, which can result in serious injury or death. To date, there has been one fatality and 11 injuries reported, seven of the injuries were serious and […]

Trek recalls Kickster children’s bikes

By Josh Patterson July 24, 2019

Trek in conjunction with the CPSC has issued a recall for model year 2013 through 2019 Kicksters. According to the recall, the steerer tube clamp can fail if over-tightened due to an issue with the manufacturing process, posing a crash hazard to the rider. The Trek Kickster is a strider-style bike lacking pedals designed to […]

Lots of Wheels and Deals at Jenson USA

By Jordan Villella July 19, 2019

As the Tour enters the mountains there is not a better time to think about lightening up your bike for your personal TDF.

First Ride: Specialized $14,000 S-Works Turbo Creo SL

By Jordan Villella July 17, 2019

The new Turbo Creo SL is a culmination of years work between the Swiss and California teams in efforts to create an e-bike that roadies and gravel lovers worldwide will appreciate.

The latest Prime Day deals for cyclists

By Francis Cebedo July 16, 2019

Here are our Day 2 Prime Day product selections for cyclists.

The new Specialized Turbo Creo SL is the lightest e-road bike on the market

By Jordan Villella July 16, 2019

Specialized Creo SL Highlights Lightest production e-road bike on the market Fits 700 x 42mm or 650 x 47mm tires Full fender and gravel adventure-ready Available in four different configurations, including EVO Gravel Optimized motor output rewards good pedaling practices Customizable motor settings via Turbo app Price: $9,000-$14,000 Availability: late August 2019 Visit Specialized.com […]

Cannondale’s new CAAD 13 is a reality-priced race machine

By Jordan Villella July 15, 2019

Anyone who owned a Cannondale Advanced Aluminum Design (CAAD) model will attest to its versatility, and ability to go toe-to-toe with carbon-framed counterparts. The CAAD frames empower riders to build a lightweight race machine that won’t break the budget. I still remember the explosive feel when sprinting on my first CAAD 9 —stiff, responsive, and […]

The best Amazon Prime Day deals for cyclists

By RoadBikeReview July 14, 2019

Amazon Prime Day is the online retail giant’s annual celebration of door-busting deals. Here are some of our best finds.

Freshen up your summer gear with Jenson USA

By Jordan Villella July 12, 2019

Our friends at Jenson USA always have some great sales going on. Check out these smoking deals on helmets, tires, tubes and much more!

Treks new Madone Speed – ready for all the aero

By Jordan Villella July 09, 2019

Treks new Madone Speed – from road ride to time trial in a matter of seconds Trek recently unveiled the all-new Madone SLR 6 Disc Speed —the first Madone with integrated, removable aero bars. The new bike is the ideal aero setup for part-time triathletes and anyone who trains and races on the same rig, […]

Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-MOD Dura-Ace – First Ride

By Josh Patterson July 02, 2019

Cannondale has redesigned the SuperSix EVO to keep pace with rivals like the Specialized Tarmac, Cervelo R5, and BMC Road Machine. Now in its third iteration, the 2020 SuperSix EVO eschews the classic lines of its predecessors in favor of aero profiles, internal cable routing, and revised sizing. Cannondale SuperSix EVO highlights Revised frame design […]

Rapha Crit collection is here and ready for twilight racing

By Jordan Villella June 28, 2019

Rapha is ready for the mean streets of crit racing – launching a collection that matches the intensity and fun of this breathtaking discipline. In true Rapha fashion, there are some fresh takes on classics like number placement, and the Aerosuit overall.