DT Swiss enters the world of dynamo lighting with its new 350 SP PL-7 hub ($236.90) and two front wheel options, G 1600 Spline Dyn ($442.90) and G 1800 Spline Dyn ($342.90). Let’s check them out…
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ENVE All-New M Wheels Review: One Major Issue Fixed
US-made carbon rim manufacturer ENVE just announced the fifth generation of its M Series wheel line, solving a major Achilles’ heel for people who enjoy backcountry travel. Read on for all the M Series updates and a quick review from John below…
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Crust Bikes 650b Wheels
At $525, the Crust Rim Brake Wheels are an ideal option for your 650b QR bike. They were designed with 42-48 mm tires in mind, are double walled for durability, but slimmed down where they can be to keep them as light as possible. For rear spacing, there are two options: 130 mm and 135mm. The driver in each rear hub has 3 pawls with 3 teeth each that provide a nice, crisp engagement. You can also choose between a dynamo with Shutter Precision for $100 more or non-dynamo front wheel.
Check out more at Crust Bikes.
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The Mavic COSMIC S 42 Disc Carbon Wheelset is $999
Mavic introduces the COSMIC S 42 Disc carbon wheelset, combining performance, versatility, and durability at a price of less than $1000.
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Rolf Prima EOS AR 16 Spoke All-Road Wheelset
Oregon-based wheel company Rolf Prima is rolling out a new addition to their all-road wheel line. The new EOS AR is their most advanced, performance-bred wheel to date…
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Miguel’s End of Summer Picks
Every year, the team at The Radavist shares their favorite products from their summer riding season, and this year, Miguel shares his favorite on our YouTube channel. What are some of your favorite products you’ve been using this summer?
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Zipp 303 XPLR SW Wheelset is Wide and Deep for Fast Gravel
The new Zipp 303 XPLR SW Wheelset seen in Josh’s review of the new SRAM RED XPLR AXS groupset today is wide and deep for fast gravel riding. The 32 mm inner rim width and deep aero profile claim minimal impacts on aerodynamics when running wider tires that have become common in gravel cycling. Let’s look at all of the specifics below from Zipp.
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Industry Nine Bronze is Back
Industry Nine‘s bronze anodizing sold out super fast when it was announced earlier this year, and today, the North Carolina-based manufacturer of fine-ass cycling components just announced it’s been restored. Bronze is now available on all SOLiX and Hydra wheels/hubs, A-Series MTB Stems, and IRiX Headset and Spacer kits. Riders can also find bronze on i9’s color palette when ordering. Check out more at Industry Nine.
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Spencer’s Crust Bikes Scapebot Wheel Swap Chainline Hack Video
With Crust Bikes’ Scapebot frame, you can swap from 29 x 2.4″ tires and wheels to a massive 26″ x 3.8″ setup… but it takes some tinkering and a clever hack. Shed tinker lord Spencer shows us how in this supplementary video to his Scapebot review.
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Halo Devaura RS2 Rim Brake Road Wheels
In an era when rim brake wheels and silver components are seemingly at an all-time low, we have to buy those products when we find them. The Devaura RS2 (£205.00 – £295.00) is Halo’s 700c tubeless-ready road clincher wheelset.
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Industry Nine GRADE 300 V2 is the Brand’s Strongest Wheelset Ever
Industry Nine rolled out an updated big hit wheelset today, the Hydra Grade 300 v2.
The defining feature of this wheelset is an all-new Grade 300 alloy rim with Hollow Bead Wall technology–a triple cavity design that reduces pinch flats and increases impact resistance. Available in 27.5 or 29″, 30 mm internal width (!) and 32 hole lace-up, the Hydra Grade 300 v2 is built to withstand the harshest riding conditions. See more at Industry Nine.
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Forge + Bond CR Series Road Wheels
Forge + Bond, the carbon manufacturer known for its recyclable bicycle wheels and components, just announced an all-new set of road wheels…
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Industry Nine SOLiX M Hubs and Wheelsets
Industry Nine has spent 2024 rolling out all-new lightweight chassis hub systems through the SOLiX lineup. First came SOLiX G and SOLiX SL wheelsets, and now SOLiX M brings the same quick engagement, low weight, and reduced drag to their lightest and fastest mountain bike wheels yet. Let’s check out some Quick Hits on the three new SOLiX wheelset offerings and an all-new hubset below.
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Lōgōs Components ‘Hooked on Safety’ Trade-In Program
Recently there has been yet another round of news about road tires blowing off hookless rims. For concerned owners of hookless road wheels, Lōgōs Components is stepping up with a trade-in rebate offer of up to $600 toward wheels with the proven margin of safety and peace-of-mind of hooked rims…
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Industry Nine Introduce SOLiX Gravel Wheelsets and Hubs
Asheville, North Carolina-based Industry Nine, manufacturer of hubs, wheel systems, and components, announced its SOLiX range of wheel systems, replacing the Torch hub system, today…
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It’s All Ball Bearings: Chris King Precision Components Factory Visit
Within a relatively straightforward product lineup, Chris King Precision Components manufactures hubs, headsets, bottom brackets, and, perhaps most importantly, the bearings inside that make them spin. On a recent trip to Portland, Oregon, Josh spent some time at the Chris King HQ factory to learn more about the company’s origins and what makes it continue to stand out in a crowded space of bearing-centric bicycle components. Read on below for the full rundown of what goes on at CKPC’s giant vegetable oil-fueled machine shop!
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New WTB Accessories: TCS Rocket Tire Plug Kit & Plug Pack, NanoAir TPU Tubes, and TCS Max-Flow Valves
Today, WTB released some new cycling accessories with the launch of their new tire plug kit/pack, lightweight TPU tubes, and valve stems.
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Designed For The Dirt: Curve Cycling Carbon Dirt Hoop Wheelset Review
Since its launch in 2013, Melbourne-based Curve Cycling has developed an impressive and unique stable of adventure-focused titanium and steel bikes. Perhaps you caught Sam Rice or Pat Valade’s review of their GMX+ or watched Abdullah Zeinab scoop first place at the Rhino Run last year? But before they made race-winning adventure bikes, carbon wheels were their bread and butter.
After spending time with the alloy rims that came on his GMX+, Sam Rice switched over to carbon Dirt Hoops from Curve and has since put considerable mileage on them. Below, he offers an overview of the wheelset along with an in-depth review…