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Euro Flair with an Aussie Edge
~ Sponsored Content ~ Sub4 is an Australian based company that specialises in cycling and triathlon gear, offering both off-the-peg and made-to-order custom designs. They also offer custom clothing for running, rowing, weight lifting, swimming, speed skating and a host of other activities—it’s a diverse and expansive portfolio that they’ve developed over many years. Of…
Wheel Innovation Building Momentum
California, USA Bicycle wheels and tyres have experienced an unprecedented rate of change in the past few years but could all that recent headway become obsolete just as quickly? Tyre widths, rim construction and the shift to tubeless technology have been at the heart of recent bike innovation. However, seemingly imminent breakthroughs are promising to…
Fox Factory Building Upon Cycling Legends
– Sponsored Content – Fox Factory is a culmination of some of the most exciting brands – and stories – in off-road cycling. First, there’s the story of amateur motocross racer Bob Fox, who pioneered long-travel suspension in the early 1970s. Merging his experiences on the track with his expertise as a mechanical engineer, Bob…
Schwalbe – Growth in Gravel
– Sponsored Content – Gravel is a strong growth area and Schwalbe knows it. Releasing their new ‘Race’ model isn’t just about adding a new tyre, it’s equally about completing their gravel range and providing a suitable option for just about every terrain and all riding conditions. There are now five key tread patterns for…
Maxxis – Regaining Momentum
– Sponsored Content – The supply chain crunch has been a massive headache for the bicycle industry. Once in a lifetime demand has unfortunately been met by shortages in all sectors, including the rubber industry—it’s something that has hit most tyre brands including Maxxis. Unprecedented demand from bicycle manufacturers and global distributors has left fans…
Gnarly – Aussie Engineered Protection
– Sponsored Content – Tyre inserts are popular with both mountain bike and gravel riders; areas where tubeless tyres have proven superior. After over two years of development, Aussie based start-up Gnarly has launched their own take on tubeless tyre inserts to the market. Why run inserts? Eliminating the inner tube reduces the chance of…
New Michelin Releases Celebrate Shared Pedigree
– Sponsored Content – A new generation of Michelin tyres is officially tipping its hat to the technology crossovers between its high-performance bicycle and motorcycle tyres. The company’s top-end road cycling tyres are getting an update and name change in 2022, from Power Road to Power Cup, bringing them in line with Michelin’s race-bred motorcycle…
Zipp 303 S – The Future is Now
– Sponsored Content – The new 303 S may be the most affordable carbon wheelset that Zipp makes, but the lower pricing doesn’t mean they’re in any way lacking when it comes to design and innovation. Zipp adopts a new-school approach with the 303 S that not only makes them exceptionally fast, they’re also said…
Fast Turnarounds and Even Faster Wheels
– Sponsored Content – Cycle Motion is an industrious wholesaler and wheel-building business. With two Holland wheel building machines at its headquarters and two skilled mechanics, Cycle Motion is capable of very quick turnaround times and exceptional quality control. That helps ensure mechanics Rodney Gethin and Duncan Erasmus are in high demand and consistently hard…
Craftworx – Advanced, Aussie Made & Available
– Sponsored Content – Craftworx has been in the wheel building business for just on a decade now, and their current range is both expansive and progressive. It covers everything from carbon aero wheels to gravel, gravity enduro and heavy duty e-bike wheels. Each model is well thought out with design features that are key…