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New cycling gear and review articles.
Garmin introduces vívosmart HR+ with wrist-based heart rate plus GPS
Garmin International Inc., today announced vívosmart HR+, an activity tracker with wrist-based heart rate plus GPS. The vívosmart HR+ adds new features to the company’s popular vívosmart activity tracker product line, including GPS, additional running data and Garmin Move IQ™ auto activity detection. With Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate technology the vívosmart HR+ provides 24/7 […]
First Look Friday: Rocky Mountain Trailhead; Maxxis tyres; Cadence bar; Ryder sealant
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing the Rocky Mountain Trailhead, Maxxis Minion DHR II and Aggressor tyres, Cadence CarboFuel slated chocolate caramel bar, and Ryder sealant. Rocky Mountain Trailhead 940 The Rocky Mountain Trailhead 940 is an aluminium hardtail designed around […]
CycleOps unveils the Hammer
After decades of technological innovation, five evolutions of smart trainers and millions of pedal strokes, Wisconsin-based indoor bike trainer manufacturer, CycleOps, announced a new kind of indoor riding experience – the Hammer. Designed for cyclists looking to advance into the next generation of virtual trainers that seamlessly integrate with a variety of smart devices and […]
Introducing the Garmin Forerunner 735XT
Garmin International Inc., today announced the Forerunner 735XT, a GPS running watch with multisport features and wrist-based heart rate1. The most lightweight multisport-capable running watch from Garmin, the Forerunner 735XT features 24/7 heart rate monitoring and built-in activities including running, cycling, swimming, multisport, hiking, XC skiing, strength training, paddle sports and cardio. Its sleek design […]
Review: Silverback Sesta Pro
It is no secret that the Silverback Sesta’s launch has been a long time coming, but instead of rushing to market Silverback took their time to develop and refine the bike until they were completely satisfied. And it shows. Constructed entirely of carbon fibre, including the links, the bike looks sculptured rather than molded. Cables […]
Review: BH G6 Pro Ultegra Di2
The BH G6 Pro is the Spanish company’s answer to aero. With its profiled design and aggressive geometry the bike is built for top performance at high speed. Our test model, the BH G6 Pro Ultegra Di2, includes a set of BH’s house brand carbon deep section clinchers making it an all-round race ready machine. […]
First Look Friday: Giant Dirt-E, Specialized Ambush, and Fabric Line
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing the Giant Dirt-E ebike, Specialized’s Ambush trail helmet, and a Fabric Line saddle. Giant Dirt-E +1 LTD E-bikes are developing at a rapid rate with one big improvement being the integration of the battery into […]
Building a bamboo mountain bike
I’ve always loved the feeling of hitting a trail with a good machine underneath me. The roads just don’t have that same kind of adrenaline. But in a large way it also lets me take a break from my everyday. Because of this, I always want to have a mountain bike in my life, even […]
Cannondale changes course with debut of all-new Scalpel-Si
Cannondale, a premium brand of Cycling Sports Group, part of Dorel Industries, Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), today announced the ground-breaking evolution of the highly- successful Scalpel-Si full suspension XC race bike. Built specifically to address the changes found on World Cup cross-country courses, the Scalpel-Si delivers the competitive edge from start to finish. The bike […]
First Look: Cannondale Scalpel-Si
After hearing many mumblings about a new Cannondale and then spotting an unbranded prototype at the Absa Cape Epic, it was clear that there was a new bike coming soon. And here it is, introducing the all-new Cannondale Scalpel-Si. An all-round nip and tuck with super slick cable routing Cannondale have applied what they call […]
RockShox announces all-new SID fork
No mountain bike fork has epitomized success more than SID. Gold in every Olympics since 2000. More major international race wins than any other fork. An unwavering dedication to light weight, precision, performance and speed. A fierce commitment to competition. From its dedicated, 100 millimeter travel-specific chassis, damper and air spring, to its precise steering […]
Greg Minnaar rides the new Santa Cruz Tallboy 3 at the Absa Cape Epic
South African mountain biking legend, Greg Minnaar, meets legendary South African mountain bike stage race, the Absa Cape Epic. Filmed live during the 2016 event, Greg’s Epic is a tall tale of what the Tallboy can do in the hands of a deviant. Santa Cruz Tallboy 3 The Tallboy cuts a whole new swath across […]