Silca teases premium Sicuro titanium water bottle cages
April 19, 2018, 7 p.m.
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Silca has been eyeing the premium water bottle cage market. While pretty much every new cage I’ve seen in the last fifteen years has been composite, Silca is going back to classic titanium. Nothing wrong with that, a ti King Cage is one of the best cages in existence. But what can Silca add? Silca […] The post Silca teases premium Sicuro titanium water bottle cages appeared first on Bikerumor .
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14 of the best 2018 SRAM eTap HRD disc brake road bikes
April 19, 2018, 7 p.m.
by David Arthur @davearthur
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Want a new road bike with SRAM's latest Red eTap HRD disc brake groupset? Here's a baker's dozen options
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Van der Breggen: I hoped that the break would stick at Fleche Wallonne
April 19, 2018, 6:34 p.m.
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Anna van der Breggen ( Boels Dolmans ) claimed her fourth straight Flèche Wallonne on Wednesday, but says she found this year's race harder than the previous editions. And ever the team player, the Dutchwoman was rooting for the four-woman breakaway with her teammate Megan Guarnier to go all the way. "The final was harder this year because we had to do the second-last climb twice. And that one is just as tough as the Mur, I think. The tactics started earlier this year. I tried the first attack, and it didn't stick, and then the second one with Megan did. That was a good situation for us, we didn't have to do anything in the back, and Megan tried to save energy in the front. I hoped that the break would stick." But the teams that had missed the break took to the front of the peloton to chase ...
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Sea Otter: New Enve M-series bars are stiff… But not too stiff
April 19, 2018, 6:22 p.m.
by Spencer Powlison
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With its new M Series mountain bike handlebars, Enve is throwing a new variable into the mix: ride quality. Read the full article at Sea Otter: New Enve M-series bars are stiff… But not too stiff on VeloNews.com .
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Haller struck by car while training
April 19, 2018, 6:09 p.m.
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Katusha-Alpecin 's Marco Haller was struck by a motorist who ran a stop sign while training in Austria on Thursday, suffering multiple fractures to his left knee. The team estimate he will be out for several months and will miss the Tour de France , where he was due to be one of Marcel Kittel's main lead-out men. "It was my second day back on the bike, after I had to recover from a second viral infection in the 2018 season," Haller said from the Landeskrankenhaus hospital in Villach. "I was riding with Bernie Eisel and was sitting in his wheel in a slight downhill, when suddenly a car, ignoring the stop sign, came at us from the right. Bernie just managed to escape him, but I could not do that and hit the driver's door at full speed. My bike was completely destroyed and my knee as well." Haller ...
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Silca adds titanium bottle cages to its line
April 19, 2018, 6 p.m.
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The boutique tool and component specialists at Silca are adding a premium bottle cage to the company’s line. As one might expect from a high-end brand with vintage appeal, the Sicuro bottle cage is constructed from titanium. This bottle keeper has few key features, including elongated eyelets for improved clearance on seat tubes and down tubes. It also comes with a 25-year warranty against manufacturer's defects. Silca introduces the Seat Capsule Premio 8 great gravel bikes from NAHBS 2018 The Sicuro will be produced at Silca’s headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, and will be available for purchase by early August. Pricing is yet to be determined. Visit get.silca.cc for more information. You can read more at BikeRadar.com
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SOC18: Syncros Silverton SL one-piece, full carbon 1250g mountain bike wheels
April 19, 2018, 5:59 p.m.
by editor@bikerumor.com (Bikerumor.com / Tyler Benedict)
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In a world of incremental gains, getting a big improvement in speed and acceleration is just that: Big. Syncros takes the most important place to save weight and does it in a big way with the new Silverton SL full carbon wheelset. The wheelset is designed as a system, far more so than designing a […] The post SOC18: Syncros Silverton SL one-piece, full carbon 1250g mountain bike wheels appeared first on Bikerumor .
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Aru: I'm not at the Tour of the Alps to be a bit-part player
April 19, 2018, 5:02 p.m.
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Fabio Aru ( UAE Team Emirates ) admitted that he was not at the same level as his potential Giro d'Italia rivals when the Tour of the Alps began on Monday but day after day, attack after attack, he has been able to close the gap, indicating he will be a real contender at the Corsa Rosa in May. Aru often races with his heart, ignoring his legs, as he searches for success. He appeared to use both during stage 4 to Lienz, perhaps first informing Chris Froome of his intentions to attack on the late Bannberg and then going deep on the six-kilometre climb and opening a gap on the overall contenders and his future Giro d'Italia rivals. Aru danced on the pedals with his trademark leg swinging style, suffering on the steepest gradients, but his pace was constant as he cut his way through an earlier move and ...
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Movement 12 explained – The perfect number by Campagnolo
April 19, 2018, 4:52 p.m.
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Why did Campagnolo develop their latest 12-speed road bike groupset? It may have been more than simple one-upmanship. Let Campy’s own engineering and development team explain why the perfect number behind movement is undoubtably 12. Campagnolo Movement 12 – The Meaning of 12 As much as Campagnolo can be a traditional company, steeped in history, […] The post Movement 12 explained – The perfect number by Campagnolo appeared first on Bikerumor .
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Wiggle-CRC rejects insider’s claim of crisis at Chain Reaction Cycles
April 19, 2018, 4:48 p.m.
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Whistleblower told BikeBiz that Northern Ireland-based online retailer is being deliberately run down
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Sanchez maintains Astana's stronghold on Tour of the Alps
April 19, 2018, 4:12 p.m.
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Luis Leon Sanchez continues Astana 's romp through the Tour of the Alps as he claimed victory on stage 4. It is the third win for the Kazakh team this week after Pello Bilbao and Miguel Angel Lopez won the opening two stages. Ben O'Connor (Dimension Data) is the only rider so far to break the stronghold that Astana has on this year's race after he launched a move similar to Sanchez's on stage 3. The Spaniard had been there but says he waited too long when the Australian attacked and was determined to make up for it on the hugely aggressive stage. "It was a really short stage and really nervous. It started really quickly and it was difficult to control. There are lots of strong teams like FDJ and Team Sky, who are also preparing for the Giro d'Italia," said Sanchez. "Yesterday, things didn't go that well for ...
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Check out the Maxxis tire made by Greg Minnaar
April 19, 2018, 4:10 p.m.
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Maxxis is rolling out a new tire designed in conjunction with legendary downhill world cup racer Greg Minnaar. The Assegai takes its name from a spear used by the Zulu people of South Africa, Minnaar’s home country. Goodyear launches bicycle tires Maxxis Minion DHF Wide Trail 3C TR EXO 2.5in tyre review The South African racer developed this new tire by taking elements from many of his favorite Maxxis tires and blending them into a new tread pattern. “My idea was to design a tire around some of Maxxis’ iconic tread patterns. I started in the center by combining the Minion DHF and the Minion DHR II. The reasoning behind this was I felt the surface area of the DHF rolls well and gives you a good footprint on hardpack, greasy turns, as well as confidence on wet roots and rocks. “The DHR II added faster rolling speed and more ...
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Maxxis Assegai rolls Greg Minnaar signature DH mountain bike tire into reality
April 19, 2018, 4:01 p.m.
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We took a good detailed sneak peek at Greg Minnaar’s new signature tire last summer when we spotted his prototypes in the pits of the Mont Saint Anne DH World Cup. Now at Sea Otter, the Maxxis Assegai is made official. Greg Minnaar signature Maxxis Assegai DH race tire Greg Minnaar’s downhill dominance is unquestionable, […] The post Maxxis Assegai rolls Greg Minnaar signature DH mountain bike tire into reality appeared first on Bikerumor .
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Triple Bypass returns with 75, 30-mile events
April 19, 2018, 3:58 p.m.
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One year after it was cancelled due to summer forest fires, Colorado’s Triple Bypass Bicycle Ride returns this July with two new Read the full article at Triple Bypass returns with 75, 30-mile events on VeloNews.com .
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Chris Froome enjoying being aggressive at the Tour of the Alps
April 19, 2018, 3:56 p.m.
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Chris Froome ( Team Sky ) again went on the offensive at the Tour of the Alps , testing his rivals with different attacks as he looks for a stage victory, fights for the overall classification and polishes his form for the rapidly approaching Giro d'Italia. Froome missed Fabio Aru's attack on the Banneberg climb 15km from the finish in Lienz but Team Sky domestique Kenny Elissonde again stepped up to help to close down the move. Froome then made two attacks that split the front group of overall contenders and went again on the valley road towards the finish. Froome used his aggression on the descent to line-up a slingshot move and tried to time trial away from his rivals. The elastic almost snapped as he opened a gap but eventual stage winner Luis Leon Sanchez (Astana) and Domenico Pozzovivo (Bahrain-Merida) manage to pull him back, with Aru forced ...
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Frog launches USA Cycling co-branded youth bikes
April 19, 2018, 3:52 p.m.
by Stephen Frothingham
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MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Frog Bikes, which announced a three-year agreement with USA Cycling last year, is introducing a line of USA Cycling and Frog co-branded bikes at the Sea Otter Classic this week. The bikes are now available to pre-order through independent stores. The bikes will be exclusive to the U.S. market for a short period of time before being available globally later in June. The USA Cycling bike range is suitable for children ages 2 to 14 and includes a balance bike, first pedal bikes and a variety of sizes in hybrid and road bikes. "We are excited to partner with Frog Bikes to introduce their innovative kids' bike design to the United States cycling community," said USA Cycling's chief marketing and sales officer, Fuad Hamza. "A core component of USA Cycling's mission is to develop the sport of cycling at all levels. We believe that this new ...
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Sidi release Giro edition Sidi Shot shoes
April 19, 2018, 3:49 p.m.
by Jack Sexty
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Thanks to Sidi you can now get Giro-themed cycling shoes to match your Maglia Rosa, and they're available to buy now from selected retailers
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Sidi release Giro edition Shot shoes
April 19, 2018, 3:49 p.m.
by Jack Sexty
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Thanks to Sidi you can now get Giro-themed cycling shoes to match your Maglia Rosa, and they're available to buy now from selected retailers
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Tour of the Alps: Sanchez solos to stage 4 win
April 19, 2018, 3:31 p.m.
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Luis León Sánchez delivers yet another stage victory for Astana at the Tour of the Alps, while Thibaut Pinot holds onto his race lead Read the full article at Tour of the Alps: Sanchez solos to stage 4 win on VeloNews.com .
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Easton releases gravel-specific chainrings
April 19, 2018, 3 p.m.
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This article first appeared on BikeRadar . There's no denying the simplicity and popularity of dedicated single chainring drivetrains. But there are trade-offs with cadence and gear range. Easton is hoping to eliminate those downsides with its new gravel, adventure and cyclo-cross double chainrings. Easton's double chainrings come in three sizes, each intended for different drop bar genres. According to Easton, 47/32t is for gravel, 46/36t is for cyclo-cross, and 46/30t is built for adventure riding. Easton EA70AX first ride review Easton introduces EC90 SL crank Easton two-ring specifications Claimed weight: 47/32t 194g, 46/36t 192g, 46/30t 182g Claimed weight on Easton EC90 SL crankset: 540g (172.5mm 47/32 without bottom bracket) Chainline: 45mm Material: EA90 aluminum Price: $149.99 (UK and Australian pricing TBC) Available now The timing of Easton's two-ring chainring release corresponds well with Shimano's recently unveiled clutch-equipped Ultegra RX rear derailleur . Unlike SRAM's clutch-equipped rear changers, the UItegra ...
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