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Robert Axle Project Drive Thru dummy hub roller simplifies drivetrain cleanup

The Robert Axle Project has a new tool developed with framebuilder Chris McGovern to make cleaning your bike easier – the Drive Thru dummy hub roller. It’s not the first roller we’ve seen to mimic a hub and allow us to spin the chain with the rear wheel off, but the affordable DriveThru is unique […]

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Motion Instruments dials in suspension for Pro DH, Enduro and XC Riders, and now you!

Based out of Redwood City, California, Motion Instruments are a new company, to market at least, specialising in building suspension data analysis systems for mountain bikes to enhance rider experiences, improve race times, and develop new suspension designs. After teasing us with glimpses on both the EWS and World Cup Downhill circuit, Motion Instruments are […]

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CloseTheGap now hides my mirror, direct mounts your bell, teases new carbon mount

Little hidden cockpit gadget maker & riding safety advocates CloseTheGap shared number of new products with us from the new HideMyMirror that tucks in your bar end to updated options for their signature HideMyBell computer mounts. They even gave us an exclusive taste of an upcoming carbon HideMyBell Raceday SL mount, all to be seen, […]

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Polar H9 adds more affordable heart rate monitor for training with all devices

Polar’s newest H9 heart rate monitor strap trims off some of the extra standalone features of their top-end H10 strap, cutting its price by 33%, yet still retaining multi-device Bluetooth, ANT+, and even 5kHz connectivity. Polar says the new heart rate sensor is targeted at training beginners, but it’s just as much about managing costs […]

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Patent Patrol: Campagnolo files for new hub w/ magnetic clutch engagement

We’re always patrolling for patents, and just stumbled upon a brand-spanking-new freehub design from Campagnolo. Instead of relying on a traditional ratchet and pawl system, it uses an innovative clutch and magnet arrangement – which appears to be an attempt to eliminate freehub drag. Campagnolo Clutched Freehub Patent If it seems like we’ve been covering […]

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