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After a two-and-a-half-year wait, on the weekend of 2-3 October we were treated to not one, but two epic editions of Paris-Roubaix. Both the men’s and women’s races had the added challenge of muddy, slippery cobbles, making for edge-of-your-seat viewing as racers fought to stay upright on surfaces more suited to Disney on Ice than bike riding. And both races were compelling – but in different ways. On the Saturday, the women’s race saw Lizzie Deignan strike out alone with 80km to go. For the next couple of hours she was forced to defend a narrow lead while skidding around like she was riding a broken shopping trolley, bleeding from her hands, and with the world’s greatest-ever rider, Marianne Vos, chasing like a demon two minutes behind. The next day,…
All the stuff that makes you glad to be a cyclist Keeping pro-level products a secret in today’s world is a difficult task at the best of times, with the top pro teams enlisted to test the latest gear before the rest of us can gawp. Handy for all concerned, then, when your new bike spends a season cleaning up on the biggest stage before its arrival is announced. Who needs to keep secrets when you already know you’re onto a winner? Jumbo-Visma actually played a pretty big role in the testing of the latest Cervelo R5, with the team switching over from riding Bianchis before the new bike was finished. Tom Dumoulin especially had plenty of time on the old version of the R5, the Dutch powerhouse riding for…
City-dwelling cyclists know the conundrum: how to store your bike in a small space without tripping over it every time you cross the living room? The Parker range of bicycle parking devices was created around the principles of modern rental living and minimal contact with the bike. The aim is for zero damage to the bike, and zero damage to the premises. The 01 $49 The 01 is a floor-level model for easy access by front or rear wheel. It can use either wheel without need for readjustment. It’s self-supporting and keeps the bike largely horizontal. The 02 $69 For those who keep their bike in an apartment or on a balcony. It adds four aluminium legs to raise the front wheel approximately 65cm above the floor to reduce the…
When the whole bike world was talking about the release of Shimano’s Dura-Ace R9200, the series’ updated wheels barely had a look-in. It was all ‘semi-wireless this’ and ‘12-speed that’. It almost seems like Shimano needs to rethink its new parts bulk drop strategy, because these wheels deserve a lot more fanfare. Let’s get this out of the way first: Shimano tells us the C36, C50 and C60 are all lighter, wider and more aerodynamic than anything that has come before them. Good to hear they’re on trend. And speaking of trend, the decals are all comparatively muted compared with Shimano’s carbon wheels of old. It’s another design feature we’ve been seeing across the industry lately, and it’s a good one. Each of the rims in the R9270 series have…
Here’s a shoe you’ll want to wrap around your foot. Like all Shimano products, these second-tier shoes employ technology and design concepts from the flagship product in the range. In this case, the S-Phyre. Seamless midsole and upper improves comfort, while surround wrapping provides what Shimano promises to be a ‘glove-like fit’. It also makes the RC702 look like the S-Phyre, which is a bonus. If it’s anything like hundreds of Shimano’s shoes that came before it, the RC702 will be super comfy with benchmark performance and stiffness for the price point. Shimano Australia is opting to bring in white only at this stage. It’s a personal decision, but one we at Cyclist love, especially with the black heel and fade through. The graphics are on point.…
Planning an escape from the city sprawl for your next bike tour? If you’re travelling by car, rooftop tents allow for a quick set-up, meaning you can spend more time riding and less time setting up camp. Plus, no sticks and stones poking into your backside as you roll over. The Thule Tepui Foothill two-person rooftop tent accommodates one side of the vehicle’s roof, meaning there’s still room for your bike on top. Need more sleeping space? Try the Tepui Explorer Autana 3-person ($3,999), which comes with an extended canopy entrance with removable annex.…
