Bike Gear Shopping: New Products as of 10/24/2025

This week, brands are pushing the boundaries of cycling and endurance sports with renewed boldness and innovation. Wilier launches its new, even more aerodynamic Filante SLR ID2; Canyon makes its debut in the highly coveted carbon wheel segment; MET redefines peloton safety; Oakley and Meta connect performance to AI; Fizik releases the ultimate winter shoe; Q36.5 revisits triathlon with Daniela Ryf; Castelli revolutionizes cold-weather gear; and MAAP democratizes WorldTour aerodynamics. These new products confirm one thing: the 2026 season promises to be faster, more technical, and more inspired than ever.

Wilier Presents its New Filante SLR ID2

The new Filante SLR ID2 embodies Wilier Triestina’s ultimate vision: merging technological innovation, Italian tradition, and the absolute pursuit of speed. Designed in partnership with the Groupama–FDJ team, this aerodynamic racing bike redefines performance and efficiency standards. Its T800, T1100, and M46JB carbon fiber structure ensures a perfect balance between stiffness and lightness, for a total weight of 7.1 kg. Silverstone wind tunnel tests confirm a 13.6% drag reduction and a saving of 14.15 watts at 40 km/h, which translates to 1 min 45 s gained over 70 km. The Aerokit system, designed with Elite Cycling, integrates aerodynamic bottles and enhances stability at high speeds. The F-Bar ID2 cockpit, with its optimized design, offers superior comfort and control. Every element — fork, seatpost, frame geometry — is the result of in-depth research into airflow and ergonomics. Thanks to the AccuFit system, 420 adjustment configurations ensure a custom fit, worthy of a hand-tailored suit. Available in five colors inspired by light and movement, the Filante SLR ID2 celebrates speed in all its forms. A bike designed to transform every pedal stroke into pure emotion. Price: frame kit at €5800. Complete bikes from €9,700 to €13,100. Contact: wilier.com

Canyon Launches its First Performance Wheels: the GR 30 CF for Gravel

Since 2002, Canyon has dominated cycling with its award-winning bikes and innovations. In 2025, the German brand enters the high-performance wheel market with the GR 30 CF, wheels designed for the Grizl Gravel bike. With a weight of 715 g (front) and 810 g (rear) – totaling 1525 g per pair, 30 mm depth carbon rims and 27 mm hookless internal width, they are ideal for wide tubeless tires used at low pressure. Equipped with reliable DT Swiss 350 Spline hubs and aerodynamic Aerocomp spokes, these wheels offer wind stability, quick engagement, and easy maintenance. Price: €900. Contact: canyon.com.

MET Trenta 3K Carbon: The Helmet Revolutionizing Safety and Performance

Crowned at the UCI World Championships, winner of the 2025 Tour de France and the Giro Donne, the MET Trenta 3K Carbon confirms its status as the peloton’s highest-performing helmet. The result of joint development with Tadej Pogačar, UAE Team Emirates, and ADQ, it combines aerodynamics and high-level safety. Its 3K carbon structure, without EPS, offers a 40% increase in safety, validated by Virginia Tech’s five-star rating. Airflow is improved by 16%, thanks to continuous channels ensuring efficient cooling between 12 and 130 km/h. Every detail, from the rear profile inspired by the analysis of hundreds of accidents to the choice of materials, illustrates the same ambition: to prove that, for MET, safety is an integral part of performance. Price: €400. Contact: met-helmets.com

Oakley Meta Vanguard: AI Glasses that Boost Extreme Athletes

Oakley and Meta join forces to launch the Oakley Meta Vanguard, artificial intelligence glasses designed for the most demanding athletes. Conceived for intense sports, they combine the brand’s iconic design with real-time performance analysis, on road, trail, or track. « We are reinventing sports eyewear to amplify human potential », states Caio Amato, President of Oakley. Rocco Basilico, from EssilorLuxottica, for his part, emphasizes « the brand’s global leadership in the world of wearables (wearable technology, Editor’s note) ». Equipped with a 12 MP 3K wide-angle camera at 122°, slow-motion and hyperlapse modes, as well as immersive wind-resistant audio, they offer up to 9 hours of battery life, which can extend to over 36 hours with the case. IP67 waterproof, featuring optimized PRIZM™ lenses and available in four colors, the Meta Vanguard glasses are accompanied by a global campaign led by Mark Cavendish and Team Oakley. Available now in France and fifteen other countries, they mark a new era of connected sport. Price: €549. Contact: oakley.com

Fizik Terra Artica GTX Desert Black: The Ultimate Winter Shoe

The Terra Artica GTX Desert Black makes its grand return and establishes itself as a true winter weapon for extreme mountain biking enthusiasts. More stylish than ever, it combines protection, comfort, and performance to brave cold and humidity. Its GORE-TEX Cirrus XT membrane, guaranteed PFAS-free, keeps feet dry and warm, while a fleece lining provides maximum comfort. Its Ripstop PU upper resists all external aggressions, and the L6 BOA® dial allows for precise adjustment, even with thick gloves. The X5 nylon and rubber sole, with a stiffness index of 5, ensures reliable grip on ice or snow. Weighing only 432 g and available in sizes from 36 to 48, this Desert Black version confirms its status as an essential for winter outings. Price: €259. Contact: fizik.com

Q36.5 x Daniela Ryf: Explosive Capsule Collection

The Italian brand Q36.5 partners with triathlon legend Daniela Ryf, four-time Ironman Kona winner, to launch its first exclusive capsule collection. Inspired by the volcanic landscapes of Hawaii, the collection explores two symbolic shades: Volcanic Black, nicknamed “Angry Bird” for its fighting spirit, and Lava Red, described as “Fly with passion,” reflecting the euphoric energy of fire. These colors mark a limited edition of the Gregarius Pro Jersey (112 g, honeycomb ventilation, aerodynamic raglan cut) and the Tri Skinsuit, equipped with Dottore Clima graphene technology, a water-repellent chamois, and a seamless design. A highly technical and inspired collection, available now on q36-5.com.

Castelli Launches Espresso 2 Gloves and Shoecovers with Revolutionary Polartec® AirCore™ Technology

Castelli enhances its winter range with the new Espresso 2 gloves and shoecovers, integrating Polartec® AirCore™ technology, a first in the cycling world. Designed to tackle the freshest conditions, the gloves combine a windproof and breathable back with PrimaLoft® insulation, an ergonomic YKK® zipper, a silicone grip palm, and a tactile coating, ideal between 0 °C and 10 °C. The shoecovers, meanwhile, feature an anti-chafing structure, Velcro under the foot, and reflective inserts, effective up to 12 °C. AirCore™, a 100% PFAS-free and recycled material, boasts an air permeability of 0.7 PCM and a waterproof rating of 5,000 mm, ensuring superior breathability to limit perspiration. Designed to complement the Perfetto RoS 3 (4‑14 °C) and Alpha 150 (-2‑10 °C) jackets, this collection combines performance and durability. Price: €99.95 for the gloves, €79.95 for the shoecovers (men/women, black), available on castelli‑cycling.com.

MAAP PRO Aero: The Winning WorldTour Jersey Accessible to All

The Australian brand MAAP presents the PRO Aero Jersey, a jersey resulting from its close collaboration with the Jayco AlUla and Liv AlUla Jayco teams of GreenEDGE Cycling. Already a winner at the Tour de France with Ben O’Connor and at the Giro d’Italia with Luke Plapp, this WorldTour model is finally accessible to the general public. Its technological core relies on the exclusive AARTERO Flyte™ fabric, an ultra-fine material of 20 microns (100 g/m²) optimized for speeds above 40 km/h. The 3D Jacquard channel sleeves reduce aerodynamic drag, offering an average saving of 6 to 8 watts over 100 km — up to one minute gained. Durable, wash-resistant, and exceptional in thermoregulation, the jersey integrates hydrophobic fibers for optimal cooling. « It manages heat without sacrificing aero – a real step forward! » confides Luke Plapp. With its ergonomic collar, heat-sealed pockets, and eco-certified materials (solvent-free elastomer, ISO 14001 standard), the PRO Aero combines speed, comfort, and environmental awareness. Indicative price: €220, available now on maap.cc.