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Allez sprint, News, Road Bike, Specialized - March 23, 2022

Specialized reinvents alloy headtube and downtube construction for the new Allez Sprint

Specialized has just released the second generation of the Allez Sprint, calling it “the fastest alloy road bike in history.” It comes with some impressive claims, and since the geometry, fork, and seat post are identical to the Specialized Tarmac SL7 — they may be onto something. The Specialized Allez has gone through many changes

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CORE Bike: New Lezyne RAP II Tubeless Multitools, Handlebar Stowed Repair Kits & more

Lezyne and Topeak are battling it out on several fronts. From multitools to tubeless repair kits, hand pumps and more, both are hustling to bring us ever more compact and versatile tools for trail-side repairs. We caught up with their UK distributors at the CORE Bike show in Towcester, England. Here are some of Lezyne’s

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State Bicycle Co. updates the popular 4130 Fixed Gear / SS with work or play in mind

After more than a decade of manufacturing and 5+ years since major changes, State Bicycle Co. is giving the popular 4130 an overhaul. The updates seek to expand the capabilities of the reliable fixed gear and single-speed road/commuter bikes to include gravel riding or sloppy conditions. As usual, affordability is a key draw to the

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CORE Bike: Topeak Tubi Master Tubeless Repair Kits, a Hand Pump for Tires and Suspension, more

The war of compact tubeless repair kits, multitools and pumps still rages between Topeak and Lezyne, both of whom were showing their latest and greatest at CORE Bike. We got the low-down from both camps. Here are the newest, most interesting wares from Topeak, including new and improved Tubi Master Tubeless Repair Kits for Road,

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Component Reviews, Road Bike - March 19, 2022

First Rides: Pirelli’s first road bike tires made in Italy are the versatile P Zero Race 4S

Pirelli has overhauled their premium year-round road bike tire with the new tube-type P Zero Race 4S clincher, the first of many tires to come that they are making entirely in Italy. We had the chance to get in a couple of road rides on the updated tire, and it seems to strike a fast-rolling

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