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AASQ, Feature Stories, Gravel Bikes - September 10, 2021

AASQ #134: Given the knobbly tires, do aero gravel wheels actually make sense?

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or riding buddies. AASQ is our weekly series where we get to the bottom of your questions – serious or otherwise. Hit the link at the bottom of the post to

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This e-Bike system has NO chain or belt, and it recharges as you pedal!

If you’ve heard the term “drive by wire”, get ready for e-cargo bikes that “bike by wire”. This new crankset generator from Schaeffler Group uses their automotive technologies that allow fully electronic steering, braking, and acceleration in cars to give e-bikes a completely disconnected drivetrain. Simply put, there’s no need for a chain, belt or

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Giro Latch MTB shoes cut down on trail chatter and add suspension to your flat pedals

Giro quietly released one of the best feeling flat MTB shoes we’ve ridden. It’s not the nature of the launch that’s quiet – I bet you’re seeing them everywhere by now. The shoe itself is muted, giving no chatter, slap, or toe-tingling vibrations, just silent feet. Giro Latch MTB shoes The Latch is Giro’s newest

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Clothing-Gear-Tools, Commuter, Feature Stories - September 6, 2021

EVOC Commute A.I.R. Pro Pack for cyclists rapidly inflates in a crash

EVOC have partnered with Minerva Air Bag Systems to produce a commuter pack for cyclists that rapidly inflates a hidden air bag in the event of a crash. This kind of technology isn’t new; we’ve seen it adapted for use by motorcyclists and construction workers who are regularly at risk of falling from height. Now,

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Gamux CNC 197 Gearbox DH prototype alloy World Cup downhill bike you can pre-order now!

After years of World Cup racing, Swiss bike company Gamux started offering their own customizable alloy Runi trail and Marca downhill bikes in 2020, but are now taking aluminum to new extremes with this all CNC-machined Gearbox DH prototype. Tested in a couple of iterations on the race circuit this season, the CNC 197 Gearbox

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