First Look | New Ribble Allroad Looks Like an Aero Bike, But Promises Durable Comfort

Ribble’s long-running Endurance bike line has been replaced by the new Allroad range, whose design takes inspiration from the cutting-edge Ribble Ultra SLR aero road bike. The British brand tells us that the new Allroad line is the result of three years of R&D and real-world testing. The idea behind the new platform was to … Read more

Ribble’s new AllRoad borrows aero technology from its fast Ultra model

The new bike borrows technology from the brand

Lancashire-based bike manufacturer Ribble has released a new bike in the form of the AllRoad. Named simply after its intended environment, the bike joins a growing breed of all-road bikes launched this year. In a press release issued ahead of the bikes’ launch, the brand said the Allroad offered “world-class aerodynamic performance and mixed-terrain adventure, … Read more

Aero is everything: Parcours introduces FKT wheelset, aero gravel hoops promise tangible improvements

British wheel refining company Parcours has unveiled its new gravel racing wheelset with the bold claim that it is the first of its kind. “The FKT wheelset is the first truly aerodynamic gravel wheel. Rather than trying to mitigate the aerodynamic penalty of a gravel tire, the FKT is all about optimizing performance in gravel … Read more

Taking apart Continental’s Aero 111

DT Swiss, in collaboration with SwissSide and tire manufacturer Continental, has announced a new set of tires, the Continental Aero 111. DT Swiss has been working on this for about 10 years in collaboration with SwissSide. Continental was a natural partner to bring this product to market. In a recent product briefing, they called this … Read more

Continental, DT Swiss and Swiss Side join forces to create the Continental Aero 111, the ‘world’s first aerodynamic tire’: here are our first riding impressions

Continental, DT Swiss and Swiss Side team up to create the Continental Aero 111, the 'world’s first aerodynamic tyre': here are our first ride impressions

The mysterious new tire spotted on the front wheels of Decathlon AG2R riders at the Tour de France can now be revealed as the Continental Aero 111. It is the culmination of six years of research and development between DT Swiss, Swiss Side and Continental, with the aim of creating the ultimate wheel-tyre system, or … Read more

Pinarello launches new, sleeker Dogma F, complete with “aero keel” and a lifeline for rim brake enthusiasts

New pinarello dogma f

The Pinarello Dogma has been a staple of the peloton for years, and while the Specialized Tarmac rivals it for longevity, few other bikes have become as synonymous with one team as the Dogma with Team Sky and later the Ineos Grenadiers. This is the 13th Dogma since 2005 and has been designed both with … Read more

POC’s TT-inspired aero race helmet, Hutchinson’s fastest gravel tires ever, Oakley knee pads and a snappy frame bag from Restrap

It’s the end of the week and time for another edition of our favorite cycling tech overview, First Look Friday. As usual, we have a selection of new and interesting kits to introduce you to, but before we get into that, let’s run through some of the week’s highlights. Specialized stole the headlines on Wednesday … Read more