Bytager the publication "Bike Shopping of the Week: our selection from 09/26/2025"
Here are the new products selected by the editors this week: Trek continues its breakthrough in Gravel with a full-suspension model, while also offering new lights for safety; Oakley continues to innovate by exploring a futuristic side, while BH offers a frame oriented towards cyclosport while aiming for performance; Castelli presents a new jacket, intended for committed training in autumn and spring; Vibram launches Look pedal cleats with an ingenious non-slip coating; finally, Zéfal offers a new lightweight lock to secure your bike, helmet or accessories.
Trek launches its first-ever full-suspension gravel bike
Trek Bicycle today unveils the all-new CheckOUT, a full-suspension gravel bike designed for off-road adventures. Designed to be faster than a mountain bike on routes paved and more capable than a rigid gravel bike on singletrack, it's the ideal equipment for adventures on route, on rolling gravel or small paths, ultra-endurance events, long bikepacking trips and much more. This bike absorbs the irregularities of gravel tracks and trails thanks to its 55 mm of rear travel and the new 60 mm Rudy XL suspension fork, developed in collaboration with RockShox. The clearance for tires up to 56 mm / 2,2″ (measured), allows riders to tackle the most demanding terrain with control and confidence. In addition, it is largely designed for bikepacking thanks to 18 mounting points on the frame (from size ML), an all-new integrated rear rack compatible with suspension and dropper post, as well as the new adjustable Multi-Mounts. More information on the page Trek of this model.
New and improved lights for city bikes
Trek Bicycle also unveils its new city bike lights, the Ion 100 R and Flare R City, offering 28% more battery life, fast charging via USB-C, and a safety-optimized design. These lights, which feature battery gauges and improved side visibility, reduce glare and stand out in daylight thanks to a specific flashing mode. Available at Trek retailers, they enhance the safety of urban cyclists. More information at trek.bike.
Castelli unveils the Do.Di.Ci. jacket: a revolution in breathability
Castelli presents the Do.Di.Ci. Jacket, featuring exclusive Ristretto technology, developed with ITTTAI®, for exceptional breathability (3 cfm) and optimal comfort during intensive rides in cool, dry conditions (8-15°C). Designed without a rain cover, it evaporates perspiration 12 times more efficiently than the original Gabba, while blocking the wind. Stretchy and with a close-fitting cut, it is available for men (short or long sleeves, Rich Red, Ultraviolet, Light Black, Mocha) and women (Light Black, Ultraviolet). Equipped with a YKK® Vislon® zipper, three back pockets, and reflective piping, the Do.Di.Ci. redefines cycling performance. Price: €229,95 (long sleeves) / €199,95 (short sleeves). Available on castelli-cycling.com.
Oakley Meta Vanguard pushes the boundaries of human potential
Following on from the Oakley Meta HSTN, the brand announces Meta Vanguard: a line of AI-powered eyewear ushering in a new era of Athletic Intelligence. Available in four colors, Oakley Meta Vanguard combines the brand's signature PRIZM lenses with a powerful 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera (122° field of view) and high-performance open-ear speakers with advanced noise reduction. They are ideal for running in noisy environments or cycling in strong winds. Designed to be worn comfortably during long workouts, the glasses are compatible with cycling caps and helmets.
Thanks to Garmin and Strava integration, they give athletes real-time access to personalized performance insights. With up to nine hours of battery life in mixed use (and an additional 36 hours with the charging case), the Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses are suitable for a marathon or a long-distance cycling race.
Pre-orders for the Oakley Meta Vanguard are open today on Oakley. com et Meta.com priced at € 549.
New BH SL1: comfort, integration and speed
The new BH SL1 completes the range route of the brand with a bike that combines lightness, performance and ergonomics in a single frame. Designed in Toray T400 carbon with technology Hollow Core Internal Molding (HCIM), it inherits the solutions from BH's top-of-the-range models and adapts them to the current needs of cyclists who want to cover long distances without sacrificing speed. With its Performance Layup Toray T400 carbon, it offers the perfect balance between lightness, stiffness, and durability. HCIM technology, based on a high-pressure internal molding process, ensures a compact carbon structure, eliminates imperfections (both inside and outside the frame), and optimizes wall thickness in critical areas to ensure maximum reliability and the lowest possible weight. Its monocoque Compact Stay rear triangle improves responsiveness and optimizes power transfer, while lateral stiffness is enhanced by the BB386EVO bottom bracket and oversized down tube. Although it is designed as a Granfondo bike (with adapted geometry and fork), every watt is optimized—just like on competition models. Prices range from €2499 to €3999 (mytage in Shimano Ultegra and Vision Team TC30 wheels). More information on BH bikes.
Vibram introduces wedges to reduce the risk of slipping
The Vibram XS Road Cleat Look Grey, designed specifically for cycling on route, combines performance on the bike with comfort when traveling on foot. A thin layer of rubber on the contact surface improves grip on the ground, thus minimizing the risk of slipping. Exclusively compatible with LOOK Kéo pedals, it offers an angular freedom of 4,5°. The packaging includes screws and plates for optimal attachment to shoes. This product embodies Vibram's technical excellence for demanding cyclists. Price: €30. Contact: vibram.com
Zéfal K-Traz Zip3 XL: new combination lock for bicycles
The K-Traz Zip3 XL, a 700 mm self-locking cable tie with a 3-digit code (1000 combinations), secures your bike, helmet or luggage. With its flat plastic-coated steel cable (3,5 x 11 mm), it offers strength and lightness (100 g). Ideal as a complement to a main lock, it protects wheels or saddles in the city. Compact, it can be easily stored in a pocket for short stops. Available for €24,95 on zefac.com.
