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Bike Reviews, Tests, Tech,Accessories and MoreMarch 3l,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
How are modern helmets battling concussions? "In
the last 30 years, the level of testing and simply
understanding of what happens when we hit our heads has
increased so much. In addition to that, technology has
made a huge difference, allowing helmets to be more
comfortable, lightweight and most importantly effective."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Ere Tenaci Bar Cover is half grip, half bar tape for gravel bikes. "The
Swiss brand’s Tenaci gravel grips have a deep scoring
pattern plus knuckle heads to help riders hold on to drop
bars in gnarly conditions. A sticky polyurethane (PU) bar
tape up top hangs on with 3M adhesive."
By Sam Anderson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Topeak Power Link Pro. "The
Topeak Power Link Pro pliers make installing or removing
quick links in chains incredibly easy. They're built
strong and take seconds to use, plus they work with a
squeeze for both installing and removing links."
By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
kolektif Berlin Bike Fair 2022 - The big bike-family gathers with the big players and small boutique brands. "The
kolektif Berlin Bike Fair is a point of promotion and an
exciting exchange platform for both big players and small
boutique brands. We’ll report about all the highlights of
the German trade fair."
By Julian Schwede (granfondo-cycling.com)
March 30,
2022
Videos,
Misc.
MIPS killer? Lazer launches ‘world’s first fully integrated rotational-impact technology’ for bike helmets... Lazer launches 6 helmets with new rotational
protection system.
"Helmet
maker Lazer has released six new helmets that all use new
technology that increases the protection for your head.
That tech is called KinetiCore."
By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
American Classic tires launch (again): Lighter, faster, more durable and hookless-compatible. "American
Classic has launched new versions of its road and gravel
tires, in tube type and tubeless ready versions which it
says offer improved puncture protection despite being
faster and lighter."
By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
March 29,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Zwift Rolls Out Wahoo Direct Connect Ethernet Adapter Support. "As of
today, Zwift has rolled out support for connecting to
Wahoo trainers via Direct Connect on all platforms except
Windows/PC, which the company says is coming shortly."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Wahoo Adds New Gradient Coloring with Wahoo Summit Feature. "Wahoo
has introduced what I presume to be the first step in a
larger set of changes around climbing information, to
compete with Garmin’s ClimbPro and Hammerhead’s Climber
features."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Suunto Announces SuuntoPlus Guides: An App
Platform for 3rd Party Apps.
"Today
they’re bringing the band back together again, with the
new SuuntoPlus Guides app functionality. This new platform
enables 3rd party developers to create slimmed down apps
that can be used for workout-specific tasks, such as a
structured workout app (like the TrainingPeaks one I wrote
about), or one that shows you upcoming climbs (like a
mini-ClimbPro), or even strength training - as Suunto
themselves just enabled."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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March 28,
2022
Truflo Classictrax Floor Pump. "The
Truflo Classictrax Floor Pump is a high quality, good
looking device that's very easy to use - and promises
to last for years."
By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Campagnolo Ekar groupset review. "Ekar
is the first gravel-specific groupset from Campagnolo.
It launched in September 2020 and features a 13-speed
drivetrain and 9-tooth sprocket on its cassette."
By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
COREbike product highlights, part two: Forme, Orro, Unior and Camelbak. "Following
on from our part one round up of key lines from
COREbike, here’s a handful of product highlights that
may be worth consideration for the season ahead."
By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) ZyroFisher
Garmin Varia RTL515. "The
Garmin Varia RTL515 combines a radar and a rear light.
The light is bright, while the radar gives you an
effective early warning for 'objects' overtaking. Both
work well, and made me feel safer on the road, but the
price is premium."
By Iwein Dekoninck (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Aenomaly Switchgrade Saddle Tilt Adjustment now available for Bike Yoke Revive Dropper. "The
Bike Yoke Revive dropper seat post now joins posts from
Fox, e*Thirteen, OneUp, PNW, RockShox, RaceFace, KS and
TranzX in the list of droppers compatible with Aenomaly
Constructs’ SwitchGrade"
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Giant Group reports 17% year on year sales growth. "As
part of Giant Group 2021 financial report the bicycle
manufacturer has announced consolidated sales growth
that returned a total of £2.16 billion (NT$81.8
billion), tracking 17% up on 2020, the previous record
year."
By Simon Cox (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found)
Upgraded Abus Bordo 6000K bike lock includes saddle mount to fit more bikes. "Abus’
new entry in its Bordo lock lineup, the 6000K, focuses
on easy transport. A saddle mount helps it fit on more
bikes than ever before, and lightweight materials plus a
new rain cover aim to help riders carry it without
worries."
By Sam Anderson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Five cool things coming soon from Fulcrum, Shokz, Scicon, Oxford Aqua and UDOG. "It's
coming up to the end of March and we've already had a
chance to get the legs out, it's been so lovely! But
before we start filling up the site with plenty of
spring clothing reviews."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March
26, 2022
Tech Tidbits: New Stages Dash Models Soon, Garmin HRM-PRO Bluetooth Expansion, Zwift Clearancing Hardware. "As
we sail into the weekend, there’s some tech tidbits that
are worth mentioning - covering the gamut of companies,
as the sports tech world starts to heat up going into
spring."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Is the TiltBike the future of indoor cycling? Plus Tubolito’s unpuncturable gravel tubes; clothing from Santini, Velobici & La Passione; Brooks England’s new saddle; and gravel-specific handlebar grips! "Things
are heating up in the bike tech world with loads of new
products launched over the past week, including clothing
from Santini, Velobici and La Passione, a new saddle
from Brooks England, and gravel-specific handlebar
covers."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Fizik’s eBike saddle, flat pedals from Pedaling Innovations, eThirteen Quick Fill valves and a Muc-Off drivetrain tool.
"Although the Aidon has been developed specifically for
electric mountain bikes, its features that make it
worthy of such specificity are entirely applicable to
normal mountain biking too."
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Torque Covert 7 Crank Multi Tool. "The
Torque Covert 7 Crank Multi Tool is cleverly designed to
hide away inside your bike's hollow crank, held in place
with strong magnets. It's reasonably light and totally
unobtrusive - you wouldn't know it's there unless you
were looking."
By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 25,
2022
Hammerhead Updated CLIMBR Functionality No Longer Requires Route. "There’s
nothing more consistent than the biweekly drop of new
features coming from Hammerhead to their Karoo series
bike computers. And this update brings a huge one: The
ability to automatically get climb information as you
ride, without needing to load any course or route."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Garmin vs. Hammerhead vs. Bryton: which of these GPS cycle computers is best for climbing? "Whether
you’re looking to attack up a climb or merely survive
any severe inclines, knowing what climbs are coming up a
ride and how the gradient varies across each is
incredibly useful."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Swiss Side Hadron² All-Road wheels adapt proven aero tech from tarmac to gravel. "Swiss
Side opens up their second-generation aerodynamic road
wheel tech to mixed-surfaces with new Hadron² All-Road
wheelsets. Promising more drag reductions, improved
crosswind sailing effect, and stability in a wide range
of wind conditions."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Want "your most realistic" indoor ride yet?
The Tacx Neo Motion Plates bring multidirectional movement
to the Neo smart trainer.
"Snap
these onto the base of the Neo 2T, Neo 2 or Neo smart
trainer for forward and backward movement that’s claimed
to mimic the feeling of riding outdoors."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 23,
2022
Tacx NEO Motion Plates In-Depth Review.
"You
know what I like about this product? It’s two pieces of
plastic that wiggle, and install in about 15-20 seconds.
There’s no electronics, no secondary applications or
uses, no complex installation manual. It’s as simple as
it gets, yet still provides a small bit of movement
which significantly changes the overall feel of riding
indoors."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Prescription cycling glasses buyer’s guide - How to pick the right Rx cycling sunglasses for you. "If
you’re thinking about investing in some cycling-specific
prescription eyewear of your own, then you’ll find
everything you need to know right here."
By Paddy Maddison (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
10 best handlebar tapes 2022 - get a comfort boost and make your bike look fresh. "What's
the best handlebar tape you can buy? It has to be
comfortable, hard-wearing and grippy, and it doesn't
hurt if it looks good."
By John Stevenson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Orro expands Terra gravel range with steel and aluminium models, plus a new eBike. "Orro
is adding a steel Terra S adventure bike to its range,
introducing a new aluminium Terra X with increased tire
clearance, and will also shortly launch a Terra E
eBike."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 22,
2022
Aluminum never went away: Specialized Allez Sprint. "The
2022 Specialized Allez Sprint is an aluminum bike
designed for racing. Only available with hydraulic disc
brakes, both electronic or mechanical drivetrain groups
are options."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Specialized
CORE Bike: Topeak Tubi Master Tubeless Repair Kits, a Hand Pump for Tires and Suspension, more. "The
war of compact tubeless repair kits, multitools and
pumps still rages between Topeak and Lezyne, both of
whom were showing their latest and greatest at CORE
Bike."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Show stoppers: Mavic drop 1225g carbon-spoked wheels and more from Orro, Colnago and more. "With
bike shows back in full swing, we've had the chance to
walk the halls and point cameras at shiny bike tech,
along with being swiftly stopped from snapping some
items that were still under lock and key. Here's the
best from Core Bike 2022."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 21,
2022
This $35 gravel inner tube comes with a one-year replacement policy against flats. "Compared
to a standard butyl tube, a TPU tube is more slender,
lighter, and more resistant to flats. Also, it is not
cheap. Tubolito inner tubes sell for $35 in the U.S."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Bearbeitet
Every bike has a dropper post and 6 more facts about Shimano’s neutral service. "Despite
their 100-year-old history and dominant role in the bike
industry, Shimano has for decades been reduced to
playing in the minor leagues when it comes to providing
neutral race support. No more."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 20,
2022
Northern Vintage: 10 of the best 20th century British bike builders from the North and Midlands. "We're looking at makers from the North of England, and some based in more northern parts of the Midlands." By Steve Thomaspix (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
MET Trenta 3k Carbon MIPS 2022 - Premium Aero Helmet now even safer. "What
can the helmet of two-time Tour de France winner Tadej
Pogačar do better than the competition and did it help
him to win the Tour?"
By Julian Schwede (granfondo-cycling.com) Manufacturer’s website
Hunt Race Aero Wide wheelset. "If
you've got a rim brake road bike and you want some
wheels that are pretty light and durable but aren't
going to break the bank, what you need is something like
the Hunt Race Aero Wide wheelset."
By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Peaty’s Bicycle Brush Set. "Peaty's
Bicycle Brush Set comprises bike-specific brushes aimed at
improving the way you clean your bike. Beechwood
construction and bristles made from post-consumer recycled
plastic and they look fantastic."
By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 19,
2022
What do you think of Shimano's unique new handlebar design? "Shimano
has had a patent application published that shows a
handlebar that allows Di2 switches in recesses on the
top sections for a sleeker appearance."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
First look: PipeDream Cycles A.L.I.C.E. "The
PipeDream Cycles A.L.I.C.E. is a go-anywhere, do
(nearly) anything modern adventure bike. It looks to
cover a huge range of riding, from commutes on lanes to
mountain bike trails."
By Jim Clarkson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Topeak Ninja Master+ Cage Z. "The
Topeak Ninja Master+ Cage Z is reasonably light, very
nicely priced and easy to get bottles in and out of, and
although its grip proved entirely secure during the
test, its gentle-feeling squeeze doesn't inspire
confidence."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Myzone MZ-Switch. "The
Myzone MZ-Switch Heart Rate Monitor gives you the best of
all worlds by being wearable in three places - on your
wrist, arm or chest. Accuracy is good, it's light and it's
comfortable to wear for long periods."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 18,
2022
Six of the best bikes with the new 12-speed Shimano Ultegra 8100 groupset. "11
cogs not enough? The new 12-speed Shimano Ultegra 8100
is finally starting to surface on production bikes. Here
are our six favorites so far."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Gear Break: VeloToze, Tifosi Rail, Walz Ukraine Cap, Adventure Cycling Tours, Velo Saddles & GCN New Season. "The new Tifosi Rail is a rimless shield design that offers maximum eye protection (131 mm x 59.5 mm) and increased airflow (to promote anti-fogging ventilation) in a lightweight (32 g) package." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Ride Farr Carbon Aero Bolt-On. "The
Aero Bolt-On takes less than two minutes to install,
just make sure you use a torque wrench and be careful
not to tighten the bolts to more then 2-3Nm. It only
works with 31.8mm handlebars - modern mountain or drop
bars."
By Jon Minster (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
The MIN.D California is a US-made, superlight version of Open’s MIN.D bike. "Open
has released a lighter version of its MIN.D bike, the
MIN.D California. It is made, as the name suggests, in
California and weighs a claimed 775g for the frameset,
which is 75g lighter than the claimed weight of the
regular MIN.D."
By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
In the Drops: Maap collab kit, Pulseroll massage gun and Twitch. "The
older I’ve become, the more I’ve valued both warming up
before exercise and recovery after it. This body is not
what it once was, and I need to prepare it before an
onslaught of exercise and nurse it when I’m done."
By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
First Rides: Pirelli’s first road bike tires made in Italy are the versatile P Zero Race 4S. "Pirelli
has overhauled their premium year-round road bike tire
with the new tube-type P Zero Race 4S clincher, the
first of many tires to come that they are making
entirely in Italy. It seems to strike a fast-rolling
balance between the racier P Zero Race but with extra
durability and a longer-wearing tread."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
First Look: Forme Monsal 1 - The brand's top end gravel rig. "At
£1,680, it doesn't look too bad for the money and it's
ripe for upgrades. Its alloy frame is rife with mounting
points for packs and fenders, and there's also space for
two water bottles in the front triangle."
By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 17,
2022
Best Bike Computer for Climbing: Garmin vs Hammerhead vs Wahoo. "Long
gone are the days of bike computers showing you just a
single elevation profile for your entire route, or even
just the near-term elevation profile. These days, the
bike computers will automatically break down and even
categorize the climbs on your planned route, along with
real-time status, until the suffering is complete."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Crazy Light. Crazy Fast. Meet Trek’s New Émonda SLR. "The
all-new Trek Émonda has aero tube shaping that helps
riders go faster than ever on flats and climbs alike.
And because Trek refused to sacrifice weight for speed,
Émonda still has the incredible lightweight ride quality
and balanced handling that made it a racing legend in
the first place."
By Trek Bikes (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
Sundried Men’s Road Cycle Shoes. "The
Sundried Men's Road Cycling Shoes have a classy look to
them, the black and white colorway looking smart, and
they are well finished around the sole area. They are
pricey for the spec, though."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 16,
2022
5 things I want to see from Shimano in 2022. "Product
updates are often cyclical and, with that in mind, I’ve
pooled together the BikeRadar team’s knowledge of
Shimano gear past and present, to decide on the five key
products I want to see from the brand in 2022."
By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
The most exciting eBikes of 2022 so far. "This
is shaping up to be a great year for electric bikes -
we're only halfway through March, and we've already seen
some truly exciting launches from some of the world's
biggest bike builders, plus some lesser-known names with
big ambitions."
By Cat Ellis (techradar.com) (Image credit: Yamaha)
Garmin Fēnix 7 - The Most Potent Multisport Watch Yet . "The
all-new Fēnix 7 Series from Garmin features a new
touchscreen design, plus button controls, advanced
training tools, solar-enhanced models that offer
prolonged battery life and built-in flashlight for
Fēnix 7X models."
(bicycling.co.za) Garmin
Garmin patents rear-view bike camera triggered by approaching dangers. "Garmin
has been granted a patent for a bicycle radar system
that incorporates a camera that starts recording video
when dangers approach from behind, allowing the
collection of evidence in the event of a close pass… or
worse."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
SRM reveals world’s first flat power meter
pedals, costing $1,500.
"Each
pedal is hand-assembled to order and they claimed a very
light claimed 205 gram for each pedal. The low weight
and power meter do come at a hefty cost with a price tag
of $1,499 for two smart pedals or a single leg option
for $1,199."
By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
CloseTheGap HideMyBell Raceday DM. "The
CloseTheGap HideMyBell Raceday DM (direct mount) is a
brilliantly discreet and effective way of alerting
pedestrians while you're aboard a top-end racing
machine. It's secure, easy to reach, doesn't jingle on
rough roads."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Made in Taiwan - Outsourcing and supply chains. "It
can be quite an eye-opener when you first walk in
through the near-anonymous back doors of a Taiwanese
bike or component factory. For many (even seasoned media
pros), it spells a crushing end to a lifelong illusion."
Words and photos by Steve Thomas (road.cc)
March 15,
2022
Electronic Groupsets: Everything you need to know about Di2, eTap and EPS. "Electronic
groupsets offer a number of benefits, including accurate
shifting and, in some cases, ease of setup, but some
riders prefer the tactile shifting and serviceability of
a mechanical groupset."
By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Ergon present Allroad collection - More comfort and ergonomics for drop-bar bikes. "More
comfort and better ergonomics on your road or gravel
bike? Yes, please! Ergon present the new Allroad
collection consisting of a seat post, saddle, bar tape
and pads."
By Philipp Schwab (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Philipp Schwab
Tifosi Optics Launches First ‘Rimless Shield’, the all-new Rail Sunglasses. "The
Tifosi Rail is a lightweight set of shades that provide
wide coverage in a variety of frame colors including:
Blackout, Crystal Blue, Midnight Navy, White Black and
Matte Black. The Rail weighs in a 32 grams, and features a
hydrophilic rubber nose that keeps the glasses in place
and dampens bouncing."
By Mark Wilson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Strava Reverses Course: Turns back on Apple Health Sync Functionality. "Strava
has reversed course on their recent disablement of Apple
Health sync for 3rd party workouts (e.g. data from
Zwift, TrainerRoad, Garmin, etc..), after abruptly
disabling the feature last week without notice."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Silca mixes up recycled carbon fiber & foam to create the Ultimate Tubeless Tire Sealant? "How
to make a better tire sealant. That’s a question as old
as tubeless-ready tires themselves. To date, we’ve seen
a lot of different formulas. Some have stuck around,
others evaporated quickly."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 14,
2022
Topeak Ninja Master+ Toolbox PT30. "The
Topeak PT30 comes with a huge number of functions, all
locked away in the Ninja Master+ Toolbox, which itself
gives you loads of bike-mounting options. Its small size
limits leverage at times, but the tools themselves are
great quality."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Strava Abruptly Ends 3rd Party Data Push to Apple Health. "It’s
been a few years since Strava has managed to irk the
Internet, but over the last few days, they’ve unleashed
a torrent of upset Apple users. If you’re an Android
user, then this post probably won’t mean much to you."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Take a look at Merida’s sub-£3,000 carbon Scultura Endurance 6000 with Ultegra. "Merida’s
Scultura Endurance carbon bike is designed for
comfortable long distance riding. Although intended
primarily for tarmac, Merida says that the disc brake
bikes can take 700 x 35mm tires and easily tackle
surfaces like fire roads."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Dealer count 2022: The shifting retailer landscape. "The
single most remarkable thing about the dealer population
over the last 12 years is how stable it is. The count
hovers right around the seven thousand mark; as of March
2022, that number was 6,857, down just 219 dealers since
2021."
By Rick Vosper (bicycleretailer.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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March 13,
2022
Bianchi Oltre XR4 Review. "Bianchi’s
Oltre XR4 continues the bike brand’s legacy of premium
road bike offerings. Bianchi was quick to adopt many
modern design cues to their road bike lineup. Compliant
ride characteristics, clean internal routing and wider
tire clearance have been a staple of the Italian
designer’s catalog for years."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Topeak Ninja Master+ Cage SK+. "The
Ninja Master+ Cage SK+ is a simple yet effective
side-loading bottle cage for compact frames, with the
added bonus of being able to accommodate various Topeak
accessories."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 12,
2022
These are the first aid supplies you should have on every ride. "A
lightweight kit isn’t intended to deal with everything.
Instead, it’s something small enough that you can carry
it with you on every ride without taking up much space."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Pinnacle HC Turbo Home Trainer. "The
Pinnacle HC Turbo Home Trainer is inexpensive for a
direct-drive unit. On the whole it's a great unit that
works seamlessly with various training apps, and its
self-calibration delivers reliable figures for the
majority of the ride."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 11,
2022
First Look at Garmin’s ECG Functionality, and Clinical Trials Details. "Garmin
appears to have included ECG functionality within their
recently released Venu 2 Plus smartwatch, albeit without
acknowledging its existence or including the feature at
launch. This is notable because there’s currently no
Garmin wearable with ECG functionality on it, well, at
least officially anyway."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com)
Alejandro Valverde ran 55psi at Strade Bianche. "That’s
right, the seemingly eternal pro - who at 41 achieved
his best finish at the race on what was his final
attempt before he retires at end of the season - did so
by riding Zipp's hookless and tubeless 353 NSW wheel at
53.7psi in the front and a 454 NSW in the rear at 55psi
in the rear."
By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Shapeheart Smartphone mount. "The
Shapeheart Smartphone Mount for Bike has a powerful
magnet that holds your phone securely - in fact, you
might have trouble getting it off again! Unfortunately
the sleeve isn't all that 'weatherproof."
By Neil Gander (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 10,
2022
Videos
SRM X-Power Flat Pedals put power meters on your MTB, BMX bikes. "The
SRM X-Power power meter pedals debuted as SPD-compatible
options in 2019, and gained U.S. assembly last year to
speed up delivery for North American customers. Now,
they’ve added the power meter pedal spindles to their
flat pedals, too!"
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Michelin launches ‘fastest ever road tire’,
the Power Cup.
"Michelin
has added three new tires to its road racing range, with
the new Power Cup offering lower rolling resistance than
the current benchmark tire in the road sector, according
to independent testing organized by Michelin."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Torque Covert 7 Crank Multi Tool review. "The
Torque Covert 7 Crank Multi-Tool makes clever use of the
negative space in your crank. While it’s impressively
comprehensive, perfectly secure, and rather nice to use,
it falls foul of the greatest sin: it rattles when
sheathed in the crank."
By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Ciamillo is back with World’s Lightest carbon crankset at 279g?! "It
would be easy to look at the weight of the Gravitas Gen
13 cranksets and think, “that’s probably the weight for
one of the arms.” But no. That fairly unbelievable claim
of 279g includes both arms, spider, spindle, and the
hardware."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Velo's latest special-edition Chinese Zodiac saddle celebrates the Year of the Tiger. "Since
2015, Velo has been tipping its hat to the Chinese
Zodiac with limited-edition saddles featuring the
animals that coincide with each year on the lunar
calendar. This year is the year of the tiger, and Velo
is charging ahead with two new saddle designs that pay
homage to the animal that Chinese lore dubs the king of
the mountain."
By Mark Wilson (bikerumor.com) Velo
March 9,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
Shimano Dura-Ace vs. SRAM Red eTap AXS. "Shimano
Dura-Ace R9200 and SRAM Red eTap AXS are two of the most
exciting and technologically advanced groupsets you can
buy."
By Joseph Delves Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
4iiii Precision 3 power meter - details and
comparison tests with other meters.
"4iiii
Innovations‘ new Precision 3 power meter is a slimmer
version of its original crank-based meter, and one that
comes with a claimed 800 hours of battery life and +1/-1
percent accuracy."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Is this the most expensive road bike you can possibly build yourself in 2022? "There
is an increasing number of money-no-object cycling
products on the market as brands set out to showcase
their expertise in materials science and engineering."
By Anna Marie Hughes
SRAM purchases Velocio, with founders to stay on with the clothing company. "On
Wednesday, the high-end cycling apparel company Velocio
sold to SRAM, the company that not only rivals Shimano
in road and mountain bike components, but whose stable
also includes Zipp wheels, Quarq power meters, Time
pedals, Hammerhead computers, RockShox suspension, and
TruVativ components."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Aliya Barnwell
Brompton T-Line Urban review. "The
first fully titanium Brompton is light, fast and
beautiful although it struggles to better your standard
Brompton for the price."
By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Deda Elementi Gera DCR Gravel Handlebar. "Superlight
and super-expensive, the high-performance Deda Gera DCR
Gravel Handlebar has a unique shape that will divide
opinion. It may offer ergonomic benefits to some
riders."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Cycling Ads - Helmets. "Oddly, helmets did not feature in ProCycling's early years of advertising, so it was only by 2002 that the headwear finally made an appearance, thanks to frequent advertiser Rudy Project." By Simon Crisp (sicycle.wordpress.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Open Cycle teases new MIN.D California road bike. "The
frame will be made in the USA and riffs on the Open
MIN.D's progressive geometry in a lighter-weight
package."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Open Cycle
Easton EA90 AX gravel dropper post and lever
- details and ride impressions.
"The
DOSS-style mechanical operation works with any cable
lever. Pulling the lever releases the lock, so your
weight can push the saddle into the down position."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Photo: Ben Delaney)
March 8,
2022
LeMond road bikes are back, but there are more questions than answers. "Regarding
the frame construction, it can’t be ignored that sister
company LeMond Composites made a big deal in 2016 about
a new method of carbon fiber production that was
supposed to dramatically reduce the cost of composite
bikes. Does the LeMond 8 use this technology?"
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by LeMond Bikes
Garmin Fenix 7 vs Garmin Instinct 2 - Hands-on with Garmin’s two new smartwatches. "If
you’re in the market for a new sports smartwatch, the
Garmin Fenix 7 and Garmin Instinct 2 are likely to be on
your shortlist."
By Stan Portus
(bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
How Valid or Reliable is the CORE Body Temp System? "Wearables
are a hot trend for both athletes and non-athletes. The
CORE non-invasive body temperature monitor came out to
great fanfare in 2020. How does it hold up to
independent validity and reliability testing?"
By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Five benefits of power meter pedals. "Training
with a power meter is one of the best ways to fast-track
your fitness. You can also use a power meter to gauge
your effort in a race, on a climb or through a long day
in the saddle."
By Paul Norman (bikerumor.com) Wahoo Fitness
Spotted: New Merida time trial bike at Tirreno Adriatico. "While
the rider’s stage one results didn’t catch our
attention, their bikes certainly did. Many of the
Bahrain Victorious squad are racing on what appears to
be a new Merida time trial bike."
(cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Infinity Bike re-imagines All-Wheel Drive Bicycle with continuous tire for both wheels! "The infinity beach and city cruiser is driven by a revolutionary monotire clip chain construction that automatically forms a temporary rim in the wheel area and a dented belt-drive in the interior area." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) Stephan Henrich
March 7,
2022
What's the best way to set up your bike computer? How to get the best data on screen for your riding. "Got
a new cycling computer, or just not sure if your setup
is right? It can be difficult to choose exactly what
metrics you need to have in front of you to maximize the
functionality of your cycling computer."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Just Getting A New Garmin Fenix 7 or Epix? Update it First. "Why
does this firmware version gap happen? Well, in the age
of product products being timed to instant retail
availability, that requires companies to stockpile
products ahead of time. Which in turn means companies
manufacture said units ahead of time."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Quinn Simmons used disposable / recyclable SRAM eTap AXS Wireless Blips at Strade Bianche. "SRAM
claims battery life at between six and ten years for
most riders. The new button shape is quite similar to a
Shimano Di2 sprint shifter."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Ducati's first pedal-assisted road bike doesn’t look much like an eBike. "Ducati
has updated its eBike range for 2022 and included its
first pedal-assisted road bike in the shape of the new
Futa, and it doesn’t look a whole lot like an eBike
until you check out the rear hub."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Archer D1x Trail Paddle Remote boosts ergonomics of electronic shifting. "Archer
Components has introduced the D1x Trail Paddle Remote to
pair with their aftermarket electronic shifting system.
The Paddle Remote is an update to the original Standard
Remote."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 6,
2022
Check out Trek’s Emonda ALR 5 with an advanced alloy frame that ‘looks and performs like carbon.’ "The
Emonda ALR 5 is Trek’s light and responsive disc-brake
equipped road bike with a more wallet-friendly advanced
alloy frame that is designed to give it the sleek looks
and handling of a far more expensive carbon bike."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Dolan GXT Titanium Gravel Disc Campag Ekar 1x13. "The
Dolan GXT is a hugely capable gravel bike whose titanium
frame offers a great balance of stiffness and comfort,
while the geometry allows you to feel in total control
whatever the terrain. It's beautifully made too."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Small-wheeled pedal machines - a better way of cycling. "The
market for 'small-wheeled pedal machines' is relatively
small, with such bikes normally serving a specialist
market that is not always well covered by the mainstream
cycle press. This book of the same name is one of the
few dedicated to such machines."
By Richard Peploe (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 5,
2022
Videos
Strade Bianche tech: The tires and pressure the pros raced with over the ‘white roads.’ "Mechanics
worked overtime this week to prep bikes for one of the
season’s unique challenges. Nearly every major team is
deploying minor but significant adaptations for the
punishing WorldTour race over the Tuscan hills."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Ciclovation Advanced Leather Touch Fusion bar tape. "The
Ciclovation Advanced Leather Touch Fusion bar tape
attempts to emulate the feel of leather, features a
silicone backing which allows re-wrapping and looks
pretty fancy."
By Micah Toll (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 4,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Strade Bianche Tech: Building out the perfect bike for the ‘white roads.’ "Tubeless
tires, wider rims, special wheels, secret tire pressure
- a mechanic shares the details of what goes into
building out the race bikes for Strade Bianche."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Photo courtesy of Israel Premier Tech)
Team bikes of the 2022 Women’s WorldTour. "We look at the bikes, groupsets, wheels, and equipment of the 2022 Women's World Tour peloton." By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
100% Eastcraft glasses. "The
100% Eastcraft glasses aim to blur the lines between
casual and cycling glasses. On the bike they performed
brilliantly, offering an excellent field of vision,
great clarity and good protection from the (removable)
side shields."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Tire Glider tire lever. "The
Tire Glider is a unique new tool that's well-suited to
removing or fitting most tires on most rims, easy or
stubborn. It's not perfect and won't work on some rims,
but it's small and works much better than most tire
levers, most of the time."
By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Route Werks Handlebar Bag long-term review. "The
Route Werks Handlebar Bag has made it its business to
keep your most important ride essentials close to hand
and to keep your cockpit tidy."
By Benjamin Topf & Philipp Schwab (granfondo-cycling.com) routewerks.us
Who invented the bicycle? "You
might think that an invention as simple as the bicycle
would have an uncomplicated past. But as it turns out,
this highly popular invention has a history fraught with
controversy and misinformation."
By Elizabeth Palermo (livescience.com) Photo: Science Museum, London
A Specialized time trial saddle, an innovative tire lever, a specialist camera strap and indoor cycling accessories from Le Col. "It’s
been a week jam-packed full of news, so before we jump
head-first into another edition of First Look Friday,
let’s have a quick look back over some highlights from
the week."
By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Gear Break: Canyon/SRAM Kit , Campagnolo Backpack, Giro Helmet, Lezyne Pump, Muc-Off Award & Santini Paris Nice. "New Canyon//SRAM Racing kit available now, discover the new Campagnolo backpack, Giro launches new Eclipse Spherical road helmet, Lezyne: Floor pump perfection, Muc-Off cleans up and Santini presents the Paris Nice collection." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 3,
2022
LeMond 8 Concept: New US-made road bike claims biggest development in carbon fiber in 30 years. "Greg
LeMond has returned to the road bike arena with the 8
Concept which is said to be the strongest bike on the
market."
By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Specialized S-Works Vent EVO gravel Shoe -
Details and ride impressions.
"Designed
for cross-country and gravel, the Specialized S-Works
Vent EVO shoe combines a stiff sole, firmly shaped heel
cup, and BOA dials with an ultra-flexible upper that is
thin and malleable to the point of being shapeless in
some areas, particularly on the mesh parts of the toe
box."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com)
How to Install Satellite Imagery on Your Garmin Fenix or Epix Watch (Fenix 5 Plus/6/7/Epix). "Long
before the Garmin Epix (2nd gen) or Fenix 7 came out,
Garmin has been selling maps. In fact, they’ve been
selling maps for basically their entire existence.
Lately these things are built into devices, but it
wasn’t that long ago that if you wanted extra maps on a
Garmin device you had to buy them separately."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
March 2,
2022
Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Ionic Smartwatches Due to Burn-Hazard, Offers Refund. "Fitbit
has announced a recall of their older Ionic GPS
smartwatch, due to situations where the battery can
overheat and cause burn injuries. The Ionic was introduced
back in 2017."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Trek to launch new Domane range. "Trek
is set to launch a new (2023 model year) Domane endurance
road bike range, with updated Domane SL, Domane SLR, and
Domane RSL models added to the UCI’s List of Approved
Models of Framesets today. "
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Specialized S-Works Pathfinder gravel tire
details and first ride impressions.
"Specialized’s
Pathfinder Pro has proven to be a fast gravel tire, both
in our lab test of 24 tires and at races like Unbound
Gravel under 2021 champ Ian Boswell. Now the California
company has an S-Works level version of the tire, which
is lighter."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Hunt’s new 32 Aerodynamicist carbon spoke
disc brake wheelset is just 1,213 grams.
"And
while generally speaking they may still be heavier,
we’re now starting to see an increasing number of disc
brake road wheels that fall below the 1,300 g
threshold."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Hunt Bike Wheels
Peloton Offers $300 Discount For Bike/Bike+/Tread Units (Plus Other Thoughts). "Peloton’s
just announced a $300 discount for their base Peloton
Bike, Peloton Bike+, and Peloton Tread units. However,
this one is actually kinda interesting in how they’re
doing it - for two different reasons."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Lauf Smoothie handlebar review. "The
Lauf Smoothie bar offers vibration-smoothing performance
in an unusual flared shape for gravel and all-road
riders. It weighs 259g, which is by no means heavy, and
it’s a good value for the smooth ride it delivers."
By Patrick Joscelyne (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Hello, Semi-Custom: Bont Vaypor G. "More
and more I find myself having a difficult time with
cycling shoes. It doesn’t matter whether road or dirt,
the off-the-shelf dimensions have never gelled with what
many call “caveman feet.” The same holds true for
traditional sneakers and soccer boots."
Words/images: Tim Schamber (pelotonmagazine.com)
Reilly Cycleworks adds Classified's new Powershift system as a shift option. "Britain’s
Reilly Cycleworks is the latest bike brand to announce
that it’s working with Classified Cycling to offer
Powershift shifting as an alternative to using a front
derailleur."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Wahoo’s smart range explained. "Wahoo’s
expanded range of KICKR indoor training products gives
you a wide choice of options to suit your needs and
budget."
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Bike supply chain woes could end this year. "Is
the end in sight for the bike industry's chronic
supply chain problem? Dominic Langan speaks at
DigiBike 2022 about Shimano supply, how things are
looking going forwards and the problem with fakes."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Brompton P Line Urban 2022. "Brompton's
P Line Urban models bring a dose of considered,
performance-orientated refinement to the classic
tried-and-tested folding bike icon. You'll appreciate
the lighter mass both on the road and especially when
carrying folded."
By Matt Lamy (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 1,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
Technical FAQ: Chain lube application tips, double and triple chainring setups, Campy compatibility. Giro Eclipse Spherical helmet layers head
protection tech.
"Ball
and socket’ technology layered on top of MIPS, in a
well-ventilated and comfortable lid. Price $250,
Weight 268g."
(velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan
Why Didn’t I Think Of That? 101 Expert Hacks And Hints. "We’ve
had 200 years to work out the finer details of the
bicycle and how to ride it. Yet there are still tips and
tricks out there that pop up to make us question our
personal problem-solving abilities."
(bicycling.co.za) (Image
Credit not Found)
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