"The year has again flown past my eyes like a blur. Maybe that's in part because I've felt spread a bit more thinly this year. I've travelled to more road & gravel launches than in recent years, spent more time on fast eMTBs, and hit up a lot of pro races. From Grand Tour road to World Series gravel to World Cup cross, cross-country, enduro & downhill... I guess I made it to most of the UCI spectrum in 2025."
"With those thoughts floating around inside my head, let's just dive right into my theoretical wish list. My Editor's Choice round-up of the best new gear that I actually tested myself this year. Plus, I've thrown in a few nice Honorable Mentions for promising new goodies that I just haven't had time to ride, or to ride much just yet..."
Testing in 2025 covered road, gravel, fast eMTBs, and a broad range of professional races across the UCI spectrum, from Grand Tour road to World Series gravel and World Cup events. Travel increased for numerous product launches and on-bike evaluations. The bike industry faced rising inflation, many companies still in recovery, and unpredictable tariffs affecting tech manufactured largely in China and Taiwan. Eurobike showed signs of waning. The Editor's Choice round-up highlights the best gear actually ridden and tested during the year and includes honorable mentions for promising items with limited ride time. The list begins with a Best Experience pick, Winter Finale Escape.
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