Pez fans, we’ve got an exciting Gear Break this week. Starting off, Chuck reviews a capable, value priced GPS unit from iGPSport. Chuck also reviews some shoulder season kit from Gore. Then, we present two fantastic all-terrain, all-road, adventure ready bikes for you. The first from German brand Tout Terrain and the second is a frameset ready to build from Ritchey. Of course, if you are going to ride off the beaten path, you need tires that will perform and function, and Pirelli presents its updated CINTURATO line. Lastly, protect that noggin—a new offering from KASK in collab with MAAP promises to let you do it in style. No time to waste, let’s get going…

iGPSPORT BSC100MAX GPS Bike Computer – $39.99
Value delivering function

At PezCycling, let’s be honest we are enamored with the high-end, and halo-worthy equipment and tech. But, sometimes,  in Gear Break, highlighting value focused tech options that deliver high function and full features is in order. iGPSort’s BSC100MAX hits both of these targets and on balance does it well.

Chuck sez:  You could spend upwards of $500 for one of the latest and greatest all the bells and whistles cycling computers with a big full color touchscreen and mapping/navigation. But not everyone necessarily needs all that (or can afford). If you’re one of those people who don’t but seeks functionality and value in a cycling computer, IMHO the iGPSPORT BSC100MAX is that.

What do you get?

For less than $40, a lot! The BSC100MAX is fully featured, offering:


If you don’t need mapping/navigation and can live without a color screen, IMHO the BSC100MAX does pretty much everything you could want a bike computer to do … for a fraction of the cost of a top-of-the-line bike computer.


What’s in the box: BSC100MAX bike computer, quick start guide, and a standard rubber band-style quarter-turn handlebar mount

For less than $40, there are a couple of things you don’t get:

USB-C charging cord (although in today’s world, the odds are probably pretty good that you already have one)
An out front bike computer mount (iGPSPORT uses a Garmin-style quarter-turn mount) if you want something more than the supplied standard handlebar mount


1 – Long press: power on/off, Short press: start/pause, Double press: lap, 2 – USB-C port, 3 – Long press: save data, Short press: switch page, Double press: backlight on/off

Setting it up

You’ll need to download the iGPSPORT app (iOS or Android) to set up the BSC100MAX. I’ll let screenshots do some of the talking.



Just like its (much) pricier competition, you can then use the app to configure the unit. It makes adding sensors and configuring the pages simple, fast, and intuitive.


I opted for one of the recommended page configurations 


If you don’t need color (iGPSPORT BiNavi 3.5″ screen on left), the BCS100MAX 3″ high contrast screen (on right) with large fonts is easy to read


The BCS100MAX on my out front mount

Fully featured (even without maps)

Again, for less than $40, the iGPSPORT BCS100MAX packs a lot of punch … well above its weight IMHO. It arguably has the most popular features that most riders need/want. This isn’t everything, but …

There are no maps
Functionally, in all other aspects of data display and recording, it’s on par with more expensive cycling computers.
Global positioning is via 5 satellites: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou.
Bluetooth 5.0 for connecting to sensors, a smart watch, and/or your phone.
Speaking of my phone, it has call alerts (but not for text or email).
In terms of training data and metrics, all the info I care about (and more) is covered, e.g., speed, distance, cadence, power, heart rate, grade, elevation, temperature, calories — just to name a few.
The unit is IPX7 waterproof (not that I intentionally do #9 rides these days).
One thing I can’t attest to is iGPSPORT’s claim of up to 40 hours battery life — but even if real world conditions battery life is only half that, that’s still a lot of riding time for me.


One gram lighter than spec weight

The Gear Break Bottom Line

If you’re on a budget but don’t want to scrimp on core capability, IMHO the iGPSPORT BSC100MAX is definitely the ‘droids you should be looking for.

You can buy the IGPSPORT BCS100MAX on Amazon.

LATE BREAKING NEWS: iGPSPORT has officially entered into a strategic collaboration with the French Groupama-FDJ Cycling Team. This partnership marks iGPSPORT’s official entry into the world’s top-level cycling competitions, bringing new technological options to the professional peloton. Chapeau!

Gorewear Spinshift L/S Jersey and Swiftride 3/4 Bib Tights
Shoulder season wear

Chuck sez: For those of us north of the Equator, it’s fall … shoulder season … transition weather. Maybe not cold enough for actual winter kit, but where the temps are definitely cooler. If I know the weather will warm up enough, I’ll opt for arm and knee warmers that I can take off. But if I know it’s going be cool for the whole ride (especially if it’s cloudy and a bit of wind), a long-sleeve jersey and 3/4 tights are my preferred choice.

Spinshift Long Sleeve Jersey – $130

Chuck sez: Construction-wise, the Spinshift Long Sleeve Jersey is fairly typical (not a bad thing … just a statement of fact):

The front panel is two pieces separated by a full-length flat-lock zipper
A single rear panel with three rear jersey pockets plus a secure zipper pocket
Silicon gripper all the way around at the hem
Raglan sleeves with hemmed sleeve ends
Underarm panels
Mock neck collar
Serge stitched seams

NOTE: If there’s one thing missing — especially for a cool weather jersey — it‘s a zipper flap to help keep out cold and wind. But, this is a nit-pick and not a deal breaker.


The requisite three rear jersey pockets plus a secure zipper pocket and (dashed line) reflective strips (arrows). Inset: silicone gripper strip at the hem.

Heft-wise, the Spinshift Long Sleeve Jersey feels light … not even mid-weight. But something more than a summer jersey with long sleeves. Don’t let the weight fool you. For me, it’s a jersey I can wear across a fairly wide temperature range (40s-60s F). With a sleeveless baselayer or long sleeve baselayer to accommodate my tolerance for cold.


Not that much heavier than many summer jerseys

Gorewear says the Spinshift Long Sleeve Jersey is a close-to-body fit and size XS fit me (5’8″, 130 pounds, ectomorph) comfortably snug. But not so snug that I couldn’t fit a baselayer underneath. And it wasn’t constricting. In particular, the raglan sleeves with underarm panels allowed my arms to articulate freely). The sleeves are just a little long on my arms, but better too long than too short on a long sleeve jersey intended for cool weather.

Swiftride 3/4 Bib Tights – $120

I know if Ed is looking down from heaven (we miss you Ed!), he’d be shaking his head because he’s not a fan of cycling knickers:

And before we close on legs – Edwig Van Hooydonck was a cool guy, 10 years a pro, four Brabantse Pijl and two Ronde victories. BUT he is the man who gave us ¾ length ‘knickers’ and that’s hard to forgive. One word: NO!

But in all but the coldest weather (for me, that means temps down into the 30s F), I actually prefer 3/4 tights to full-length tights. Construction-wise:

The leg sections are a single panel with a wide-ish silicon gripper at the cuff
A separate panel for the chamois/pad
The bib section is tried-and-true Y-back with a mesh back section and raw cut, suitably wide, lay flat bib straps


Wide, silicon leg gripper

Like the Spinshift Long Sleeve Jersey, the Swiftride 3/4 Bib Tights feels somewhat “lightweight” when you just pick them up. But their perceived weight is deceiving and IMHO they’re a perfect match with the Spinshift Long Sleeve Jersey for cool weather riding.

Of course, the most important part is the pad to protect the important bits. Gorewear uses what it calls the Active Comfort 2.0 pad in the Swiftride 3/4 Bib Tights. It’s multi-thickness, multi-density with dimpling and a center channel. Most of my riding is 20-40 miles, but my butt-o-meter tells me that I would be more than happy riding 60 or more miles (my longest riding is metric century-ish).


Pad or chamois?

Size-wise, size S(mall) fit me like the Spinshift jersey … comfortably snug. And the pad didn’t feel like I was wearing a diaper. Can’t ask for more than that.

Essential Merino Socks – $25

PEZ also got a pair of socks. In an age of high tech fabrics, there’s something to be said about “old fashioned” merino wool. They keep my feet warm without a lot of bulk and wick away moisture. ‘Nuff said.

I know Ed would approve of the Essential Merino Socks being white, but he’d probably take issue with their height. On me, they’re tall enough to meet the cuff of the Swiftride 3/4 Bib Tights.

The Gear Break Bottom Line

As I write, it’s almost Thanksgiving and first thing in the morning temps have mostly been in the low 50s F (occasionally in the 40s F) and warming up fairly quickly into the 60s F (afternoon temps can be in the 70s). For me, perfect riding weather wearing the Spinshift Long Sleeve Jersey (with a baselayer underneath — if there’s wind, it’s a Windstopper baselayer) and Swiftride 3/4 Bib Tights. Enough insulation for cooler temps, but with wicking so I don’t chilled with sweat. And still comfortable enough to wear that I don’t overheat if I’m still riding when the temp touches 70F.

NOTE: Gorewear recently announced it is closing down after 40 years in the running and cycling apparel industry. Nevertheless, orders will continue to be accepted and fulfilled until March 31, 2026, and the Gorewear.com website will remain operational to process orders. The above pricing is full retail and does not reflect any potential discounts that may be offered as existing inventory is sold. Parent company W.L. Gore & Associates will continue to produce waterproof textiles under the Gore-Tex brand.

Tout Terrain Vasco GT 28 Select 6.3
Exploration ready
Image Credit: Tout Terrain

Tout Terrain is expanding its drop-bar bike lineup with the introduction of the latest pre-configured “Select” model: the Vasco GT 28 Sel

ect 6.3. The new bike from Tout Terrain is designed for riders seeking a fun and capable bike for big gravel days and extended bikepacking escapes.

The newest member of the Vasco family combines the brand’s resilient Stratocrom steel frame with adventure-ready components and accessories. Tout Terrain offers it at an accessible price point, and available now for pre-order with delivery in Q1 2026.

Key highlights:

The Vasco gt 28 Select 6.3 is equipped with a smooth-shifting Shimano GRX 1×12 drivetrain, in-house-built DT Swiss wheels with Dynamo front hub, and a Racktime front rack.

Image Credit: Tout Terrain

Run off the dynamo, Tout Terrain also spec’d the bike with a Cinq Plus Pure 7 USB-C charging port. The port will keep your devices loaded and ready over multi-day adventures.

Image Credit: Tout Terrain

Powder-coated in-house, Tout Terrain use a colorway named special Tuareg matte for the Vasco GT 28 Select 6.3 frame.

Key details:

Frame/Fork: TT Stratocrom steel frame, steel Expedition Fork II
Drivetrain: Shimano GRX 1×12
Color: Tuareg matte
Rack: Racktime ViewIt
Wheels: DT Swiss G540 with dynamo front hub
Accessories: Cinq Plug Pure 7
Price: $3,799 | 2.699 €

Image Credit: Tout Terrain
The Gear Break Bottom Line

Tout Terrain are based in Freiburg, Germany, in der Schwarzwald. They design and build premium bicycles for gravel, adventure, and everyday mobility. Known for uncompromising design and real-world durability, the brand innovates at the intersection of functionality and freedom, using the endless gravel forest roads around the HQ to test and refine their designs. This bike promises to tick all of these boxes.

North American customers can head over here to preorder. EU customers can preorder here.

Ritchey Septimer Break-Away
A 40-year journey realized

The all-road carbon fiber Septimer Break-Away Frameset represents Tom Ritchey’s concept of the ultimate bike. The Septimer gives you a feeling for what it’s like to traverse its millennia-old namesake, the Septimer Pass, in a 21st century way.

Image Credit: Ritchey Design

This month, Tom Ritchey announced the Septimer Break-Away Frameset, a carbon fiber all-road bike named for the Septimer Pass that spans the border between Switzerland and Italy. The Ritchey Septimer represents the highest level of bicycle design by uniting a carbon fiber frame and fork with Ritchey’s Break-Away® system to produce a bike for a wide range of rider preferences.

Image Credit: Ritchey Design

TOM RITCHEY Sez: “This bike came together through a culmination of 40 years of thinking about how to make the ultimate bike. It has stainless steel Break-Away joints that are pretty much indestructible and — most importantly — it’s strong enough for someone to mount bags, bear weight, and accommodate their choices in terms of what they want to do with the bike, plus incorporate all the clearances they’ll need if they choose bigger tires.”

Image Credit: Ritchey Design
An idea born and realized

The idea for the Ritchey Septimer goes back to 1987, when Tom went to Europe looking for places to ride unspoiled by motorized vehicles. These days exploring by bike is taken for granted, but it wasn’t always that way. What he found was a network of stone roads previously used by the Roman military to control movement in the Swiss Alps. The Septimer Pass remains pretty much the same now as it was two millennia ago.

To approach the pass from the south, Ritchey’s Septimer gives you a lightweight carbon fiber frameset — ideal for reaching its highest point. The road, which hasn’t changed much since Roman times, is best conquered on large-volume tires. To get there — or almost anywhere — Ritchey’s patented Break-Away system lets you easily and quickly disassemble your bike to fit into its own sturdy travel case. Once at your destination, the bike assembles with ease, allowing you to set off on your journey without wasting a moment. External cable routing makes prepping your bike for traveling an easy task. Offering multiple mounts, the Septimer keeps your gear within easy reach ensuring your adventure stays in motion. Compatible with 1x or 2x cranksets, you can configure your build to suit your exact needs.

Tom Ritchey imagined the Ritchey Septimer as the one bike you’ll ever need to comfortably travel the world. If history is any indicator, the Septimer will withstand the test of time.

Image Credit: Ritchey Design
The Gear Break Bottom Line

Retail price for the Septimer Break-Away Frameset:

$3499
€3399 (inc. VAT)
£2958 (inc. VAT)

The Septimer Break-Away Frameset is available globally at RitcheyLogic.com, Certified Ritchey Assemblers, local bike shops, and online retailers.

Pirelli Cinturato Tire Line
Evolved and refined

Pirelli updates its CINTURATO tyre range for gravel bikes and launches two separate lines: High Performance (HP-Line) and Performance (P-Line). The new catalog redefines the range to meet diverse demands for performance, riding style, and versatility.

The first line introduces an updated and improved version of the H and M models. These were developed with advanced technologies, and designed for top-level performance. The second line offers a wide selection of gravel tires, featuring proven technical specifications. These were designed to provide an optimal balance of performance and versatility.

The High Performance Line (HP-Line)

The High Performance Line, recognizable by the Italian flag on the packaging, introduces an updated and improved version of the venerable H (Hard) and M (Mixed) models. Designed for top-level performance, Pirelli makes these tyres at its Milan-Bollate plant, using certified FSCTM natural rubber and advanced technologies.

Key Features of the HP-Line:

Image Credit: Pirelli

Compound: HP-Line models retain the existing tread design but introduce the new SmartEVO GR compound. Developed by the Pirelli team working on Motorsport compounds, this is the latest advancement in polymer technology, optimized specifically for gravel use. It combines low rolling resistance and exceptional grip on dry and wet surfaces, offering efficiency and control across all terrains.

Casing: These tyres feature a robust 120 TPI casing with the new, more advanced and protective ProWALL Gravel structure, derived from Pirelli’s latest-generation MTB tyres. The Tubeless Ready design offers greater riding stability and optimal puncture protection.

Pirelli PROWall structure in the CINTURATO Gravel H (Image Credit: Pirelli)

Model Updates & Performance Gains (Pirelli internal testing):

CINTURATO Gravel H: Developed for hard, compact surfaces, the new H offers 20% better puncture resistance and reduces rolling resistance by 10% compared to the current model on the market.

CINTURATO Gravel M: Designed for mixed terrain, ranging from compact to loose, the new M provides 7% better puncture resistance and reduces rolling resistance by 15% compared to the current model on the market.

The Performance Line (P-Line)

The Performance Line offers a wide selection of gravel tyres, featuring proven technical specifications and designed to provide an optimal balance of performance and versatility.

Key Features of the P-Line:

Image Credit: Pirelli

Compound & Casing: The tested SpeedGRIP compound and the established 60 TPI TechWALL casing are the common denominator across all models. The TechWALL casing offers reliable performance with particular attention to durability.

Model Selection: This line includes the following versions: CINTURATO Gravel RH, CINTURATO Gravel RM, CINTURATO Gravel S, CINTURATO Gravel H, and M.

New and Updated P-Line Models:

Pirelli TECHWall structure in the CINTURATO Gravel RM (Image Credit: Pirelli)

CINTURATO Gravel RH and RM: These new models target expert riders. They feature a squarer profile with more aggressive side blocks, making them suitable for demanding surfaces.

The RH version is ideal for fast terrain on mixed tracks with paved sections and compact surfaces.

The RM version retains the design of the previous RC model and is intended for varied terrain, from rocky to loose surfaces, with off-road blocks inspired by Pirelli’s experience in MTB XC racing.

CINTURATO Gravel H and M: These models maintain the look of the HP versions but feature the 60 TPI TechWALL casing.

CINTURATO Gravel S: Designed for loose and unstable terrains, including muddy conditions, this version remains unchanged compared to the current model.

The Gear Break Bottom Line

The CINTURATO Gravel models from the High Performance and Performance lines are already available online and at leading cycling retailers in the most popular sizes (40-622 and 45-622) and in various color options.

Suggested retail prices:

HP-Line
CINTURATO Gravel H & M – Black and Classic: €79,90 EUR | $97.90 | £74.99 | 132.90 CAD | 133.90 AUD | 148.90 NZD | $94.90 APAC.

P-Line
CINTURATO Gravel H, M, RH & RM – Black: €64,90 EUR | $78.90 | £59.99 | 106.90 CAD | 108.90 AUD | 120.90 NZD | $76.90 APAC.

The entire range of sizes is expected to be available by the end of 2025. For more info and ordering direct, head over to Pirelli.com.

KASK Elemento Helmet (MAAP Special Edition)
The ultimate speed rush

Leading cycling and lifestyle apparel brand MAAP combined forces with premium helmet manufacturer KASK to reimagine the high performance Elemento in a striking special edition.

Award-winning innovation meets pro-level performance in this unique helmet that features MAAP’s distinct DNA and KASK’s pioneering structural design. A revolution in aerodynamics, ventilation and protection for the rider – presenting the Elemento Special Edition.

No compromises

In traditional helmet design, aerodynamics and ventilation often come at the expense of one another. The Elemento breaks that compromise. Engineered from the ground up, it delivers exceptional aerodynamic efficiency while maintaining high-volume airflow, made possible by its innovative architecture and a suite of pioneering technologies. This includes KASK’s Fluid Carbon 12 energy-absorbing composite technopolymer and proprietary 3D-printed Multipod internal padding, combining for elevated impact protection. Complete with a vivid visual design across its outer shell to complement the Elemento SE’s ventilation structure which delivers ultimate airflow and aerodynamics.

The Elemento SE features KASK’s OCTOFIT+ precision fit system, as well as the same Merino wool inner padding and polyester chinstrap materials carried on the original design. The helmet weighs just 260 grams and meets CE / UKCA – EN 1078SA safety standards.


Fast, fluid and precise, the Elemento SE follows MAAP’s previous collaboration with KASK on a unique Protone design.

The Elemento SE is available from www.maap.cc at AUD $700, €415, USD $440, £370.

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