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Wolf Tooth add more options to elliptical chainring range
Wolf Tooth is now shipping Drop-Stop® Elliptical chainrings for Shimano’s XT M8000, Shimano’s 110 BCD 4-bolt road/cx, and Race Face’s Cinch Fat Bike Cranks that need a special Reverse Dish chainring for the correct chainline. Shimano M8000 elliptical Shimano 110 BCD elliptical Our Elliptical chainring offering here at Wolf Tooth continues to grow as we […]
Stages Cycling is the power meter supplier to Team Sky for 2016
Stages Cycling is pleased to announce its continued supply of power meters to the defending Tour de France champions, Team Sky, in 2016. This next year represents the third season in which Team Sky will ride Stages Power, further solidifying the manufacturer’s position at the top of the power measurement category. “As more and more […]
Nikon announces KeyMission 360 action camera
Today, Nikon Inc. announced its entry into the action camera market with the development of an exciting lineup of products that build on Nikon’s legendary excellence in optical technology and imaging innovation. The first in the lineup will be the Nikon KeyMission 360 a rugged camera capable of recording true 360-degree video in 4K UHD […]
Introducing the Varia Vision wearable in-sight display from Garmin
Garmin International Inc. today announced the Varia Vision, an in-sight display that helps enhance cyclists’ road awareness by putting information in their line of sight. Varia Vision’s versatile mounting attaches to cyclists’ sunglasses and displays key data from a compatible device, including performance data, turn-by-turn directions, incoming smart notifications and more. When paired with the […]
Garmin introduces new fēnix 3 Sapphire multisport watch featuring wrist heart rate
Garmin International today announced an update to the fēnix 3 multisport watches that includes Garmin Elevate wrist-based heart rate technology, additional activity profiles and new, stylish watch bands. The three new sapphire-lens options include a premium version featuring a titanium bezel and band, a version with easily interchangeable leather and nylon straps, and a version […]
Lindarets integrates the ReMount with Shimano & SRAM brake levers
Given the amount of time that most of us spend looking at our handlebars, it’s no surprise that we appreciate a tidy cockpit. Happily, companies like Shimano and SRAM agree- and have provided for accessory mounting in their brake lever designs. Like the original ReMount 22, the new series of integrated ReMounts turn most cable-actuated […]
Bike Hub’s 10 most popular gear review articles of 2015
Of the gear review articles that we published in 2015, these are the ten that have drawn the most attention. 1. Giant Trance 2 Based on its popularity, it comes as no surprise that the Giant Trance 2 tops our list. We found the Trance 2 to represent excellent value for money while being a […]
Review: Garmin Varia rearview radar
Garmin’s Varia rearview radar system seeks to give cyclists eyes in the back of their heads. The Varia uses radar to detect the movement of vehicles behind the cyclist and warns the riders of the approaching vehicle. We previously reviewed the South African developed Backtracker which was bought out by Garmin and reimagined as the […]
Review: Leatt Airflex knee and elbow guards
Airflex is Leatt’s first level of protection for your knees and elbows. The Airflex range is designed to be lightweight and offer pedalling efficiency. These types of flexible, all-day comfort guards are extending the scope of protection to more pedal intensive forms of mountain biking. While incorporated in the States, Leatt is a South African […]
Review: Kitted Wonder Ring Narrow Wide Chainring
The simplicity of a one-by chain ring setup has always appealed to me. Less cockpit clutter, no chain suck and, for the weight-weenie in me, some grams lost. When the Kitted Wonder Ring arrived for testing I decided to take the plunge and convert my own steed to 1×10. Kitted’s component range is South African […]
First Look Friday: MRP Stage fork and guides, Spurcycle Bell, and Giant Numen Mini TL
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring a selection of components from MRP, the Spurcycle bell and Giant’s Numen Mini TL rear light. MRP Stage Fork The Stage is MRP’s all-mountain/ enduro fork. The Stage offers easy low speed compression and rebound […]
Review: cSixx Super Single chain guide and Thick Thin chainring
The clever guys at cSixx have recognised a need in the marketplace for a lightweight, well priced and easy to fit chain guide, aimed at the single chain ring market. For those already running Narrow Wide, think of it as a little added security for your 1x setup, and if you are a trail / […]