Ribble’s long-running Endurance bike line has been replaced by the new Allroad range, whose design takes inspiration from the cutting-edge Ribble Ultra SLR aero road bike.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
An investment banker on a dream trip to South America had to have his ‘dead’ leg amputated after a horrific motorcycle accident. Luke Tarrant quit his job in investment banking last September to make the trip of a lifetime: from the US to Antarctica. The 28-year-old said he knew riding a motorcycle could be dangerous … Read more
For many, the notable takeaway from Hunt’s recent announcement about adding a sustainability angle to their wheel lineup was that they’re going from black to paintless silver spokes on a few models. Big deal, right? The British brand’s efforts may seem lackluster compared to what companies like to do. Forging and binding do with their … Read more
Winspace has unveiled the next generation of its climbing bike at Eurobike 2024. The new SLC3 brings several improvements over the outgoing SLC2.0, according to Winspace. It saves weight and increases stiffness and comfort, while maintaining an attractive price tag. The Chinese brand says the new climbing bike should be available within a few weeks, … Read more
MADE, the world’s largest trade show for custom handmade bicycles, held its first edition in Australia last weekend, with almost 50 exhibitors showing off their craftsmanship. A vision of industry veteran Billy Sinkford, MADE is an international handmade bicycle show that proves that interest in handmade bikes is alive and well, despite the bike industry’s … Read more
The 2024 edition of the Bespoked Handmade Bike Show returned to the UK this year after taking a holiday in Dresden in 2023, popping up at Manchester’s iconic Victoria Baths. Thankfully the baths weren’t filled (believe it or not, it’s happened a few times over the past 20 years for very special events), as many … Read more
Wilier has launched the new Vertical SLR, which it claims is its lightest bike ever and replaces the Zero SLR model. Claimed full frame weight, including fork, handlebar/stem, seatpost, thru-axles and other hardware is 1,651 grams, versus the Zero SLR’s 1,798 grams, representing a weight reduction of just under 10 percent. The Vertical SLR is … Read more
Wilier Triestina has officially launched his latest racing bike, the Verticale SLR – a climbing bike that we spotted earlier this month during the Criterium de Dauphine. Touted as the lightest bike yet, the Vertical SLR has undergone some pretty significant changes compared to its predecessor, the Wilier 0 SLR, with a weight reduction of … Read more
Garmin has launched its new top-end GPS cycling computer, the Edge 1050, which is said to have an improved display, built-in speaker, improved group ride features and the ability to make contactless payments. However, it has a shorter battery life compared to the Edge 1040 and does not offer a solar edition. Rumors have been … Read more
Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from the affiliate links in this article. Learn more Custom steel bike builder Officina Battaglin is making a big leap into new materials with an all-new Roma carbon and steel road bike. Combining a lugged steel backbone with lightweight forged carbon tubing, the Battaglin Roma promises that … Read more