Why is 1x the best for gravel?
17th Aug 2020
To realise its new gravel groupset Ekar, Campagnolo worked with a diverse community of gravel riders, understanding where they come from, what they do, and what they want. Gravel means many things to different riders, but across our diverse community we all have some common ground and shared needs. The Ekar groupset is designed for all of us.Endurance riding, bikepacking adventures, organised races, a blast in the forest after work – ma
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Athlete Engineered Skincare: Introducing Premax
10th Aug 2020
We take a closer look at three Premax products with a cycling-related application: the Chamois Cream, the Warm Up Cream Formula EP5, and the Weather Defence Facial Cream, all developed in close collaboration with chemical engineers, sports medicine specialists and elite athletes.
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Aftershokz AEROPEX Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
7th Aug 2020
After trying Aftershokz in store I had to get a set for myself. The headphones are open-ear, utilizing bone conduction technology to deliver sound. Small transducers vibrate as music plays to transmit sound through the cheek bones to the ear drum. It seemed like magic that I was listening to something with an open-ear, yet no one around me could hear it. This makes it a great option for those wanting to remain present with the outside world whils
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"Finding the spirit of Ekar": Campagnolo releases new 13-speed gravel groupset
3rd Aug 2020
It’s been a little while between drinks, but Campagnolo has finally released a brand spanking new groupset. Here’s what the brand has to say about their new, gravel-oriented, 1x13 mechanical baby, Ekar. “Ekar is not just the world’s lightest gravel groupset, it’s also reliable, durable and fast – and it was born tough. “Born on the mountain that gave the new groupset its name and with which it shares unmistakable and authentic cha
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Checking out the Bont Riot MTB+ Shoes
27th Jul 2020
The Riot MTB+ brings together some of the Bont pro series’ technical features -- including its top-end “power transfer platform”, replaceable sole guards, unique anatomical shaping, and the excellent BOA retention system -- to create what the brand says is the “most technically advanced entry level MTB shoe.”
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