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New cycling gear and review articles.
Review: ONE Industries Atom Short and Vapor Jersey
ONE Industries Atom Short ONE Industries’ history is rooted firmly in motocross, but they’ve amassed an impressive catalogue of mountain biking gear since launching their bike division in 2012. Though most of their range is pitched at gravity riders, some items will appeal to those who enjoy XC, casual trail rides and all day epics. […]
Hungry Monkey Part 4: The Ride
And so it ends. Or begins. The Hungry Monkey is up and running and all that’s left to do is rip trails and contain my laughter and screaming (like a child) while out riding it. It is everything I hoped for and am glad I didn’t tinker with the geometry. “Bent at the knees, Iwan” […]
Garmin announces next generation VIRB action cam
Garmin today announced the next generation of HD action cameras, VIRB X and VIRB XE. Compact and capable of shooting rich, high-definition, wide-angle footage, VIRB X and XE boast an all-new form factor allowing for more mounting options. Waterproof to 50 meters, the updated camera design is even more rugged, and doesn’t require an external […]
Review: Easy Motion NEO pedal assist e-bike
Although this was not the first pedal assist bike we’ve ridden, it was the first that we’ve taken out on proper trails. As a result, I approached the Easy Motion with a bit of apprehension on the first few rides. The Electronic Bits All NEO models in the Easy Motion range employ a rear drive […]
Gallery: Bianchi through the years at Paris-Roubaix
On the eve of the 113th Paris-Roubaix, and in the year of its 130th anniversary, Bianchi looks back to its history, and particularly to the special bikes created for the cobbles Classics, and for the ‘Hell of the North’ in first place. It is a very long way Bianchi’s Reparto Corse went through, constantly supported […]
Bike Check: Rourke Croeser’s Full-Dynamix Higher
Late last year, Rourke Croeser and Travis Walker signed up to ride for the Full-Dynamix factory team. Full-Dynamix didn’t budget for the lads doing the Cape Epic, so they had to look to USN to help them compete. We chatted to Rourke and Travis during the Epic and got a look at Rourke’s Full-Dynamix Higher […]
Review: Vee Crown F tyres
The Vee Tire Co. Crown series features three new enduro/all-mountain tyres, designed with the help of former BMX and downhill world champion Mike King. Vee Tire Co. have been manufacturing well-respected OEM and value tyres for years. They recently began to take their offerings upmarket, first with fat bike tyres and now the Crown series. […]
SRAM announces GX range of 1×11, 2×11 and 2×10 drivetrains
For every bike, there’s a rider. A rider who builds it. A rider who knows it. A rider who’s always ready to take the bike somewhere new. Introducing GX, the drivetrain for people who love to ride without restraint. From beginner to expert, GX delivers personalized gear choices that take you as far and wide […]
Custom Bianchi Infinito CV for Sep Vanmarcke
A very special bike for very special races: Bianchi developed a customized Infinito CV for Team LottoNL-Jumbo’s Sep Vanmarcke to lead another charge to the cobbled Classics in Northern Europe. The twenty-six-year-old Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix podium finisher will ride his special Infinito CV at next Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. Vanmarcke’s Infinito CV […]
Oakley launches Mark Cavendish Jawbreaker sunglasses
The idea of Jawbreaker was inspired by professional cyclist, Mark Cavendish. Whether it’s measuring his own wattage output, pinpointing his drag coefficiency in a state-of-the-art wind tunnel, or adjusting his seat position by a fraction of a millimeter, he leaves nothing to chance in his preparation. This obsession led to a unique collaboration with Oakley. […]
New Shimano 105 hydraulic road disc brakes
Shimano is giving road cycling consumers even more advantages over the pro’s with a new milestone in braking technology. The introduction of Shimano’s new 105 grade hydraulic disc brake, combined with a flat mount caliper, brings high performance stopping power to the sportive rider, making for a safer and superior road cycling experience. Using technology […]
Review: Amped Carbon 5.1 portable charger
The usefulness the Amped Carbon 5.1 portable charger impressed me. The convenience and assurance it provides makes it a must have on my packing list. Build and Appearance The Amped Carbon, as it’s name suggests, features a carbon front cover while the rear is a tough plastic. I’m not a fan of the carbon look […]