J.Laverack has announced its new Element 22 ebikes, which house a Mahle X20 motor in a range of its AM64 framesets. Element 22 will be available in only 22 bespoke titanium framesets, individually numbered and sized to their buyers.The Element 22 ebikes use J.Laveracks AM64 additive manufacturing technique (often referred to as 3D printing), which it introduced with the Speedform titanium/carbon aero bike,to provide smooth tube junctions and custom geometry to the frame. AM64 bikes have 3D-printed tube junctions for cleaner looks. The Mahle X20 rear hub motor system offered by J.Laverack is a popular choice for bike brands looking to provide lightweight electric bikes. Earlier this month, another titanium bike maker, Litespeed, also used the system for its first electric bikes.The compact X20 motor and in-frame battery help keep frame shapes that mirror the unassisted bikes and together weigh a claimed 3kg.The motor has 275W, 65Nm peak output and offers a range of up to 200km from a charge. An optional range extender increases this by 55km.Broad range of ride styles J.Laverack will offer electric assistance across a range of its bikes, including the Grit gravel bike. The low-profile electrification will enable J.Laverack to offer electric assistance across a range of its AM64 framesets: the J.ACK road bike, R J.ACK all-road bike, Grit gravel bike, Pilot urban bike and Contour hardtail MTB.According to David Clow, co-founder of J.Laverack: We've been asked many times whether we would make an e-bike, and it's something we've been quietly developing for some time.This is not about changing what a J.Laverack is it's about extending what it can do. The bike looks, feels and rides like one of our bikes, just with an added layer of capability. A bike fit and custom geometry are part of the package when you buy an Element 22 ebike. J.Laverack will offer custom geometry for the Element 22 ebikes, based on a bike fit at its Rutland base.At the same time, it is moving to a new home in Rutland. The Provender Store in Oakham will offer a cycling cafe alongside the brands bike workshop and showroom.Why 22 bikes? J. Laverack says its because this is titaniums atomic number.Prices for the Element 22 ebikes start at 7,495 / $9,875 / 8,555 plus sales tax.

Sepp Kuss is one of the most unique riders in the peloton, taking into consideration his ability to race several Grand Tours in a row, displaying his best level consistently. The American, in a long behind-the-scenes video published by Team Visma | Lease a Bike, has showed a day in his life at his h...

Black Friday 2026 officially runs from November 27 through Cyber Monday on November 30. However, this year you don't need to wait, because most online cycling retailers are dropping their Black Friday deals now. Some also guarantee the price, so you can shop now and be assured you're getting the best price.Our Black Friday Bike Deals hub has some of the best early deals; one deal that caught my eye and is well worth spotlighting, especially with indoor cycling season is our choice for the best indoor smart bike: the Wattbike Atom.Get the Wattbike Atom for 1,999 and save 500 at Wattbike.For UK Black Friday shoppers, the Wattbike Atom is now available for 1,999, which matches the best-ever price and is 500 or 20%, off the usual 2,499. Wattbike Atom UK dealAtom + Wattbike Bundle worth 200 FREE: was 2499 now 1999 at WattbikeThe Wattbike scored a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in our review and comes loaded with features to help all cyclists achieve their goals with a superbly realistic indoor cycling experience. This Wattbike Atom deal also includes the Wattbike Bundle worth 200 FREE, making for an overall saving of 700.Read the fullWattbike Atom review.View DealThe Black Friday sweetener is an additional bundle worth 200. The FREE bundle includes a floor mat, a training towel, a water bottle, and 18 months of access to Wattbike Hub+, the premium subscription tier of the standard Wattbike Hub training app, which alone would normally cost 120.For US shoppers, the Wattbike Atom is available for just $2,699, which matches the best-ever price and is $800 off the usual $3,499. The US Black Friday deal comes with a year of access to Wattbike Hub+, worth $80.Wattbike says its Black Friday prices won't get any better, and there is limited stock at these discounts.Wattbike Atom US dealAtom + 12-months of Wattbike Hub+ FREE: was $3499 now $2699 at WattbikeUS shoppers can grab a Wattbike Atom at its best-ever price. It also includes 12 months access to the Hub+ training app, which is worth $80. Wattbike is also compatible with a wide range of indoor training apps like Zwift, TrainingPeaks and ROUVY, so youre never locked into just one platform.Check our guide to thebest indoor training apps.View DealOur experts have tested every Wattbike model, and the brand holds two of our six smart bike recommendations, with the Atom as our overall best choice. In our Wattbike Atom review, it scored a flawless 5-star rating, and although you pay (at full price) a premium for the name, as a standalone trainer, it takes some beating.Its sibling, the Wattbike Proton, is an equally impressive smart bike performer, and for Black Friday Wattbike UK has dropped the Proton to 1,499, which is an impressive 300 off the usual 1,799.In the US, the Proton has $400 off, down to $1,599, and that also includes FREE access to Hub+, worth $80.Wattbike Proton UK dealProton + Wattbike Bundle worth 200 FREE: was 1799 now 1499 at WattbikeA 17% discount is available for Black Friday UK Wattbike Proton shoppers, and this easy-to-adjust exercise bike delivers accurate power measurement and smooth, quiet performance. The Proton deal also includes the Wattbike Bundle worth 200 FREE, making for an overall saving of 500.View DealWattbike Proton US dealProton + 12-months of Wattbike Hub+ FREE: was $1999 now $1599 at WattbikeThe Wattbike Proton scored 4 out of 5 stars in our review and comes loaded with features to help all cyclists achieve their goals with a superbly realistic indoor cycling experience. This Wattbike Proton deal also includes 12 months of free access to the Wattbike Hub+ Training App.Read the fullWattbike Proton review.View DealThe Proton gets the nod as our choice as the best smart bike for households with multiple users. It offers easy adjustability, takes up less space than its sibling, the Atom, and, if needed, can be moved easily with its attached wheels.Like the Atom, the Proton delivers on accuracy and a realistic feel, almost on par with far more expensive rivals. The gradient simulation at 25% and a peak power of 1800W is comparable to the other models featured in our buying guide. We also found it to be highly accurate, comparable to those more costly machines.

Richard Carapazs move to NSN Cycling Team in the transfer market marks a turning point for EF Education-EasyPost ahead of the 2027 season. The American team is losing its leading rider, but also facing a far deeper transformation: budget cuts, a major reshaping of its roster and a change in philoso...

Cameron Mason (777tv CX Team) won the third round of the Superprestige in Niel on Wednesday, in a tight battle with Joran Wyseure (Crelan-Corendon) that was settled in the final lap.In my head, there was only one option today: win, Mason told Sporza after the race.Despite the conditions, and concerns over his physical performance, Mason crossed the finish line 20 seconds ahead of Wyseure, covered in mud and beaming.With the depth of the field, it comes down to who makes the fewest mistakes, and I didnt make a single one, he said through a mud-flecked grin. There were punctures, crashes and all sorts of things. I just tried to focus on my own race.Finally, it is my turn to win. I am very happy. The British National Cyclocross Champion had pushed into the lead group in the third lap, behind race-leader Kevin Kuhn (Heizomat-Cube) and Michael Vanthourenhout (Pauwels Sauzen-Atlez Industriebouw). Just behind, Wyseure and Kuhns teammate Joris Nieuwenhuis maintained a steady threat.The race rearranged from there. During the fourth lap, Vanthourenhout moved ahead of Kuhn, putting space between Mason and the growing chase group.His lead didnt last long, and by the penultimate lap, the course had taken its victims. With Vanthourenhout thwarted by a fall in the mud as he carried his bike and Kuhns dominant charge interrupted by a suspected front puncture, Mason and Wyseure led the race, with Nieuwenhuis ten seconds back.By the time the trio reached the final lap, Mason had pulled away. Able to ride through the sandpit as Wyseure dismounted, Mason maintained a steady 20-second gap on the Belgian to win in Niel.Wyseure finished 20 seconds behind Mason in a time of 1:04:01, with Nieuwenhuis finishing in third.After a disappointing sixth place in the European Championship, Mason now leads the Superprestige overall rankings, with Wyseure just behind. Vanthourenhout sits in third overall on 37 points. The next round of the Superestige will be held on Sunday 6th December in Ruddervoorde.

Winspace has unveiled its new C6 bike at Rouleur Live in London. It bills the C6 as a performance endurance bike, saying it offers 40mm tyre clearance and endurance geometry, with vertical compliance at the rear of the frame.But while designed for longer rides and with a more upright ride position, Winspace says the C6 has racy handling with a performance-oriented steering geometry.Announcing the new bike, Winspace CEO Stephen Cai said: The C6 represents our belief that performance and endurance should work together. Weve taken our experience developing high-performance road bikes and applied it to a platform designed for riders who want responsiveness, efficiency, and the freedom to ride farther and faster. The C6 has 40mm tyre clearance, but Winspace says it still offers a performance-oriented ride. Winspace says it has engineered endurance comfort into the frame through its bowed seat tube and dropped seatstays, while a D-shaped seatpost is designed to increase the suppression of vibration from the road surface. There's in-frame storage in the down tube for your long-ride extras.Winspace also sells its Lun Hyper aero wheelsets and in September launched the G5 gravel bike, which retails at around half the price of competitors and offers 58mm front and 53mm rear tyre clearance. Winspace claims the rear of the C6 frame is engineered for comfort, while there's in-frame storage for ride essentials. We reviewed the Winspace M6 aero bike in September, commenting on its fantastic value for money and the broad range of customisation options available, which enable you to choose everything from the wheelset to cockpit dimensions and even crank length.Winspace is one of a number of Chinese bike brands making inroads into the Western market, while Chinese groupset brands are starting to nibble away at Shimano's dominance. At the end of October, the second-tier Team TotalEnergies announced it was swapping to Pardus bikes from Cube for 2027, along with a team-name change to XEFI as a new title sponsor takes over.Winspace says it will provide further details of the new C6 on 18 November, including specs, pricing and availability, so well update this post once we know more.

Passive provision for a future Navan South station is included in changes.Iarnrd ireann Irish Rail is starting the second round of public consultation on the planned reopening of the railway line between Dublin and Navan. The project would be a 34-kilometre extension of the planned Dart+ network, with construction of the new electrified line expected sometime after 2030. The project is not funded as part of the National Development Plan to 2030,. A quote in a press release this morning attributed to Minister for Transport Darragh OBrien outlines that within the development plan provision has been made for the Navan rail line to secure planning permission before the end of the decade and enter construction shortly thereafter.Last year, it was revealed that the original timeline for submitting a Railway Order application, a type of planning application, by this year was being pushed back to the end of 2027, but earlier this year the timeline slipped again to 2028. This is in line with delays for a long list of rail, tram and BusConnects projects.The second consultation is part of the planning process for the company to obtain a Railway Order, which includes the compulsory purchase orders needed for the route, which is expected to have a travel time of 1 hour from Navan to Dublin City Centre and have the capacity to carry up to 4,400 commuters each way per hour.The State-owned railway company said that it intends to run trains at frequencies of up to every 15 minutes at peak times, running from a proposed Navan North station to Dublin City Centre, with stations also at at Dunshaughlin, Kilmessan, and around the former train station in Navan, which will be the Republics first station to be given the Central title. Irish Rail said its Preferred Route largely follows the alignment of the original railway line and what was presented during the first public consultation with what it calls targeted changes based on feedback and its assessment of the route. IMAGE: Route map with inserts highlighting the planned changes since the last consultation. Irish Rail said that there are changes to the proposed alignment in Rathregan and Leshemstown based on feedback received during the first public consultation, and changes south of Navan as passive provision for a future station in that location. The Dunshaughlin Park & Ride has also been moved closer to the proposed station.Irish Rail has repeated the claim that Navan is the largest town in Ireland not currently on the passenger rail network, although the town with this claim to fame is Swords, Co Dublin, which is not part of the continuous area of the city. The planned MetroLink to Swords will not change the fact that the town is not connected to the passenger rail network.The public consultation on the Navan route is to run until 5pm on Thursday December 10th 2026. Irish Rail said that it is looking for local knowledge and insight to inform the design and help it shape the project. Details can be found at irishrail.ie/navan-line, and consultation events are to be held as follows: LocationDateTimeNavan Solstice Arts Centre18 November 202616:00hrs20:00hrsKilmessan Station House Hotel24 November 202616:00hrs20:00hrsDunshaughlin Pastoral Centre03 December 202615:00hrs19:00hrsOnline webinar register for the webinar on www.irishrail.ie/navan-line01 December 202619:00hrsFollowing this, the Irish Rail project team is to review the feedback from the consultation, and proposals will be further refined. A Railway Order application is then expected to be prepared and lodged with the national planning board, An Coimisin Pleanla, in 2028. At that stage the planning board will run a statutory public consultation, and a planning inspector may or may not decide that an oral hearing into the project is needed. In a press release today, Minister for Transport Darragh OBrien said: This Government is committed to investing in Irelands public transport system, as evidenced by the 18 billion we will be investing in public transport infrastructure under the current National Development Plan to 2030. Within that, provision has been made for the Navan rail line to secure planning permission before the end of the decade and enter construction shortly thereafter.Mary Considine, chief executive of Irish Rail, said The Navan Railway will extend the Dart+ network, bringing an electrified rail service to thousands more customers daily. New communities in Meath, not currently served by the passenger rail network, will have access to high-capacity, high-frequency public transport.She added: Feedback through the public consultation process will help us deliver the best possible infrastructure and service to local communities and stakeholders.

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At Roleur Live today, Sturdy Cycles is launching two new titanium frame kits: Fosse for the road and Drove for gravel. Both frames showcase the brands latest engineering and manufacturing techniques, replacing the 3D-printed junctions of its earlier frames with CNC-machined titanium parts. Designed, machined, welded, and finished in the UK, the new frames have a sleek, modern aero aesthetic and come in six sizes, each with three stack heights (low, medium, and tall), for a whopping 18 fit options.At the same time, Sturdy Cycles has also revamped its website, including new interactive tools to streamline the ordering process. With 18 fit options, the new size selector tool should make it easier for riders to compare geometry and find a near-custom fit. The new Cerakote finish selector tool allows buyers to preview colors and designs before committing to a custom finish. And if youre interested in learning more about the brands manufacturing approach, Sturdy has also added a selection of insightful Design and Engineering articles to the site.CNC-Machined and UK-MadeOne of the biggest stories with the new Fosse and Drove frames is the move from 3D-printed junctions to CNC-machined titanium parts. Sturdy tells us that these new parts are CNC-machined in-house, and that every other aspect of the frame production design, engineering, welding, and finishing is proudly done by hand in Frome, Somerset, in the UK.Sturdy says this new manufacturing approach introduces a sharp, modern yet minimal aerodynamic aesthetic, ensuring every Sturdy remains a unique proposition: truly functional UK engineering refined with handmade finesse.18 Fit OptionsThis flexible manufacturing approach also makes it possible for Sturdy Cycles to offer the Fosse and Drove frames in a whopping 18 fit options. Each model comes in six frame sizes, each with three stack heights low, medium, and tall to choose from. This should allow most riders to get close to a custom fit, without actually going full custom.Finding the right fit should also be easier with Sturdys new size selector. This interactive tool lets riders work off the measurements of their current bike and even compare bike geometries with a graphic overlay.Fosse Road Frame Kit: 6,000 (inc UK VAT) / 5,000 ex VATSturdy calls the Fosse a highly versatile titanium road bike. While they say the three stack height options let riders fine-tune the fit for speed, the Fosse is focused on long, endurance-style riding. It has a relatively low bottom bracket for stability, comes with an ENVE IN-Route Road carbon fork, and has clearance for modern road tires up to 700x35mm.Sturdy Cycles tells us the Fosse is named after Fosse Way: the Roman road that ran from Exeter to Lincoln, built in the first century AD. It still cuts an almost straight line across Somerset, a few miles from the Frome workshop.Drove Gravel Frame Kit: 6,000 (inc UK VAT) / 5,000 ex VATAccording to Sturdy Cycles, Drove is a modern gravel bike for going further off the beaten track. Compared to the Fosse, Drove has longer chainstays for stability and enhanced traction on loose surfaces. Of course, it has more tire clearance, too, fitting up to 700x55mm on the frame and 700x50mm on the included ENVE IN-Route Gravel fork. Drove frames also have a third bottle mount, top tube bag mounts, and mudguard mounts.Sturdy says this bikes namesake is Drove, or drovers roads: ancient rural routes once used to move livestock. Many are of unknown age, and some date back to medieval times. These rough tracks criss-cross the Somerset and Wiltshire landscape.Tech and Assembly StandardsAs mentioned above, the frames are machined, welded, and finished in the Sturdy Cycles workshop in Frome, Somerset. Each frame kit includes an ENVE IN-Route carbon fork, a titanium seatpost and stem (both machined in-house), an Enduro headset, a titanium rear thru-axle, a titanium UDH hanger with phosphor-bronze inserts, and titanium bottle boss bolts.Headset: Enduro stainless steel, lifetime warranty includedBottom bracket: T47-68 (68mm wide T47 threaded shell)Rear axle: 14212mm; titanium thru axle included (167mm long, M121mm thread)Derailleur hanger: UDH; titanium Sturdy edition with phosphor-bronze threads includedBrake mount: Adjustable for 140mm or 160mm rotors at the frame (fork: Fosse 140mm or 160mm, Drove 160mm or 180mm)Seatpost: Aero profile titanium seatpost machined in-house includedStem: Titanium, machined in-house includedFork: Fosse: ENVE IN-Route Road, 370mm design length. Drove: ENVE IN-Route Gravel, 395mm design length, with cargo mounts includedCable routing: Through the headset. Electronic groupsets only (SRAM, Shimano and Campagnolo). Wire exit points for Shimano added if requiredBosses: Fosse: 2 bottle cage mounts in the front triangle and mudguard mounts. Drove: 2 bottle cage mounts in the front triangle, a 3rd under the down tube, top tube bag mounts, and mudguard mountsTyre clearance: Fosse: 35mm maximum recommended measured tyre width on a 700c rim (frame 38mm, ENVE fork 35mm). Drove: 50mm (frame 55mm, ENVE fork 50mm)Frame FinishesThe frame, stem, and seatpost all have a shot-peened raw titanium finish. When purchasing, the standard finish includes a downtube logo (oversize or small) in brushed titanium or your choice of nine Cerakote colors. For an additional 720 inc UK VAT / 600 ex VAT, riders can opt for a custom theme nine theme options and lots of colors to choose from. If thats not fancy enough, Sturdy has a bespoke finish option to go fully custom, starting at 2,400 inc UK VAT / 2,000 ex VAT.Again, Sturdys refreshed website has a new finish selector tool, where buyers can preview custom theme and color combinations before ordering.The standard finish (left) vs. one of the custom finishes (right).Builds and UpgradesSturdy Cycles offers the Fosse and Drove in a single, recommended build kit. Buyers also have the option to add the titanium upgrade and titanium crankset; details below. It is important to note that the price of the build kits below adds to the price of the frame kits, and complete bike prices start at: Frame kit and build kit together make a complete bike, from 10,511.60 (Fosse) and 10,137.60 (Drove) inc UK VAT.Fosse SRAM Force Groupset and full build kit, from 4,511.60 (inc UK VAT) / 3,759.67 ex VATSRAM Force E1 (2X) or Force E1 XPLR (1X) groupset, with brake rotorsSturdy road wheelsetPirelli P Zero Race TLR RS tyres, 32mmBjorn Rool handlebar and Bjorn Kort saddleEnduro Max Hit bottom bracket and Sturdy bar tapeDrove SRAM Force Groupset and full build kit, 4,137.60 (inc UK VAT) / 3,448 ex VATSRAM Force E1 XPLR (1X) groupset, with brake rotorsSturdy gravel wheelsetPirelli Cinturato Gravel M tyres, 45mmBjorn Rool GR handlebar and Bjorn Kort saddleEnduro Max Hit DUB bottom bracket and Sturdy bar tapeOptions for Either Build KitTitanium upgrade: Sturdy titanium brake levers, jockey wheels and bar end plugs, matched to the groupset. +674 inc UK VAT / +561.67 ex VATTitanium crankset: Sturdy CNC-machined titanium crankset and 1X chainring (+1,116 inc UK VAT / +930 ex VAT), or titanium crank arms with the groupsets 2X chainrings on the Fosse (+804 inc UK VAT / +670 ex VAT)Another example of a custom finish.Titanium Forks Coming SoonSturdy Cycles also tells us that titanium forks for both bikes are coming in 2027. This upgrade will boost tire clearance to 38mm on Fosse and 55mm on Drove.AvailabilitySturdy Cycles new Fosse and Drove titanium frame kits and complete builds are available to order now. Each frame is made to order, and lead times are claimed to be about six weeks. Head to the Sturdy Cycles website to learn more, check out the new interactive size and finish selector tools, or place an order.sturdycycles.co.uk