Elite has updated its Justo smart trainer, released a new mid-market smart trainer called the Avanti and unveiled a new indoor bike frame, the Square.Elite calls the Square a smart frame with "high-end virtual shifting that will enable you to customise the controls to replicate the gearing you use outdoors.The frames geometry is adjustable, so it will fit multiple riders in one household if required, according to Elite.At 1,250 (international pricing is to be confirmed), the Elite Square joins the recently announced Zwift Ride and Caveworks Rivet in the indoor bike frame market. These frames stand on elongated fork legs while the dropouts mount to a turbo trainer.The Square goes on sale in Europe in December and in the rest of the world in January.Priced at $849 / 749, the Avanti is claimed to match the performance of premium smart trainers at a more affordable price.The Avanti will be available in Europe in late August and in other markets shortly after.Meanwhile, the new Elite Justo 2 surpasses its predecessor, the Justo, with significant improvements, according to the brand.Youll be able to buy the Elite Justo 2 for $1,199 / 1,099 in late August in Europe and in September elsewhere.Elite SquareThe Square frame can be used on different smart trainers by multiple people. - Jack Luke / Our MediaThe Elite Squares modular design is claimed to ensure compatibility with most smart trainers, cycling apps and indoor cycling accessories, and lets you customise its components.Unlike the Zwift Ride, which comes with a Wahoo Kickr Core, Elite does not include a smart trainer in the price. Buying a smart trainer and a Square will set you back roughly as much as one of the best indoor bikes. But, with the Square, you can choose your preferred smart trainer and indoor training app you can't currently buy the Ride frame without the Kickr Core. The Elite Square smart frames belt drive gear system keeps the trainer quiet and minimises chain maintenance, according to Elite.Using the Square app, Elite says you can configure a virtual drivetrain.You can match the chainring sizes and cassette cogs to your outside gearing, or choose preset profiles tailored for flat, hilly and mountainous courses, according to Elite. Another off-the-peg option is Shimano's Di2 12-speed drivetrain with an 11-30t cassette.The controllers are for shifting, braking, steering and interacting with your training app. - Jack Luke / Our MediaThe handlebar features the same shifting and braking buttons and levers found on Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo groupsets, and you operate them as you would on the road, according to Elite.A controller sits on the end of each hood, enabling integration with Zwift Play and for you to adjust the screen of your training app without taking your hands off the bar.There are 10 buttons on each controller: four buttons for controlling Zwift or other indoor cycling apps; one to alter the intensity of Aria, Elites smart fan, directly from the Square if connected; one button for Zwift virtual steering; and two shift buttons, one for Campagnolo shifting, and one brake button, activated with the brake lever.The Elite Square fits riders who use frames ranging from XS to XL. - Jack Luke / Our MediaElite says the Square can fit cyclists from XS to XL frame sizes, thanks to its adjustable saddle height, tilt, fore-aft position, handlebar height and reach, along with the five crank lengths available.Elite Square frame geometryHandlebar height: 84.5-106cmHandlebar width: 42cmSaddle height: 57-88cmSaddle width: 150mmMinimum saddle setback: 170mmCrank lengths: 165 mm, 167.5 mm, 170 mm, 172.5 mm, 175 mmMinimum rider height: 152cm / 4ft 11inMaximum rider height: 198cm / 6ft 6inElite AvantiThe Avanti can simulate 18 per cent slopes while the Justo 2 takes you up to 24 per cent, virtually. - Jack Luke / Our MediaThe Avanti will slot in between the cheaper Suito and pricier Direto XR in Elites smart trainer range.Elite says the Avanto provides +/- 1 per cent accuracy and a realistic ride feel, and can simulate gradients up to 18 per cent.The Avanti can connect to Wifi and pair with smart devices, sensors and shifting, such as Shimano Di2, over Bluetooth and ANT+.A 12-month subscription to Elite's My E-Training app is included in the price.Max power: 920W (20kph) - 2,100W (40kph)Claimed accuracy: +/- 1 per centFlywheel: 4kgElite Justo 2The Justo 2 now comes with a preinstalled cassette and Wifi connectivity. - Jack Luke / Our MediaElites range-topping smart trainer now comes with a 12-speed Shimano cassette preinstalled.The Justo 2 also gains the ability to connect to your home WiFi, adding to its existing Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity.The price includes a 36-month subscription to the Elite My E-Training app.Max power: 1,100W (20kph) - 2,300W (40kph)Claimed accuracy: <1 per centFlywheel: 7.2kg

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On the 27th of July both men and women tackle one of the most important races of the year. The Olympic Games begin and on this Saturday the best time-trialists go head to head in Paris to fight for the Olympic title.The course in Paris is rather simple. Both men and women will race on the exact sam...

Giant has updated the Revolt gravel bike with integrated down tube storage, internal cable routing and new compliance-improving finishing kit.Available in Advanced Pro and Advanced carbon layup options at launch, the 2022 Bike of the Year winning bike is, otherwise, unchanged.Prices start at 2,499 / $N/A / 2,499 / AU$3,199 for the base Shimano GRX-RX400-equipped Revolt Advanced 3, rising to 5,599 / $7,000 / 6,499/ $8,499 for the top-spec Revolt Advanced Pro 0.Cables pass through specially-shaped spacers into the frameset. - GiantIntegrated routingLike the tenth-generation TCR, the new Giant Revolt features fully integrated cable routing.Gear cables and brake hoses are routed through the handlebar, hollowed stem and specially-shaped headset spacers, before heading into the frame. This offers uncluttered cockpit aesthetics and improved aero performance according to Giant, although we know it won't be popular with all riders.Tools and spares can be stored inside the down tube. - GiantThe Revolt also now has integrated down tube storage. This is accessed via a locking lid beneath the bottle cage mounts. Giant hasnt specified the capacity of the storage chamber.With the exception of these new features, the new Revolts silhouette is nearly identical to the outgoing bike.Comparing the two bikes side-by-side, the down tube appears marginally beefier and the raised seat cluster is also less pronounced, but theres very little in it.The latest super-slim D-Fuse seatpost was introduced on the latest Defy. - GiantSlimmer seatpostThe new Revolt continues to feature the D-Fuse seatpost, which is also used on the Defy endurance bike (our 2024 Road Bike of the Year).This is slimmed and flattened from its D-shaped profile just below the saddle clamp to improve rear-end compliance, according to Giant.A conventional 30.9mm-diameter round seatpost (including dropper posts) can also be used with a shim.The new Revolt has clearance for 53mm tyres in the 'long' setting. - GiantFlip chips, which provide 10mm of fore and aft chainstay length adjustment, carry over from the last bike. Running these in the long position increases the bikes tyre clearance to 53mm.Rack, mudguard and ample bottle cage mounts also carry over from the previous-generation Revolt.Revolt Advanced Pro vs Revolt AdvancedThe Revolt Advanced and Advanced Pro frames feature the same carbon layup features such as integrated storage, fully internal cable routing and accessory mounts are retained across both levels too.The fork of the Revolt Advanced is laid up into two distinct pieces, while the Revolt Advanced Pro's fork is one-piece, and made from Advanced SL-level carbon (which is said to save 50g).

On the 27th of July both men and women tackle one of the most important races of the year. The Olympic Games begin and on this Saturday the best time-trialists go head to head in Paris to fight for the Olympic title.The course in Paris is rather simple. Both men and women will race on the exact sam...

Drone and action camera manufacturer DJI has entered the electric mountain bike market with the Avinox a 2.52kg lightweight motor system that delivers twice as much torque as its competitors. The electric bike motor is accompanied by a fully-fledged app and two lightweight battery options.The motor is specced exclusively on the Amflow PL at launch. Torque, torque, torqueWith its claimed torque output of 105 Nm, the Avinox trumps its competitors by a fair margin.Motor specs: 105 Nm torque, 2.52kgBattery specs: 800/600 Wh, 3.74/2.87kgFive assistance modes, including auto-assistThe headline stat of the new Avinox motor is its claimed 105 Nm torque output. Thats twice as much as other lightweight motors, such as Specializeds SL 1.2 (50 Nm).The DJI Avinox also easily out-powers bigger motors like Shimanos EP8 and Boschs Line CX, both of which deliver 85 Nm. Whether or not that much torque is actually usable on the trail depends on the systems power delivery, but it's still an impressive figure.With a claimed weight of 2.52kg, the Avinox motor slots somewhere between the weight of a lightweight and a full-power motor. Specializeds SL1.2 offering tips the scales at approximately 1.9kg, whereas the EP8 and Line CX systems weigh 2.6kg and 2.9kg respectively.Auto-assist, motor modes and integrationDJI is aiming high with the Avinox system, packing a punch with its claimed low weight, high power and large battery capacity.The Avinox motor has five assistance modes, all of which are tunable via the Avinox app. Riders can choose from the traditional Eco, Trail and Turbo modes, as well as a 30-second Boost mode, which temporarily delivers maximum power and torque.The Avinox OLED display shows you your stats and has a USB-C output.For riders prefer a set-and-forget approach, DJIs motor features an auto mode. This automatically adapts assistance based on real-time information from in-built sensors. Exactly how this will work and what data the sensors collect is yet to be announced.The accompanying Avinox app enables users to tube power modes, log rides and configure bike security settings.Lightweight batteries for a lightweight motorBoth sizes of the Li-ion battery boast impressively light weights.The motor is accompanied by two lithium-ion batteries. The flagship battery has an 800 Wh capacity and a claimed weight of just 3.74kg that's 600g lighter than the 750 Wh Bosch Powertube 750.A lighter 2.87kg 600 Wh battery is also available. Again, this is considerably lighter than comparable offerings from Bosch, such as the Powertube 625, which weighs 3.5kg.Amflow PL CarbonAt launch, the Avinox motor is exclusively specced on the Amflow PL Carbon.Information about the Amflow brand is scarce, and the PL Carbon is the only bike currently in its lineup.The integration of the Avinox system looks sleek.The Amflows carbon frame has a claimed weight of 2.27kg (without motor or battery), with full builds starting at 19.2 kg. It has 150 mm of rear suspension travel, which is delivered by a four-bar linkage design.The Amflow PL Carbon is compatible with both 29in and 27.5in rear wheels. Swapping from one wheel size to another is done via a flip-chip. Amflows size charts suggest four sizes will be available, from M - XXL.Amflow PL Carbon spec, pricing and availabilityAccording to Amflows website, two models will be available the PL Carbon and the PL Carbon Pro. Pricing is yet to be announced, as is the availability of the bikes, but we do know that both builds will use Fox suspension, SRAM drivetrains and Magura brakes.

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