Restrap's latest Yorkshire-made product is a waterproof 1.2-liter bag that tucks neatly under the downtube and adds a little carrying capacity to just about any bike without needing hardware. Learn more about the new Restrap Downtube Bag here...The post Check out the Restrap Downtube Bag appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Weve seen a number of bikes take advantage of 3D-printed titanium in recent years, but this new Ribble Allroad Ti is maybe the first such bike thats actually affordable. In fact, it looks like it is cheaper than many conventional titanium bikes, while incorporating the sleek curved lines and smooth integration you most often see on the latest carbon bikesRibble Allroad Ti 3D-printed titanium road & gravel bike(Photos/Ribble)Ribble developed the new Allroad Ti to top out their versatile all-road bike family with a model that combined the sleek lines, top-tier performance, and integration of carbon with the unmatched ride feel, compliance, and forever-durability of titanium.Designed to maximise and enhance the unique ride qualities of Titanium with an endurance focussed geometry to deliver uncompromising performance, speed and versatility. Jamie Burrow, Ribbles Head of ProductThis new 3D-printed Ribble Allroad Ti isnt entirely new to us, in fact though We got a sneak peek of it as this prototype at Rouleur Live last autumn with speckle-painted carbon components and shiny purple ano Hope details. Yet now, less than a year later, its available, in stock for customizable builds, and more affordable than we had anticipated.But while many other brands have reserved 3D-printed ti for their ultra-premium bikes (read on for more of that), Ribble looks like they are using the tech to optimize construction and keep their prices in reach. They described the benefit of the 3D-printed tech as allowing them to create shapes with a high strength-to-weight ratio coping with more multi-directional loads, as well as allowing you to put material exactly where you want it to deal with specific stresses as opposed to taking material away like you would with conventional CNC-machining of frame connections.Taking advantage of some of the aero-shaping features of Ribbles top carbon Ultra road bikes, the Allroad Ti adds in more relaxed endurance geometry long days on the bike, and bigger 35mm tire clearance for comfort over all road surfaces.Unique UB-2 adjustable aero carbon handlebarThe top-spec Allroad Ti bikes also are the first to include the wild shapely new Ribble UB-2 carbon handlebar that debuted on the ti prototype last fall. Otherwise, its a 475 upgrade over the standard alloy bar, but is likely only compatible with electronic shift drivetrains. The UB-2 bar features unique shaping with position-adjustable direct mounts for your levers (as opposed to conventional bar clamps), smooth transitions from hoods to the bar without the need for bar tape, and wake generators to smooth airflow off the back of the bar. The slightly flared drops are ergonomically shaped and have grip texture molded in, but can also be wrapped up to the lever bodies.Tech detailswelded from 3AL-2.5V titanium shaped tubing and 3D-printed elementsheadtube with printed-in headbadge, headtube junctions & seattube cluster formed via additive manufacturinghand-brushed & -polished raw titanium finish shows subtle traces of the makers mark unique to each framemax 35mm recommended tires. specd with 32mm tires, and Ribble specifies that some 38mm tires also still fithidden full-coverage fender mounts (32mm tires compatible with mudguards installed)T47 oversized threaded bottom bracket increases stiffness and enhances power transfer.integrated seat clamp for proprietary D-shaped aero carbon seatpost2 conventional sets of water bottle mounts fully integrated internal cable routingflat mount disc brakes and 12mm thru-axles5 stock frame sizes (XS-XL)claimed 3Al/2.5V titanium frame weight of 1700g (all weights for Medium frame), plus 470g full carbon fork Ribble Allroad Ti Pricing, options & availabilityHero+ buildLets start with that elephant-in-the-room affordability. Things are all relative here. And the Hero + build that Ribble is using to show off this bike is still plenty out-of-reach expensive for most cyclists at 9800 / $11,580 / 13,375 with its Dura-Ace Di2 & upgraded carbon Zipp 353 NSW wheels at a claimed 8.7kg. But the good news is there are plenty of much more accessible options.2024 Ribble Allroad Ti SportIn fact, complete Ribble Allroad Ti builds start at just 3500 / $4135 / 4780 with a mechanical Shimano 105 212 groupset and alloy wheels (9.9kg). 105 Di2 starts at just 4100 / $4845 / 5600 (9.3kg).While there are surely cheaper entry-level all-road bikes out there, youll be hard pressed to find more affordable complete ti bikes at that price. And certainly not cool, swoopy-looking 3D-printed ti bikes. For comparison, Sturdys Riadh, Moots Vamoots 33 & J.Laverack are ~2-3x more, No. 22s Reactor Aero maybe 4x more and a year away, and the Pilot Seiren still hasnt even hit the road yet.Now, every Ribble Allroad Ti bike is built up to order in the UK, so buyers can pick and choose which components are most important to them, and where they can save a bit of coin. The framesets are in stock though, so order one today and Ribble says they will deliver it in 2-4 weeks time.RibbleCycles.co.ukThe post Ribble 3D-Prints Curvy Titanium AllRoad Ti Bike You Can Actually Afford appeared first on Bikerumor.

Your guide to the favourites for the time trials at the 2024 Zrich Road and Para-cycling Worlds

Stefan Kng hasn't exactly had the best of luck at World Championships over the years. Finishes of 2nd in 2022 and 3rd in 2020 have seen the Swiss come close to a Rainbow Jersey, but in 2024, the 30-year-old has a home championships in Zrich to target and renewed optimism to take on the challenge....

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Racing for the first time since losing the European champion's jersey, Christophe Laporte impressed on a tough start to the opening stage of the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg, finishing second in an uphill sprint to Mathieu van der Poel.We are happy about today, assessed Team Visma | Lease a Bike's tea...

Lidl-Trek's Mads Pedersen has taken victory on stage 2 of the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg as Mathieu van der Poel retains the overall race lead.Before the TV cameras even started rolling, therewas early drama as a big crash took out a number of riders, including most notably, Lidl-Trek leader and Dani...

Mattias Skjelmose holds the hopes of the Danes going into the 2024World Championships in Switzerland. Just days out from things getting underway inZrich however, the Lidl-Trek star has been forced to abandon the Tour de Luxembourg following a crash on stage 2."Not a good news from Tour de Luxembo...

We just happened upon a charming two-minute video from Canadas public broadcaster, CBC, shot in 1986, when mountain bikes were making a big splash across the country. Watch it to find out if mountain bikes are here to stayThe post Mountain Biking Is Just a Passing Fad! (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Full Speed Ahead (FSA) claimed a cross-country World Championship with Alan Hatherly and Cannondale Factory Racing this summer. That expertise and technical know-how have been instrumental in developing the new FSA KFX i28 Wheel wheelset.(Photo: Cannondale) FSA Athletes have been riding and training low-key on KFX i28 prototypes all year. Now, we finally get the full scoop on FSAs best-looking cross-country wheelset.(Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumor)FSA KFX i28 Wheelset What is it?For those unfamiliar with the FSA lines, KFX is the top-tier racing line. The Cannondale Factory Team and other cross-country specialists use KFX bars, stems, and super-light (Cannondale SiSl2-looking) KFX cranksets. Its the top choice for FSA when it comes to cross-country, and its seen a steady refresh over the past five years.(Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumor)The wheels for the KFX line have always been slightly lighter than the second-tier SL-K models. Most of the weight has been lost by upgrading spokes and slight tweaks to the rim layup. This new KFX model, however, is a sharp departure from the typical FSA cross-country build.(Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumor)When you look at the new KFX i28 wheels (if youre familiar with the previous model), it looks like an entirely new line of wheels. The rim is a different shape (not only wider), and the hub is a complete change (much better). The only remaining piece is the classic monochromatic FSA KFX styling with a slight pop of metallic silver.(Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumor)Variable Height RimThe rim is the first piece that caught my attention for the KFX i28 wheels. Its a variable-height rim with a classically round shape. The rim itself is about 22mm deep, with a bump up to 24mm near the spoke nipples. FSA chose to keep the rims asymmetrical like previous versions of the wheel. The rims measure 28mm internal and 33mm external and have a 3mm hookless bead.(Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumor)PRS X900 HubsetAfter departing from their go-to 6-pawl design, FSA updated the new KFX i28 wheelset with a PRS (Power Ratchet System) X900 hubset. Youll find the PRS system on the newest Vision road wheels, like the Metron SL40, and so on. The PRS system boasts a 72-point ratchet system, similar to the DT-Swiss star ratchet but larger.The PRS hub is a straight-pull spoke, 6-bolt design with an oversized clutch ratchet and helical freehub driver. Its internal workings are much easier to service and maintain than the previous 6-pawl model. (Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumor)Plus, the PRSmountain bike version employs large, easy-to-service cartridge bearings.The freehub is available in SRAM XD or Shimano Mircospline.FSA KFX i28 Wheels Weight and Dimension:Rim Depth: 22/24mmInner: 28mmOuter: 33mmSizing: 12 x 148mm, 15 or 12 X 110mmFreehub Options: Shimano HG or Mirco Spline, SRAM XD (tested)Weight: 1580gPricing: $1810.00Warranty: LifetimeAvailable: Now(Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumor)Setup ImpressionsFor most, if not all, of their tubeless wheels, FSA/Vision supplies tape, and valves with the packagethe KFX i28s are no different. The wheels arrive with 35-mm-wide tubeless tape that flexes to fit the contours of the rim. The tape fits the inner channel of the rim well, but requires some extra muscle to get that bubble-less fit. Ive used this FSA-branded tape with other mountain bike wheels for many years with great success. I see no reason to search for another tape as an upgrade.(Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumor)I went with a pair of WTB Marco 2.4 tires as my treads and had zero issues mounting and seating them. The Marco 2.4 tires have an optimized rim width of 29-35mm, but the 28mm worked fine.(Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumor)Ride ImpressionsMy rides were mostly on cross-country single track with a mix of roots and rocks. I like to ride on the trails and took this opportunity to feel out the wheels without trail interruptions. On the road and gravel tracks leading to the trails, the KFX i28 wheels are springy. They spin up on the open road and feel nice on the climbs, like a much lighter wheel. Without tape or valves Rear wheel bare The weight of 1580g (with valves and tape) had me thinking they would be slightly sluggish on the climbs compared to the Roval Control Team Editions they replaced. The KFX i28 wheels seem to carry most of the weight at the hub. Even when picking up the wheels for the first time, you can feel it. The rim is very lightweightwere waiting on an exact number from FSA.The lower profile rim (compared to the 30mm previous version) has a nice feel over the trail. The 28mm rim width provides enough tire contact for extra suspension from the 2.4 Macros, and keep the tread integrity. (Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumor)Powerful and SturdyI hardly noticed the wheels on the trail, which was a great thing for me. They slotted in the right after a very high-end (and expensive) wheelset and performed well enough that I couldnt tell the difference. Now, thats not to say these are identical performance wheelsets, but they have a similar feel on the trail.For most mountain bike riders, thats all that matters.(Photo: FSA)The straight-pull spokes are conventionalnon-bladed, tapered, and not carbonresulting in stiff and responsive handling. In the corners, the KFX i28 wheels feel sturdy and robust. Some super lightweight wheels can feel slightly mushy in corners; conversely, they feel rock solidlike cornering on an excellent road wheel in a crit.Do you want to service your hubs? Scan the QR code and get working. (Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumor)Engagement-wise, the PRS ratchet system offers a very competitive feel to the higher-end DT-Swiss hubs. The bearings look to be built for the long haul (crappy weather, power washing, dumb east coast winters), but only time will tell.Plus, the hubs have an easy to scan service QR, this will pull up what you need for your wheels and how to service them. (Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumor)Lasting ImpressionsIve ridden nearly every version of FSA cross-country mountain bike wheels released in the past seven years. They improve incrementally with each iteration, but the KFX i28 wheel seemed to have leapfrogged a few.The KFX i28 wheels are by far the best-riding and most serviceable cross-country wheelset FSA has released. The design is competitive with the top-tier cross-country wheels, and when you throw in the lifetime warranty, they are at the pointy end of the value. The $1810 price tag also makes the KFX i28 the most expensive wheelset in their mountain bike line, but in our opinion, also the most refined.(Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumor)Look for a long-term review coming in a few weeks, but until then, if youre curious about the FSA KFX i28 wheels, you can find them at Fullspeedahead.comThe post First Impressions: KFX i28 Wheels Are A Massive Upgrade For FSA Cross Country Line appeared first on Bikerumor.