What We've Learned After 32,000 Miles on Indoor Trainers, Campy's Gravel Drivetrain, and the New Rivian E-Bike

Campagnolo’s Super Record X evolved from their 13-speed wireless road drivetrain and employs an off-road-specific rear derailleur with their Nano Clutch and race-focused gearing, but can it compete against GRX and Red? Velo tech editor Josh Ross explains the just-released Italian gruppo and their new, 50mm tall Bora gravel wheels.

Alvin was at Rivian's launch of their (questionably named) Also TM-B e-bike and has all the details of this tech-heavy city rig. The Also employs a pedal-by-wire belt drive system, magnesium housing with TWO motors, an inverted suspension fork, and a car-like regenerative braking feature, but Levy wants to know if it will ever be available or if it's destined for vaporware status?

Lastly, the crew digs into Josh's comprehensive indoor trainer buyer's guide, including the least expensive smart trainer that makes sense, why you should consider buying used, haptics and other add-ons, and what his price-no-object indoor setup might look like. They also share their tricks for making indoor rides "fun."

Further reading

• I've ridden 32,000 Miles on Indoor Trainers. These Are the Best Ones.
• Campagnolo's Top-Shelf Super Record Group Is Going Gravel
• Rivian's New E-Bike Is the Most Impressive Bike I've Ridden All Year

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
2:00 Talking about Rivian’s new e-bike
19:50 Campagnolo Super Record X
37:00 Indoor training
57:44 How much do you need to spend?
1:03:00 Alvin: How do I make indoor training not suck?
1:17:55 Josh’s dream setup