We may earn affiliate commission from some links on this page Some of the wheels used in the Tour de France are designed to be primarily lightweight, while others are more focused on aerodynamics, but they all have one thing in common: they’re all intended to provide a competitive advantage… and unfortunately for those of … 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
Remark Uber is starting a month-long trial called “One Less Car.” With this, Uber wants to show that people are better off with rides via the app than with owning their own car. Conveniently, it would also show how Uber is better off if people use Uber more often. What a twist. The trial will … Read more
Roval’s newest wheels are the Rapide CLX II Team. Much effort has been made to make the wheels lighter and more aerodynamic, saving a gram per wheel on the uncoated hubs and a whole second on 40 km. It has also retained the hooked tire beads, as it believes there is too much risk of … Read more
Specialized has announced its newest product, the Roval Rapide CLX II Team. This new wheelset builds on the brand’s existing catalog of high-performance carbon racing wheels, and Specialized says these are the fastest racing wheels available. The new wheels stick with the ‘hooked’ rim bed, instead of using the controversial hookless technology. They’re designed using … Read more
Credit: Joonho Lee Fast-moving autonomous mobile robots can help deliver goods to different locations, addressing disruptions in product supply chains. Nevertheless, wheeled or legged robots alone may not be sufficient to carry out deliveries both efficiently and independently. Researchers at ETH Zurich’s Robotic Systems Lab recently introduced a new robot design that combines the capabilities … Read more
This week we have some new wheels for the deepest wallets. Staying on the road, may we recommend the latest wheels from Lightweight, which manage to lose 130 grams compared to their predecessors? Yours for just £8,799/$10,895. If you prefer gravel, DT Swiss has two new rim profiles to suit your riding style, each of … Read more
It’s often said that, after the frame, the wheels make the biggest difference to your riding comfort and performance. I agree to some extent. However, tire volume and pressure probably have more influence on how a wheel feels than anything else. The biggest problem consumers face when choosing a wheelset is the wall of marketing … Read more