UAE Team Emirates' Juan Sebastian Molano has taken the sprint victory on stage 2 of the 2024 Cro Race after a frantic and relentlessly high paced day in Croatia.Given the infernal pace of the race, heading into the final 50km, the peloton had control at the front, and repeated attacks were being neu...

Taco van der Hoorn has not had it easy over the past couple of years. But on Wednesday afternoon at Elfstedenrace 2024, theIntermarch - Wanty rider took his first victory in nearly two and a half years.Really, I get emotional about it. Its very special to win here, the Dutchman reflected openly...

United by their love of vintage mountain bikes, Gremlins Bicycle Emporium and BoneshakerMTB recently tackled the Ridout-Bigwind Rugged Ramble route in the Muskoka region of Southern Ontario. Find a recap, photos from their campout, and details on their 26-inch-wheeled bikepacking rigs here...The post Gremlins Bicycle Emporium & BoneshakerMTB Tackle Big Wind on 26ers appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Santa Cruz has just dropped a new eMTB, and its probably not what you expect. At first glance, it looks like a Santa Cruz, but then you start to realize something is different like the lack of VPP! Yup, following in the footsteps of the Santa Cruz Blur, the new Vala abandons VPP in favor of a more traditional four-bar design. Why? According to Santa Cruz, it all comes down to motor packaging and making their best handling ebike yet. The Santa Cruz Vala is a full power ebike, meaning it has a (relatively) large Bosch Performance Line CX motor to mount to the frame. This latest generation full power motor with 600 watts of peak power and 85nm of max torque was just launched, and while quieter than ever, it still takes some consideration to fit into the frame. For Santa Cruz, the motor housing would be in the way of the ideal pivot placement for VPP, so they decided to look into a new design that would give them the freedom to make all the right spec and kinematic choices.Four-bar suspension designs have been around forever for a reason, and Santa Cruz states they were able to improve anti-squat figures while maintaining the ideal amount of anti-rise while also decreasing the leverage ratio for better damping and consistency on long decent. The frame also has a progression flip chip independent of the geo flip chip which allows for 26-29% progression. The Vala offers 150mm of rear travel and is paired with 160mm travel suspension forks. In terms of ebike system packaging, Santa Cruz also went with a 600Wh internal fixed battery in order to reduce the size of the downtube. They point out that the next size up, the 800Wh battery, adds 2.2lbs so most riders will be happier on the 600Wh battery that suits their needs. If you do need more range, the 250Wh PowerMore range extender is an option that adds 3.3lbs and is available aftermarket. The suspension layout and frame design also allows for an added 110mm of insertion depth with Valas coming with the longest dropper posts for SC yet. Medium will spec with 180mm travel posts, while larges will come with 210mm. All Valas will be sold as MX wheel bikes with a 29 wheel in front and 27.5 in back, which they say offers better handling for ebikes to counteract the extra weight of the battery. Frames have a maximum tire width of 27.5 x 2.5, and use Boost 148mm spacing and post mount brakes for 200mm rotors. Designed with durability and ease of service in mind, the frames use 5mm Allen key fittings on all pivots, and the main pivots use preloading collet axles with expanding wedges to prevent them from backing out. Youll also find bigger ball bearings, a one piece forged shock link, captive Geo flip chip hardware, and four oversized bearings at the chain stay pivots with an axle to hold the pieces captive. Additional frame details include a tool mount under the top tube, and a display on the top tube that connects wirelessly to the mode switch on the bars. GeometryThe Vala will be offered in five sizes, from SM to XXL. The Geo adjust chip Ofers hi/lo settings that will adjust the BB height by 4mm and the head tube angle by 0.3. Build Kits and PricingComplete builds start with the R spec at $7,299 and top out at $12,799 for the XX AXS RSV build. All builds include the new Schwalbe Magic Mary Radial casing tires, and SRAM brakes (Maven on S and above). Lower builds use the C carbon frames, while XO AXS RSV and above get CC. Claimed weights range from 47.33lbs for the XX AXS RSV build, to 49.49lbs for the R build. The post The All New Santa Cruz Vala Uses Four-Bar Suspension, Not VPP appeared first on Bikerumor.

They didnt want to wait a few more seconds for a resolution, which would have been me dismounting and walking along the pavement myself, the cyclist said

Just released, the new Swift Industries Giddy Up Wedge Frame Bag is designed to tuck neatly against your bike's headtube and fit a variety of frame sizes and shapes. Learn more here...The post Check out the Swift Industries Giddy Up Wedge Frame Bag appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

The Irishman, who achieved the feat in 1987, praises Slovenian's 'superhuman achievement'

Will changing gear manually become a thing of the past? Shimano reckons its Q'Auto auto shifting will provide a simple and keenly priced alternative to e-bikes for the mass consumer market

Last Sunday in Zurich, Tadej Pogacar put in one of the greatest rides of all time to claim a first ever Rainbow Jersey in the ultimate style. Showing how the Slovenian's renowned is transcending the sport of cycling, Pogacar recently linked up with Formula 1 star, CarlosSainz."Celebrating my friend...

No matter what you feel about the Rapha + Palace collaboration, its successful enough to garner another round of production. This time, the fashion-focused yet cycling-capable gear channels their inner 80s/90s fever dreams. The unlikely sponsor logos in seraph fonts remind us that everything was better before the internetWoven and EmbroideredThe pieces recall when wool jerseys with woven logos lasted forever (unless you have moths). Pastels paired with primary colors and a casual fit seem to be the pallet for this iteration of Rapha + Palace.What is it Fashion Faux Pas or Lalta Moda?For the Rapha20 and Past Forward celebrations, Rapha partnered with skateboarding pioneers Palace for a limited edition collection. The collection honors some of the eras most memorable looks with a street-style spin on cycling design.Less Serious More FunA selection of heritage Rapha silhouettes is infused with Palaces signature irreverence. The designs are playful inversions of cyclings most iconic colors and sponsors.Rapha + Palace Pieces Include: Rapha Palace Merino Zip KnitRapha Palace Shell 6-PanelRapha Palace Classico Long Sleeve JerseyRapha Palace Classico Short Sleeve JerseyRapha Palace Merino SocksEnter the Early Lottery Here:Rapha Cycling Club members will receive an exclusive early access email on Tuesday, October 8th 2024. General access will open on Wednesday, October 9th via a ballot to ensure maximum fairness of access. You must sign up for the ballot to be in with a chance of receiving an access email.The post Set Your Watches to 1984: Rapha + Palace Is Back for Round 3 appeared first on Bikerumor.