Pedal Press

Shorter road cranks explained: what research says about power, why aero positions favour them, official Shimano and SRAM lengths down to 160 mm and 150 mm, and how to set up.

Cannondale SuperSix EVO Gen 5 vs Factor OSTRO VAM compared on official frame weights, tyre clearance, bottom brackets, fit, integration and US prices.

Road bike geometry explained with real numbers: stack, reach, trail, wheelbase and BB drop compared on Giant's TCR, Propel and Defy, plus how to read a geometry chart.

How much to drink on the bike, how to measure your sweat rate, when electrolytes matter and how to spot dehydration vs hyponatremia, based on ACSM and British Cycling guidance.

Factor OSTRO VAM reviewed on Factor's official specs: 900 g frame, 7 W and 250 g gains, size-specific fork rake, T47 BB, 32 mm clearance, builds and prices from $5,999.

Pedal, crank, spider or hub power meter? Compare types, single vs dual-sided, Garmin Rally, Favero Assioma, 4iiii and SRAM AXS, plus compatibility and setup checks.

An independent 2026 comparison of seven road cycling apparel brands: official prices, fits, crash policies and warranties.

Pinarello Dogma F reviewed on Pinarello's official specs: M40X carbon, Aero-Keel BB, 108 g lighter frame, 6.63-6.88 kg builds, 11-size geometry and buying advice.

Do you need a cadence or speed sensor? GPS vs wheel speed, power-meter cadence, ANT+ vs Bluetooth, mounting, calibration and Garmin, Wahoo, Magene and iGPSPORT options.

Liv Langma Advanced SL reviewed on Liv's official specs: 667 g frame, integrated seatpost, SL 0 and SL 1 builds, geometry XXS-L, power meters and prices.

2026 Vuelta stage 9 recap: the six climbs to Alto de Aitana, how Enric Mas won in red, the GC after the stage and gearing advice for amateurs.