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carbon wheels, Features, Tech, Tech features, Wheels - October 8, 2020

Aluminum vs carbon gravel wheels: Which is better?

We talk quite a lot about how wheels can fundamentally alter the character and performance of a bike. This is true; it is not hyperbole, as anyone who has thrown a pair of very nice wheels on a bike that previously had very average wheels can confirm. That good wheels enhance the enjoyment of riding …

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A simple bottle cage rule could’ve prevented Geraint Thomas’ Giro crash

Crashes are accepted as an unavoidable hazard of bike racing, and Geraint Thomas is the sport’s latest victim, withdrawing from the Giro d’Italia after a violent crash during stage 3 that left him with a fractured pelvis and shattered dreams after entering as a pre-race favorite. Unlike many crashes in bike racing, however, this one …

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2021 Canyon Aeroad coddles you with speed, stiffness, and comfort

Canyon has today officially unveiled its third-generation Aeroad aero road racing machine. As expected, it’s more efficiently aerodynamically than its forebear, with modern features such as fully hidden cabling, a disc-only format, and a proprietary integrated cockpit. However, it’s also stiffer than the previous version while retaining that model’s admirable comfort levels. Canyon has even …

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BikeFlights launches a very fancy cardboard bike box

Consumer-direct bike company Canyon was arguably the first to show that a cardboard bike box can be designed for easier re-use and safer bike transport. Now bike shipping specialist, BikeFlights, has just revealed a new reusable cardboard bike box that looks like a solid option for the occasional traveller or cautious bike seller. Using a …

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Features, pro, Pro Bike Gear, Tech, Tech news - October 2, 2020

Pro Bike Gear introduces lower-priced Stealth saddle and new alloy handlebars

Pro Bike Gear, the component and accessory arm of Shimano, has just announced a smorgasbord of new products. The saddle line-up has been given an update, there are a number of new alloy handlebars, and the brand’s gravel bag offerings have grown, too. Pro saddles get updated Pro has long offered a wide range of …

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