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Road Bike - June 8, 2022

Battaglin Verona Ltd. gold-plated classic lugged steel road bike honors the Giro return to the amphitheater

The latest jewel of Italian craftmanship out of the Battaglin workshop is this ultra-limited edition Verona road bike, with gold-plated lugs and stays. Surely, this is a premium collector’s item, but wow does that shiny steel look great built up with the carbon of a mechanical Campagnolo Super Record groupset and those stealth edition Lightweight

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First Impressions: Garmin’s new $750 Edge 1040 Solar is much more than a cycling computer

Garmin is changing the game with the addition of solar charging to its new line of Edge 1040 computers. That’s not the only update; lots of small changes, super easy setup, a new mount, and some training advice for those looking to best their next ride. So is it the best Garmin head unit yet?

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Never charge your GPS again with the new Garmin Edge 1040 Solar

Now you can charge your Garmin head unit while riding or at the cafe–and leave the cable at home. Garmin could have stopped there, but there’s much more to the new Edge 1040 unit. What Garmin calls the “ultimate GPS bike computer” boasts solar charging, multi-band GNSS, real-time stamina insights, and a slew of performance

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Bridge Bike Works adds ultralight Cerakote paint options, first bikes ship this summer

Bridge Bike Works has officially opened for business, launching with their Toronto-made Surveyor all-road bike. They’re taking orders now for delivery in 3-4 months, getting you on your new Bridge Surveyor all-road bike by late summer/early fall if you act fast. The brand was started by long-time shop owner and importer Mike Yakubowicz and carbon

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142g Bontrager Aeolus RSL saddle blends comfort & lightweight performance

Bontrager added another piece to its super-premium Race Shop Limited (RSL) line; the Aeolus RSL saddle. The newest version of the Aelous saddle boasts a premium design, surpassing the Aeolus Pro as the race-ready saddle for the Trek-Segafredo team. The original concept of the Aeolus is to pair comfort and power for cyclists who ride

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