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Shoddy’s Tour tech round up: The final goodies

It’s been tough getting tech shots from the Tour this year, even on the ground. With the whole social distancing protocol in place, not just for the fans but for us, it’s had many of us having to rethink how we approach the race and get the content that we usually have relatively easy access …

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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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