Ever since I rode, tested and loved the Pinarello Dogma F8 with SRAM eTap, I’ve had a thing for white road bikes. But, not many manufacturers…
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When Specialized released their Aethos last year, so many riders loved the refined approach to frame building that prioritized ride quality and weight over aerodynamics, dropped…
Though many riders like to go gloveless, I appreciate a good pair of gloves for added comfort and protection (just in case). Specialized has long developed…
Simple, comfortable, affordable and stylish — that’s how I would classify the Specialized RBX Fern Jersey. It looks great, hides dirt well, has a generous fit…
There’s something about race-cut jerseys that makes you just feel fast. With the Specialized HyprViz SL Air Jersey, you can feel fast, look fast and actually…
Being the lightest helmet isn’t always desirable, but somehow Specialized has checked every box with the new S-Works Prevail II Vent helmet while still being among…
Bib shorts can be really, really expensive. Some of my favorites cost twice as much as the Specialized SL Bib Shorts, but after riding these, I’m…
When it comes to wind jackets, they have to be able to easily stuff into a jersey pocket and also be versatile enough for wet or…
Mid-range probably means different things to different people. It might be too low-brow for the elites, but it often means solid performance at a reasonable cost…
Among our writers, a few pieces of gear have won the “Back of the Subaru” award. You know, the items that get put in the car…
When Specialized released the first Venge, people wondered exactly what the bike was for. Racers got it, but the rest of the public didn’t quite catch…
Fast-rolling and grippy on gravel, dirt and pavement — that’s what the new Specialized Pathfinder tires are targeting. And, after extensive testing of both the 700x38c…
When trails get really gnarly, that XC bike can get overwhelmed. Picking lines carefully becomes an art and sometimes it’s just best to take a hard…
With each passing year, bikes get faster, more aerodynamic and more comfortable. The “laterally-stiff, vertically-compliant” game is strong with road bike marketing departments. That said, there’s…
Riding without a helmet is… well… stupid. Riding without a MIPS (or similarly-equipped) helmet is also… well… not recommended. Now, Specialized is introducing ANGi, which is…
Long-legged XC machines are where it’s at. With a string of releases lately, we’ve seen a 100-120mm travel 29er revival and the new Specialized Epic EVO…
Having your own Win Tunnel has advantages. Specialized engineers can tinker on a whim, but something tells me that the new Venge Pro was more than…
In my mind, instant classics include Nacho Libre, Fletch, Elf and maybe, just maybe the launch video for the 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper. It’s that good. Well…
It’s Christmastime and all the bike companies are at their usual antics — making videos to wish us all a Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings and a…
Rocking a tail light day or night is the new normal. I’ve done it for several years now and find myself feeling ultra-vulnerable on the odd…