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Merida unveils lighter, more aero Scultura road bike
Merida has updated its Scultura road bike, saying that the new 2022 Scultura Team is lighter than previously with a hugely reduced drag, while also being more comfortable. This model also comes with Shimano’s new Dura-Ace 9200 groupset.2022 Merida Scultura side on – 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Lighter, more aero, more comfortable: where have we … Read more
Bike at Bedtime: Fairlight Strael 3.0 with new Shimano 12-speed groupset
The Fairlight Strael 3.0 earned a rare-as-hen’s-teeth 10 out of 10 when we reviewed it on road.cc earlier in the summer, and it’s now available built up with Shimano’s brand spanking new Dura-Ace 9200 and Ultegra R8100 groupsets.Read our Fairlight Strael 3.0 2021 reviewReviewer Stu Kerton said, “The Strael is a beautiful bike to ride, just … Read more
Santini Redux Stamina Women’s Gilet
The Santini Redux Stamina Women’s Vest Gilet is form-fitting, light, and packs down very impressively given the warmth it provides. Well-positioned wind panels give good defence, while allowing good breathability elsewhere. The price is very high, though.The Redux Stamina is made in Italy from Ghisallo stretch-woven fabric, and its checkered lining is Polartec Delta, which … Read more
Somerset County Council deserves “gold medal” for its words on active travel – but “the wooden spoon” for its actions, says campaigner
A cycling campaigner says Somerset County Council deserves a “gold medal” for its words in support of active travel – but “the wooden spoon” when it comes to putting them in action. The council meanwhile insists that it wants to back active travel schemes in the county – but says funding is an issue.Its defence … Read more
34 bikes equipped with new Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets, from BMC, Trek, Merida, Canyon and more
We’re gradually getting details through of complete bikes equipped with Shimano’s new Di2 Ultegra and Dura-Ace groupsets; here are the first ones we’ve heard about…If you’re looking for more deets on the groupsets, find all the information on the Dura-Ace groupset over here, then Ultegra is here. You can also check out Liam’s first ride … Read more
Shimano unveils Di2-only Dura-Ace groupset with “fastest-ever shifting”
Images: Irmo Keizer / Andreas Dobslaff – ShimanoShimano’s much anticipated top-end Dura-Ace R9200 series has officially landed; it’s 12-speed and Di2-only, offering wireless shifters, faster derailleur operation, and larger 54-40T chainrings and 11-34T cassettes.The new R9200 series also includes a new integrated power meter chainset option, Servo Wave brake technology brought over from the mountain bike/gravel line, and there are new … Read more
Shimano launches 12-speed Ultegra R8100 groupset that’s Di2 only
Shimano has updated its second-tier Ultegra groupset, making it 12-speed and available only with electronic shifting, and it includes a dual-sided power meter and full-carbon tubeless disc brake wheels for the first time. Like the new top-level Dura-Ace 9200, Ultegra R8100 features semi-wireless shifting, meaning that the two derailleurs are wired to an internal battery … Read more
Vuelta Stage 16: Fabio Jakobsen wins to tighten grip on green jersey
Fabio Jakobsen of Deceuninck-Quick Step has won his third stage of this year’s Vuelta to extend his lead in the points classification at the Spanish Grand Tour.The Dutch rider came off the wheel of Bora-Hansgrohe’s Jordi Meeus to win in Santa Cruz de Bezana, with Matteo Trentin of UAE Team Emirates third.Jakobsen, assisted by his team … Read more
Megmeister Aero Woven Jersey
The Megmeister Aero Woven Jersey is a slim, figure-hugging design with a smooth and lightweight fabric. It is comfortable, has generous pockets and keeps you cool, although the seamless-knit material needs care to avoid threads catching and pulling out. Megmeister specialises in seamless-knit fabrics, and the Aero Woven uses a 4-way stretch version that’s shaped … Read more