Gear Break rolls in as the seasons change hits our Michigan office this week. Steady rain is falling, the leaves are turning, and the thermometer sits at a damp 68°F outside the Pez office. This week’s lineup matches that shift: Chuck’s full test of the Velo Angel Revo 3D saddle for fall gravel comfort (yeah, we know Chuck only rides tamac), a tattoo-art capsule from Cinelli, three cold-weather appropriate gravel shoes from QUOC, and fresh gear and releases from Ornot, Wolf Tooth, and Granite Design. C’mon, let’s get into it.
Velo Saddles Angel Revo 3D – $210
The latest edition to the proven Angel Revo series, the new Angel Revo 3D offers a cutting edge 3D printed Atmos 3D layered cover providing balanced support in crucial areas for comfort and optimal efficiency. Angel Revo 3D includes Velo’s patented pressure relief Y-Cutout, the longest cutout of previous models providing enhanced comfort for long rides. Additionally, it includes Velo’s proprietary EuphoraBase shell, a non-petroleum-based hybrid bioplastic using plant-based materials and glass fiber. Available with titanium rails.
Details & Specs
Weight: 273 g
Dimensions: 248 × 148 mm
Compared to other high-end racing saddles, two things are different about the Velo Angel Revo 3D:
- The shell isn’t carbon fiber. Velo uses their proprietary EuphoraBase, a non-petroleum-based hybrid bioplastic using plant-based materials and glass fiber. So it has a little more give/flex than a stiffer carbon fiber shell.
- The rails aren’t carbon fiber. Instead, they’re titanium. This is another nod to give/flex over stiffness.
Not carbon fiber isn’t necessarily a bad thing. One benefit is #marginalgains comfort.
At 248 mm long, the Velo Angel Revo 3D can be considered a short-ish nose saddle (the UCI minimum length is 240 mm). It’s spec’ed at 148 mm wide, but I don’t know where that measurement was made. I measured at its widest point, which came to 158 mm. Either way, more of a wide-ish saddle. But what matters most is that my butt remained comfortable riding the Velo Angel Revo 3D. Honorable mention, no doubt due to the long relief channel, the other important undercarriage bits were just fine. Of course, YMMV.
The Pez take
Saddles are a very personal choice based on individual anatomy, riding position, and type of riding. It’s probably the most important touch point on a bicycle. First and foremost, a saddle has to fit you properly if it’s going to work for you … regardless of whether it’s traditional foam or 3D printed.
But if the saddle fits, 3D printed saddles offer the promise of superior comfort and pressure distribution compared to traditional foam or gel saddles. Their lattice structures allow for precise, millimeter-level tuning of padding density, creating zones that are firm for support where sit bones rest and soft for relief in sensitive perineal areas. This targeted engineering significantly reduces hot spots, numbness, and peak pressure, enabling riders to maintain better posture and ride longer with less fatigue.
Velo Angel Revo 3D still life
Chuck’s take: In the 3D printed saddle market, the Velo Angel Revo 3D is at the more affordable end of the spectrum. But that’s a good thing IMHO to give more riders access to the benefits of 3D. And more affordable doesn’t necessarily mean lacking performance. I have the good fortune to ride some very high end 3D saddles and the Velo Angel Revo 3D compares favorably. It may not be considered a “pro” saddle, but it’s currently gracing my VAN RYSEL RCR-Pro and more than acquitting itself on a pro-level bike.
Cinelli Icons
Mike Giant Brings His Needle to the Workshop
Cinelli and tattoo artist OG Mike Giant go back a long way, and the Italian brand just made that relationship official with “Cinelli Icons.” Cinelli turned a decades-long friendship into flash-sheet art across apparel and a tiny limited-run bike. The small capsule puts Giant’s linework on a T-shirt, a cap, and one seriously fun limited bike.
Giant built the artwork around a flash sheet, the kind of single-page tattoo reference art shops post on their walls. His sheet reimagines Cinelli’s own parts catalog: the Laser frame, the 1A stem, the Unicanitor saddle, lugs, the Bat handlebar, a water bottle, the Integralter, RAM bars, and bar tape, all wrapped around a snake coiling through Cinelli’s winged-C logo.
Victor Luis, Cinelli Chairman, sez: “Mike Giant is an incredibly talented artist. He draws like Cinelli builds, everything by hand and with a passion and love for doing things with authenticity and integrity. Above all, Mike is an amazing human who we are proud to call a friend!
The capsule
The capsule includes a 155gsm organic cotton T-shirt, screen-printed in Italy, and a cotton cycling cap built on Cinelli’s Drifter Cap shape. Both wear Giant’s flash-sheet print.
The real showpiece is the Cinelli Tutto Mini, a 20-inch-wheel mini bike dressed in the same artwork and built with a parts list that reads like a love letter to small-batch American componentry: Paul Component Klamper brakes with Love Levers, White Industries cranks and headset, a White Industries square-taper bottom bracket, Maxxis Holy Roller tires, and a Cinelli Volare saddle. It runs as a 16-tooth singlespeed off a White Industries ENO 1x conversion kit. Cinelli is building just seven complete bikes, with a small additional run of framesets for anyone who wants to build their own.
Pricing & Availability
Cinelli Icons Organic T-Shirt: €60 / $82
Cinelli Icons Cotton Cycling Cap: €45 / $58
Cinelli Tutto Mini (complete bike, limited to 7 units): €3,500
Cinelli Tutto Mini (frameset only): €1,500
Everything is available now at cinelli-milano.com and through authorized Cinelli dealers.
QUOC’s Gran Tourer Range
Three Ways to Keep Riding Gravel Into the Cold
QUOC built its fall collection around what the brand calls “purposeful design for colder miles.” They engineering uppers that hold up to repeated washing while combining natural heat retention, breathability, and water shedding as the ground softens and temperatures drop. The Gran Tourer family is where that philosophy shows up most directly. QUOC are offering a flagship adventure shoe, a race-oriented XC version, and a laced alternative for anyone who’s done with dials.
Gran Tourer III
The Gran Tourer III sits at the top of QUOC’s adventure and bike-packing range, built on eight years of gravel-shoe development. QUOC describes it as “a refined adventure shoe balancing all-terrain versatility, multi-day comfort, and on-bike performance.”
The headline feature is QUOC’s Tech Dial III, a next-generation dial system with 10-degree rotational precision and metal-core laces for effortless, one-handed tuning mid-ride, paired with a jersey-lined collar that eliminates pressure points. The upper is a matte microfibre with subtle reflective accents and a double-printed rubber toe guard, sitting over a glass-fibre composite midsole and a hybrid nylon/glass-fibre outsole that balances walkability with power transfer.
The fit promises all-day comfort. A roomier, adventure-specific toe box prevents bunching on extended rides, and the cleat pocket is fully recessed for 2-bolt cleat—think SPD— compatibility. It weighs a claimed 321 grams per shoe (EU42).
Gran Tourer XC
The Gran Tourer XC moves toward race-day performance, the product of four years of refinement since the original Gran Tourer Gravel Shoe. QUOC calls it “the ultimate, off-road adventure shoe,” built around a dual-dial closure that delivers a micro-adjustable fit and even pressure distribution to eliminate hot spots on long gravel grinds.
The sole pairs a carbon-composite construction with an integrated TPU tread, and a carbon-nylon mid-board works with precision-molded TPU lugs for stiffness and grip across single-track, mud, or loose gravel. Underfoot, three interchangeable arch inserts allow a customized fit, and a field-replaceable spike adds traction on loose climbs. It’s the heaviest of the three at 327 grams (EU42), a marginal tradeoff for the stiffer platform.
Gran Tourer XC Lace
The Gran Tourer XC Lace (which we’ve featured previously in Gear Break) carries the same race-ready sole, mid-board, and carbon-composite outsole as the standard XC, but swaps the dials for a double-lock, anti-slip lace system that QUOC says achieves “precise multi-point tailored fitting” with generous adjustability for wider or slimmer feet. It’s aimed at riders who’ve had enough of dial failures in the cold, or who simply prefer the classic feel of a lace against the top of the foot.
The upper uses the same abrasion-resistant microfibre as the rest of the range, with a rubber toe cap, padded heel cushioning, a gusseted tongue, and the same field-replaceable spike and recessed MTB/SPD cleat compatibility as the dialed XC. It’s the lightest of the three at 320 grams (EU42).
Pricing & Availability
Gran Tourer III: $250 / €230 / £170
Gran Tourer XC: $310 / £240 (EUR pricing not yet confirmed)
Gran Tourer XC Lace: $290 / £220 (EUR pricing not yet confirmed)
All three are available now at quoc.cc.
Ornot Lightweight Cargo Bib Tight: Pockets for the Shoulder Season
Ornot practically built the cargo-pocket category with its original Cargo Bib Short. Their Lightweight Cargo Bib Tight carries that same four-pocket layout into full-length coverage for the shoulder seasons.. Essentially, Ornot built a non-thermal tight for exactly the kind of damp, 60-something day that doesn’t call for bare legs or a full winter kit. and the
What It’s For
Ornot rates the tight for 48–70°F, non-thermal, with no added insulation. That range easily covers the rainy, 65°F afternoon outside the Pez Michigan office this week. It’s worth noting that user reviews found the real-world sweet spot narrower than Ornot’s claim, closer to 45–60°F. And, honestly, who is going to wear a set of tights, even lightweight, above 55°F? Still, it’s worth keeping in mind depending on how warm you run.
The Pockets
The four cargo pockets are the actual point of the garment, and they get the strongest praise in outside testing. One reviewer called them “sublime,” noting they’re easy to reach on the move and stretch enough to overstuff with a phone, a multitool, and a packable layer without the pocket mouth sagging open. It’s the same storage pitch that made Ornot’s original cargo shorts a gravel-scene staple, just extended to cover the whole leg.
The Tech
The fabric is a bluesign-approved recycled knit, chosen for stretch and durability rather than warmth. It breathes well enough to avoid cooking the legs on a climb, and it holds up to the kind of repeated washing cargo-pocket riders put their kit through. UPF 50+ sun protection and reflective detailing on the lower leg round out the build.
Inside, an Oeko-Tex-certified endurance pad, the same chamois Ornot uses in its cargo bib shorts, handles comfort. The same outside review put it through multiple three-hour-plus rides without complaint, and called the stretchy, soft bib straps among the most comfortable they’ve used.
Ornot makes the tight in Albania at a solar-powered facility and backs it with a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects, 30-day free exchanges, and crash replacement assistance.
Details & Specs
- Fabric: bluesign-approved recycled knit, non-thermal
- Chamois: Oeko-Tex-certified endurance pad (shared with Ornot’s cargo bib shorts)
- Pockets: four cargo pockets
- Temperature range: 48–70°F per Ornot; testers report a narrower practical window round 45–55°F
- Extras: UPF 50+, reflective leg detailing, stretch bib straps
- Colors: Espresso, Obsidian, Olive (Women’s droptail: Black and Olive)
- Warranty: 1 year against manufacturing defects; 30-day free exchanges; crash replacement assistance
Pricing and Availability
$218 USD. Ornot doesn’t currently sell through any UK or European retailer, so there’s no brand-set GBP or EUR price. The currency options on Ornot’s own site are a live exchange-rate conversion of the USD price, not an official regional MSRP. Available now in Espresso, Obsidian, and Olive at ornotbike.com. There is also a Women’s Droptail available for the same price.
Wolf Tooth ALT Performance Pedals: The Brand’s Clipless Lineup Gets an Entry Point
A more affordable pedal that still runs Wolf Tooth’s bearing and bushing setup.
Wolf Tooth has built a loyal following with its Waveform pedal line, and the new ALT Performance pedal gives riders a lower-cost way into that same design philosophy. The body is forged and machined aluminum, running on a satin nickel chromoly axle inside a hard chrome chromoly binding cage, a combination built to hold up to mud, grit, and repeated clip-ins without the body wearing out prematurely.
Details
Internally, the ALT Performance uses three cartridge bearings and one igus bushing with a radial seal. Wolf Tooth employs the same core setup on their higher tier pedals. The platform measures a generous 534 square millimeters and sits just 15mm thick. Wolf Tooth employed an open center to shed mud rather than pack it in. Q-factor is fixed at 55mm. It’s fully SPD-compatible, so there’s no proprietary cleat to track down, and it’s available in five colors at a claimed 326 grams per pair. They also come in some nifty colors beyond basic black.
Specs
- Weight: 326 g per pair
- Body thickness: 15 mm
- Contact area: 534 mm²
- Q-Factor: fixed at 55 mm
- Float: 5°
- Release angle: 12°
- Body: forged and machined aluminum
- Axle: chromoly steel
- Compatibility: SPD
- Colors: black, Raw silver, orange, red, and gold
Pricing and Availability
$159.95 / 185,00€ / £189.00 across all colors. Available now at wolftoothcomponents.com or your favorite Wolf Tooth retailer.
Granite Design Quickie Pump Head
Inflation With Gloves Still On
Granite Design’s brand new Quickie pump head is aimed at the small annoyance of fumbling a valve connection with cold or gloved hands. The pump offers a compact head that switches valve types with a twist and seals with one hand.
The details
The pump head features a die-cast alloy body and uses a dual-seal design with a 90-degree hose exit, rated to 150 PSI. It incorporates a switch collar to move between Presta, Schrader, and Clik valves without swapping parts. A push-to-lock mechanism seats it in one motion, and a thumb release pulls it free just as quickly.
It ships in two versions: the GQK26S threads directly onto a Schrader-style connection, while the GQK26H uses a compression nut for 8-11mm hoses, making it a straightforward upgrade for most pumps that we’ve already got in our garages.
Pricing and Availability
$42.99 for either version. EUR and GBP pricing hasn’t been confirmed yet. Reviewers in the UK and Europe estimate GBP pricing from ~£32.50 to £35.00 and estimated EUR pricing from ~€39.00 to €42.00.
Available now in the US and Canada at granite-design.com. Worldwide availability is coming soon.
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