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New gear for running and cycling.
Dated announcements, with data and prices as stated by the manufacturers.
Topo Ultraventure 5 GTXThe first waterproof Ultraventure: GORE-TEX Invisible Fit membrane, Vibram Megagrip outsole and ZipFoam midsole.Details, price and sources
- Who it is for
- Trail running and hiking on mixed routes, for people seeking wet-weather protection.
- List / reference price
- USD 180, US site, before local taxes. Italian list price not verified.
- Availability
- The October 22 US release reports availability online and at selected retailers. This is not a confirmed first-sale date; sizes and Italian availability need checking.
- What we cannot claim
- This is not a road-racing shoe.
Garmin Edge Explore 3 e Explore 3 PlusTwo touchscreen cycling computers with maps and turn-by-turn navigation. Only the Plus model has voice control.Details, price and sources
- Who it is for
- Riders who want a simple navigator with maps and essential data; the Plus for those who want voice commands.
- List / reference price
- USD 399.99 (Explore 3) and USD 499.99 (Plus), US suggested retail (Garmin). For Italy EUR 399.99 and 499.99 as reported by Cyclinside, not by Garmin Italy.
- Availability
- Available according to the October 20 US release. Cyclinside gives the same date for Italy: not confirmed by Garmin Italy.
- What we cannot claim
- Claimed battery life: up to 16 hours (Explore 3) and 14 hours (Plus) in the most demanding use, 48 hours in battery saver. Manufacturer figures.
Garmin Edge 1060A microphone and speaker enable voice commands, spoken ride data and new navigation options.Details, price and sources
- Who it is for
- Cyclists seeking advanced navigation and training, with less touchscreen interaction.
- List / reference price
- USD 799.99, US suggested retail price (Garmin). For Italy EUR 799.99 as reported by Cyclinside, not by Garmin Italy.
- Availability
- Available according to the October 20 US release. This does not confirm immediate Italian availability.
- What we cannot claim
- Garmin Messenger voice messages require a connected smartphone. Check supported languages and features before buying.
Tacx NēraA smart trainer with built-in multidirectional movement and Wi-Fi. Cassette or Zwift Cog and Click versions; claimed power accuracy within 1%.Details, price and sources
- Who it is for
- Indoor riders looking for bike movement and virtual shifting on the compatible version.
- List / reference price
- USD 999.99 for either version, US suggested retail price. Italian price not verified.
- Availability
- Available according to the October 20 US release. Italian stock and distribution are not confirmed.
- What we cannot claim
- Accuracy and ride feel are manufacturer claims. Check bike, drivetrain and app compatibility; subscriptions may cost extra.
Colnago G5-XA new gravel platform: clearance for nominal 53 mm tyres, revised geometry and down-tube storage.Details, price and sources
- Who it is for
- Performance gravel and long rides on rough surfaces, with room for wide tyres and luggage.
- List / reference price
- From EUR 4,900, official Italian page, entry build. Final price depends on specification and dealer.
- Availability
- Listed in the Italian catalogue. Confirm size, colour, stock and delivery with a dealer; immediate delivery is not claimed.
- What we cannot claim
- The date is the announcement date, not a delivery promise.
Garmin Enduro 4A 1.4-inch MIP display with solar charging, new grade-adjusted pace targets and an updated mapping engine.Details, price and sources
- Who it is for
- Ultratrail, multiday adventures and people prioritising battery life; 51 mm case.
- List / reference price
- USD 899.99, US suggested retail price. Italian price not verified.
- Availability
- Available according to the October 6 US release. Italian availability not verified.
- What we cannot claim
- The claimed 320-hour maximum requires extended-battery mode and continuous 50,000-lux light: it is not normal GPS battery life.
Shimano Dura-Ace R9300 (prototype / prototipo)A new groupset with a 13-sprocket cassette and a new shifter button was spotted on Alpecin-Premier Tech bikes at the Vuelta (22 August) and the UCI Worlds (27 September). It stays semi-wireless: a wire still leaves the chainstay.Details, price and sources
- Who it is for
- For now it matters only to people following the market: there are no official specs or on-sale date.
- List / reference price
- Not announced.
- Availability
- No official date.
- What we cannot claim
- This is not a brand announcement. Shimano has not confirmed name, features or dates; "R9300" is the name the press uses. Cyclingnews and Cycling Weekly expect a commercial launch only in 2027, which is their own assessment.
SRAM Eagle S-Series (S100, S200, S500 AXS)SRAM merges nine Eagle drivetrains into three 12-speed groupsets: mechanical S100 and S200, electronic S500 AXS. They fit a traditional threaded hanger, not UDH, and an UDH Half Mount plate arrives at about €10. The S500 derailleur also pairs with road AXS shifters, according to SRAM.Details, price and sources
- Who it is for
- Mostly MTB and gravel, for frames without UDH. For road it matters only to riders pairing the S500 with road shifters.
- List / reference price
- See the part prices reported by BikeRadar.
- Availability
- Announced 20 April 2026 according to BikeRadar.
- What we cannot claim
- Data and prices as reported by BikeRadar, not read on SRAM's site. Euro prices are for single parts (e.g. S100 derailleur €75, S200 €145).
Shimano Tiagra R4000The mechanical road groupset moves from 10 to 11 speeds (2x11), with a new lever shape for smaller hands and a lighter 11-36 cassette, over 200 g lighter than Shimano's reference configurations.Details, price and sources
- Who it is for
- Riders who want an accessible mechanical road groupset, between CUES and 105 R7000 in Shimano's own positioning.
- List / reference price
- Price not given in the release we read.
- Availability
- Announced 3 March 2026. Italian on-sale dates not read.
- What we cannot claim
- Manufacturer data. The weight saving is Shimano's comparison against its own configurations.
SRAM Force e Rival AXS (strada 12 velocità) e XPLR (gravel 13 velocità)SRAM updates Force and Rival AXS. The shifters take the Red AXS shape with one-finger braking from the hoods and the drops, and the Force levers are 70 g lighter than before according to BikeRadar. The gravel XPLR versions move to 13 speeds with a 10-46 cassette and a repairable full-mount derailleur on UDH.Details, price and sources
- Who it is for
- Road and gravel. Not an MTB groupset: for MTB see the Eagle S-Series above.
- List / reference price
- Euro list prices per BikeRadar: Force XPLR €2,135, with power meter €2,345; Rival XPLR €1,560, with power meter €1,740. Batteries and charger included.
- Availability
- XPLR parts available from 17 June 2025, according to SRAM's support page.
- What we cannot claim
- Date and availability from SRAM's support page; technical details and prices from BikeRadar. List prices as reported by BikeRadar for the XPLR groupsets.
Editorial selection checked on 27 October 2026 (groupset items: 29 October 2026). Prices refer only to the named market and date, without currency conversion; US prices exclude local sales taxes. No live stock tracking or automatic update schedule.