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Heart and Soul of Shoe Evolution
Are cycling shoes that automatically tighten and adjust their cleat position on the horizon? US patent applications reported by the UK’s road.cc website suggest Shimano is working on both features. In April, road.cc reported Shimano had applied for a patient for dial-adjusted cycling shoes that automatically adjusted their tension in response to sensors on the…
Stick With Leatt for Maximum Confidence
~ Sponsored Content ~ Leatt’s ever-evolving range of shoes, helmets, body armour, braces, guards, hydration systems apparel can be summed up in one word – confidence. Confidence in the quality, in its rider-based research, its technology and its focus on doing whatever it takes to keep committed thrill seekers safer. Mountain biking is a confidence…
Crankbrothers Finds Perfect MATCH for Shoes and Pedals
~ Sponsored Content ~ Let’s chat about Crankbrothers. From humble beginnings in a Laguna Beach garage, Crankbrothers has grown into a globally recognised and leading brand of pedals, wheels, dropper posts, pumps, tools and accessories. That growth has been underpinned by a very large focus on delivering quality products at affordable prices, especially after it…
Divine Quality With Riders at its Heart
~ Sponsored Content ~ Deity is a premium MTB component manufacturer that lives by the creed, “all heart, all passion, and all in”. The US manufacturer prides itself on being 100% rider owned, operated, designed and funded – so every decision is made by riders, for riders. Eric Davies, the founder of Deity Components, has…
Polisport Bottles Go Bigger, Lighter and Brighter
~ Sponsored Content ~ Portugal-based plastics and two-wheeler specialist Polisport moved into the high-performance bottle market when it released its lightweight R550 range in 2019. Tipping the scales at just 53 grams for the race-approved 550-millilitre option, the R550 narrowly pips the Elite Fly as the lightest bottle on the market and both are just…
Better Formulas Drive Beta Fuel Popularity
~ Sponsored Content ~ Science in Sport’s newest nutrition range, its Beta Fuel Dual Source Energy Gel, had a perfect launch when multiple Grand Tour winner Chris Froome used it to fuel his memorable 80km solo breakaway victory in the 2018 Giro d’ Italia. SiS was supplying Team Sky (now Ineos Grenadiers) with the product…
Reynolds – Reputation & All-Road Reliability
~ Sponsored Content ~ With 70 years of experience in carbon manufacturing as well as good exposure through OEM spec and elite rider sponsorship, Reynolds is stacked with credibility when it comes to composite wheels. BikeSportz is the official Australian distributor and they hold good stock across the board; from their wide-trail MTB wheels to…
Raising the Dirt on Campagnolo’s Purist Reputation
~ Sponsored Content ~ Few brands conjure notions of road cycling purist quite like Campagnolo. However, its reputation for quality and prestige is expanding beyond tarmac aficionados, with the company releasing its first gravel wheels and group set. The Ekar group set, named after a climb close to Campagnolo’s headquarters in Italy, has burst onto…
Hope Quality, Maximum Value
~ Sponsored Content ~ When it comes to MTB components, you’ll be hard pressed to find a name with better brand credibility than Hope. What may come as a surprise is the competitive pricing that’s offered within the Hope range; something that’s demonstrated perfectly by their Fortus wheels. These tubeless compatible wheels are machine built…
Production Revolution Brings German Giant to Australia
~ Sponsored Content ~ Few Australian cyclists will know the name but an increasing number will be riding bikes with Büchel parts and accessories. For the past 102 years, the family-owned German company has done a thriving B2B trade providing various parts to bicycle manufacturers, including a growing number of brands prominent in Australia. Cube,…