There is a recent trend among manufacturers to push the traditional road bike toward aerodynamic efficiency by integrating full-aero tubes and wheels with deeper sections. In terms of straight-line speed, there are huge advantages to this approach, but – unsurprisingly – also disadvantages such as extra weight and the loss of some flexibility and comfort. … Read more
Shimano GRX is now a well-established part of the gravel scene, and while last year saw the launch of a wired 12-speed GRX, we are now seeing the launch of a 12-speed Di2 version. The main changes, in addition to the addition of an extra cog, are a revised hood design to better suit flared … Read more
Shimano has expanded its range of gravel components with the launch of GRX RX825 12-speed Di2. With Shimano’s Dura-Ace, Ultegra and 105 road groupset firmly in the 12-speed Di2 realm, the Japanese giant’s gravel-specific GRX line found itself at a crossroads after launching the mechanical GRX RX820 12-speed group last August. as the electronic GRX … Read more