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Bikes of the Bunch, cyfac, Features, Tech, Tech features - February 6, 2020

Bikes of the Bunch: Cyfac Exostiff gravel

This week’s Bikes of the Bunch comes fresh from the workshop of French frame builder Cycaf International. It’s a bike made for Xavier, a customer based just outside of Paris who’ll be participating in the mountainous five-day, 1,200km Born to Ride event. While it’s odd to cover an unfinished bike in a series called Bikes …

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Shimano bolsters power meter business with acquisition of Pioneer

Pioneer Electronics today announced that it signed an agreement this past December to sell the cycling part of its business to Shimano. According to the official release, the sale includes “pedaling monitors, cycle computers, and other related products,” along with all associated assets. Effective March 2020, Shimano will take over sales of all Pioneer power …

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Tech gallery: New bikes, gadgets, and gear from Frostbike 2020

As the largest bicycle distributor in the United States, Quality Bicycle Products not only sells an incredible volume and diverse selection of independent brands, but it’s also now big enough that it’s been able to develop a slew of highly respected in-house labels as well, such as Salsa, Surly, Civia, All-City, Teravail, 45NRTH, Issi, and …

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Features, Felt Bicycles, Tech, Tech news - February 4, 2020

Felt Bicycles reveal new 2020 AR aero disc bike

As seen in use at the Tour Down Under, Felt’s new AR aero bike has now been officially unveiled. Like every new bike launch, the company is claiming this new model is better than its predecessor in every way. Said to be faster, more comfortable and stiffer, we take a quick look at the new …

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Viathon R.1 Red eTap AXS review: Great performance, but with Walmart pricing

Viathon made a big splash when it announced its presence to the bicycle world back in April, leveraging the cost-efficiency muscle of its parent company, Walmart, into a line of carbon bikes that seemed just too inexpensive to be true. But as it turns out, the R.1 Red eTap AXS road bike flagship isn’t just …

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