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Both these units utilise Öhlins’ twin-tube damping technology with rebound and high and low-speed compression adjustment. New for 2023, SRAM’s
latest groupset release is in the mix – GX Eagle AXS Transmission. Crankbrothers Synthesis
XTC carbon wheels are also added with unique front and rear carbon layups, rim widths, and spoke counts, all contributing to improved handling.
The Synthesis wheels
3 YT Industries unveil Uncaged 11 lineup, featuring Izzo, Capra and Tues
YT Industries has released Uncaged 11 models of the Izzo, Capra and Tues, all
4 Pirelli adds two new models to its premium inner tube range
Pirelli has added two new models to its range of premium inner tubes dedicated to road, gravel and e-bike tyres. The Pirelli SmarTube Evo and SmarTube X have just hit the market, dedicated to the Pirelli P Zero clinchers and the Cinturato and Angel tyre models. SmarTube inner tubes are made of TPU that is a thermoplastic polyurethane
equipped with Ohlins suspension. The YT Izzo Uncaged 11 is described by the brand as “Fast by rights. Sharp by design. Agile by nature”. At the heart of the Ultra
characterised by high elasticity and mechanical resistance, as well as extreme lightness. The new SmarTube Evo
features a new TPU formula and offers a performance made of flexibility, smoothness, and comfort that can compete with latex inner tubes, while also providing up to 50% less weight. The range is expected to be available from the brand’s UK distributor in the coming weeks with pricing TBC.
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Modulus Carbon frame is the Öhlins TTX1 air shock, delivering 130mm of rear travel through the V4LR kinematic, while up front is RXF36 M.2 with 140mm of travel.
5 Wahoo introduces Kickr Move and Kickr Bike Shift
Wahoo Fitness, the endurance athlete fitness technology company, has announced the introduction of two new additions to their training ecosystem. In September 2022, the Kickr smart trainer took another step with the introduction of Wi-Fi. Now one year later, Wahoo has taken another leap with the release of the Kickr Move – delivering “the closest real world, smart trainer ride-feel.” This all new addition to
the Wahoo range, has the addition of eight inches of fore aft movement added to the trainer body. This delivers a new dimension of ride-feel. A built-in dual-axis movement creates a sensation similar to that of cycling outdoors. The result is a more engaging, more comfortable
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come wrapped in Maxxis Minion DHR II tires, while four-piston SRAM G2 RSC brakes with bite point adjustment feature. Completing the finishing kit is a Race Face Next carbon bar and turbine stem combo, ODI grips, an SDG Bel Air 3.0 saddle, and a
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RockShox Reverb AXS dropper post. The Capra Uncaged 11 comes in YT’s MX wheel setup- aka a mullet with 27.5 at the rear and 29er up front. Continuing the electric yellow theme, the High Modulus carbon frame features 170mm of travel at each end – this time with the Öhlins RXF38 M.2 fork up front and Öhlins TTX22 M coil shock in the rear. Borrowing technology
from its bigger DH brother, the RXF38 M.2 uses a triple air chamber to tune beginning, mid, and end stroke characteristics, while the damper enables all forms of compression adjustment. RRP: Izzo Uncaged 11 £5,299 Capra Uncaged 11 £5,499 Tues Uncaged 11 £4,299
and more realistic riding experience than before. Kickr Move sits on wheels
that are within a fixed, curved track. As the rider increases or decreases power output, or gets in or out of the saddle, – the trainer Moves forwards and backwards with them. The track is curved to
allow gravity to control the amount of movement. Small adjustments in the saddle will result in little movement, whereas getting out of the saddle for a sprint will create much more movement. Kickr Move also features a lockout switch to disengage
the movement, making it easier to mount bikes, move the trainer around, as well as tailoring to rider preference. RRP: Kickr Move: US
$1,599.99, Europe €1,599.99 and UK £1,399.99 – available from 12th September Kickr Bike Shift:
US$2,999.99, Europe €2,999.99 and UK £2,699.99 – available to order from 12th September, delivery late September
Kickr Climb Base Adapter:
US $49.99, Europe €49.99 and UK £44.99 – available to order from 12th September, delivery late September
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