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New cycling gear and review articles.
Specialized expand e-bike range with Turbo Levo trail bike
Pedal assist high-performance trail bikes open up mountain biking to new riders and reinvigorate existing riders by making the tallest mountains feel more like mole hills. Specialized Bicycle Components expands highly acclaimed Turbo pedal-assist family to include trail bikes. Introducing the Specialized Turbo Levo line, designed from the ground up to integrate pedal-assist technology into […]
Specialized Introduce New 2FO ClipLite Shoes
Easy out of the pedals, protection, and comfort — the addition of an all mountain/gravity shoe to our line opened our eyes to what riders really wanted. We leveraged that insight to build a new shoe that’s focused on the trail rider, specifically in these three areas: Connection, Comfort, & Light Weight. Connection The outsole […]
Specialized reveal new Camber
Trail riding encompasses all of the sweet spots of mountain biking— getting outdoors, climbing with friends, and descending amazing trails that put an ear-to-ear smile on your face. We’ve lived the trail riding life since we released our first trail bike in 1981, and the feeling has never been lost. We’re excited to announce the […]
MET launch the Rivale: a light weight aero helmet
The development of the RIVALE is the pinnacle of decades of experience in helmet construction and design. With the Rivale, MET’s engineers have redefined the parameters of aerodynamic efficiency through meticulous hours spent in the wind tunnel and incorporating athlete feedback from Team MTN Qhubeka. The streamlined and compact shape provides unbeatable low drag performance […]
Cervélo and MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung present Tour de France bikes
As you only make history once, our family at Cervélo have decided to go all out for our African teams debut appearance at Le Tour. We are extremely excited to reveal the special edition Cervélo bikes MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung will ride at this year’s Tour de France. All three models in use by Team MTN-Qhubeka […]
Schwalbe Pro One tubeless road tyre
Not long ago we were rather skeptical of Tubeless on the road. On the trail, the benefits of tubeless are obvious – but what advantages does Tubeless bring to the road? A few years back we started to meticulously explore the topic, especially tubeless for road racing. We quickly learned that in order to make […]
Review: Saris Bones 3 bike rack
The Saris Bones is a boot mounted design which has been around for some time and claims to offer a sturdy tow bar free solution with bike protection in-mind. Although convenient and generally less pricey, boot mounted bicycle racks are notoriously unstable, often rubbing and scratching their precious cargo. We were interested to see just […]
Garmin introduce the Varia Line of Smart Cycling Devices
Garmin International Inc. today announced the Varia line of smart cycling devices, including a first-of-its-kind rearview bike radar and smart bike lights. Helping create a safer cycling environment, Varia rearview bike radar warns cyclists of vehicles approaching from behind up to 140 meters (153 yards) and also warns approaching vehicles of a cyclist ahead, and […]
New Garmin Edge 520: First GPS Bike Computer with Strava Live Segments
Garmin International Inc. today announced the Edge 520, the first GPS bike computer with Strava Live Segments. The Edge 520 boasts a myriad of advanced analysis features including time in zone, functional threshold power, cycling-specific VO2 max and recovery time, indoor trainer support, cycling dynamics and in-ride segments through Strava and Garmin Connect. Additional connected […]
Trek Unveil New Madone Platform
There’s innovation… and then there are products that irrevocably alter the entire landscape of an industry. The all-new Madone is a marvel in road cycling engineering, a bike that will live in history as the product that transformed the standards of race bike performance forever. With unparalleled aerodynamics, unmatched ride quality and unprecedented integration, Madone […]
Trek Launch All New Procaliber SL and Top Fuel
Trek have unveiled their new hardtail race machine dubbed the Procaliber SL. Most notably the Procaliber features Trek’s ride smoothing IsoSpeed decoupler similar to what what is used in their Domane road bikes. The Procaliber SL also introduces some very nifty cable routing which Trek are calling “Control Freak”. The lightweight OCLV MTB Procaliber SL […]
Wahoo Fitness Introduces KICKR SNAP Smart Cycling Trainer
Wahoo Fitness, the leader in workout apps and smartphone connected fitness devices, is pleased to announce the KICKR SNAP, a connected cycling trainer that is easy to use. SNAP connects seamlessly with smartphones, tablets and computers, giving the user full control over pedalling resistance and provides a reliable power measurement so users can monitor and […]