A 2026 Cervélo Áspero-5 Force build with two key changes from stock — drivetrain swapped from XO Transmission mullet to Force XPLR 1×13, and wheels swapped from Reserve to Zipp 303 Explorers. Steve’s take on why, and what kind of bike this really is.
A custom Moots Routt RSL gravel build — double-butted titanium, Chris King throughout, hand-built HED Belgium+ wheels, and Shimano GRX 12-speed.
2025 Salsa Spearfish Deluxe – Full Ride Review Jump Ahead Video Review Overview & What’s New on the 2025 Spearfish Deluxe The 2025 Salsa Spearfish Deluxe we tested began as the stock XO Transmission + Flight Attendant build. For our Bentonville trip and the Little Sugar race, we swapped several components to match our preferred … Read more
2026 Cervelo R5 – First Ride Review Jump Ahead Video Review What’s New on the 2026 R5 Cervelo focused heavily on weight reduction for this generation. Nearly every component was trimmed: frame, fork, hardware, cockpit, and seatstays. The bike ships just under 15 pounds with TPU tubes. With both TPU tubes installed, it is slightly … Read more
Two generations of the Cervélo S5 — a first look at the 2026 updates (new bar, deeper aero sections) plus a full review of the previous generation with Ultegra Di2. The bike that got Steve riding pavement more than gravel for six months.
Two generations of the Cervélo Áspero-5 — a first look at the 2026 model with aero updates and new cockpit, plus a full ride review of the previous generation with Campagnolo Ekar 13-speed including Badlands Gravel Battle.