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Picking tires for gravel racing and riding is complicated. There isn’t one right answer. Sometimes there isn’t any right answer. Tire selection is a game of overlapping variables and endless options. We attempt to match a course, surface type, rider skill, rider size, and rider intention to a tire’s qualities, its strengths and weaknesses. The […]
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The light yet robust Sportful Stevlio was developed with professional road team Team Tinkoff for racing and fast training in the rain, ice and snow. As such, it comes with a tailored race fit so most of us mortals will probably need to size up. Highs: Waterproofing, breathability, fit, weight, comfort Lows: The initial outlay is high […]
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The most Comfortable, lightweight frame with good value Shimano kit but a sturdy ride” 3.5/5 stars Highs: Light, smooth ride with full Shimano 105 stop and go kit Lows: Heavy-duty tyres and frame is damped rather than dynamic in feel Buy if: You want a lightweight, well-specced, all-rounder with extra robust tyres The MF carbon construction might be […]
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Canyon has today launched the Grail, the German direct-sale brand’s first gravel bike. The bike features SL and SLX build options, 700c wheels (650b on the smaller size frames), custom frame bags, mudguard mounts and a very unusual looking handlebar set up. A dedicated gravel bike The Hoverbar gives the Grail a totally unique stance […]
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The latest update to Specialized’s Power saddle adds a new material, Elaston, with comfort right where it’s needed under your sit bones. Road, gravel and mixed-terrain riders may find this latest tweak a deal-maker for what could have been a deal-breaker in the past. Highs: Amazing anatomical features and incredible comfort Lows: Potentially cost-prohibitive, cover aesthetics Buy […]
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The De Rosa Protos was my test vehicle for Campagnolo’s new Super Record 12-speed hydraulic disc brakes, and although the Protos is not a bike I’ve previously ridden, the disc brakes were a reassuring continuation from 2017’s release. Campagnolo Super Record 12-speed hydraulic highlights Brake lever adjusts for long or short disc brake bite points […]
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Highs: Dependable power measurement, left and right meters measure similarly (not always the case, unfortunately), improved radio signals, lightweight and svelte integration with Shimano crank Lows: Replacing right-side meter isn’t quite as easy as the left crank, no indication of where in stroke power is generated Buy if: You want a reliable Shimano-based meter with true left/right measurement […]
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