The first summit finish and there were real general classification differences atopPico Villuercas on stage 4 of the 2024 Vuelta a Espana. In the end though it was Primoz Roglic who took the victory.Arriving into Spain with a bang, stage 4 of the 2024 Vuelta a Espana saw the race head towards the...

The new Forager Cycles Adam's H.A.T. is an emergency trailside hanger alignment tool that uses your front axle and wheel to bend your rear derailleur hanger back into place. Learn more about it here...The post The Forager Cycles Adams H.A.T. is an Emergency Derailleur Hanger Alignment Tool appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Thanks to leaked photos and patents, we knew it was coming. But that doesnt make the new Fox Transfer Neo any less surprising. Sure, its a wireless dropper post with a unique battery configuration, but its the wireless protocol that may be the most interesting (and surprising) part. For better or for worse, wireless connections are now commonplace in cycling. That speed of that wireless connection was a major focus for Fox on the Transfer Neo, and theyve managed to come up with a solution that is the fastest wireless connectivity in cycling at least, according to Fox. They claim that their wireless protocol is over 100x faster than Bluetooth and 20x faster than their closest competitor just 26 milliseconds from lever press to post movement. Fox doesnt go into any more detail here, but its assumed that theyre using some kind of proprietary system that they intend to keep under wraps at least for now (more on this below).Due to this fastest wireless protocol, Fox claims there is virtually zero latency between actuating the dropper lever and your post moving. Ergonomic LeverThe lever theyre referring to is the new Ergonomic Neo Lever which is designed to feel very familiar instead of just placing a button on your bar. Youll find a rubber-coated thumb pad with a similar texture and distance from the bar, but with a (6x) shorter lever throw. According to Fox, this means you can rotate the lever further under the bar for better clearance with your knuckles, while still offering easy actuation. Since its still technically a button in lever form, the lever offers haptic feedback so that you know when youve pressed the lever just like your favorite video game controller. Containing a CR2032 battery with tool-free replacement, the lever has an expected 1-year battery life. The lever also sits just 36mm below the bar, which Fox points out is 10mm less than the competition. Why does that matter? Depending on your handlebar position, that could mean the difference between the lever hitting the bikes top tube in a crash, or gliding over it. The lever has an unspecified amount of lateral adjustment and comes with standard 22.2mm round, Matchmaker, and I-Spec EV clamps to allow you to position it as needed. Oh, and if your lever battery dies, you can still drop the post manually by pressing and holding the button on the post controller until the LED turns white (press again to finish actuation). Whats up with that battery position?One of the most obvious features of the Transfer Neo is the positioning of the battery. Instead of attaching it to the saddle clamp end of the post, the Fox Neo battery sits at the top of the posts lower, just above the seat post clamp. Fox positioned it here for two reasons: it helped to reduce the stack height, and allows for increased tire clearance. On a full-suspension bike at full bottom-out with your dropper post fully dropped, tire clearance comes down to millimeters. 6mm to be exact, which is the recommended ISO tire clearance. Fox states that for their nearest competitor to have this clearance at the battery, posts must be run as much as 18mm above full insertion. This positioncombined with taller stack heightmeans your saddle height sits 40mm higher than Transfer Neo when fully compressed.The updated Fox Transfer dropper posts already had excellent stack heights, and the Fox Transfer Neo adds just 11mm to their mechanical posts stack height. When measured from the bottom of the controller to the center of the saddle rails, this distance is a claimed 18mm less than the RockShox Reverb AXS. Future Fox Neo Products Incoming?In a tease of whats to come, Fox calls out the fact that the Transfer Neo uses a Fox-specific battery with compatibility for future Neo Products. Clearly, Fox must be working on something else that uses batteries. Given that the previous generation of Fox Live Valve relied on a fairly large battery, it seems safe to assume that the Neo battery may be headed in that direction (recent patents suggest big changes are coming). That Neo battery can be removed from the seatpost, and charged using the included dock. Fox says charging time will take from 1.25-1.5 hours. A full charge is expected to deliver 30-40 hours of ride time depending on the frequency of dropper post actuations. Theres an app tooAdditionally, the app allows you to activate Bike Park Mode, and Transport Mode. If you want to drop your post and avoid accidental actuation when charging down the bike park, Bike Park Mode temporarily disables your Transfer Neo Dropper lever. To get it back, just hit the lever 4x rapidly, or open the app. Transport mode shuts down the shake to wake feature to prevent the battery from draining while traveling. To disable, simply bounce the rear of your bike off the ground or remove the and reinsert the battery. The shake to wake feature also means theres no need for a power button, just jump on and go. Those who read our recent Patent Patrol article on the Fox Wireless dropper may be disappointed to see that features like voice-control, GPS-based auto drops, and stepped or infinite dropping didnt make the cut, but remember, now that the post is electronic, it opens up the possibility of future firmware updates. Theres no guarantee well ever see any of those features, but as the Fox Neo family evolves, who knows. Travel Options, Weights, Pricing & MoreYoull find the Tranfer Neo in 30.9, 31.6, and 34.9mm diameters, with the 34.9mm option featuring specific upper and lower sections for improved performance. All diameters will be offered in 125, 150, 175, and 200mm travel options, while the 30.9 and 31.6mm versions will include a 100mm travel option. Aftermarket posts will be offered in Factory Series models with Genuine Kashima Coat, but there will also be a Performance Elite Series thats currently OEM only. The lightest version of the post is the 100mm travel 30.9 size which has a claimed weight of 528g. If youre ready to buy, the full package will sell for $859, with spare batteries and chargers also available for purchase. Transfer Neo MSRP:Factory Series Transfer Neo Kit: $859 Includes: Transfer Neo Post, Lever, Battery, Charger, Cable, and clamping options.Spare Parts:Neo Spare Battery: $79 Spare Charger and Cable: $49 Euro Pricing:Factory Series Transfer Neo Kit 1100 without VATSpare Charger and Cable 61.25 without VATNeo Spare Battery 76.75 without VAT.ridefox.usThe post New Fox Transfer Neo Dropper Post Claims Fastest Wireless Connectivity in Cycling appeared first on Bikerumor.

Three-time Vuelta winner takes over the overall lead after beating Lennert van Eetvelt and Joo Almeida

Defending Vuelta a Espana champion Sepp Kuss was a notable absentee from the lead group in the finale of the first summit finish, on stage 4 at the 2024 edition of the Spanish Grand Tour. In the end, the American crossed the line in 11th, losing 28 seconds to former teammate Primoz Roglic."It was a...

Primo Rogli (Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe) has won the first summit finish of La Vuelta 2024 after young Belgian rider Lennert Van Eetvelt (Lotto Dstny) really put it up to him but celebrated too early and blew his chance. With the finish line located on the sweeping right-hander Van Eetvelt took the faster inside line and was []The post Van Eetvelt celebrates too early and Rogli makes him pay at Vuelta | Video appeared first on Sticky Bottle.

Disability campaigners and politicians have criticised the abalist aspect of a new Road Safety Authority advertising campaign which promotes the idea that that people who cannot drive are a burden for others.The campaign video includes a mocking gag about a young man getting a lift with his friend, a date, and their mother.As IrishCycle.com reported yesterday, there was already quite a strong general reaction from politicians, sustainable transport and road safety campaigners against the new advert in the Lose Your Licence, Lose Your Independence campaign.Niamh N Hoireabhaird, a journalist and disability campaigner, said: I often feel like a burden because I am forced to rely on my mam and dad to give me lifts. It feels great to have this ableist notion repeated back at me by a government-affiliated organisation. Very validating.Access for All Ireland said: We were waiting yesterday before we commented on this campaign as we were so taken aback by it. Its really outrageous. Would any other minority in Irish society be portrayed as a burden?They said: As people with disabilities and carers we dont find those who need to be privately transported due to bad infrastructure and the lack of accessible inclusive public transport a burden.Access for All added: In a lot of cases its a families only option the @RSAIreland should be mindful of that when using ableist imagery and language in a national campaign. We would like to hear a response in relation to this please.Neasa Hourigan, a Dublin-based TD who has a disabled child, said: Disband the @RSAIreland. Not even a major reform can save it. This is the worst kind of ableist, offensive, car brain nonsense theyve ever produced. Money was spent on this ad. People who cannot or do not drive are not a burden. Delete this tweet and delete the @RSAIrelandIrishCycle.com this morning has asked the RSA if it can admit that this campaign and advert has missed the mark or if they got it wrong but the semi- autonomous State agency did not respond to the request for commentAt the time of publication of this article, the RSA also did not confirm what percentage of the extra funding for road safety advertising/campaigns it received from the Department of Transport has been allocated to this campaign.Since IrishCycle.com asked the questions, thejournal.ie published an article where a response from the RSA was given.The RSA was quoted by the website as stating: Participants in the focus groups admitted that being forced to ask for lifts from friends and relatives due to a driving ban was something they dreaded. They perceived their licence as being the key to their independence and they indicated that the prospective loss of their licence could fundamentally shift their driving behaviours.The RSA added: As such, the campaign focuses on their perception of the consequences of losing their licence. It aims to show young male drivers what it is like to become a burden to others, and to encourage safe and responsible behaviours on the road. It highlights the message of an automatic disqualification if caught driving under the influence of drink or drugs.Midlands 103FM also reported today that Sarah OConnor of the RSA claimed young men told them they wouldnt be independent if they lost their licence.According to the RSAs own website, medical reasons for not being able to drive are wide-ranging, including having epilepsy, Parkinsons disease, any condition affecting your peripheral vision, a total loss of sight in one eye, diabetes treated by insulin and or sulphonylurea tables, and sleeping and other disorders resulting in blacking out or sleeping uncontrollably.

The Fox Transfer gets its own wireless language, low stack height, wireless lever with haptic feel, and the app will tell you when it needs a service its not cheap thoughFox Transfer Neo wireless dropper postFoxs new Transfer Neo dropper post is 20 times quicker than a Reverb AXS, wont lose its battery to a Continue reading

The new Fox Transfer Neo has more travel, less stack, and claims to operate over 100 times faster than Bluetooth-equipped wireless dropper posts. Find everything you need to know here...The post Introducing the Fox Transfer Neo Wireless Dropper Post appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

The Fox Transfer Neo Seatpost is the brands first wireless dropper seatpost. Its claimed to be 20 times faster than the brand's closest competitor, making it the fastest dropper post on the market.Only a Factory Series Transfer Neo will be available at launch priced at 1,129 GBP / $859 / 1,100 / $1,149 CAD.Travel options range from 100mm to 200mm in 30.9m 31.6mm variants, and 125mm to 200mm in the 34.9mm variant.Neo technology explainedThe battery is located on the collar of the seatpost. - FoxFox claims the Transfer Neo has the fastest wireless connectivity in cycling, with all non-essential functions of the wireless protocol stripped away to increase the speed of the signal.This is said to have resulted in virtually zero latency between actuating the lever and the post-moving.Unlike the RockShox Reverb AXS and KS Lev Circuit, the Transfer Neos battery is placed near the seat collar instead of under the seat.Fox says this provides maximum tyre clearance and reduces the chance of hitting the battery under full suspension compression.The new seatpost uses the same head as Fox's mechanical dropper posts. - FoxThis design has also enabled Fox to use the same head design found on the latest generation cable-actuated Transfer released last year. This helps achieve a lower stack height and provide infinite saddle angle adjustment.On top of the post is a Schrader valve, which should make pressure adjustments easier by enabling you to keep the post in the frame.The Transfer Neo comes in a dedicated 34.9mm diameter option that features optimised upper and lower posts.This is said to result in a lighter post with less friction compared to other 34.9 posts, which typically use a 31.6mm upper tube with a thicker lower tube.Fox Transfer Neo travel options30.9 and 31.6mm seatposts: 100, 125, 150, 175, 200mm34.9 seatposts: 125m 150, 175, 200m,The dropper lever is very low-profile. - FoxThe wireless remote can be attached to the bars via a 22.2mm clamp or to MatchMaker and I-Spec EV mounts.It closely resembles the brand's suspension lockout remote rather than the remote found on the Transfer and Transfer SL.A CR2032 battery is used to power the remote. This is said to provide 12 months of service.The battery in the post is said to have a battery life of 30 to 40 hours depending on the frequency of the dropper actuation. It charges in approximately 1.5 hours via a USB-C port.The seatpost wakes upon movement. - FoxTo avoid draining the battery, Fox has given the system a Shake-to-Wake function. This activates the system when movement is detected and shuts it off after 5 minutes of inactivity.The post is compatible with the Fox Bike App, which enabbles you to download software updates, keep up-to-date service intervals, and track the number of activations the system has had.Like the SRAM Reverb AXS and KS Lev Circuit, the Transfer Neo is IPX7-rated meaning it should be able to deal with even the wettest of riding conditions.