Shimano SPD-SLR: Should You Upgrade Your Pedals?
Shimano broke 23 years of SPD-SL compatibility with its new SPD-SLR pedal system. Compare the weight, stack height, and fit trade-offs before you upgrade.
Gear
10 articles - Bikes, components, and equipment reviews
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Silca Enters Tires: Why the Narrowest Is 29mm
Silca's first-ever tire line launched Aug 20 with road widths starting at 29mm — no narrow option exists. See pricing, weights, and why Dylan Johnson signed on.
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30mm Road Tires Changed How I Ride — Here's What You Need to Know Before Spring
The pro peloton has shifted to 28-30mm tires and wider. Here's why amateur riders should ditch 25mm rubber, how to pick the right width, and what pressure actually works.
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Shimano's $11.5M Crankgate Settlement: How to Check Your Cranks and What It Means
CPSC hit Shimano with an $11.5M penalty for hiding 4,519 crankset failures. Here's how to check if your Ultegra or Dura-Ace cranks are affected and claim a replacement.
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The UCI Handlebar Rule That Got a Pro Disqualified: What Amateur Racers Must Know
Italian pro Filippo D'Aiuto lost a solo breakaway win when crash-bent brake hoods failed post-race measurement. How to verify your setup before racing.
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Shimano Tiagra R4000 Drops: What the New 11-Speed Groupset Means for Budget-Conscious Road Cyclists
Shimano Tiagra R4000 brings 11-speed, 105-inspired ergonomics, and 200g weight savings to the budget groupset tier. Full specs, pricing, and upgrade analysis.
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1x Road Drivetrain in 2026: Is It Ready?
SRAM Force AXS XPLR 2026 and pro Tour results make 1x road drivetrains hard to dismiss. Here's who should switch and who should stay on 2x.
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UCI's 2026 Rule Changes Explained: What Amateur Cyclists Need to Know
UCI's 2026 equipment rules cap rim depth at 65mm, set minimum handlebar width at 400mm, and ban TT helmets on road stages. Here's what actually affects you.
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Should You Wait for the New Shimano Wireless Dura-Ace? What We Know in February 2026
Patent filings point to a 13-speed fully wireless Dura-Ace landing mid-2026. Here's a clear buyer decision framework: who should wait and who should buy now.
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Shimano Wireless Road Groupset 2026: Everything We Know
Shimano's fully wireless road groupset is coming. Get the full picture on specs, pricing, release timing, and whether to buy now or wait for R9300.