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A short brief for road and gravel riders who care about kit: what's new, what fits your bike, and the few deals that are actually deals. About three minutes, Tuesday and Friday.
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Latest guideRoadGravelBike computers
Two touchscreen computers with maps, $135 apart.
Trainers
Avanti at $749.99 vs CORE 2 at $549.99, with the freehub body each bike needs.
Trainers
Ramp test for beginners, 20 minutes if you can pace: 75% vs 95%, and what studies found.
RoadGravelTrainers
Fan, mat, sweat cover, bike fit, power, firmware, pairing and Wi-Fi, before ride one.
RoadGravelBike computers
BOLT 3 at $349.99 vs Edge 550 at $499.99: screen, maps, battery and setup.
Trainers
FLUX 2 at $499.99 on sale, no cassette, vs CORE 2 at $549.99 ready to ride.
GravelFrames & standards
Cassette, freehub and chain for each GRX 12-speed derailleur, from Shimano.
Gravel
Lottery 1–15 Nov 2026, results 21 Nov. Race 5 Jun 2027. Every way in, from the organiser.
Trainers
Victory at about $508 before tax vs CORE 2 at $549.99, both with Cog and Click.
Bike type, computer, budget. We use it to cut the noise.
Official sources and deal watches. Specs over adjectives.
About three minutes. Gear and deals first, racing and training only as optional stubs.
House style, roughlyAnother 3 watts, if you believe the tunnel and your legs. The clearance number is the one that matters for your fenders.
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