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Nine of the best cycling phone cases and wallets versus the zip-lock bag

The mobile phone wasn’t even a sci-fi concept when cycling jerseys and their handy pockets were created. And while the cycling jersey pocket has remained much the same since then, the things we carry certainly have not. Phones are taller, slimmer, heavier, slipperier and more delicate than ever. And with all that has come a …

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Pearl Izumi X-Alp Gravel shoe review: A slipper-like fit with boot-like grip

Gravel this, gravel that. It seems everything has a “gravel” variant these days, and Pearl Izumi answers the call with its X-Alp Gravel shoes that are supposedly purpose-built for the genre. Automatic entries into Dirty Kanza aren’t included with the purchase price, but here’s the thing: they’re actually pretty good, albeit hardly perfect. Mmmm … …

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Lazer Century MIPS helmet review: Heavy, but also slick and safe

Lazer seems to be making a habit lately of developing road helmets that have moving and/or interchangeable pieces in order to expand their appeal, and this latest Century MIPS seems to pack it all in: a reversible vent cover, a built-in rear-facing LED light, a MIPS low-friction liner, and on and on. All of those …

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Finding the best bicycle chain: What over 3,000 hours of testing revealed

Want to know which 11- and 12-speed chains offer the best durability and performance? With exclusive test data from Zero Friction Cycling and CeramicSpeed, we dive deep to find out.

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GT Grade Carbon Pro long-term review: A big improvement over v1.0

The original GT Grade was an ambitiously forward-looking machine that was quick to jump on the all-road and gravel bandwagons that were then just starting to gain traction in the mainstream. This revamped version might not be considered as innovative as the original, but it’s a far better example of the genre, now offering competitive …

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Nine of the best cycling phone cases and wallets versus the zip-lock bag

Pearl Izumi X-Alp Gravel shoe review: A slipper-like fit with boot-like grip

Lazer Century MIPS helmet review: Heavy, but also slick and safe

Finding the best bicycle chain: What over 3,000 hours of testing revealed

GT Grade Carbon Pro long-term review: A big improvement over v1.0

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