Components
Rapha has built its name on premium, high-quality clothing. The companies’ bib shorts are no exception, but Rapha felt that saddle variety was limiting its ability to optimize shorts for rider comfort. So, Rapha designed its own saddles designed to pair with its Pro Team and Classic bibs. For two
Components
I suppose it was only a matter of time. Campagnolo, the Italian component manufacturer, is bringing to market the first 12-speed road group, dubbed “Movement 12.” The new Record and Super Record cassettes bring some tight jumps between cogs via a chain that is only marginally narrower. It’s also
Components
Shimano’s 105 groupset is the workhorse of the cycling world. It’s arguably the most bang you can get for your buck when building up a bike and handles everything from long training miles to entry-level racing with ease. Adopting a similar aesthetic as the upper-tier Ultegra R8000 and
Components
With road cycling moving more and more to gravel and multi-surface riding, Shimano has adopted some of its mountain bike tech to the road with the introduction of the new Ultegra RX rear derailleur with chain stabilizing technology. The new RX800/805 rear derailleurs (mechanical and Di2) feature Shimano Shadow
The Garage
Wolf Tooth’s Pack Pliers won’t take the place of an all inclusive multi-tool, but they will complement one quite nicely. The lightweight, pack-able, anodized aluminum tool functions as a tire lever, valve core remover, valve stem lock nut wrench, and most importantly as a pair of master link
Components
Well, they certainly won’t be first to the market, but one of the most revered brands in the wheelset market has finally released a carbon clincher. Hed’s new Vanquish wheelset ships in 60 or 30MM depths with thru-axles, disc mounts and a huge 30mm external width. They’re
Tech & Data
Garmin just released two new products the first of which is the Edge 1030 computer which provides a range of updated and enhanced features in a slim, new package. In addition, is a completely redesigned power meter package. from Garmin, the Vector 3/3S, which is a dual-sensing, pedal-mounted system.
Tech & Data
Colorado-based Stages kicked off the affordable power meter market five years ago when it brought out its single-sided power meter. For the most part a single-leg meters are more than adequate for most riders, but Team Sky asked for a dual-sided meter to add depth to their analytics from training
Bikes & Frames
When you’re miles from your team car and only a handful of minutes are protecting your yellow jersey a crash, flat or technical issue with a bike can spell disaster. That’s where neutral support comes in. For 2017, Mavic updated its neutral support bike to better support riders
Tech & Data
The Copenhagen Wheel is a pretty brilliant innovation. The is the first commercially available version of the Copenhagen Wheel. Now available for sale. Pre-order at http://www.superpedestrian.com for a limited edition, hand-crafted Copenhagen Wheel, invented and built in Cambridge, MA.