The Topeak Alien X Multitool is the latest update to a venerable classic kitchen-sink of a tool that’s been keeping cyclists going for 25 years. Bang up to date with Torx, quicklink and disc brake features, its two-piece design makes working on your bike easy.Topeak’s Alien tools have been a go-to choice for serious adventurers … Read more
Chris Froome’s move to Israel Start-up Nation after 11 seasons with Team Sky and Ineos Grenadiers has seen him become the highest-paid rider in the peloton, according to a league table of pro riders’ salaries compiled by L’Equipe and Het Nieuwsblad.The four-time Tour de France winner, who continues to struggle to recapture his top form … Read more
A German company called Titanum has launched double-sided 3D-printed titanium pedals called MyTi that weigh just 100g a pair. The startup says that its clipless pedals are suitable for road, gravel and mountain bikes and come with a low stack height.The new MyTi pedal bodies and cleats are 3D printed from Ti-6Al-4V powder.“Titanium (atomic number 22) … Read more
A little while back we made a video trying out AbsoluteBlack’s new Graphenlube. Could we measure the claimed efficiency gains using just a power meter and an indoor trainer? And the answer was yes. Yes, we could.And now we’re back because, essentially, we’ve made a rod for our own back and all the other bike lube … Read more
Scottish clothing brand Endura has released its GV500 gravel collection that includes tight-fitting lycra and more relaxed jerseys and shorts. The range is said to draw on over 25 years of experience designing road and off-road kit.“All GV500 products are carefully designed to work as a system, providing ample storage for epic day-long to multi-day … Read more
Garmin has announced a new range of power meter pedals called Rally which offers compatibility with Shimano SPD-SL and SPD cleats, as well as with Look Kéo – so road, gravel, and off-road riding are all covered. You’re able to swap from one pedal body to another relatively easily to suit the type of riding you’re intending to … Read more
Orro has taken its highly capable gravel bike and given it a new clean look as the Terra C GRX800 with new internal cable routing. The great thing is Orro hasn’t touched the fun handling and balance of comfort versus performance that made its predecessor so enjoyable. This 2021 model also comes with Shimano’s top-flight … Read more
Cannondale’s Topstone Carbon Lefty 1 is a full suspension gravel bike with a single-legged fork. It’s one of the more mountain bike-ish gravel bikes out there in that it provides a ton of off-road capability, and it’s a whole lot of fun to ride. 2021 Cannondale Topstone Lefty 1 – full bike 5 (Image Credit: … Read more
It’s neither short sleeves weather nor full-on layer-up winter, so what to wear? The Iris Himmel Long Sleeve Jersey straddles the shoulder seasons nicely with a combination of long sleeves, slightly warm but moisture-wicking and fast-drying fabric, and a low enough profile to work alone or as part of a layering outfit. It’s ideal for … Read more
