This week in our Tech of the Week round-up, CycleClick’s clip-on power meter has gone live on Kickstarter and already smashed its funding goal, Reynolds has rolled out updated ATR aero gravel wheels, and Rapha has celebrated the RCC’s 10th anniversary with a collaboration featuring a limited-edition Factor Monza bike. We also have new tech from Insta360 and Restrap. Let’s get into it…
CycleClick clip-on power meter launches on Kickstarter and quickly smashes funding goal
We’ve known about CycleClick, a clip-on power meter claiming “pro-level” accuracy, for a while now, but it officially launched this week. In just one day on Kickstarter, it smashed its funding goal, raising £74,765 from 489 backers.
The campaign’s initial target was only £3,716, but interest has far exceeded expectations, with the American-based BikeOn project attracting cyclists from around the world.
For those unfamiliar, CycleClick is a 40g power meter that reportedly clips onto your chain in 30 seconds, no tools required, and delivers ±1% accuracy to rival established power meter brands. It connects via Bluetooth to compatible cycling computers like Garmin and Wahoo, as well as smartphones and training apps, providing real-time data on power, cadence, torque, speed, calories burned, and left/right balance.
The device itself measures 110 x 36.5 x 20mm, charges via USB-C in one hour for up to 30 hours of use, and comes with a one-year warranty.
The campaign currently states that the ‘super early bird’ price is $184 (around £135) with the regular price apparently rising to $299 (around £220). We should also add at this point that there is absolutely no guarantee of a Kickstarter project ever coming to fruition to the point of backers receiving a product, so bear that in mind if you’re interested.
Will you be giving the CycleClick a try? Check out all the info on Kickstarter.
Reynolds releases ATR gravel wheels aiming to deliver “the most efficient, performance oriented gravel wheel the world has ever known”
Reynolds, the wheelmaker known for producing performance-oriented wheels has updated their adventure focused G-series and speed-oriented ATR-series aero gravel wheels, to they say make them more “efficient”, but we’ve already told you that.
ATR stands for “all-terrain road” and is aimed at riders who prefer to experience their adventure at speed, making it a good solution for those looking for a competitive advantage.
So, what do the people at Reynolds think makes for a world beatingly efficient wheel? Well, the new wheels are claimed to lighter, faster and wider, with all three new ATR wheelsets sharing the same 42mm deep rims that are said to have been aerodynamically optimised to reduce drag while maintaining stability. The hooked, tubeless-ready, 25mm internal channel (33.8mm external) rims are compatible with tyres from 30mm to 50mm. The top-tier set are reported to weigh 1,405g.
The updated ATR wheels are available in three build specifications, all featuring the same lifetime guaranteed carbon rim. They are available in three build specifications, all featuring the same lifetime guaranteed carbon rim. Prices start at $1,449.99 (~ £1,075) for the standard Reynolds ATR wheels, while the top-tier Blacklabel ATR Pro wheels are priced at $2,299.99 (~ £1,700).
Check them out here.
Insta360 launches new hands-free action camera now with “superior image quality”
Insta360 has introduced the Go Ultra, the latest version of its tiny, wearable action camera. It succeeds the Go 3S and features a 1/1.28″ sensor, over twice the size of the previous model, a 5nm AI chip, 4K60fps video and improved low-light performance, according to the brand.
“Go Ultra takes the advancements made with the Ace and X series cameras, and puts them into the type of compact, pocket camera our Go Series creators enjoy,” said Insta360 Co-Founder and VP of Marketing, Max Richter, “opening up new creative opportunities without sacrificing portability.”
Weighing a claimed 53g, the new camera keeps the built-in magnetic mounting system, is waterproof to 10m, and battery life is a claimed 70 minutes alone or up to 200 minutes when used with the Action Pod, compared with 38 and 140 minutes on the Go 3S.
The Go Ultra is available to buy now and the standard bundle costs £389 which includes the camera (available in midnight black or arctic white) and action pod, a quick release safety cord, magnetic clip, magnetic pendant, USB-C cable and a lens guard. For more details visit www.insta360.com.
Rapha’s latest collaboration with graphic designer David Carson brings clothing, accessories and limited-edition Factor Monza to the market
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Rapha Cycling Club (RCC), Rapha has partnered with internationally renowned graphic designer David Carson to release a limited-edition collection of on and off-bike clothing, accessories, and a bespoke Factor Monza road bike.
Speaking on the project, Carson said: “It was really refreshing in both LA and NYC to find out how many creative people were involved with Rapha. The brand and its product attracts such a diverse group of people. Their innovation, rich creative history and authenticity, the way other cyclists spoke about them, the way they were willing to explore so many design directions.”
RCC-branded Factor Bikes have been available for members to hire at Rapha Clubhouses worldwide for over a year but the limited-edition RCC + David Carson Factor Monza represents the first Rapha x Factor bike available for members to purchase.
Built on the platform of the the flagship Ostro Vam, the Monza combines aerodynamic design and accessible pricing with Carson’s bold graphics. It features a SRAM Force AXS groupset paired with Black Inc 45 wheels.
The collection is launching exclusively to RCC members on 26th August. Find out more here.
Restrap adds Rolltop Hydration Vest with bigger capacity and waterproof storage
Restrap has expanded its on-body range with the new Rolltop Hydration Vest, a bigger-capacity spin on its Race Hydration Vest, which picked up a Design and Innovation Award in 2024 and scored 9/10 in its off.road.cc review. Designed with long-distance rides in mind, the Rolltop adds a fully waterproof 14L rear compartment alongside a 2L hydration bladder.
Up front, there’s storage pockets for snacks, tools or soft flasks, plus stretch pockets that can fit a jacket or extra bottles without opening the main compartment.
Fit is adjustable at the sides, shoulders and chest, with two sizes (S/M and L/XL) available. Restrap also says it has a gender-neutral design that’s been tested across a range of body types so that it’s built to stay stable even when fully loaded.
It’s not a cheap bit of kit at £189.99, but Restrap promises that the same features that make it great on remote bikepacking adventures – stability, comfort and weatherproofing – also make it a practical option for commuting and multi-sport use. It comes with a lifetime warranty too.
Visit Restrap’s website for more info.
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15 thoughts on “BikeOn’s clip-on power meter smashes Kickstarter goal + Reynolds “most efficient, performance oriented gravel wheel”, Insta360’s latest pocket action camera + more”
CycleClick, a clip-on power
CycleClick, a clip-on power meter claiming “pro-level”…… but the chain is upside down
galibiervelo wrote:
Unless you look at the bottom stretch, jockey wheel to bottom of front chainring, then it’s the right way up. As it goes round the chain ring it’s on sideways…provided the words/markings are on the outside of the chain you’re OK.
The photo galibiervelo is
The photo galibiervelo is talking about is clearly running from the top of the cassette to the top of the chainring……it looks like a sram flat TOP chain running upside down.
Okay I’m confused now, as
Okay I’m confused now, as that chain progresses over the rear cog and runs from the bottom of the rear derailleur to the bottom of the front ring the words will be the right way up. Do the installation instructions really specify that the words must be the right way up on the top run? As far as I know Shimano instructions just specify that the words must be on the outside plates. I can see how you can say that the chain is on back to front if directional arrows (if present) are pointing in the wrong direction, but I can’t see how you can say it’s on upside down.
They are talking about a SRAM
They are talking about a SRAM specific chain. They are referring to a chain which has cut outs on the chainring and sprocket side and none in the outside of the chain as pictured on the mtb in the first picture of this article.
For SRAM flat top chains, the flat edge of the link should face away from the chainring and cassette when viewed from the side, while the master link (quick link) has a directional arrow that must point in the direction of chain travel (forward).
It’s clearly a SRAM flat top
It’s clearly a SRAM flat top chain and it’s upside down.
Yes, SRAM flattop chains
Yes, SRAM flattop chains really are meant to be installed a specific way up (so the flat bits are on the “outside” i.e. on the top on the upper stretch of chain between cassette and chainring, and flat on the bottom of the lower stretch between the chainring and the derailleur. So the chain pictured very much is on upside-down.
I’m a Shimano man myself and agree that Shimano chains can’t be “upside-down”, although they can be back-to-front (I think? The writing needs to be on the outside anyway.)
This is a joke, right?
This is a joke, right?
Perhaps the device doesn’t
Perhaps the device doesn’t work properly with Flat Top chains, so SRAM users get to choose between accurate power metering or accurate shifting
This Kickstarter seemed to
This Kickstarter seems to have been kicking around for a few years now, I posted a comment on one of their videos regarding the use of a cheap mtb, stating it was hardly the most appropriate demonstration and unlikely to inspire the “target market” only to be attacked by the “inventor.”
Looks like they did actually take my advice though 👍
And yes, the SRAM Flat Top chain is clearly upside down, another self-sabotaging promotional faux pas!
There’s absolutely zero
There’s absolutely zero chance of that thing working in real world conditions, is there?
There’s absolutely zero
There’s absolutely zero chance of that thing working in real world conditions, is there?
Didn’t stop Absolute Black selling the ridiculous cartwheel size hyper-expensive derailleur pulley wheels to the Terminally Gullible, did it?
At least I can sort of
At least I can sort of understand the science behind that, but this…
That wind powered one from a
That wind powered one from a few years back has more chance of working
I’m a measurement engineer. I
I’m a measurement engineer. I have my doubts.
I might believe 2%-5% with a well-lubricated chain.