The Maxxis Aspen ST is a new ultra-low-profile mountain bike tyre for short-track cross-country racing.The tyres low-profile central tread pairs staggered patches of file-like tread and low-profile chevrons. The cornering knobs are the same as seen on the regular Aspen.The ultra low-profile tyre is designed for fast racing in bone-dry condition. - Jack Luke / Our MediaSpotted for years on pro bikes and favoured by Nino Schuter, the specialist tyre has been on show at Sea Otter Classic and is now available for public purchase.The limited-edition Team Spec tyre has a 170 TPI casing. - Jack Luke / Our MediaThe Aspen ST is available in 120 TPI or 170 TPI casing options. The 170 TPI option is a limited-edition run and is pitched by Maxxis as a high-performing option only suitable for race days. Both versions are available in 2.25 in and 2.4 in wide options. The side knobs are the same as the regular Aspen. - Jack Luke / Our MediaAll Aspen ST tyres use Maxxiss recently updated MaxxSpeed compound.Maxxis expects riders will use the Aspen ST front and rear in bone-dry conditions, pairing it with a regular Aspen front tyre in wet weather.The limited-edition 170 TPI tyre costs $101 and the 120 TPI version $93.Adding to the tyres already impressive palmares, Santa Cruz - HTSQD rider Keegan Swenson won the Fuego XL 100 XC marathon race at Sea Otter on board the new tyres.Aspen ST 120 TPI casing: $9329x2.25 in: 670g29x2.4 in: 750gAspen 170 TPI casing: $10129x2.25 in: 610g29x2.4 in: 685g

From the 28th of April to the 5th of May the women's peloton faces it's first Grand Tour of the season. La Vuelta Femenina features eight stages including chances for all kinds of riders and will be one of the highlights of the season. We take a look at it's startlist.The startlist features riders...

With gravel still one of the fastest-growing segments in cycling, tech development is continuing at a rapid rate of knots.We've been scouring the booths of the Sea Otter Classic, North America's most important cycling show, for new gravel tech.Here are six new or unreleased gravel tech highlights from Vittoria, Giro, Redshift, Wolftooth, Cinelli and Cane Creek.Vittoria teases new gravel tyre line with prototype Terreno T50This Terreno T50 prototype was hidden away on Vittoria's booth. - George Scott / Our MediaTucked away on Vittorias stand was this prototype Terreno T50 gravel tyre.The Terreno name is well-established in Vittorias tyre range, with Wet, Mix, Dry and Zero options in the range, offering decreasing amounts of grip.The T50 has a new tread pattern. - George Scott / Our MediaVittoria appears to be moving towards a new nomenclature, with the T50 sitting in the middle of a hypothetical gravel scale that runs from 0, for dry, fast conditions, and 100, for the grippiest, most extreme gravel tyre.The T50 is a fresh take on the existing Dry, but with a hex-shaped tread pattern running along the centre of the tyre (the Dry currently uses a fish-scale design) and more space between the shoulder lugs. Its described as having the DNA of the Dry" but in a more aggressive, mix-tread design.Expect the 'T' naming convention to roll out across Vittoria's gravel tyres. - George Scott / Our MediaDoes this mean Vittoria will be renaming its existing tyres and adding additional options on the new T scale? Vittorias representative at Sea Otter remained tight-lipped but wed guess so.Giro is preparing to launch two new shoes for XC and gravelComing soon from Giro: the Gritter (bottom) and Empire SRC (top). - George Scott / Our MediaGiro has two new XC/gravel shoes coming later this year, with the Gritter and Empire SRC both slated to arrive late summer-early fall.This is the Giro Gritter. - George Scott / Our MediaThe Gritter is a bit lighter (and a bit more expensive) than the Empire SRC, though we dont have weights for either of the pre-production models on show at Sea Otter.Two BOA dials provide micro-adjustable closure. - George Scott / Our MediaThe Gritter uses a version of Giros Syncwire upper, with breathable mesh panels bonded into a lightweight TPU fabric.The Gritter combines a carbon sole with a rubber outer. - George Scott / Our MediaTwo BOA dials take care of retention and, of course, offer on-the-fly adjustment.The two toe studs on the sole are kept in place with bolts that can be used as spares should one of your cleat bolts go awry.This is the Giro Empire SRC. - George Scott / Our MediaThe Empire SRC has a more traditional upper, with perforations for breathability, and uses laces for retention.Both shoes have a carbon composite sole with a rubber outer.The Gritter is expected to cost $375, while the Empire SRC is due to come in at $350.Perforations for breathability. - George Scott / Our MediaRedshifts Top Shelf riser bar combines comfort and practicalityA novel take on the riser bar from Redshift. - George Scott / Our MediaHeres a fresh take on the humble riser bar from Redshift, the company best known for its suspension stems and suspension seatposts.The Top Shelf is available with 50mm or 70mm of rise, with the top of the bar lifting your hand position on the bike, and the bottom of the bar providing the clamping area.Redshift will offer options with 50mm or 70mm of rise. - George Scott / Our MediaThe 25.4mm-diameter bar also opens up more room for mounting accessories. Speaking of which, Redshift has designed a new bar bag for the Top Shelf, designed to clamp onto both the top and bottom section of the handlebar, for added stability.Redshift has developed this new bar bag for the Top Shelf. - George Scott / Our MediaThe bag has a magnetic closure at the top, meaning you can slide a hand in to grab snacks without having to fiddle with a zip or velcro fastening.Back to the handlebar, and its available in 44cm, 47cm, 50cm and 53cm widths, with 25 degrees of flare.The magnetic closure provides easy access. - George Scott / Our MediaRedshift is also planning to add a narrower 41cm bar, and is looking to introduce a 10-degree flare option, too, for more performance-orientated riding.The bag attaches to the top and bottom of the bar. - George Scott / Our MediaWolftooth gets aero with one-piece chainring for SRAM cranksWolftooth is expanding its range of aero chainrings. - George Scott / Our MediaHaving introduced an aero chainring for Shimano GRX earlier this year, Wolftooth is back with a slippery option for use with SRAM cranks.The narrow-wide chainring is designed for SRAMs eight-bolt direct-mount standard, and will come in 46, 48, 50 and 52-tooth sizes for 1x drivetrains.Wolftooth is also planning to add a chainring for use with SRAMs AXS power meter spider.Pricing for the new aero chainring is expected to start from around $94, though this is to be confirmed.Cinellis updated Neo Gravel has 20mm of suspensionCinelli has updated its Nemo TIG Gravel frame. - George Scott / Our MediaOkay, this one isnt completely new, having launched towards the tail-end of 2023, but youll forgive us.The Nemo TIG Gravel is Cinellis updated gravel frame, made from custom-drawn, triple-butted Spirit tubing from Cinelli's sister company, Columbus.The redesigned chainstay yoke increases tyre clearance. - George Scott / Our MediaThe seatstays and chainstays have been reshaped to accommodate a 700x47c tyre, characterising this as a bike for the more adventurous end of the gravel spectrum.On a similar note, there's also 20mm of travel up front thanks to the Hi-Ride Sterra fork, which we first brought to you in 2022.The Hi-Ride fork provides 20mm of bounce. - George Scott / Our MediaAn adjustment dial for the fork sits on top of the stem, offering the option to lock out the suspension.Theres also a nod to comfort at the rear of the bike, with the seatstays shaped to add some flex, according to Cinelli, and dropped a little down the seat tube, compared to the previous Nemo.Cane Creek's Invert gravel fork breaks coverThe Cane Creek Invert is one of the biggest talking points at Sea Otter. - Scott Windsor / Our MediaWith the Cane Creek Invert launched only a couple of days before the show, Sea Otter has provided the first opportunity to see the new gravel fork.The Invert is, as the name suggests, an inverted gravel fork, whereby the uppers slide over the lowers, reversing the design of a conventional suspension fork.The uppers slide over the lowers. - Scott Windsor / Our MediaCane Creek has rather controversially described the Invert as the worlds first gravel fork. Now, clearly there are lots of gravel forks out there already weve reviewed most of them but Cane Creek says theyre not fit for purpose, claiming the current options are either too firm or offer too many adjustments that simply arent needed for gravel.A closer look at the internals. - Scott Windsor / Our MediaThe Invert is, the brand says, a Goldilocks solution, with options for 30mm of suspension travel (the Invert SL, claimed weight 990g), or 40mm of bounce (the Invert CS, claimed weight 1,113g).Weve covered more of the thinking behind the Cane Creek Invert in our news story from the launch.

Antnio Morgado is one of the most exciting young riders in the peloton and an absolute breakthrough in the cobbled classics. However, he maintains good form and has won the second stage of the Vuelta a Asturias today in unexpected circumstances.A five-rider group formed the breakaway of the day on...

Muc-Off has used the 2024 Sea Otter Classic in California to launch a new coreless valve, designed to offer insane airflow for easy tubeless inflation.The new Big Bore valves claim to solve two common problems with tubeless valves: restricted airflow and sealant clogging in the valve stem.The straight-through design creates an unrestricted channel for inflation and a free passage for sealant. Muc-Off says the Big Bore improves airflow by more than 200 per cent, compared to a standard tubeless valve.New from Muc-Off: the coreless Big Bore tubeless valve. - George Scott / Our MediaThe Big Bore features a stainless steel ball valve and lever system to regulate airflow. Rotating the lever to the fully open position when inflating a tyre offers maximum airflow. Muc-Off suggests it can also be used to fine-tune tyre pressure on the go.The internal bore design also means the core doesn't need to be removed to add sealant to a tyre, if thats youre preferred method of tubeless setup.The Big Bore uses a ball valve and lever system to regulate airflow. - Muc-OffMuc-Off will offer two versions of the Big Bore at launch: the Big Bore Lite, for Presta compatibility, and the Big Bore Hybrid, with the same Presta-style stem, but with a wider valve head for use with Schrader pumps.Later this year, Muc-Off will add the Big Bore Ludicrous, for use with Schrader-sized rim holes.Pricing for the Big Bore range is to be confirmed.Also new from Muc-Off: a road and gravel-specific tubeless sealant. - George Scott / Our MediaFinally, Muc-Off also has a new tubeless sealant formulated, according to the Dorset-based brand, specifically for road and gravel riding.The sealant uses a new water-based synthetic latex solution, designed for use at the higher pressures associated with road tyres, and is said to seal holes up to 7mm.The existing tubeless sealant is being rebranded as a mountain bike-specific option. - George Scott / Our MediaIt will be available in an 80mm pouch or 500ml bottle.Muc-Offs existing sealant will be rebranded as a mountain bike-specific option.

The Tour de Romandie reached a dramatic climax today in Leysin as, in the final climb, race leader Juan Ayuso cracked and made way for a new leader. Florian Lipowitz of BORA - hansgrohe is having an absolute breakthrough week, and was extremely close to winning the summit finish.I knew from the st...

In this episode of the BikeRadar, we beam back the latest road and gravel tech we've spotted while pounding the grounds of Sea Otter 2024.George Scott and Jack Luke share the best bits they've seen, with Jack coveting Ritcheys new Montebello randonneur bike as well as 5Dev's scuff-proof crank arms.The team also got a hands-on look at the new Cane Creek Invert gravel fork, which the brand claims is the "world's first gravel fork' to some speculation.We'll have more coverage from Sea Otter 2024 posted on the site over the next couple of days.As always, if you have any comments, questions or feedback about what was discussed in this podcast, you can email the BikeRadar team atpodcast@bikeradar.com.How to subscribe to the BikeRadar PodcastThe BikeRadar Podcast takes you to the heart of the issues that matter for bike riders, whether you're a roadie, mountain biker, gravel rider or commuter.From the latest tech news, reviews and debates, to interviews with the biggest and most interesting personalities in cycling, the podcast is your direct line into the BikeRadar team.To make sure you dont miss a future episode, you can subscribe viaApple,Spotifyor wherever you get your podcasts.

The likes of Juan Ayuso, Luke Plapp and Damiano Caruso - for different reasons - struggled a lot in the queen stage of the Tour de Romandie and lost their places in the GC. Ilan van Wilder descended from second to fourth, however he was satisfied as he avoided the difficulties some of his rivals fea...

IrishCycle.com published an article titled Bus gates on the north and south quays near OConnell Bridge to be rolled out in August with ongoing consultation with disability groups, published on April 8th, 2024.Voice of Vision, a Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO), has contacted IrishCycle.com regarding how their position was outlined in the article. The issue related to how this website interpreted what Cllr Daith Doolan said at the April month meeting of Dublin City Council. To avoid further confusion and paraphrasing, the full statement is provided below with the main sections in bold:First of all, welcome the presentation, and absolutely this the spirit of the presentation, making our streets in our city a safer place for everybody, cyclists, people who are walking through the city and people who want to access our city. I think we need to welcome all progressive steps to achieve that, and I think this plan is a cornerstone for that, but one key concern I have is an email I received today Im sure everybody received it from the Voice of Vision [Impairment] and I just want to share it with you manager you may well have received it yourself around not allowing so-called blue badge vehicles used use the roads around Bachelors Walk, Aston Quay, Western Row and Pease Street.Was this organisation and other disability organisations engaged with and consulted with rather than having information exchange? And will the current plan as we see it prevent those people in blue badge vehicles from using the roads, and how can we ensure that everybody, including those who use these vehicles, has access to the city centre? How can we ensure that happens? But I dont want to see this in any way as an attempt to stop or curtail the progress of making Dubin City more accessible and safer for everyone I think its its very laudable and well certainly hope all parties will support implementation as long into the future.The video of the discussion is provided below it includes the full debate but should start with Cllr Doolans contribution. IrishCycle.com paraphrased the key point in the above as follows:Cllr Daith Doolan (SF) said he did not want to delay the plan but asked questions on the request from the Voice of Vision Impairment, who want blue badge holders to be able to be able to cross bus gates.The line who want blue badge holders to be able to be able to cross bus gates was based on (1) what the councillor said, and (2) the outline details for a bus gates on Bachelors Walk and Aston Quay. As mentioned, Voice of Vision Impairment has contacted this website, outlining that this paraphrasing does not reflect the nuance of their position. Voice of Vision Impairment said that it would be fair to say that, given how the proposed bus gates are being described to them right now, they would not want the bus gates to be put in place. The group believes that blue badge holders should be able to Access All Areas, including using limited-access streets rather than pedestrianisation and allowing blue badge holders to access otherwise car-free streets.However, the group is also aware that currently, there is no legal provision to allow blue badge disabled parking permit holders to access bus gates, and this would require legal changes at the national level. The group says that there are nuances, and they are not totally against bus gates.IrishCycle.com accepts that the paraphrasing was too much of a simplification of matters and apologises for any confusion caused. The section of the paragraph who want blue badge holders to be able to be able to cross bus gates has now been removed from the article, and a link in the article links to this page. More care will be taken in the future to quote or be clearer in paraphrasing.To avoid further confusion, Dublin City Council has said that disabled and general car access will be maintained on all streets but not through bus gates.

FSA has issued a voluntary recall on certain Gossamer cranksets due to the risk of the crank arms detaching and causing injury.The recall relates to the FSA Gossamer Pro AGX crankset (model CK-6037) sold between January 2022 and December 2022 in North America and Europe.FSA says it has received reports of the Gossamer Pro AGX driveside crank arm becoming loose or wobbling and detaching from the crank or spindle. This could cause a crash and injury, according to the brand.The recall affects the FSA Gossamer Pro AGX crankset sold in 2022. - FSAThe model number and serial number are located on the back of the crank arm, next to the pedal thread. Only serial numbers beginning B1, B2 and B3 are included in the recall.Consumers should immediately stop riding bikes equipped with both the 1x and 2x versions of the affected crankset.They should contact FSA for instructions on how to receive a free dealer installation of a new replacement crankset, also free of charge.Only the drive-side crank arm has been reported to loosen. - FSAAccording to a recall notice issued through the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, 12,300 affected cranksets have been sold on bikes or aftermarket in the US.The same notice states that FSA has received 277 reports of the cranksets loosening or detaching. No injuries have been reported.This issue is therefore on a much smaller scale than the Shimano crankset recall. The FSA Gossamer Pro AGX+ recall notice in fullFull Speed Ahead (FSA) is declaring an official voluntary recall statement about Gossamer AGX+ which had been delivered between January 2022 and December 2022.FSA has received reports of crank arms becoming loose or wobbly and detaching from the crank/spindle interface that is held together by a press-fit interference and bonding agent.Only the drive-side crank arm is susceptible to bonding failure.At first signs of failure the rider may find that the crank arm becoming loose or wobbly while riding.They should stop usage as continued riding could pose a risk of instability while riding or the crank arm becoming detached creating a fall hazard which could result in minor injuries.FSA is preparing to replace cranksets for consumers, dealers, distributors, and bicycle manufacturers (referred to as OEM) with the Gossamer Pro AGX+ CK-6037 cranksets.FSA requests all cranksets within serial number ranges starting with B1 through B3 to be returned to FSA for replacement.ConsumersConsumers can go to the preferred bike dealer, or they will be contacted by the bicycle dealers who sold the product.Dealers will be instructed to inspect their inventory and customers cranksets to verify if they are within the specified range. If so, a crankset complying with the new specification will be shipped to the dealer free of charge.DealersDealers who purchase direct from the FSA distributor will be notified via telephone or email.Dealers who purchase FSA products from distributors or as original equipment pre-assembled on bicycles (OEM) will be contacted by the bike Distributor and OEM.Dealers that receive a request of support from end users, please, contact our local FSA service centre to receive the necessary solutions and support.Dealers will be instructed to inspect their inventory of Gossamer Pro AGX+ CK-6037 cranksets, inventory of bicycles with Gossamer Pro AGX+ CK-6037 cranksets, and consumer bicycles with Gossamer Pro AGX+ CK-6037 cranksets that fall within the serial number range beginning with B1-B3.Dealers need to call or contact the FSA local distributor.Distributors and OEMDistributors and bicycle manufacturers who pre-assembled Gossamer Pro AGX+ CK-6037 cranksets on their bicycles (OEM) have been contacted by FSA to stop shipment of Gossamer Pro AGX+ CK-6037 crankset inventory and bicycles built with Gossamer Pro AGX+ CK-6037 cranksets.Inspection of distributor and OEM inventory has begun for cranksets that are within the prospective range.Any crankset within the prospective range will be replaced free of charge.Distributors and OEM are also requested to contact their dealers who have purchased the Gossamer Pro AGX+ CK-6037 cranksets or bicycles with Gossamer AGX+ CK-6037 cranksets installed and request the dealers inspect their inventory and any cranksets purchased by consumers.Dealers will be able to contact FSA directly for replacement. Distributors and OEM Dealers need to call or contact the FSA local distributor and/or FSA directly for replacement cranksets.