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Bahrain - Victorious goes all-out for the mountains at the upcoming Vuelta a Espana. After all, with only sparse sprinter opportunities, only a handful of teams dare to bring along their fast men. Fifth at this year's Giro d'Italia as well as the Youth category winner, Antonio Tiberi will be the ace...

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Intermarch - Wanty have had a wildly successful Tour de France with multiple stage wins and a green jersey for Biniam Girmay. Replicating this at the Vuelta a Espaa would be a mammoth task; the Belgian team announce a lineup focused on fighting for a result in the overall classification but also p...

If youve been watching the Olympics, World Cups, and anything bike racing with Canyon athletes (MVDP excluded), youve seen the Canyon CFR (Canyon Factory Racing) helmets. From afar, the design flies under the radar, but up close, its anything but the same old.(All images: Canyon)What makes them so different? Well, its hard to tell until you look at them. Under close observation, youll notice the strap is plastic, and the fit adjustment knob is under the chin.Rethinking Helmet RetentionWhy? To solve a reasonably common problem within the cycling world that most dont even know could be plaguing them: improper helmet fit. Yes, most of us know how to size our helmets, but the culprit isnt the size of the helmet itself but the steps that hold the gear to our heads. If the helmet doesnt stay fitted to your head during a crash, chances are it wont be much help, no matter how much MIPS or WAVECEL they pack into it.Canyon CFR Helmet LineThe new Canyon CFR helmet line arrives after the release of the Canyon CFR shoes (reviewed here), rounding out nearly everything you need to rideprovided by Canyon. All the new CFR offerings (shoes and helmet) are for pro-level performance, whether riding road, cross-country, ultra-distance mountain, or gravel.Canyon CFR Helmet ModelsCanyons new CFR helmet models come in two offerings: Disruptr for road, gravel, and mountain use and the more aero Srtingr (spell-correct loves these names btw). Both models use the Highbar fit system (read more about it here), which is claimed to boost helmet retention and watts.Watts, you say? In wind tunnel testing, the Canyon team found the Highbar strap tested 7 watts faster (at 50 KPH) than a conventional strap. If you crank up the speed even more (say to 60-70 KPH), you could see a 10-20 watt savings33 seconds over 100km.The Highbar system is also quieter. We all know straps move in the wind, especially when fitted improperly. The HighBar system takes this out of the equation. The rigid structure lets the wind slice through the air. Wind tunnel tests have shown that the HighBar System significantly reduces sound levels at the ears too. Tests show around 6-7.5dB compared to conventional helmet straps.Is the HighBar system hotter than a conventional helmet? Thats what I thought, but when we saw them at SOC earlier this year, we realized they were cooler. How? The Highbar strap never touches your skin. It hovers around it, same with the BOA-style enclosure mounted under the chin. Canyon claims that helmets equipped with Highbar are up to 4.8 degrees cooler than helmets that use traditional webbing straps.BOA-style tightening strap replaces a traditional buckle (Photo: Villella/BikeRumor.com)Is that a ratchet? The ratchet dial offers easy, one-handed adjustment and is not as bulky as it sounds. (though we only took it for a minor test spin).Our first helmets are pushing the limits of performance and have already proven themselves at the highest levels of racing with our athletes. Canyon has a reputation for challenging the status quo, and these helmets introduce a new era for helmet performance and protection. Faster, more relaxed, and ready for the world of bike racing in all its forms. Canyons Stan Mavis Global Director Gear.Canyon CFR Helmet ModelsDisruptr CFRThe Disruptr CFR is the road/gravel/XC-mountain pro-level helmet. The Disruptr also comes with a magnetic port in the rear to take a Canyon rear light. The light looks to be an excellent option for a training and commuting safety addition. The light has five modes and up to 30 hours of run time.Color options: White, Black, and GreyWeight: 275 g (M size/CE standard).Price: $330, 299.95 EURStingr CFRThe Stingr CFR is a race-ready aero helmet built for top steps and personal bests. Canyon claims it weighs the same as the all-around Disruptr.Color options: White, andBlack,Weight:275 g (M size/CE standard).Price: $330, 299.95 EURBoth helmets feature interior Mips Air Node crash protection. They are available in Small, Medium, and Large, exclusively from Canyon.com or via the Canyon app, where you can also find service instructions.Wanna try one on? Canyon helmets can also be seen in person at Canyons Factory Service locations in Europe and North America.Look for a review and thoughts as soon as ours arrives. Both helmets are available for purchase at Canyon.com.The post Canyon CFR Helmet Rethinks Retention With Watt Saving HighBar System appeared first on Bikerumor.

As far as Wednesdays go, this is a pretty good one plenty of sunshine still hanging around, a classics-style stage at the Tour de France, and Ryan Mallon keeping up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog. You lucky people

Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe are making big moves in the market. Many more are expected to be announced soon but this Wednesday morning sees the team reveal their signing of UAE Team Emirates' Finn Fisher-Black, a move with lots of potential for big results."With Finn, we were able to recruit anothe...