But thanks to made-in-Portugal production it’s much cheaper than we expected, without cutting corners. And new BiTurbo RSX mountain bike wheels take the monocoque full carbon 6-spoke platform to new levels with a 33mm internal width, yet still a few grams shaved off. Ratios are limited to just two options, namely a compact 50/34T and a semi-compact 52/36T. Based in the Czech Republic for 15+ years, he is a technical mountain biker, hyper mountain bike adventurous gravel rider, short & medium-haul bikepacker. Cory travels extensively across Europe riding bikes, meeting with key European product developers, industry experts & tastemakers for an in-depth review of what’s new, and what’s coming next. A refined carbon layup let Bike Ahead widen to a 33mm internal hookless rim profile (5mm wider than the RS) while dropping 20g off the pair in either 27.5” or 29” diameters.
Discover the pros and cons of Walmart’s Hyper Havoc 18-inch bike in this in-depth review. From its performance on versatile terrains to potential safety risks, this article covers it all. But the dude has won 2 races and is right in the title fight.
The new ‘blade’ has a curvier shape when seen from the side, bringing it slighter closer to the handlebar. Officially the previous rear mech could handle a largest sprocket of 34T, but this newer version can cope with a 36T. Handy really, as that is the largest on offer in the range. Officially, the 6-spoke monocoque Bike Ahead BiTurbo RSX wheels are rated for cross-country, marathon, and downcountry mountain biking. They feature a 24.5mm rim depth, DT Swiss hub internals available in all the MTB freehub standards, and come with wheelbags & tubeless valves. Claimed wheelset weight is 1279g for a 27.5 pair, or 1329g for 29” wheels.
Meet the Air-Liner Protect, the latest addition to Vittoria’s tire insert range. Available in optimized versions for Enduro and Downhill mountain biking, Air-Liner Protect delivers extraordinary ra… The price increase of nearly 30% over the previous model was enough to give me a wobble over the score, as that got 9/10. On reflection though, this new version has simply kept pace with general price rises.
The shifting is as clean and crisp as ever, and as the 11-speed version is only marginally slower and less precise than its high-end Ultegra mechanical sibling, that is nothing to be sniffed at. Ultegra has since gone Di2-only, so comparisons with the new groupset aren’t possible anymore. Riding this 12-speed version alongside the 11-speed blindfolded, you’d never tell the difference unless you counted the rear changes from one side of the cassette to the other. Though by the time you got to 12, you’d probably have other things on your mind anyway, such as whether the paramedics would take the blindfold off for you without laughing. Fully made back at homebase in Germany, the new Bike Ahead BiTurbo RSX wheels get wider for modern riding with new 33mm internal width. Plus, they even made them lighter, although saving only twenty grams.
When asked he just blew it off and said it didn’t affect the race and hoped she was okay. She is totally hot so maybe she’s getting a little bit of the hot chick benefit of the doubt. Targeting modern cross-country racers, The Frame is built to be light and stiff at just 795g (M). Bike Ahead’s hardtail features contemporary fast XC geometry with a 68.5° headtube, 74° seattube, 430mm chainstays, and middle-of-the-road Reach.
The toughest road tire available for the harshest road conditions. RideArmor delivers dependable durability and long wear life, with a focus on comfort and grip across all asphalt and weather condi… It’s a great groupset for all kinds of road riding, and subtle tweaks have built on the performance offered by previous versions.
Follow them throughout the entire SuperMotocross season and learn what it takes to build champions. Kona shares an endearing story of a Southern Californian meeting a Pacific Northwesterner halfway up the west coast to ride bikes, & share the experience. The Frame is the result of some behind-the-scenes industry development we’ve been following since the new factory hyper mountain bike opened in 2020. A new company Carbon Team was set up a few years ago to bring advanced carbon manufacturing back into the EU. Behind it were a few Portuguese companies, a big Taiwanese design backer, and the German carbon specialists of All Ahead Composites – Bike Ahead’s parent company. The bike faces issues with chain, tires, and suspension over time.
While affordable, it may lack in durability and performance compared to other options. Reed would be a pretty distant 3rd in the Canada races then show up to A1 and close the gap. RC did that with James, got smoked in Canada in December’05, then showed up with Stews speed at Anahiem. The races in Paris last year he looked nowhere near top guy quality. The price of £279.99 per side includes lever and flat-mount hydraulic caliper, but you can buy just the lever for £179.99. Dropping down to smaller cogs is done one at a time, although when going back up, a full sweep and hold of the lever will see the chain skip up three cogs at a time.