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Sing when you’re spinning: Strava announces “first of its kind” in-app integration with Spotify
Strava has announced that it is partnering with streaming giant Spotify in a deal which will enable users of the popular ride-tracking platform to access and stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks while recording activities on Strava.Gone are the days, it seems, of heading out for a meandering, leisurely morning ride, with no indication whatsoever of … Read more
J Guillem Major Shimano 105 Di2
The latest iteration of J.Guillem’s Major (pronounced ‘my-awe’ after the second most popular climb in Majorca) is one of those bikes tapping another nail in N+1’s coffin, thanks to its ability to blend a road bike’s characteristics with the versatility of a gravel or touring bike. Thankfully though, speed and performance on the road are … Read more
Mavic superlight X-Tend e-bike motor system first ride: an e-road revolution?
Mavic has unveiled an e-bike motor called the X-Tend. No, we weren’t expecting it either. But it’s something it has been working on behind the scenes for a long time, and the time has come to show it to the world. But not because you’re going to be able to buy a bike with one … Read more
Pon Bike sales hit £2 billion, doubling from last year
Dutch company Pon Bike, that owns manufacturers like Cervélo, Focus, Gazelle, Urban Arrow, and more, had another incredibly strong showing in 2022, with its turnover reaching €2.4 billion (£2.1 billion), almost double than its 2021 sales of €1.3 billion.Pon Bike is a cluster within the larger transport conglomerate Pon Holdings, which marked its 75th anniversary last … Read more
Roval says new Alpinist SLX wheels are “the pinnacle of what can be achieved with alloy”
Specialized-owned brand Roval has unveiled a lightweight and relatively inexpensive Alpinist SLX alloy road wheelset that features new DT Swiss 350 hubs and Sapim spokes. The Alpinist SLX alloy road wheelset weighs a claimed 1,485g. > Check out the best road bike wheels 2023 — transform your road bike with some shiny new hoops 2023 Roval Alpinist … Read more
Giant SLR 2 50 Disc WheelSystem
The Giant SLR 2 50 Disc WheelSystem is a hookless, tubeless compatible wheelset at a reasonably competitive price – you get a pair of tubeless Gavia Course tyres ‘free’ with it – that outperforms expectations. Unless you’re talking about the rear hub, anyway.Giant’s SLR disc brake wheelsets come in a variety of depths, ranging from … Read more