A Tour de France Bike You Can Buy, Coffee You Can Chew, and a Computer Lit by Sunlight: Emerging Gear
If you’re an endurance athlete looking to hit training hard this summer, this week’s Emerging Gear deserves a special look. From ultra-breathable, moisture-wicking tops to a tricked-out Garmin watch to skin-nourishing sunscreen, these products will help you crush mile after mile.
Even dogs got in on the action this week, with a high-tech GPS dog collar that also monitors your pet’s health.
And as the Tour de France 2025 kicks off this Saturday, Specialized will sell 500 of the same exact bikes used by a leading bike team.
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8: Tour de France 2025 Edition
The limited-edition Tour de France bike just dropped by Specialized is like a Ferrari or Lamborghini: Most of us simply lust over it while keeping our wallet at a safe distance.
Maybe that’s why it has a mouthful of a model name: the S-Works Tarmac SL8: Red Bull 2025 TdF LTD. According to Specialized, it’s the exact same bike that UCI WorldTeam Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe will use in the Tour de France when it kicks off this weekend. That includes team member and Slovenian cyclist Primož Roglič, who’s leading Red Bull’s hopes of a Tour de France win.
The bike comes in the team’s exclusive color scheme, a deep blue wrapped in the team’s graphics. Just 500 bikes will be made, which is partly why these gorgeous bikes cost a whopping $16,000.
Of course, if Roglič and the rest of the team win cycling’s biggest event, the value of these bad boys will likely climb much higher.
Ten Thousand Tactical Recon Shirt
There are shirts made with breathable, moisture-wicking fabric, and then there’s the new Tactical Recon Shirt ($74) from Ten Thousand. Not only is it made with a stretchy, thermoregulating fabric, but it also has a large mesh panel on the back for maximum ventilation.
Ten Thousand prides itself on making durable products, and this shirt is no different, with reinforced fabric in the back and shoulders to stand up to wear and tear.
Daylight DC-1 Computer
Upstart tech company Daylight doesn’t just want to make a good computer — it wants to make a healthier one. Its new device, the DC-1 ($730), uses backlight from the sun, so it’s free of blue light and flickers, making it easier on the eyes.
Daylight also claims it disrupts circadian rhythms less than normal computers. Daylight describes the device as a tablet that’s portable like a Kindle and as powerful as an iPad.
Since it’s resistant to overheating and can last for days on a single charge, the DC-1 is ready for all your outdoor adventures. With a weight tallying just 1.2 pounds, it’s light enough to carry in a daypack.
Asana Crashpads
Asana recently released a new series of crashpads, called the Light series, designed to offer maximum protection in a portable package.
The line includes the Superhero Lumen ($350), a pad that’s big enough for highballs but packs down small enough to fit in your car. As for the Hero Photon ($250), it’s an affordable, workhorse pad that will become your new go-to choice for the crag. All the pads are made with heavy-duty 1680 ballistics nylon for extra durability, and are easy to strap together to carry multiple pads at once, the brand said.
Dry Brew Coffee
Dry Brew Coffee is all about making your favorite beverage in a more convenient package ($22.50 for a pack of 9).
Each chew offers 65mg of caffeine and has the flavor of a subtle, medium roast, made with a non-dairy creamer and zero-sugar sweetener, the brand said. These chews would be great for thru-hikers and roadtrippers who need a boost of energy in a snap. If 65 mg isn’t enough, there’s a double-shot chew, with 130 mg for even more of a jolt.
On Cloudultra Pro
The crowded trail-running shoe market just got a new entrant with On’s Cloudultra Pro ($260). The shoe has a new lug profile and a Missiongrip outsole: supposedly On’s most advanced grip system ever.
It’s designed with a dual-layer midsole for maximum rebound and stability on tough, uneven terrain. The quick-dry, breathable fabric will help keep feet cool, the brand said.
Melan Suncare
Founder Brandi Corbello started Melan after getting diagnosed with stage-3 melanoma. She was inspired to create effective sunscreen free from unnecessary chemicals, additives, and artificial fragrances.
Melan offers a spray sunscreen ($26) and lightweight lotion ($24) with SPF and other skin-friendly ingredients, like green tea, that aim to hydrate and protect skin without making it feel sticky or greasy.
Fi Series 3+
Adding a GPS device to your dog’s collar is an easy way to keep them safe on outdoor adventures, but tech company Fi aims to take this tool to the next level by using AI to help track your dog’s health.
In combination with an app, the collar keeps track of your dog’s eating, drinking, scratching, and barking, in an effort to alert owners to their pet’s needs. The Fi Series 3+ ($100) is waterproof, durable, and can last 3 months on one charge.
Garmin Forerunner 970
Garmin is no stranger to making running watches loaded with innovative tech, and its new Forerunner 970 ($750) is one of its most tricked-out models to date.
The watch measures running efficiency, recovery, sleep, endurance, stress, and more. When race day comes, the Forerunner can help with pacing and tracking split times.
Bandit Ares Sleeveless Quarter Zip
A running top that has pockets but isn’t bulky is the holy grail, and it seems like Bandit has found it with its new Ares Distance Sleeveless Quarter Zip top ($118).
Even with a phone pocket and four pockets for gels and snacks in the back, the shirt still has a slim, sleek silhouette. Its breathable, moisture-wicking fabric will make it a warm-weather staple for any runner trying to log miles while staying cool.
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