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Cyclocross, Gravel Bikes, Mountain Bike, Road Bike - November 6, 2019

Found: Traben Titanium Tubeless Valve Stems are lighter than brass, stronger than aluminum

Light weight tubeless valves are great. Broken light weight tubeless valves are not. For anyone that has ever experienced the sadness of a broken aluminum valve, Traben may have the answer. While the valves are claimed to be just one gram heavier than a comparable aluminum valve, they claim to be four times as strong. […]

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Sidi Alba 2 & Trace 2 dial in new affordable performance road & MTB shoes

Classic Italian shoemaker Sidi again trickles down their Tecno 3 dial closure retention to a new more affordable level in both the road Alba 2 & cross-country Trace 2 shoes. The Alba & Trace already saw limited availability this year, but the new 2020 v2.0 model gets a few key updates for a more comfortable, […]

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Selle San Marco 2020 saddle lineup goes short, ergonomic, & cutout

Selle San Marco announced their 2020 range, with new ergonomic and cutout choices. Featuring road, gravel, and MTB options, they’re attacking off the front, with a renewed focus on anatomic, short-fit, and health-focused saddles. First up is the Shortfit Superleggera. The Shortfit name isn’t new to San Marco, but this model has finally hit the […]

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Advocacy & Industry News, Gravel Bikes - November 1, 2019

Growing Roots: Undone at Ted King’s Rooted Vermont gravel bike race

Ted King leaned in and whispered, conspiratorially. “Don’t be obvious, but I’m pretty sure that’s Mike Powers.” I turned, as discreetly as I could, and scanned the other patrons in the bakery, where we’d met Ted for some coffee, breakfast, and a chat. For a quiet town consisting of little more than three storefronts […]

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BLB Supreme Pro Bar Tape adds style & visibility to your bars – 75 new looks, 16 reflective!

Brick Lane Bikes is tired of black bar tape. And as the long grey winter settles in on their London HQ, BLB has decided to spice up your handlebar with a ton of wild new bar tape designs & styles. Whether searching for a classic leather or cloth tape look, or some flashy hi-vis to […]

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