Catch up on the hottest new releases and tech news here: cycling
Catch up with all of this week’s big bike and equipment news this week! There's some high-tech stuff including brake pads that claim to be the best in the world, a tyre pressure gauge which claims to be the most accurate in the sector, details on Ganna's record attempting drivetrain, lightweight components from PRO and some stuff that's just been cut open...
The handlebar is available in 38cm, 40cm and 42cm widths, and will also make your wallet significantly lighter at £379.99. PRO says the high-grade UD T1100 carbon lay-up includes Innegra fibres for improved impact resistance, and the bar is designed to also be ergonomic and comfortable. The £149.99, 135g clip-on comes with mounts for Wahoo, Garmin and Bryton computers as standard, and is constructed from unidirectional T700 carbon fibre. It's compatible with 31.8mm bars and is sure to be a popular choice at fast gravel races.The new saddle is based heavily on the Selle Italia SLR Boost, but cuts weight to just 130.5g with carbon rails and 161g with titanium.
We're particularly intrigued by plans to develop a new performance e-bike in 2023. There is no news yet on what it will be made out of, but our guess is that it would build on the knowledge learnt from the current Spoon Vars Disc shown above, a made-to-measure carbon road bike.Following its support of Dan Bigham in last month’s Hour Record success,
Muc-Off plans to use an Ultrasonic Chain Optimisation process involving heating lube in an Ultrasonic Tank to the"precise temperature required to create an optimum viscosity, enabling penetration deep into all contact points within the chain links." In Bigham's case, both the final race chain and backup chain underwent Muc-Off’s full eleven-step optimisation process seven times. We imagine that Ganna's will get a similar treatment.
It's not new but it is cool! Take a look at this Chris King rear hub that's been cut open to reveal its secrets