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Shimano GRX Carbon wheels go wider, deeper and drop almost 400g

The all-new carbon GRX wheelset drops ~350g off the alloy set’s claimed weight, shedding all of that weight from the swap to carbon rims. The new option provides a drastic reduction in rotational mass, so it should provide a huge improvement in acceleration. And, they do that while getting both wider and deeper! The new WH-RX870-TL

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Cane Creek introduces eeSilk Suspension Stem with… a lockout lever?

Suspension stems are one potential option to take some of the sting out of rough terrain. But what about those times you’d prefer something a little more… rigid? That seems to be what Cane Creek is offering with their new eeSilk suspension stem–suspension when you want it, stiffer when you don’t. A suspension stem is

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Review: Mason X Hunt 650b Adventure Dynamo Wheels are Tough and Light!

Back in 2018, Cory gave the Editor’s Choice Award for the best wheel to Hunt Wheels for making performance wheelsets with a dynamo hub. And when the MASON X HUNT 650b Adventure Dynamo Disc Wheelset was sent to Bikerumor back in February 2021 and needed a reviewer… I couldn’t raise my hand fast enough. Just

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Restrap release new Full Frame Bags for Carrying Everything by Bike

Restrap has announced the release of a new range of Full Frame Bags shaped to fit bicycles with a standard front triangle, completing their now-comprehensive line of bikepacking bags and cargo carriers. With a durable, weatherproof outer fabric, sealed waterproof zippers, and adjustable internal compartmentalization, these made-in-the-UK frame bags are worth a second look. Restrap Full

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Hammerhead gets bought by SRAM, Shimano pulls support for certain Di2 Karoo 2 features?

Not that long ago it was announced that SRAM has acquired the cycling computer company, Hammerhead. With SRAM focusing on more electronic functionality in everything from shifters to suspension, the move made sense to provide a SRAM-owned head unit to the mix. However, a recent announcement by Hammerhead suggests that a certain competitor might have

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