Riding gravel in the morning, but have to take the Tube to a meeting in the afternoon? It’s such an unlikely scenario that you were previously out of luck. Until now: VELLO has announced the world’s first foldable gravel bike. VELLO presented the imaginatively named VELLO Gravel at the Pro Days in Paris. The Viennese folding bike manufacturer says it combines the flexibility of a folding bike with riding performance for off-road use. The folding bike company has previously targeted urban commuters, so this is quite the diversion. You have to have a gravel product in 2021. It’s good for…
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.
An S-Pedelec with a fully frame-integrated ABS system that combines design, functionality and safety: the new Stromer ST5 ABS is equipped with the anti-lock braking system by Blubrake, which offers increased safety with no compromise on design. This forward-looking solution from the Swiss company is why it won the prestigious 2021 iF Design Award. Design that enhances functionality and safety. In short, the very essence of the Stromer ST5 ABS, the pedal-assist bike of the S-Pedelec category that deserved the 2021 iF Design Award thanks to its unique, exclusive style and to the seamless integration of an ABS system. While…
A little more than three years after returning to professional cycling, Pirelli is preparing to launch an innovation that will redefine the bicycle tubular tire. At the Giro d’Italia 2021, and soon on the market, comes the P ZERO RACE Tub SL. Pirelli is once again taking on a sacred monster of road cycling: the tubular. A tire that has seen very little innovation in its history, on which the benefits of one feature have usually been at the expense of others, that are equally important for performance. Very few tire manufacturers have recently taken an interest in improving the…
With record numbers of people riding indoors on stationary trainers, KOM Cycling is hoping to give them the most immersive, dynamic experience possible with the launch of their new RPV2 Full-Motion Rocker Plate, which allows the bike to move more naturally during stationary riding. The new unit will be available on their website and through select retailers as of April 21. The new RPV2 brings fore and aft motion to the side-to-side rock in the original model, and in keeping with KOM’s reputation for top-quality products and outstanding values, the $799 MSRP is still far lower than other brands’ full-motion rockers and offers…
State Bicycle Co. and The Grateful Dead announce a collaborative effort to spread good vibes and take the recent bike boom to new heights. Both State Bicycle Co. and The Grateful Dead have built their respective followings around awareness, self-expression, and freedom. Now, these two brands announce a collaboration to offer a full line of bicycles, cycling apparel, and accessories. Each piece is adorned with the most treasured symbols associated with the Dead: the Dancing Bears and the Lightning Bolt. State Bicycle Co. announces it will also produce two limited editions of its popular Klunker, decorated with Dancing Bears and…
Garmin was not ready to be outdone by Wahoo’s Fred-tastic Speedplay pedal announcement the other day. They’ve brought their own Fredtastic pedal announcement, launching a whole new range of pedal-based power meters designed for all cycling disciplined. They’re called Rally™. And they definitely look right up our alley. Here’s a generic thing Garmin told us: “Purpose-built, the sleek pedals measure total power, cadence and advanced cycling dynamics, including left/right balance, power phase and more on any ride – from road to mountain to gravel.” That mountain/gravel mention is interesting, because the Rally XC100 and Rally XC200 models support those little…
Note: We’ll update this article whenever new information becomes available. It was published on March 22, 2021 and updated May 27, 2022. Garmin keeps its new product launches close to its chest. There’s often no confirmation that a new product exists until the day it launches, though the company does have form for ‘accidental’ leaks in the run-up to major product launches. But with a little research, we can extrapolate some answers, even before the inevitable pre-release leaks begin… When Will the Garmin Edge 830 Plus Be Available to Purchase? April 2021. That’s our educated guess, based on Garmin’s regular…
Stages Cycling has announced the release of 2.5 Firmware for Stages Dash M50 and L50 GPS Cycling Computers. This new firmware adds Smart Profiles to Dash, which automatically configure screens and data fields based on paired sensors before every ride. Smart and Adaptable After this update is added to any Dash M50 or L50, 2.5 Firmware adds “Smart Landscape” and “Smart Portrait” profiles to the unit. When selected, users can ride these as-is and Smart Profiles add or remove pages and data fields based on the connected sensors. When a power meter and heart rate monitor are connected, Dash builds screens with comprehensive…