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The 2024 Canyon Grail: A Seamless Fusion of Modernity and Performance
The cycling world is no stranger to evolutions and revolutions. Over the years, we’ve seen a myriad of innovations come and go – from pop-up headlights to Blackberry phones, and even the Sony Betamax. Yet, the key to a lasting impact lies not just in superior aesthetics or function but in a design that’s both…
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ASSOS USA andPikes Peak APEX to Partner Again for The Hunt
ASSOS USA and Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox invite mountain bikers back to some of North America’s most iconic trails on a scavenger hunt for coveted ASSOS gear. Colorado Springs, CO – Sports Strategies announces Pikes Peak APEX and ASSOS USA will kick off The Hunt tomorrow, June 15th, when an ambassador will post…
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The Science of Cycling Aerodynamics
Every cyclist who has ever pedaled into a stiff headwind knows all about wind resistance. Even a light breeze in your face can turn a pleasant ride into a slog. It’s exhausting! Although a headwind is obvious, even on a perfectly still day the number one impediment to riding fast is the air we breathe.…
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Zipp 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc Brake Wheelset gets Lighter, Wider and Cheaper
Zipp’s most popular wheel, the 303, has received a huge makeover at the Firecrest level. The wheelset has shed 300 grams, now weighing a claimed 1,355 grams. It’s also faster with a 5mm shallower rim depth of 40mm. Plus, it accommodates wider tires thanks to its 25mm internal rim width. The best part, the new…
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Zwift: Cervélo Gravel Rush Series Announced
The Mid South may not have just been the first major gravel event of the year, it may have been the last for quite some time. With the world practicing social distancing, Zwift has just announced a new and well-timed event series: the “Cervélo Gravel Rush Series”. This four-event series happens on Thursdays beginning March…
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Silca Introduces New Nastro Bar Tapes – The Thickest and Thinnest Available
Also Launches First-of-its-Kind Crash Replacement Policy Silca’s two new Nastro bar tapes offer both the cushiest handlebar wrap and the slimmest grip available, perfect for gravel riders looking for more comfort, or racers looking for aerodynamic grip on their track and time trial bikes. Additionally, Silca is backing the Nastro family (now comprised of four…
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Cannondale’s new CAAD 13 is A More Budget Friendly Race Machine
We saw a leaked image a while back, but now the rumors are confirmed. Today, the CAAD13 is official. Cannondale CAAD 13 Key Updates Aerodynamics: The traditional round profile tubes of the CAAD line weren’t aero, CAAD 13 changes that. The new sleek, integrated design features a new family of highly truncated airfoil tube shapes.…
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HED Vanquish Aero Disc is Their Fastest Wheel Ever
HED just released a new aero disc version of their Vanquish wheel, the Vanquish Aero Disc. The wheel is based on a spoked wheel design with carbon skins for aerodynamics. The new wheel is disc brake-compatible and uses a super wide 30mm external & 21mm internal width. The Vanquish Aero Disc is optimized for…
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MAGURA Cockpit Integration
The new MAGURA Cockpit Integration (MCi) fully integrates the hydraulic brake into the handlebar. With no external tubings, the MCi gives riders a tidy cockpit, better aerodynamics and greater protection for hydraulic components. If you’re into maintaining an aesthetic cockpit, this is a godsend.
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Pinarello Drops New Dogma F12 Road Bike for Team Ineos
Pinarello announced its new flagship road racing rig today, the Dogma F12. I guess 11 doesn’t get any love, because they skipped right over it with the F12. Interesting, considering the new Dogma F12 looks to be more of an incremental improvement over the previous F10 than a big leap. Overall, Pinarello’s new F12 looks…
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The 2019 Pinarello Grevil+ Looks Like it Melted in the Sun
The Grevil is Pinarello’s first foray into the gravel bike market, mixing the high performance and aero features from its road line with the durability and compliance from CX & mountain bikes. The new Grevil is still meant to be a fast road bike, just no longer limited to smooth roads. The geometry of the…
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The Crazy New Specialized S-Works Shiv Disc Arrives in Kona
This upcoming Saturday (10/13) marks the 40th anniversary of the original Ironman event. As the world’s best triathletes start arriving on the big island of Hawaii for the world championship race, a lot of cool new triathlon equipment will be coming along with them. Today, Specialized unveiled the new S-Works Shiv Disc and it is…
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The All-New 2019 Cervélo S5
The Cervélo S5 is the original aero road bike, setting the standard by which everyone else is judged. But the sleek, long-running S5 has been in need of a serious update for some time. With the relaxation of the UCI 3:1 rule (ratio between the length and the width of bike tubes), Cervelo took the…
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Do Aero Positions Make a Difference for the Leadville 100?
Aero positions in a mountain bike race sound absurd, but are they? With the Leadville Trail 100 just around the corner, Specialized decided to take a look and find out. Does grabbing your fork crown actually create any sort of aero advantage over a standard position? How about a simple tuck? Do aerodynamics matter at…
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Giro Launches a Safer New Aether Helmet with MIPS
MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) is quickly becoming the de facto standard in helmet safety. When the IIHS recently tested helmets for safety, MIPS helmets were the only ones to receive five star ratings. The system essentially separate the helmet into to independent layers, the layer connected to your head and the outer layer which…
