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New Vitus Vitesse Evo gets complete redesign to go lighter, stiffer, faster
Vitus has given a wholesale redesign to its Vitesse Evo race bike, the 2021 version being lighter and much stiffer than previously, according to the brand. Vitus has also dropped the seatstays for additional comfort, and altered the geometry. The designers have been busy, then!Vitus says that its road bikes are becoming far more focused … Read more
Nobody’s exactly sure what Government’s “super simple rule” about social gatherings means for cycling events
“In social settings, you can’t gather in groups of more than six. That’s it, [a] really super simple rule,” said Health Secretary Matt Hancock on the BBC yesterday morning. Sport England have since said that people can take part in organised sports and activities that have been through return to play protocols. What exactly does … Read more
Topeak Allen BitKit 9
You may look at the Topeak Allen Bitkit 9 and think, well, that’s just a row of 1/4in hexes stuck in a bit of plastic. And you’d be right. However, they’re strong, well-formed and very useful hexes stuck in a strong, well-formed and very useful bit of plastic, so get yourself a cup of tea … Read more
Tour de France Stage 11: Caleb Ewan wins in Poitiers, Peter Sagan relegated for dangerous sprinting (+ highlights)
Caleb Ewan of Lotto-Soudal, second to Deceuninck-Quick Step’s Sam Bennett yesterday, came off the Irishman’s wheel with perfect timing to win Stage 11 of the Tour de France in Poitiers today. Bora-Hansgrohe’s Peter Sagan, who beat Bennett to second place by a hair’s breadth, was subsequently relegated to last place in the group for dangerous … Read more
Lusso Momentum Summer Glove
Sleek and simple – that’s how I’d describe the Momentum Summer Gloves from Lusso. There’s just enough padding to damp the vibrations out, and they’re well made throughout. The price is good, too.> Buy these online hereI like a mitt that’s quite minimalistic for padding – I don’t really want anything subduing the feedback from … Read more
PNW Components Coast Suspension dropper post
The Coast Suspension Dropper Post from PNW Components is designed primarily for the gravel/adventure market, and it works pretty well. The dropper works quickly and smoothly, while the suspension element takes out the worst of the hits.The Coast comes in a range of sizes. Diameter wise that means 27.2mm, 30.9mm and 31.6mm, and there are … Read more