Yesterday I mentioned I had a new bike coming, and late in the day it finally showed up:Its a Rivendell Roaduno complete, in the mustard color (around here we say COLOR, not COLORWAY, goddamn it!), ant it arrived not a moment to soon, because a one-speed bike with a lugged steel frame was exactly what I needed to ground myself after all the Y-Foolery in which Ive been engaging lately:The Roaduno is basically the Anti-Foil, right down to the color; both are basically yellow, but one yellow is supposed to look like gold, and the others supposed to look like a condiment.So excited was I to finally receive the Roaduno that I intercepted the UPS guy at the corner and carried the box all the way down the street to my chateau, whereupon I dragged it into the basement and put it together in great haste so I could be the first person on the Internet to show one offand to that end I will now bore you with pretty much the same photos you can see on the Rivendell website, only taken by an idiot in a dark basement with a cheap smartphone:This is exactly how the complete Roaduno arrives in the box, except I added saddle, grips, and pedals since it doesnt come with those things. The saddle and the grips were simply the first ones I was able to grab from my dangerously cluttered storage cage without causing an avalanche, so do not ascribe any special significance to them, and the pedals are the Grip Monarch in the Panda colorway: Apart from the color theyre the same pedals I have on the Homer, and theyve been great. Otherwise, the bike comes with a Nitto cockpit, including a four-bolt open-face stem:Green-and-silver IRD brake levers for a little singlespeed flair:The new Silver3 crank, which is a little more sculpted than the original:Those gravel tires that are so hot with the kids right now:And big-ass calipers that fit around them with room to spare:Rear spacing is 120mm, presumably to commit you to singledomand yet theres a derailleur hanger:You may also have noticed the bike comes with an additional chainring on the crank, and theres even a shifter boss on the non-drive side:This is because the idea is you can add a front derailleur and a chain tensioner and set it up as a frontal dinglespeed or even tringlespeed, which is a word I just made up:[Photo: Rivendell]There are some singlespeeders who are offended by provisions for gears as they spoil the bikes clean lines or whatever (the phrase clean lines is almost as annoying as the term colorway), but as far as Im concerned its always good to have options, and the rear spacing ensures the bike will always remain rudimentary and therefore true to the spirit of simplicity and/or inconvenience, which is what singlespeeding is all about. (Plus, if you like singlespeeds you probably also like tinkering, and this bike begs to be tinkered with.) Anyway, even if you never use the shifter boss, it seems like a good place for a bell.And of course being a Rivendell the frame will take racks, and a fender, and a frame pump, and a kickstand, and it also has classy decals:And a spiffy head badge:I would have liked nothing more than to scamper off on the bike indefinitely, but with night falling and domestic duties beckoning I was only able to take it around the neighborhood for a quick test ride:First impressions were highly encouraging:Ill ride it stock to start with then let the tinkering muse take mw where it will, and Ill keep you posted whether you like it or not.

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CyclistCyclist Magazine Podcast episode 113: Nico Roche on Tadej Pogaar, La Vuelta and being the son of Stephen RocheThis week on the Cyclist Magazine Podcast, James and Will are joined by Nico Roche. Nico was a pro rider from 2004 to 2021 and is a two-time Vuelta a Espaa stage winner.His long and successful career saw him have spells at Sky, AG2R and SaxoBank, among others. The Vuelta was Nicos favourite race he thrived in the heat so we kick off by asking what makes that race so special, and does it get the respect it deserves? Today, Nico is a top cycling pundit and gravel racer, so the conversation really gets around the houses in expert fashion, from his assessment of Tadej Pogaar to team dynamics to the evolution of training. Then things get personal, as Nico discusses what it was like being a young pro with Stephen Roche as your father.We thoroughly enjoyed this one; Nico was a wonderful guy to talk to and very generous with his time, so thanks Nico! And to you, dear listener, we hope you enjoy as much as we did.Interview begins at 6min 52sec.Listen toCyclist Magazine Podcast episode 113 now on AcastCheck outall episodesAlso available wherever you get your podcastsDid you knowCyclistis also stunning monthly magazine? Subscribe now atstore.cyclist.co.uk/cycpodand get every issue for less than in the shops, delivered straight to your door. Related Posts Cyclist Magazine Podcast episode 112: Chris Lawless, Team Sky pro turned Saint Piran DS Cyclist Magazine Podcast episode 111: Dimitris Katsanis makes the worlds fastest bikes The Power of Three: Stephen Roche profile Vuelta a Espaa 2024: Route, start list, how to watch and all you need to know The post Cyclist Magazine Podcast episode 113: Nico Roche on Tadej Pogaar, La Vuelta and being the son of Stephen Roche appeared first on Cyclist.

Curious about basketpacking, Logan tried the new Blackburn Grid Front Basket Rack (FBR), the brands unique take on an all-in-one basket-specific rack. The FBR works with just about any fork with a crown bolt mount, fits standard Wald 137-sized basket bags, and offers some clever features in a stable package. Logans been testing the one for several months, along with the accompanying Blackburn Grid Basket Bag. Find his full review and first-time basketpacking perspective hereThe post Blackburn Grid Front Basket Rack Review appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

At Eurobike we got an early sneak peek at the small German startup Allpacka transformer commuter bike folding rack basket, and got to play with just how easy it is to use. Its a great piece of plastic origami. A smart reimagined, readaptation of a classic folding plastic crate, Allpacka created a sturdy wide basket to fit on almost any normal bike rack, that quickly folds out of the way in a literal second when not needed.And now, you can pre-order One through Allpackas Kickstarter, to be ready to cart around your commuter bike cargo next year.Allpacka One folding commuter bike rack cargo basket(Photos/Cory BensonIts this simple. When you dont need it, the Allpacka One folding cargo crate collapses onto the top and down the sides of your run-of-the-mill bike rack.Then, when its time to haul some cargo, you pull up on the sides and the spring-loaded design, transforming into a rigid cargo box 3x the size of your racks original footprint. Back home then with your cargo successfully hauled, just press in from the outside corners and the Allpacka One rack basket collapses back down onto your rack, and out of the way.When it is open you can store up to 30L and 20kg of goods with secure tie-down & bungee points inside. And once its folded flat again, theres a set of 4 bungee straps built-in to carry simple things like a rain jacket. There are even small pockets inside to stow a reusable shopping bag so you are always prepared for grocery shopping. Plus, there are even standard mounts to secure a set of panniers on without removing the foldable cargo box.Tech detailsCompact and practical: Stowed compactly on the carrier for everyday useImmediately ready for use: Folds into a large cargo box within a secondGenerous 50x31cm cargo space: 30+ liter volume in the basket for a wide range of transport optionsHigh load capacity: Carries up to 20kg, enough for a crate of drinks (read: beer)Universal fit: Fits all standard luggage carriers (8-15cm wide, with 8-16mm tubing diameters), simply clamped on topCompact design: 26cm wide when folded, 59cm wide x 18cm tall when opened, 2.5kg in weightPannier compatibility: Fits many QR pannier clips from Ortlieb, Thule, Vaude & moreMaximum flexibility: Always with you, always ready for useAccessories: cargo net, shopping bags, rain coverWeight: with a net weight of only approx. 2.5 kg, you can continue to ride with agilityAllpacka One folding cargo box Pricing, options & availability(Photo/Allpacka)The smart collapsible Allpacka One folding cargo box is available for pre-order now via Kickstarter with estimated early-bird savings of 40-45% off the final expected retail price. That means a folding rack basket will cost you about 120 including a set of adjustable bungee cords designed to secure whatever you need hauling on your city commuter bike.(Photo/Allpacka)We talked to the Allpacka team earlier this summer, and they expect to manufacture the folding rack basket entirely in Germany from recycled plastic. And its already blown past its funding goal, in just one hour, so it looks like the Allpacka One folding cargo box will be real at the start of next summer, with shipping throughout continental Europe and the USA.Allpacka-box.deThe post Allpacka Folding Basket Transforms Commuter Bikes Rack into a Cargo Box in 1 Second appeared first on Bikerumor.

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Stage 17 of the Vuelta a Espaa 2024 has served as a rest day for the men in the general classification, who from Thursday (but especially Friday and Saturday with the two high mountain stages) will begin the final fight for the red jersey.Ben O'Connor is still leading, but with 5 seconds over Primo...

Whether Track means tight laps on the boards of your local velodrome or dodging traffic on mean city streets, DT Swiss has a couple of new aero track wheels to update your bike. The track standards havent changed, but DT Swiss combines their latest wind tunnel-proven aerodynamic carbon and aluminum rims with high flange hubs and premium wheel builds to make your fixed gear bike faster than ever.2024 DT Swiss aerodynamic track bike wheels(Riding photo by Karl Tranberg/All DT Swiss)Are looking for an affordable fixie upgrade or a cutting-edge aero boost on the velodrome? As you glide effortlessly through town, weaving through the city streets, passers-by cant help but stop and look. With aero-optimized components proven on the velodrome, the new Track wheels give you the unmatched speed, style, and control you need for an exciting ride, and are sure to turn heads. Upgrade your fixed-gear setup and stop them in their tracks.TRC 1400 DicutThe 62mm deep aero carbon DT Swiss TRC 1400 wheels are sure to bling out your city fixie. Rim shapes adapted from their ARC lineup, the TRC (Track Race Carbon) wheelset gets a slippery build with DTs unique T-head Aerolite flat-forged bladed aero spokes & hidden nipples laced into a high flange straight-pull 240 Dicut aero track hubset, even with low-profile bolt-on axles. The carbon rim is 20mm wide hooked internal and tubeless-ready 27x62mm external.TRC wheelsets weigh a claimed 1689g (803g front / 886g rear) and will set you back a cool $2387 / 2049. Yeah, thats a dream fixie wheelset.T 1800 ClassicFor more reasonably-priced option, the 30mm deep aluminum rim of the DT Swiss T 1800 still builds up a solid aero wheelset, at a fraction of the price. Again, this is a rim shape adapted from DTs affordable aero alloy lineup. And this time it gets built up with some beautifully shiny high-flange silver bolt-on 370 track hubs, laced with Aerolite bladed spokes and external nipples. The aluminum rim is 20mm wide hooked internal and tubeless-ready 24x30mm external.TRC wheelsets weigh a claimed 1899g (900g front / 990g rear) and will set you back just $688 / 499. Both new DT Swiss Track wheelsets are available wherever DT goodies are sold. DTSwiss.comThe post DT Swiss Spins Up New Aero-Optimized Track Wheels for the Velodrome & Fixie Skids appeared first on Bikerumor.