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New cycling gear and review articles.
Shimano introduces new DURA-ACE groupset with integrated power meter option
Shimano today announced DURA-ACE R9100, the most advanced Shimano groupset ever, providing today’s road racing professionals and enthusiasts with the answer to the question of how to elevate performance levels. Ever since the first competitive bike race, riders have been looking for the winning combination of lighter, stronger and more reliable components. Over 150 years […]
Giant introduce new Anthem, Trance, XtC and Fathom mountain bikes
Giant, the world leader in cycling technology, has introduced a new lineup of its award-winning, Maestro Suspension-equipped Anthem and Trance off-road bikes. Developed and tested with pro riders from the Giant Factory Off-Road Team, both platforms feature new geometry, lighter frame weights, and key updates to their suspension systems. The 2017 XtC Advanced +/29 range […]
Review: Specialized Ambush helmet
The Ambush marks Specialized’s entrance into the growing extended coverage trail and all-mountain helmet market. Such helmets are set the tough task of increasing protection whilst remaining light, comfortable, well ventilated and practical on the trail. Specialized have managed to tick all the boxes on their first attempt. Safety first Specialized use varying foam densities […]
Video: The Hunt for Glory – New Bike Day
What does it take to be a champion? World class talent, world class drive, and world class equipment. To develop the best products, it is important to get feedback from the best athletes in the world in order to create podium worthy bikes. Check out how Nino shaped the development of the new Scale and […]
Rocky Mountain announce new Element
This is the result of over two decades at the front of the pack. The new Element features more efficient suspension performance, refined marathon geometry, Ride-9 adjustability, and room for two bottles inside the front triangle. The smallest details were examined in search of point-n-shoot rigidity and unrivalled speed. “This new Element is a full-on […]
Giant unveils all-new TCR Disc and Contend road bikes
Giant is introducing its TCR Disc range of road bikes, a modern blend of legendary road-riding performance with the added control of integrated disc brakes. Giant have also launched the all-new Contend series of road bikes aimed at aspiring riders who seek the performance and ride quality of competition-level road bikes, combined with a smooth, […]
Review: DVO Diamond fork
Aimed directly at All Mountain and Enduro riding, the DVO Diamond is an air sprung fork with 130-160mm of travel. The Diamond is available in 27.5″ and 29″ options. It features a plethora of external adjustments that includes DVO’s OTT (Off The Top) negative spring adjust borrowed from its bigger brother the inverted Emerald downhill […]
Scott announce all-new Spark and Scale bikes
Scott have announced an all-new Spark platform which will support three different bikes, Spark RC, Spark and Spark Plus. The Spark is a completely new bike and you don’t need to look further than the suspension design to see that. The old top link design has being replaced with a spanking new single-pivot rocker link […]
First Ride: Giant Full-E+ 1 and Dirt-E+ 1
Giant entered the mountain bike e-bike market with two distinct models. The Full-E a 130mm rear and 140mm front dual suspension bike and the Dirt-E hardtail. Giant Full-E+ 1 Angles on the bike closely match those of the Trance with the biggest difference being the chainstays growing from 440cm to 470cm and the heat tube […]
BMC announce the Roadmachine: a do-it-all endurance road bike
For riders who want it all, this is the bike of choice. From axle to axle, the new Roadmachine delivers sleek and integrated technologies, offering a hint of free speed from every angle. Combined with the ultimate advancements in a Re-Tuned Compliance Concept, this bike re-shapes the endurance bike category – lightweight, sleek and incredibly […]
Review: Verve Cycling InfoCrank Power Meter
Verve Cycling’s InfoCrank is a relative newcomer in a growing power meter market. The InfoCrank hit the shelves in late 2014 after six years of development and testing. This crank based power meter delivers what is said to be a super accurate measurement from both the left and right crank arms. On face value the […]
First Ride: Fox 32 Step-Cast fork
Announced in April this year, the 32 Step-Cast (SC) fork is the lightest cross-country fork Fox has produced starting at around 1,355 grams. Designed and optimized for 100 mm travel from the outset, the 32 SC has some unique features. 32 SC Chassis & Damper Design The chasis of the Step-Cast (SC) is noticeably different […]