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New BMC 2016 road bikes

BMC Switzerland has made its direction clear; more technically advanced bikes at attainable prices, while maintaining its core values; Swiss, premium, performance – and continued innovation among its top-tier performance bikes. Its 2016 product range demonstrates acute attention to detail with an intelligent choice of componentry that clearly shows they take rider and market demands […]

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Review: Scott Genius 740

Scott’s Genius range of bikes have formed part of their line-up for more than a decade and has undergone numerous refinements since its introduction. In 2013, the Genius was launched in 27.5″ and 29” wheels sizes with the 27.5″ 700 series featuring 150mm of travel, while the 29″ 900 series have 130mm of travel. SCOTT […]

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Video: MagLOCK magnetic pedals

More information on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1801092093/maglock-bike-pedal-safe-and-easy-way-to-clip-in-to

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Innovative helmet integrates brake and indicator lights to warn motorists

Lumos is the ultimate bicycle helmet to help cyclists stay safe and visible on the road. With integrated turn signals and automatic brake lights, Lumos has been designed to help warn drivers of a cyclists’ presence and manoeuvres. Helmet brake light. Helmet turn signal. Attempting to solve the worldwide problem of safety when cycling on […]

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Review: 2016 Fox 34 Float

The Fox 34 received a complete redesign from the inside out for 2016. The result: a fairly drastic reduction in weight and a much-needed performance boost. The improved ability of the Fox 34 was long overdue as Fox’s main competitors have had the edge in performance for a few years now. Features New self-equalizing positive/negative […]

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Review: Specialized Rumor Elite

The Rumor Elite is part of Specialized’s range of women’s specific mountain bikes. It is an alloy, dual-suspension 29er, featuring 110mm of travel front and rear. Specialized describe it as an “XC Trail” bike, meaning it offers a touch more travel and trail oriented geometry than a traditional XC bike such as the Epic (or […]

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Lezyne GPS available soon

The digital age has our lives connected through the internet and smartphones. Everyone is “plugged in” whether it’s for business or pleasure, and the need to be connected is now a way of life. In cycling, computers are also evolving. One unit can now display its user’s power output, speed, distance, heart rate, etc. through […]

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MET announce the Manta: A 200g aero helmet

Inspired by the heritage of fast and sleek Italian racing cars, Italian brand MET are launching the lightest, fastest and most aerodynamic closed helmet at the Tour de France with Team MTN Qhubeka. When MTN Qhubeka requested an extremely lightweight helmet for sprinting, MET’s engineers set out a wish list to achieve what seemed to […]

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Giant introduces new TCR road bike plus wheels and saddles

Giant introduced a totally new lineup of its award-winning TCR road racing bikes. The new range of composite TCR models includes three series: TCR Advanced SL, TCR Advanced Pro and TCR Advanced. In addition to the new TCR road bikes, Giant also unveiled new high-performance road WheelSystems with a host of cutting-edge technologies, and a […]

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Stan’s NoTubes release new carbon wheels and Neo hubs

Our entirely new Neo and Neo Ultimate hubs were developed with feedback from some of the best riders in the world. Quicker-engaging and more durable, Neo hubs are designed to let you ride further, faster The Radial Impact Absorbing Carbon Technology and WideRight rim profiles of our new Bravo wheelset were created by listening to […]

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RockShox announce new Yari and Lyrik forks + Pike & BoXXer updates

Everything you love in Pike in a stiffer, more capable, longer travel option. We built the new Lyrik for the riders who know there will always be more to explore, more to challenge and more to conquer. If it’s out there, they’re going to ride it, and the new Lyrik will always be up to […]

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The New GoPro HERO4 Session

GoPro, Inc., enabler of some of today’s most engaging content, is proud to announce HERO4 Session, the smallest, lightest, most convenient GoPro yet. 50% smaller and 40% lighter than GoPro’s best-selling HERO4 Black and Silver cameras, HERO4 Session packs GoPro’s Emmy® Award-winning image quality and performance into an exciting new low-profile form factor. HERO4 Session […]