Updated November 5, 2026 04:19PM
Welcome to Dropped, a new weekly road and gravel cycling newsletter from Velo that brings you the latest ideas we’re debating endlessly on group rides, and a look behind the scenes of our coverage.
I recently posted an article comparing the Specialized Tarmac SL9 and the Factor ONE. They are two of the most important road bikes of the last year (give or take) and the perfect foil for one another. Both are built to go fast, but they represent completely different philosophies of modern speed. Because I’ve had the opportunity to
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