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Zwift raises a further US$450 million, now likely valued at over US$1 billion

Earlier today Zwift announced a US$450 million (approx AU$625 million) “series C” investment, something that will provide substantially more funding to the six-year-old company than its previous seven investments combined. According to Bloomberg, this latest round of investments values the company at over US$1 billion. Leading this latest round was global investment firm KKR, a …

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Updated 11-speed SRAM Red eTap rear derailleur adds Orbit pulley cage clutch

SRAM quietly updated its Red hydraulic disc-brake calipers several months ago, and it has now snuck another component redesign under the radar. This one comes on the drivetrain front, though, in the form of a new clutch-equipped version of its 11-speed SRAM Red eTap wireless electronic rear derailleur that began shipping August 1. Functionally, the …

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Look’s entry into flat pedals feature a Vibram rubber sole, wait, what?

E-bikes have widened my use of bicycles in everyday life. With sneaker-friendly flat pedals and a motor to ensure I don’t get too sweaty, I use an e-bike to casually run errands or ride to meetings while wearing whatever I was going to wear for the day. The existing pedals on my e-bike feature a …

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Basso Palta Tera gravel bike melds aluminum and carbon for a smoother ride

Basso’s current Palta gravel bike adheres more to the go-fast end of the gravel spectrum with its full carbon fiber frame, road bike-like look and fit, and a “ride quality that begs for speed”. For riders that put a higher priority on comfort, though, the new Palta Tera offers up an interesting alternative. Whereas most …

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Roval announces new range of lightweight carbon fiber cockpit components

Roval has always been known exclusively as a wheel brand, but the label is now expanding into premium carbon fiber handlebars and seatposts — with much more likely to follow in the months ahead. Headlining the road side of things is the new Alpinist cockpit, which boasts a one-piece molded handlebar-and-stem layout and titanium steerer …

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