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Features, Strava, Tech, Tech news - March 24, 2020

Strava overhauls Routes feature with loop suggestions

Strava has been keeping rather busy as of late with a flurry of app updates and new features. The latest is something dubbed Routes – a paid subscriber-only feature that draws on the ride data of Strava’s some 3 billion activities and 50 million users to suggest popular activity routes. Available in the latest app …

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How to choose a gravel bike

Gravel bike shopping can feel a bit daunting these days. The spectrum of gravel bikes is wide, and bike brands are stretching the limits of that spectrum all the time. There are gravel bikes that are almost mountain bikes, and gravel bikes that could be road bikes; gravel bikes with dropper posts and gravel bikes …

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Features, Rapha, Tech, Tech news - March 20, 2020

Rapha debuts limited edition country collection honouring 1970 Belgian World Champion

Rapha is tipping its proverbial Special Edition Cap to fifty years of tradition with the launch of its new Limited Edition Country collection. Made with the same RPM150 merino wool as their Classic Jersey, Rapha’s new collection is centered around the Belgian Special Edition Country Jersey (US$190) and Classic Country Jersey (US$165), which is available …

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2020 CyclingTips Gravel Bike Field Test: Is MTB geometry good for gravel?

Location, location, location. Where a property is located has long been considered the most important factor when considering real estate, and for good reason: budget allowing, you can remodel the inside and outside to your heart’s content, but there’s nothing you can do if the place sits next to a landfill, was built on a …

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Battle of the electric tire inflators: Fumpa vs Xiaomi Mijia

Xiaomi Mijia vs Fumpa electric air inflator

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of the Fumpa portable air pump, a handheld device that lets you accurately check and top up tire pressure with the press of a button. As one of my most loved products of 2019, I regularly use it instead of a floor pump, it’s become my go-to travel …

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