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Bike Reviews, Tests, Tech,Accessories and MoreReview - Salsa Cutthroat.
"Salsa
Cutthroat is a heavy-duty gravel/MTB adventure bike
inspired by the Tour Divide. It’s the ultimate
lightweight carbon bikepacking rig for those who ride
long distances and want to do it as fast as possible."
By Dusan (bicycle-guider.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 31, 2021 Best bike locks: Keep your bike safe
wherever you lock it up.
"The
best bike locks will ensure your bike stays where you
left it and prevent thieves from stealing your pride and
joy."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Abus) May 31, 2021 End to End by Paul Jones.
"End
to End is one of the best cycling books I've read. It's
beautifully written and full of fascinating insight into
the UK's signature long-distance challenge, but it's not
just that: part travelogue and part confessional, Paul
Jones' book is both about him and not about him, about
cycling and not about cycling."
By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 31, 2021 Trendspotting: 4 Predictions About the Near
Future of Mountain Bike Tech.
"New
standards? More mullets? 13-speed drivetrains? It's time
for another look into the crystal ball to try and figure
out what trends are going to stick, and which ones will
fade away."
Mike Kazimer (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 31, 2021 8 Ways To Make Your Bike More Comfortable.
"Not
all pain is good pain, there are certain things that we
should try to avoid. Long weekends spent riding the bike
can be tough enough, sores, aches and pains should be
avoided. "
By Jack Schofield (cyclestore.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) May 31, 2021 Suplest Trail mountain bike shoes promise
grip, fit & protection, on and off the bike.
"Suplest
has reworked and redefined a third new mountain bike
shoe family with their upcoming Trail series. Filling in
the gap between their revamped CrossCountry racing shoes
and all-new OffRoad flat pedal series, these new Trail
shoes split the difference."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 31, 2021 Storck introduces limited edition Aerfast3
Pro Disc.
"Only
25 of the Aerfast3 Pro Disc will be available so if you
want to splash out on the €7,999 (currently around
£6,873) bike, you'll have to be quick."
By Will Bolton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 30, 2021 More cycling & outdoor Mega Deals for
Memorial Day 2021!
"Here
are the best last-minute cycling, gear, nutrition,
component, and camping deals this Memorial Day Weekend.
We’ve rounded all the biggest deals and discounts for
cyclists here and in these two posts, too."
By Harley Schafer (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 30, 2021 First Ride: Wahoo Elemnt Bolt GPS bike
computer, version 2.
"Wahoo
introduced a new version of its Elemnt Bolt GPS bike
computer earlier this week, complete with improved
navigation and a color display, and here are or very
early thoughts."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 30, 2021 New Factor time trial bike spotted at Giro
d'Italia.
"Factor
has a new time trial bike in the works, which is being
used by certain Israel Start-Up Nation riders on the
final stage of the Giro d'Italia, Cyclingnews
understands."
(Image credit: Bettini Image) (cyclingnews.com) May 30, 2021 Proper Cleaner by Guy Martin Proper
Degreaser Starter Pack.
"It's
a good idea that avoids the waste of shipping tons of
water around a generally very watery planet, but
unfortunately the result is just bad at degreasing
things."
By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 30, 2021 A Rene Herse for the Outback.
"Last
week, Lael Wilcox and I rode the Oregon Outback, the 364
mile (585 km) gravel route across the length of Oregon.
It was an adventure, full of beauty and challenge."
By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) Photo: Rue Kaladyte May 29, 2021 UCI bans Aerocoach front hub “fairing” used
by Ganna in Giro TT.
"The
Giro d’Italia kicked off almost three weeks ago with a
dominant display from Filippo Ganna in the stage one
opening time trial. Much talk followed that time trial
about the equipment selection of some teams. "
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 29, 2021 Check those bike pedals: Trek recalls
Bontrager Satellite City pedals.
"Trek
Bicycles is recalling 316,500 bicycle pedals that - if
incorrectly installed during bike assembly - could fall
off the crank arm and cause a crash."
By Gene Bisbee (bikingbis.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 29, 2021 Vacmaster Cardio54 Fitness Fan.
"The
Vacmaster Cardio54 is a great fan to use with your
indoor trainer. It pushes a lot of air and is more
effective at keeping you cool than most other options. A
few tweaks to the design would make it even more
effective, though."
By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 29, 2021 Morgan Blue FM Chainspray.
"The
Morgan Blue FM Chainspray is a super lightweight summer
chain lube that runs very clean. It has very little
resistance to water, so this is a raceday and
summer-only lube. And for disc brake bikes, you really
need to remove the rear wheel before application."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 29, 2021 Canyon Grail:ON - A Delightful Ride.
"It’s
hard to imagine a road that the Grail:ON wouldn’t
absolutely dominate, a group ride that it wouldn’t lead,
a 70-mile cruise that it wouldn’t delight in."
By James Lynch (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 28, 2021 Best power meters: Consistent power data for
both indoor and real-world cycling.
"The
best power meters will provide consistent, accurate data
measurement in a small, lightweight, weatherproof
package, to take your training to the next level"
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch) May 28, 2021 Are Chainless Shaft Drive Bicycles A Genius
or Terrible Idea?
"In
this article, you’ll find out all of the reasons why
shaft drivetrains have not succeeded in the bicycle
world. Make sure to stick around until the end, because
we will be using our shaft drive knowledge to assess the
interesting new Driven drivetrain."
By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) Image: Ceramicspeed May 28, 2021 Memorial Day bike sales: Where to find the
best cycling sales.
"The
Memorial Day bike sales are a great chance to get
discounted prices on a new bike or accessories. Here's a
roundup of the best places to shop."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 28, 2021 Peter Sagan gets new ciclamino Specialized
Tarmac SL7 at Giro d'Italia.
"After
all-but sealing overall victory in the points
classification at the 2021 Giro d'Italia, Peter Sagan
(Bora Hansgrohe) is celebrating with a new-look
Specialized Tarmac SL7."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Veloimages / Bora Hansgrohe) May 28, 2021 REI Memorial Day deals: Our pick of the best
Memorial Day cycling deals from REI Co-op.
"The
Memorial Day deals are on, so we've scoured through
multiple cycling retailers to find the best deals and
save you bags of time."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: REI) May 28, 2021 Sportful Pro Bra.
"Sportful's
Pro Bra is designed to perform in cycling positions and
provide light support for road riding. With impressive
moisture management, this lightweight bra is a go-to for
intense efforts."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 28, 2021 Best road bike pedals: A Look vs Shimano vs
Wahoo Speedplay group test.
"It's
France up against Japan and the USA as Cyclingnews
lays down the pros and cons in an effort to crown the
best road bike pedal system on the market."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Aaron Borrill) May 27, 2021 Spotlight: Smith Optics Shift Mag sunglass
review.
"Optical
performance is outstanding as usual, with no noticeable
distortion and superb clarity, along with the excellent
contrast I’ve come to expect from Smith’s ChromaPop lens
tin technology."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) May 27, 2021 NFT of Colnago C64 sells for $2,300 more
than actual Colnago C64.
"An
NFT - non-fungible token - is a unique digital asset
that cannot be replicated. It is stored on a digital
ledger called a blockchain which records who possesses
the NFT - in this case, ownership of a rendering of a
Colnago C64 in a melange of colors."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Colnago May 27, 2021 Road bike vs all-road bike vs gravel bike:
what’s the difference and which one is right for you?
"Geometry,
tire clearance and ride characteristics can all be
different, so which one would best suit you?"
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 27, 2021 Shimano patents electronic braking for
bikes.
"Could
electronic braking be a viable option for bikes in the
future? Well, integration and, in turn, a cleaner setup
is one of the key trends of recent years, while lowering
the risk of skidding out when riding at the limit might
be attractive."
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 27, 2021 Five Ten Freerider Pro Primeblue Shoe
Review.
"The
wide toe box is comfortable from the first wearing, and
three layers of protection on the outside protect toes
from rocks, roots, curbs, and concrete."
By Lou Dzierzak (cyclevolta.com) Photo: Lou Dzierzak May 27, 2021 Ross Bicycles W.A.R. line of gravel &
mountain bikes.
"As
one of the original U.S. bicycle companies, Ross has
outlived Huffy and Schwinn as a family owned operation.
Now selling around 20 million bicycles per year
globally."
(bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 27, 2021 Felt Bicycles returns to the Olympics with
new TK FRD mass-start & sprint track bike.
"In
the face of continued uncertainty of whether the 2020
(now 2021) Tokyo Olympics would even happen, Felt has
been hard at work on a new track star."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 27, 2021 Memorial Day cycling deals: Top savings in
the Memorial Day bike sales.
"Take advantage of the Memorial Day bike sales to get high-quality cycling gear at low prices." (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Future) May 27, 2021 Affordable 8bar Mitte v3 all-road bike
transforms, gravel to road faster than ever!
"8bar’s
versatile alloy Mitte v3 has just simplified its
transition from road to gravel, then back again thanks
to a unique set of dropout flip chips."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 26, 2021 How To Use Structured Workouts On The Wahoo
RIVAL.
"While
the big news from yesterday was Wahoo’s new BOLT V2 bike
computer, they also announced structured workout support
on the Wahoo RIVAL GPS watch, enabling you to sync in
workouts from TrainingPeaks, as of today."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) May 26, 2021 Apple AirTags for bicycle tracking?
BikeTaggr mounts attach to your bike for easy tagging.
"The
tiny little device from Apple offers another take on the
location tracker. Only, with Apple’s massive network of
devices and users, the tracker offers an incredible
reach making the AirTag an intriguing way to track just
about anything. Including bikes."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 26, 2021 BikeRadar’s High-Mileage Heroes - Halo TK
fixed gear hubs.
"I
have truly abused Halo’s TK fixed gear hubs for the past
15 months and have been wholly impressed by their
excellent build quality and longevity."
By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 26, 2021 K-Edge teases first aftermarket computer
mount for new Wahoo BOLT w/ 2.0 Aero Mount.
"Leave
it to the accessory mounting wizards at K-Edge to be on
the ball when it comes to new computer mounts. Just a
few hours after we posted the news of Wahoo’s newest GPS
computer with a color screen, K-Edge let us know that a
new mount was already in the works."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 26, 2021 Could this be the 2022 Pinarello Dogma F14
Disc? New bike spotted at the Giro.
"Fausto
Pinarello visited Team Ineos on the Giro d’Italia rest
day and he was riding what looks to be a new bike. What
could be a new Pinarello Dogma F14 Disc features very
subtle changes compared to the existing Dogma F12 Disc."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) Photo: quibicisport.it May 26, 2021 Keep your head protected! 8 of the best road
and time trial cycle helmets from MET.
"Find out about the innovative technology behind MET's road riding, racing and time trialing helmets, and consider all the factors needed to pick the perfect helmet for you." (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 26, 2021 Best 2021 Memorial Day Sales on Bikes,
Components, Clothes, Camping Gear & more!
"We’ve rounded up the best deals and the biggest discounts from Memorial Day Sales around the cycling world." By Harley Schafer (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 26, 2021 Wahoo unveils all-new Elemnt Bolt.
"More
color, better navigation, increased memory and USB-C
charging are just some of the updates."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wahoo) May 25, 2021 Wahoo Elemnt Bolt vs Roam: A cycling
computer head to head.
"With
color screens, on-device navigation, and extremely
intuitive user interfaces, the Elemnt Roam and new Bolt
are incredibly feature-rich, simple to navigate and easy
to live with, but which of the two is the best?"
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton) May 25, 2021 May 25, 2021
Suunto 9 Peak: Everything you ever wanted to
know.
"In
many ways, the Suunto 9 Peak is unlike anything Suunto
has ever introduced before. Yet in other ways, it’s
everything like everything Suunto has before it. Some
differences are glaringly obvious, like the the sleek
new watch design."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) May 25, 2021 Arundel Mandible Carbon bottle cage review.
"Totally
trustworthy bottle grip in a beautiful, super-light
design for those who can afford the best."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Guy Kesteven) May 25, 2021 PSIcle offers battery-free pressure sensing
for any Presta tubeless valve or inner tube.
"The
PSIcle sensor follows the Tubolito Tubo MTB P-SENS inner
tube in offering tire pressure monitoring via an NFC
chip, but it has the added advantage of fitting to any
existing Presta valve, whether part of an inner tube or
a separate tubeless valve for those who run tubeless
tires."
By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 25, 2021 PRO Discover Team Top Tube Bag.
"Impressively
weatherproof, sleek and integrated, PRO's new top tube
bag is a hardy ride addition, with enough space to
satisfy most needs."
By Rob Wilmott (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 25, 2021 Castelli's Premio Black Bibs Are Its Most
Advanced Ever.
"No
one pair of bib shorts does everything perfectly, being
simultaneously the most lightweight, most durable and
the most comfortable. At least that’s what we thought."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 25, 2021 Roval launches all-new Rapide Handlebar.
"Following
Roval's recent foray into cockpit components with the
launch of the Alpinist bar-stem combo, the American
brand now has an all-new aero bar, known simply as the
Rapide Handlebar."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Roval) May 24, 2021 Bring on the rain: weatherproof jackets
explained.
"The
latest waterproof, breathable fabrics mean there’s more
than one way to stay dry on a bike."
By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) Photography: Rob Milton May 24, 2021 Let's Talk Forever Bikes.
"A
"forever bike" has different meanings to different
people. It might be a really nice bike for which you've
highly researched and invested. It might be a
"quiver-killer" that consolidates all your bikes into
one."
By Igor (velo-orange.blogspot.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 24, 2021 Five cool things coming soon from dhb,
Canyon, Vel, hydra tech pro and Wildcat.
"Here
are some of the best things we're currently testing
ahead of full reviews."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 24, 2021 Six unique brands that caught our eye at the
Handmade Bicycle Show Australia.
"The
Handmade Bicycle Show Australia isn’t just a place for
the country’s small builders to gather. The show has
grown to become a showcase for a number of local
component and accessory suppliers."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome May 24, 2021 Best road bikes under £1,000: budget road
bikes that punch well above their weight.
"As
technology trickles down, the best road bikes under
£1,000 show that you no longer need to spend a lot of
money to get a bike packed with performance."
By Simon Bromley (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Giant) May 24, 2021 How to repair a punctured tubeless tire -
Step-by-step guide to plugging, patching and sewing tires.
"Tubeless
technology has revolutionized the way we ride, both on
and off-road, but it’s not totally foolproof."
By Katherine Moore (bikeradar.com) Katherine Moore / Immediate Media May 24, 2021 2021 gravel bike buying guide.
"In
terms of popularity, and technical innovation, gravel
bikes are now a quantifiable member of the “road bike”
family. What we have here is a collection of some of the
most reputable gravel bike entries on the market today."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 23, 2021 FSA K-Force Team Edition crankset.
"A
super-light, beautifully designed crankset aimed at
providing riders with the perfect balance between weight
and stiffness."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) May 22, 2021 Pro bike: Sam Boardman's L39ION of LA
Specialized Tarmac.
"Sam
Boardman looks to be bringing a Specialized S-Works
Tarmac SL7 to the Gravel Locos event in Texas."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Brian Tucker) May 22, 2021 May 22, 2021
Zwift on New Apple TV 4K (2021 Edition):
What’s different?
"Back
a few weeks ago Apple announced the new Apple TV 4K 2021
edition. The name didn’t change, it was called Apple TV
4K before. Instead, two key things did change: A new
remote that theoretically doesn’t suck, and a new
processor."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) May 22, 2021 REI Memorial Day Sale 2021 - The Best Deals
for Cyclists.
"REI’s Anniversary sale is their biggest sale of the year, and as usual it’s full of bargains on cycling gear, clothing, packs, and more." By Harley Schafer (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 22, 2021 Custom Moots Routt RSL.
"I
wanted a ride that was comfortable, light, and durable,
and it’s so rare to achieve all of those qualities in
one bike but I think I nailed it. If you’ve ever ridden
a titanium bike you know it hits the sweet spot when it
comes to strength and ride quality."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 22, 2021 PRO Chain Tool.
"The
PRO Chain Tool feels well made and neatly stores a spare
splitting pin, so while it lacks adjustability it should
last you a long, long time."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 22, 2021 Mason RAW prototype steel adventure mountain
bike with Hunt dynamo.
"The
steel RAW is most closely tied to the Mason ISO monster
gravel bikepacking bike which debuted 2 1/2 years ago
with MTB-sized tires, a rigid carbon fork with
integrated mini rack, and drop bars."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 22, 2021 microSHIFT Advent drivetrain review.
"Very
solid 1x drivetrain and a great price, but 9-speed
inevitably lacks refinement and usability against
spendier competition."
By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 22, 2021 How to sell your bike (or bike parts)
online.
"Selling
in an online marketplace can be simple, if you make it
easy. Here’s a quick guide to how to prep and post your
bike online to sell."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) May 22, 2021 Trek Madone SLR 9 eTap Review.
"The
Madone is proof that Trek still very much believes in
the value of a highly integrated aero speed machine that
prioritizes aerodynamics first and foremost. That
priority is unmistakable from its design."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 21, 2021 Behind the bike - How Boardman Bikes
designed our Bike of the Year 2021.
"The
all-round performance is stunning, and its component
selection and build utilize some of the smartest choices
around. It’s taken our ultimate accolade for 2021 by
being a bike that balances all aspects incredibly well."
By Warren Rossiter (bikeradar.com) May 21, 2021 A personalized Cannondale SuperSix Evo Disc.
"I
founded the idea of building a new bike on three
pillars. Jealousy, inner turmoil, and some available
disposable income."
By Jason de Puit (cyclingtips.com) photography by Saint Cloud May 21, 2021 Enigma Escape Titanium Gravel Bike Review:
With STOXbyHand.com Gravel 35 Carbon Wheels.
"The
primary focus of the Escape is for mixed road/offroad,
and touring use. It’s also quite at home on audax rides,
endurance racing, commuting, gravel, allroad,
singletrack and more."
By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 21, 2021 Hummingbird grows the world’s lightest
folding bike.
"At
6.9kg Hummingbird makes the world’s lightest production
folding bike. Created by composite specialists ProDrive,
it emerges from a facility that works on everything from
Le Mans-winning race cars to experimental defense and
aerospace projects."
By Joseph Delves (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) May 21, 2021 May 21, 2021
Best handlebar tape 2021 | 12 bar tapes
tried and tested.
"Spruce up your bar and give your hands a treat." By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 21, 2021 Spotlight: Wolf Tooth Travel Tool Wrap
review.
"Designed
to complement Wolf Tooth’s travel-friendly Pack Tools,
the Travel Tool Wrap has existed in the line-up for a
number of years. And like many of Wolf Tooth’s products,
it offers a few unique features compared to what else is
out there."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome May 21, 2021 SRAM radically redesigns cranks with
specialist software and 3D printing.
"Prototype
cranks are said to be twice as strong as ones developed
and manufactured using traditional technique, and 20%
lighter."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 21, 2021 $1,500 wheelset ridden to Giro stage win by
Mauro Schmid.
"Team
Qhubeka Assos rider chalks up first Grand Tour stage win
for British brand Hunt on mid-range wheels."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 21, 2021 Gear Break: Zwift Yumezi, Giant/Liv, Nuyarn,
STATE/Grateful Dead, 50% Off Primal Masks & FESTKA.
"A new World awaits with Zwift’s Makuri Islands, Giant, Liv, and The Pro’s Closet announce new partnership..." By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 21, 2021 Best sunglasses: Comfortable eyewear that
blends form and function.
"The
best cycling sunglasses do a lot more than just shield
your eyes from the sun. Here is a round-up of our top
picks."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 20, 2021 Kali Protectives introduces the Grit, a
premium safety-focused road helmet.
"Kali
Protectives, an American helmet company best known for
its safety-focused mountain bike and motorsport lids,
has announced a new helmet aimed squarely at road and
gravel riders."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Kali Protectives May 20, 2021 Oakley deals: Huge savings on Oakley
sunglasses, helmets and clothing.
"Snag
some new shades, clothing, or a helmet from Oakley, and
don't spend a bundle."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Oakley) May 20, 2021 Disc brake pads explained: organic vs
sintered vs semi-metallic.
"All
disc brakes, whether hydraulic or mechanical, operate in
the same way, by pushing two disc brake pads against the
sides of the rotor to slow or bring your bike to a
halt."
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 19, 2021 Vitus ZX1 EVO CRS review.
"A
well-specced aero road bike that doubles up as one of
the better value-for-money propositions in the segment."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch) May 19, 2021 Check out ‘the lightest 3D printed pad
saddle’, Bjorn’s 140g Setka.
"Moscow-based
composite component brand Bjorn has launched the
“lightest 3D printed pad saddle” at a claimed weight of
just 140g. This is over 25% lighter than the Specialized
S-Works Power with Mirror Saddle (193g)."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 19, 2021 Cycling meme creators are having a field day
with Silca’s $175 computer mount.
"Silca’s
brand new 3D-printed titanium computer mount seems to
have triggered the online bicycle world. Some hate how
it looks, others think it should be lighter, many want
accessories underneath, and then there’s the price. Oh,
the price!"
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 19, 2021 Gloves RoundUp: Fresh cycling gloves from
Ergon, Bionic, HandUp & Lizard Skins.
"Rounding up the latest cycling gloves to hit the market, we take a look at both long and short fingered options for small and large hands from Ergon, HandUp, Bionic and Lizard Skins, covering road cycling, mountain biking and everything in between." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 19, 2021 Canyon Announces Limited Edition Mathieu van
der Poel Canyon Lux.
"The
26-year-old already demonstrated his impressive skills
and the capabilities of this cross-county race bike at
the first race in Albstadt, Germany, dominating the
elite class short track race and taking home a win for
Alpecin Fenix."
By Canyon (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 19, 2021 InsideTracker takes Garmin wearables to the
next level… with blood and DNA.
"Working
alongside Garmin Connect and Garmin wearables,
InsideTracker can now boost its training, recovery, and
nutrition advice based on your actual biometrics. The
partnership between hardware and software should bring
you new levels of personalized performance."
By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 19, 2021 Bat Chain Lube.
"The
flow rate is more predictable than most, so the lion's
share goes on the chain not the garage floor, and
durability and cleanliness are better than I've come to
expect."
By Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 19, 2021 Silca moves to 3D-printed titanium with
mega-premium Mensola computer mount.
"If
you thought K-Edge’s aluminum mounts were too expensive
already, you’d better sit down for this one."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) May 18, 2021 Shimano S-Phyre RC9 (RC902) SPD-SL Shoes.
"Shimano's
S-Phyre RC902 shoes are stiff, comfortable and hold the
foot securely during big power efforts. There are
changes over the previous model, the RC9, but the basics
stay the same."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 18, 2021 Second-gen MRP Baxter fork adds more fuel to
the gravel suspension fire.
"Colorado-based
suspension brand MRP isn’t as big or well-known as Fox,
but its Baxter gravel bike suspension fork is following
a similar trajectory. "
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 18, 2021 How to decide on the best Specialized saddle
for your type of riding.
"Don’t
let saddle pain spoil your ride. Here’s what the experts
at Specialized say you need to be aware of to find your
saddle soulmate."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 18, 2021 COROS Rolls Out EvoLab - Revamped Training
Load Metrics: A Detailed Explainer.
"This
update is partially on the app side, and partially on
the watch side. They’re supporting the COROS Pace 2,
APEX, APEX Pro, and Vertix (with essentially the
original Pace being left out)."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) May 18, 2021 May 18, 2021
Ceramic bearings: Do you need them for your
bike?
"To
many, ceramic bearings represent the ultimate wheel or
drivetrain upgrade, we look at what is available in the
ceramic bearing market."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / CeramicSpeed) May 18, 2021 Best bike pumps: Tire inflation that won't
let you down.
"The
best bike pumps for all your at-home and roadside tire
inflation needs."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Josh Croxton) May 18, 2021 This is how you can trade in your old bike
for a brand new Giant or Liv machine.
"The
Pro’s Closet has launched the ‘Trade Up’ program in
partnership with Giant and Liv to offer discount
vouchers for anyone wanting to cash in their current
bike."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 18, 2021 Samsung and Fitbit Announce Next Watches To
Be Wear OS.
"Google
just turned up the heat on their own wearables platform,
by announcing that both Samsung and Fitbit will shift to
Google Wear OS going forward. In the case of Samsung,
they confirmed they’ll launch their next Galaxy Watch on
Wear OS, while Fitbit confirmed they’ll be bringing
“premium smartwatches” to Wear OS."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) May 18, 2021 Vittoria Air-Liner Road Tubeless Insert Kit.
"Great
at keeping tubeless tires on the rim when flat, but the
system isn't ideal for all."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 18, 2021 SRAM Granted Patent for Drivetrain With a
Direct Mount Derailleur.
"When
SRAM first announced their Universal Derailleur Hanger
(UDH), it was touted as a way to ensure that finding a
replacement would be an easy and relatively inexpensive
task. It turns out there might be more to the story."
By Mike Kazimer (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 18, 2021 Speedvagen Surprise Me goes full CMYK to
tease a printer’s process out of the painter.
"Speedvagen
finishes on their fully custom bike builds are always
impressive, and this year’s Surprise Me series is no
different, getting more detailed than ever in a full
CMYK bleed."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit Speedvagen) May 17, 2021 You can now use Ratio’s 12-speed gearing
upgrade with a 10-speed SRAM shifter.
"Ratio
Technology - the company that created a way to turn your
SRAM 11-speed mechanical road shifter into a 12-speed
SRAM Eagle shifter - has released two more
closely-related products."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 17, 2021 Cadex Classics 28 Tubeless.
"Really
excellent for good roads, bad roads and light gravel
action. The Cadex Classics do well in ride feel, too.
Recommended."
By Jez Ash (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 17, 2021 May 17, 2021
12 reasons why you should buy, and use, a
power meter.
"Power
meter prices have tumbled over the past two or three
years, making them accessible to more people than ever
before, and here's why you should consider investing in
one as a means of boosting your fitness."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 17, 2021 Five cool things coming soon from Merida,
Maap, Pirelli, Madison and Roka.
"Another
great mix of bikes, gear and clothing that we're testing
at the moment, with full reviews coming soon."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 17, 2021 Long term review: Wahoo Speedplay Zero
pedals.
"Is
it worth the effort of making the switch to the
lollipop-style pedals? For some, I think the benefits of
Speedplay pedals will definitely sweeten the deal."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) May 16, 2021 Merida Reacto Team-E.
"The
top-level bike Bahrain Victorious’ Mikel Landa was
riding before he sadly crashed out of Stage 5 of the
Giro d’Italia."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 16, 2021 Van Rysel EDR CF 105 Disc Road 2021.
"This
bike focuses on performance, and thanks to some
well-sorted geometry you end up with a machine that can
be ridden hard and fast regardless of your skill level."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 16, 2021 Weekend Tech Tidbits: Karoo 2 Color Cases,
4iiii Crank Buyback, and GoPro Session Labs Update.
"Here’s
a quick round-up of a few items that spilled over from
the last week (or so) that I’ve consolidated together
for your inner geek to consume."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) May 16, 2021 Cotic adds limited-edition titanium frameset
to its gravel bike lineup.
"Best
known for its steel mountain bikes, with their
progressive geometry, Cotic also markets the Escapade
gravel grinder. And that frameset has now been built in
gloriously resplendent titanium, creating the Tonic."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Cotic) May 15, 2021 A closer look at Elia Viviani's brand new De
Rosa time trial bike.
"As
Elia Viviani took to the start ramp of the Giro d'Italia
stage 1 time trial, he did so aboard a new De Rosa time
trial bike, which looks to be a disc brake version of
the brand's TT03, but with subtle amendments made
throughout."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: De Rosa) May 15, 2021 Gravel bike deals: Save on Specialized,
Santa Cruz, Cannondale and more.
"Gravel
bike deals are a little harder to come by as of late,
but don't fear, there are still plenty of bargains to be
found."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Santa Cruz) May 15, 2021 Orbea to Move US Operations to Boulder,
Colorado.
"Little
Rock has been a wonderful home, and deciding to move
certainly wasn’t easy, but we saw the opportunity to be
in a center for cycling, technology, and culture in the
US as something that we couldn’t pass up."
By Sarah Moore (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 15, 2021 Curve Cycling’s new Big Kev has room for
even more rubber.
"Revealed
at the Handmade Bicycle Show Australia, the Big Kev is
quite simply a bigger-tire version of Curve’s
best-selling gravel bike - a bike that’s officially
named the GXR while being affectionately referred to as
the Kevin."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com)photography by Dave Rome May 14, 2021 3 Slick Pro Bikes.
"Pinarello
bikes come with disc brakes, but you would never know
that by watching the Ineos Grenadiers race - the team
has an unshakeable affinity for rim brakes."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 14, 2021 The best road shoes for 2021.
"Road
shoes are an important piece of equipment: they connect
your legs to the bike allowing you to transfer power.
The perfect shoe for everyone is out there, but you
might have to go through a few duds to find it."
By Gus Alexandropoulos (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) May 14, 2021 Crankbrothers Eggbeater 3 pedal review.
"The
Crankbrothers Eggbeater 3 pedals are light, extremely
easy to use and have the best mud-shedding performance
of any clipless pedal available."
(road.cc) By Matt Page (Image Credit not Found) May 14, 2021 May 14, 2021
Boardman SLR 9.4 AXS crowned Road Bike of
the Year 2021.
"With
race bike speed, endurance bike comfort and a top-value
spec, the Boardman SLR 9.4 AXS has got it all."
By George Scott (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 14, 2021 Review: Campy Bora Ultra WTO 45 road wheels
are faster, more versatile than ever.
"The
new Campy Bora Ultra WTO family gets three rim depths -
30mm, 45mm & 60mm - to cover everyone from climbers
to sprinters."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 14, 2021 Best road bike tires: Fast-rolling,
ultra-grippy tires for training and racing.
"The
best road bike tires should be fast, light, supple and
resilient. Your chosen tires can make or break your
ride, so here's our pick of the best."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch) May 14, 2021 New Pirelli SmarTUBE '70% lighter' than
standard inner tube.
"The
Italian tire brand says the new SmarTUBE promises a
weight reduction of up to 70% over regular inner tubes.
The lightest P Zero road version weighs a claimed 35g
compared to the 125g of a butyl rubber 700x25/32c
Continental tube."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Pirelli) May 14, 2021 Gear Break: Primal 50% Off USA, Lizard
Skins, KASK and KOO, Shimano Shoes, Michael Blann &
Kitzuma.
"Gear Break: Another fine selection of gear." By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 14, 2021 Kask Moebius helmet review.
"The
Kask Moebius is a comfortable and airy helmet that looks
beautiful, but is let down by weird sizing and
proportions, as well as being heavy and unwieldy."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Mildred Locke) May 14, 2021 Minty-fresh energy products from the Lakes,
a Leatt enduro helmet, Hutchinson tubeless tech and
waterproof socks from DexShell.
"The
week was dominated by two key bike releases. First up,
Canyon launched the Grizl Next up was Specialized. Love
’em or hate ’em, eMTBs are very much here and are big
news."
By Tom Marvin (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 14, 2021 Fizik Vento Stabilita Carbon shoes.
"With
its unique take on arch support, how do the Fizik Vento
Stabilita shoes perform against more conventional shoe
design?"
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Josh Croxton) May 14, 2021 DT Swiss acknowledges Ratchet EXP hub
problems in new service bulletin.
"DT
Swiss hubs have an enviable reputation for reliability
thanks to the superb design and engineering of the
brand’s star ratchet freehub mechanism."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021
Swedish brand Bravur releases pretty pink
Giro-themed timepiece.
"We’ve
covered Julian Alaphilippe’s US$120,500 timepiece. We’ve
reported on the regional geopolitical ramifications of
Richard Mille's sponsorship changes. We’ve watched Tadej
Pogacar being forced to give up his personal Breitling
endorsement."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 13, 2021 Caleb Ewan is using Campagnolo's old
11-speed Super Record at the Giro d'Italia: Here's why.
"A
unique example of the common issue of a sponsor being
unable to meet a rider's needs."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 12, 2021 KOM Cycling RPV2 Full Motion Rocker
Platform: In-Depth Review.
"Double
cheeseburger. That’s what the new KOM Cycling RPV2
rocker plate is, or at least, looks like. This
double-decker rocker plate essentially takes their
existing popular RPV1 rocker plate (which tilts side to
side), and adds a new forward/back sliding sensation."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) May 12, 2021 ENVE 45 - Well-performing value-carbon
wheelset.
"The
ENVE 45, a US$1600 /£1850 /€2180 carbon road disc
wheelset from the company that makes some of the best
performing wheels I and my fellow testers have ridden."
By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 12, 2021 Best road bike wheels reviewed 2021: Disc
and rim wheelsets.
"A
new set of road bike wheels is one upgrade you can
guarantee will give your ride a new life. A set of new
hoops can shed weight to help in the hills or improve
aerodynamics so you can power along on the flat,
vacuuming up KOMs without breaking a sweat."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: chris catchpole) May 12, 2021 Best Socks: Colorful, comfortable and
cleverly constructed socks for cycling.
"The
best cycling socks feature many design cues such as
style, fit, construction and color. Here's a roundup of
our favorites"
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: DeFeet) May 12, 2021 Is SRAM looking to replace Strava?
"The AXS app has been fairly simple but quickly to evolve and SRAM has been pretty quiet about it. They took a few of their other apps (like Tyrewiz) and meshed them all together so seamlessly that few have noticed." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 12, 2021 Best gravel bikes under $2800.
"So
what are the best mid-priced options available for the
different flavors of gravel and what should you look for
when shopping for your ideal drop bar all-rounder?"
By Guy Kesteven, Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized) May 12, 2021 How To Use a Cycling Power Meter With a
Garmin Vivoactive or Venu Watch.
"So,
here’s how you can record power meter data on your Venu
or Vivoactive series watch. In fact, this actually works
on any Garmin watch that supports Connect IQ Data Fields
(so, that would include something like a Forerunner
230/235 series)."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) May 11, 2021 The new Canyon Grizl gravel bike is designed
for rougher roads.
"On
May 10, Canyon announced its second gravel bike, the
Grizl. The bike is designed for technical terrain, with
a customizable setup for “underbiking fun”, week-long
trips or big days in the saddle."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Canyon May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021
Driven hits US$1 million funding goal in
just two days.
"According
to Driven, the US$1 million goal was met in just two
days, and a further US$600,000 has been received in
over-subscriptions that are now on a waitlist (in case
earlier investors fall through)."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) May 11, 2021 Best triathlon wheels: Top time trial wheels
for when you're up against the clock.
"The
best triathlon wheels can save you precious seconds when
you're up against the clock, and there's nothing quite
so gorgeous as a set of really deep carbon wheels."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Cadex & Korupt Vision) May 11, 2021 Where to buy a bike: How do you find the
right bike in the midst of a shortage?
"With
stocks at an all-time low, it's harder than ever to buy
a bike, but here's our advice on where to buy a bike
right now."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 10, 2021 May 10, 2021
Lezyne V Pro-11 multi-tool review.
"Expensive
but a comprehensive range of really good-looking,
high-quality rust-resistant compact tools."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com)(Image: Guy Kesteven) May 10, 2021 Rondo HVRT CF1 2021.
"The
Rondo HVRT CF1 is an incredibly fast and stiff road
machine that, thanks to its tweakable geometry, can be
set for aggressive riding or backed off a touch for
longer, more epic jaunts."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 9, 2021 Six tech highlights from the Giro d'Italia
time trial.
"With
the against-the-clock nature of time trialing, every
second and every watt could be the difference between
winning and losing. As a result, the scrutiny placed on
equipment is magnified."
(cyclingnews.com) By Josh Croxton (Image credit: Getty Images) May 9, 2021 10 Pro Mechanics' Favorite Tools at the
Albstadt XC World Cup Season Opener.
"World
Cup racing is back on, which means World Cup wrenching
is, too. Here are some favorite tools from the mechanics
looking after some of the top riders this weekend."
By Alicia Leggett (pinkbike.com) Photo: Ross Bell May 8, 2021 Wildcat Tiger Drover Saddle Harness.
"The
Wildcat Tiger Drover Saddle Harness is designed to hold
a drybag securely beneath your saddle, and makes for an
incredibly secure and lightweight bikepacking setup."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 8, 2021 Sidi seeds the Giro d’Italia.
"Wearing
Sidi is always a guarantee, especially when it comes to
big stage races,” said Egan Bernal. “I’ve been wanting
to race the Giro for a long time."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 8, 2021 Bastion is now making forks and cockpits
from 3D-printed titanium and carbon.
"Best
known for its custom 3D-printed titanium lug and carbon
tube frames, Bastion Cycles is now using that technology
to offer an integrated, matching and wholly
made-in-house disc road fork, stem, and bar."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome May 7, 2021 Rudy Project The Wing TT helmet.
"Rudy
Project's The Wing is a time-trial-specific helmet
designed to excel in a variety of rider positions - not
just when sandwiched in the TT posture."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) May 7, 2021 Pirelli P Zero Race 28mm road tire review.
"Pirelli
has updated its P Zero tires with its new Smart Evo
compound which is claimed to offer better all-weather
grip and lower rolling resistance."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham) May 7, 2021 Gusset GS-11 Oil Slick chain review.
"Gusset
is best known for cost-effective cockpit and drivetrain
gear but it's gone posh with fashionable Oil Slick
options on its lightweight chains."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Guy Kesteven) May 7, 2021 Ganna gets all-new Pinarello TT bike ahead
of Giro d'Italia opener.
"World
Time Trial Champion's Pinarello Bolide gets a metallic
blue theme inspired by Elia Viviani's Olympic track
bike."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ineos Grenadiers) May 7, 2021 Quick Hands-On: Wahoo Adds Music Controls to
Rival Watch, Plans for TrainingPeaks Workout Support.
"Over
the last week Wahoo has quietly rolled out a firmware
update that adds music controls to their Wahoo Rival
multisport GPS watch, enabling it to changes songs on
your iOS device."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) May 7, 2021 Qhubeka Assos announce multi-year deal with
Goodyear.
"The
Qhubeka Assos fleet of BMCs will be using a range of
Goodyear tires, depending on race format, road surface,
and prevailing weather conditions."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 7, 2021 Gear Break: MAAP Cap, Tubolito, Campagnolo
Bora Ultra WTO, Lizard Skins, KASK, DHB Mitts &
Chamois Butt'r.
"More great cycling kit." By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 7, 2021 New Strava update makes big changes to
layout, organization, and navigation.
"Strava has announced an update to its mobile app, which it hopes will make it easier to use and navigate." By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com)photography by Strava May 7, 2021 Oakley launches long-awaited Kato
sunglasses.
"New
sunglasses, used by Froome and Cavendish as far back as
October 2020, are finally made public."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 6, 2021 Pro PLT Ergo Carbon Handlebar.
"Super-comfortable
carbon handlebar, perfect for long days in the saddle."
By Iwein Dekoninck (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 5, 2021 Canyon announces new time trial bike ahead
of Giro d'Italia prologue.
"With
just three days to go until the opening time trial
prologue of the Giro d'Italia, Canyon has unveiled that
its sponsored teams will be going against the clock
aboard an all-new time trial bike."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canyon) May 5, 2021 Cotic’s new Tonic titanium gravel bike is
oh-so-shiny.
"UK-based
mountain bike specialist Cotic is adding a companion
to its Escapade steel gravel bike: a gleaming titanium
gravel machine called the Tonic. "
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by Richard Baybutt/Cotic May 5, 2021 May 1, 2021
Five cool things coming soon from Pearl
Izumi, Vel, Tifosi, Galibier and Primal.
"Another
exciting selection of wheels, gear and clothing that
we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming
soon."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 5, 2021 TrueKinetix TrueBike In-Depth Review.
"There’s
a strong chance you’ve never heard of the TrueBike by
TrueKinetix, despite being a full functioning, shipping,
and retail-available smart indoor bike that works with
any ANT+ or Bluetooth Smart compatible app out there,
like Zwift, TrainerRoad, and plenty of others."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) May 5, 2021 DMT KR4 road cycling shoes review.
"Why
are these shoes perfect for summer? While the soles
might be devoid of venting, the sides of the upper are
incredibly breathable and let a fair amount of cooling
air through to keep your feet comfortable."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) May 5, 2021 Peloton is recalling its treadmills after
numerous injuries and one death.
"Peloton
has agreed to voluntary recalls for the Tread and Tread+
treadmills in the US and Canada. You can return it for a
full refund until November 6th."
By Kris Holt (finance.yahoo.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 5, 2021 Strava overhauls app layout with new Groups,
You, and Maps sections.
"Strava
has released more than 70 updates over the past 12
months, but today the social fitness app is rolling out
a layout overhaul designed to simplify the experience."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 5, 2021 Bike deals: Save on road, gravel, electric
bikes and more.
"Save
money with our pick of the best deals on road, gravel,
hybrid and mountain bikes available online today."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) May 5, 2021 Review: Swytch eBike conversion kit adds
serious motor assisted fun to any bicycle.
"The
Swytch kit surprised us with relatively clean looks and
solid performance that rivaled the feel of real eBikes.
Considering its versatility and low entry price, we’d
recommend it highly as a way to turn any regular old
bike into a fast commuter."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 4, 2021 Cairn launches two new do-it-all electric
bikes.
"Cairn
Cycles has launched two new bikes - a drop bar and flat
bar ‘BRAVEe.’ Cairn has impressed us in the past, the
E-Adventure scored highly gaining a 9/10 and a position
on the Editor’s Choice awards."
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 4, 2021 Shimano's Linkglide cassette is 300%
tougher.
"Linkglide
is the new addition to Shimano's drivetrain offering and
it looks great for eMTB riders."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Shimano) May 4, 2021 Crankwork adapters convert your clipless
pedal to flat platform with traction pins.
"Need
to use your road or mountain bike for a quick journey to
the shops, or to get to the local watering hole on a
Friday night?"
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 4, 2021 Real-world aero testing: Which hand
positions are fastest?
"Hand positions, narrow handlebars, and extremely long reach handlebars have caused quite a stir of late." By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 4, 2021 Vittoria purchases legendary tubular brand
A. Dugast.
"Vittoria’s
substantial manufacturing and R&D muscle will
perhaps make a wider selection of tire tread patterns
available to A. Dugast, while Vittoria may, in turn,
offer an even more premium range of tires under its own
brand."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 4, 2021 Quoc Gran Tourer shoes review.
"The
Gran Tourer shoes look quite casual, mainly down to
their traditional lace-up system. There’s no fancy Boa
setup here, but that’s no bad thing. Possibly the nicest
gravel shoes money can buy."
By Nick Odantzis (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Nick Odantzis) May 4, 2021 Garmin deals: Save on smartwatches, bike
computers, lights and more.
"Garmin
cycling computers are considered by many to be the best
cycling computers on the market, while the American
brand also offers a range of the best smartwatches for
cycling."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) May 4, 2021 Cervélo is launching a new bike - but you
cannot buy it yet.
"Cervélo
is readying a new road bike for launch, but the timeline
for seeing it in shops is still fuzzy."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) May 3, 2021 Peloton’s New Spring 2021 Features: Fully
detailed and tested.
"Over
the weekend Peloton announced a slew of new features
across their platform. Some of these features are minor
upgrades, some moderate refreshes, and a few pretty
significant signs towards future directions that could
aim to disrupt further the rest of the sports tech
space."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) May 3, 2021 Phil Gaimon's new bike is extremely
on-brand.
"Gaimon
is a well known cookie fan, and the bike’s design
reflects his fondness for the dessert in a big way."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Phil Gaimon/Instagram May 3, 2021 Spotlight: Arundel Sport bottle cage review.
"The
Mandible Sport, a nylon-reinforced plastic cage based on
the Dave-O carbon cage. At 49g, it’s 17 grams heavier
than the Dave-O carbon."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com)photography by Dave Rome May 3, 2021 Are stiffer frames always faster?
"Stiffer,
lighter, faster! It seems nearly every newly-launched
race bike aims for the superlative in all three of this
holy trinity. Weight is easily quantifiable,
aerodynamics ditto-– but stiffness is more difficult to
assess."
(cyclingweekly.com) By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (Image credit: Getty Images) May 3, 2021 Aero Sensor Companies Start Own Common Aero
Device Profile: Got Tired of Waiting for Standard.
"Cycling
aerodynamic sensor companies Notio & Velocomp have
decided they were tired of waiting for the
long-discussed ANT+ Aero Sensor device profile, and have
simply released their own instead."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) May 3, 2021 Pirelli P Zero gives you options for all
conditions.
"Pirelli's
performance tires offer tires for everything from your
fast summer rides right through to the depths of
winter."
By Paul Norman (cyclingweekly.com)Credit: Pirelli May 3, 2021 Who Invented The Bicycle? Good Question -
Many Answers.
"Giving
credit for who invented the bicycle is akin to trying to
credit one single person for inventing the modern-day
automobile, or any other multi-part machine."
By Molly Hurford (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) May 3, 2021 Is the tubeless system flawed for narrower
tires?
"So,
what’s the deal with road tubeless? What are the
lingering issues, and do they stand to be solved?"
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 2, 2021 Topeak Alien X multi-tool review.
"Topeak’s
Alien has a high theoretical feature count in a cunning
two-piece format, but not all of those features are
usable and there are neater, more functional tools for
the money from Topeak and others."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven) May 2, 2021 A Guide to Cycle-Speak & Saddle Slang.
"For
someone just coming into the world of cyclesports, the
terminology, concepts and history can perhaps be
baffling. How can you win the Tour de France without
winning a single stage?"
By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) May 2, 2021 New Research Shows Pain Relieving Effects of
CBD.
"What
we used in our study was pure CBD isolate oil.
Commercially available CBD products differ in their
content and purity, so results might be different for
different CBD products, depending on what other
compounds they may or may not contain."
By Syracuse University (scitechdaily.com) May 2, 2021 Best lightweight bike locks: Protect your
pride and joy with these portable locks.
"Need
to protect your bike from casual thieves with portable
protection? Here’s our pick of the best lightweight bike
locks, ranging from from ‘better than nothing’ to Sold
Secure Gold rated gear."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Hiplok) May 1, 2021
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Birthday gift, Housewarming gift, Christmas gift,
teacher gift and Mother's Day gift.
Insulated
so it keeps your beverage hot or cold and comes with a
clear lid and reusable metal straw."
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Designs by Nicole Immel
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VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on
wheels.
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service and price. My local mechanic is Thai Nguyen
who is very prompt when I call, does great work and
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Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch
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compatible, and works on any bicycle type." Advertisement
(swytchbike.com)
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