Factor Bikes has teamed up with French hypercar manufacturer Bugatti to release the “Bugatti Factor ONE.” It’s UCI-illegal, limited to just 250 units, and costs an eye-watering $23,599. Because nothing says “hypercar engineering” quite like a massive upcharge for blue paint and an Alcantara saddle.
Author: Charlotte Adler
Charlotte Adler
Yakima's finest tech writer. Formerly wrote about and reviewed iPhones, now freed to ride a bike and talk cycling gear.
There is a sacred, unspoken contract in professional cycling. You can suffer, you can crash, and you can absolutely bury yourself in the gutter, but you must always attempt to look good doing it. We have spent the last decade arguing over the aerodynamic legality of sock heights, hiding our brake cables inside our headsets, and spending small fortunes on jerseys engineered in military-grade wind tunnels. And then Jonas Vingegaard showed up to Stage 4 of Paris-Nice and took a massive, wattage-fueled dump all over the entire concept of aerodynamic efficiency. By now, you’ve seen the footage. After the crosswinds…
Liv has officially pulled the curtain back on the fourth generation of the EnviLiv, and if you believe the wind tunnel data, the “marginal gains” era just got a lot less marginal. The headline claim is a staggering 18.44-watt saving at 40 km/h compared to the previous generation. In an industry where we usually celebrate a 2-watt improvement, 18 watts is the kind of leap that makes you wonder if the old bike was trailing a parachute. However, much of that gain is tied to the new CADEX Max 50 wheels and an integrated aero cockpit that hides every millimeter…
In the vast ecosystem of “retired pro cyclists launching a second career as a content creator,” Alex Dowsett occupies a specific niche: The Guy Who Actually Understands The Math. While other ex-pros are busy launching gravel races or coffee beans, Dowsett has spent his post-WorldTour life on YouTube, patiently explaining aerodynamics and rolling resistance to people who just want to know why they got dropped on the Sunday club run. Now, 4iiii Innovations has decided to harness that nerd energy officially. The Canadian power meter manufacturer announced today that they have signed Dowsett as a key ambassador for the 2026…
If you needed any more proof that the center of gravity in the cycling industry is shifting eastward, look no further than your handlebars. For the 2026 season, the familiar beep of a Garmin Edge is going to be replaced by the melodious chirps of Chinese hardware in at least two team buses. Magene and iGPSPORT have officially entered the WorldTour chat, marking a significant breach in the Western tech monopoly that has dominated professional cycling since the days of the SRM PowerControl. Never heard of Magene or iGPSport? We’re pretending we haven’t either, since the emails they used to…
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a World Tour team in possession of a roster must be in want of a fleet of cars to laden with spare wheels and angry directeurs sportifs. For the 2026 and 2027 seasons, Movistar Team has found their solution close to home. The team announced this week that they are partnering with CUPRA, the Barcelona-based automotive brand, which will take over as the Official Car for the squad. The timing, of course, is anything but coincidental. With the 2026 Tour de France set to hold its Grand Départ in Barcelona—marking the first time…
Sportive Breaks, the renowned sports travel experts, have exciting news for cyclists in Australia. Known for their bespoke premium travel packages, Sportive Breaks now brings their unparalleled expertise to Australian residents, offering a wide range of cycling experiences in Europe’s most prestigious grand tours, cycling classics, and weekenders. Whether you seek an epic endurance challenge or simply want to enjoy cycling alongside like-minded individuals, Sportive Breaks has the perfect package for you. With a focus on hassle-free travel, Sportive Breaks provides comprehensive packages tailored to the needs of cycling enthusiasts. Each package includes thrilling cycling tours, top-notch accommodations, exclusive hospitality,…
March 25, 2023 It’s the news we’ve been waiting for. The latest models in Garmin’s Edge 8xx and 5xx product lines are about to launch, following last year’s Edge 1040 release. The Edge 530 and 830 are still the best bike computers money can buy, more or less, coming at a more affordable price and more attractive form factor than the premium Edge 1040. Both bike computers launched way back in 2019 though — an entire epoch ago, back in the before times. Now they’re finally, finally getting the upgrade we’ve been anticipating since 2021. The Edge 540 and Edge…