2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (385+ words) Orbea's answer to an increasingly fast peloton is based on a clear principle: a fast frame alone is no longer enough. What matters is the complete system. That's exactly where the new Orbea Orca Aero 2026 comes in. The Basque brand…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (949+ words) Just in time for the Tour de France, manufacturers are rolling out their fastest new race bikes. While many are pushing their bikes ever further towards aerodynamic optimisation, pursuing low weight suddenly feels almost rebellious. After all, deeper profiles and…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (210+ words) By taking part in our reader survey, you're helping us make GRAN FONDO Magazine even better. Your feedback will not only influence the direction of our magazine but will also help the industry build better, safer, and smarter bikes. Needless…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (379+ words) In our big group test, we already put the best electric mini pumps through their paces. Now CYCPLUS are entering the ring with the AS2 Ultra, a pump that at first glance looks more like an oversized lighter than a serious…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago  (277+ words) At the same time, the ventilation zones provide effective airflow. We tested the Northwave Extreme X during spring in temperatures of up to 25 C, and were thoroughly satisfied with its cooling performance. The rubberised heel grip also contributes to the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (247+ words) As soon as you unbox them, the name becomes clear, as the spring-loaded bar used to clamp the adapters in place looks just like a classic mouse trap. Made from robust glass-fibre reinforced nylon, the adapters feel high quality, even…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (302+ words) CYCLITE have earned their place in the bikepacking community the hard way. The Grassau-based brand has spent five years refining a single equation: maximum function, minimum weight. The top tube, saddle and handlebar bags all share CYCLITE's in-house developed magnetic…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1105+ words) But the teams in Morgan Hill and Freiburg haven't been sitting still. Behind the scenes, they've been working on a major evolution that marks a genuine shift in philosophy for the 2026 Crux. Now the new Specialized Crux 5 rolls onto the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (289+ words) The bikes ridden by both athletes are built around a specially developed Scott RC Gravel 32 frameset and roll on huge custom-built wheels fitted with 50 mm Schwalbe G-ONE RX tires. The component choices are particularly fascinating because the industry still has…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (238+ words) A genuine highlight is the sunglasses garage. Specialized have integrated a ribbed, slightly rubberized texture into the outer vents. You can easily slide your sunglasses in ahead of a long tunnel or a caf" break, and they will stay completely…...