Team SD Worx - ProTime have continued their dominance over the short history of the Itzulia Women with victory from a bunch sprint on stage 1 of the 2024 edition throughMischa Bredewold.With the duo of Stine Dale and Valentina Cavallar around 45 seconds clear heading into the final 30km, the chance...

Dublin City Council has said that theres been an over 24% jump in people using the partly-finished Clontarf to City Centre cycle route.The increase in use is while the cycle track on the route is only partly finished inbound and has not yet been opened outbound.The project, named the Clontarf to City Centre Cycle and Bus Priority Project, also includes more continuous bus lanes, longer bus stops to allow at least two buses to stop at once to speed up boarding, upgraded bus shelters, a large-scale water main replacement on both sides of the street, new greenery, enhanced public spaces and a full rebuilt of both footpaths and roadways. The council shared the data for Annesley Bridge, the bridge over the Royal Canal on North Strand Road.Dublin City Council said: There were a total of 1,212 Active Travel users on the inbound cycle track through Annesley Bridge between 06.30 and 09.30 on Tuesday April 23rd 2024. That is a 24.3% increase on the count (975) on Tuesday April 25th 2023.Andy Cowan, who cycles the route, said on the Twitter-like Threads platform on Wednesday: [Im] not complaining, but already the southbound portion of the Clontarf to City Centre cycleway is nearly at capacity. Huge groups at each traffic light. I have never seen volumes of cyclists in Dublin like this before.He posted this short video clip showing a long line of people cycling on the route:Video: Thanks to Andy Cowan.The council said that this graph compares the counts for each 15-minute period:

CyclistIn the Drops: Tailfins frame bag, Kostmes limited edition eco kit, bold Condor Pro Socks, Apiduras town backpack and a recycling WastelandIm honoured to make my debut on the start line for In the Drops rest assured Im sat here in matching bibs and jersey, unlike some other maglia rosa wearers I could mention. The Cyclist schedule gods have obliged by providing the open goal of a little-known race called The Giro dItalia for my contextual background noise. With a passable number of my predictions not quite totally obliterated by Stage 6, Im feeling pretty sage.For anyone thinking about a little flutter, Id point you in Robyn and Ewans direction, whose crystal gazes rest on research and informed speculation, rather than the jewellery choices of the GC candidates.Elsewhere on the site, there is the usual spread laid on for the eyes of the inquisitive rider. To base layer or not to base layer when riding in the summer is the quiz weve pulled from the archive this week. Theres also an enlightening interview with Ralph Denk whose Bora-Hansgrohe team will soon be welcoming some bulls (red ones) into their china shop. Other big news this week included the launch of Monument Cycling TVs streaming service, which should provide a huge and welcome boost for British cycling, and kicks off with the Lincoln GP this weekend.And there is one more thing. Whats this in my bag? Oh, my own trumpet. How did it get there? And next to it: a link to Cyclists write-up of the Pan Celtic Race in 2023. Sorry, Ill only plug it once. Riding almost 2,500km in a week gives me (I hope) a tooting pass. And dont forget about the latest edition of the podcast, where James, Pete and the delightful Krishnan Guru-Murthy sit down together to freewheel through AI, politics, and, yes, cycling. Related Posts The 3T Strada Italia is an aero bike built for tyres up to 35mm Seven Axiom XX road bike review Are wider tyres faster? The fascinating history of the maglia rosa Giro dItalia 2024: Route, how to watch, start list and everything you need to know Kostme Kit Edit 003Bristol-based but continental-sounding apparel brand Kostme is onto its third rollout of limited-edition kit runs. This made-to-order ethos feeds into the companys environment-first approach. The latest, #EDIT003, launched at the end of April and has fabric design from abstract artist Remi Rough woven into the Audax and ultra-distance-focussed kit. Handily, its anything but rough and feels delightful against my fragile Celtic skin.This loud jersey has six pockets including an overlaid double-width vented pocket that can easily handle a hardback book if thats your bag and is made from 100% recycled materials. Kostme bills it as game for pretty much everything ride-wise, and its been working nicely for me in this hellacious season some people are referring to as spring.The accompanying cap is sporting similar vented panelling to the jersey, and at the back even has an elasticated sort of snapback band something you dont see every day.Buy now from Kostme (145)Tailfin Frame BagThree years in the making and announced with all the trappings of a landmark global political event (hats off to the comms team) the Tailfin Frame bag adds another staple to the Bristol brands armoury. (Im not West Country-biased I promise). Tailfin has already set the world of ultra luggage alight with its thru-axle-based posh pannier system that seems to have done for the domination of the seatpost bag. But it aint stopping there.So whats the big deal its just a frame bag right? Wrong my friend. As well as coming in nine sizes (with a handy online sizer), two different styles, an optional bottle dropper, being very protective of paintwork, and (obviously) totally waterproof, it also makes a mean cortado, loves cleaning, and will file your tax return for you if you post the figures through the zip hole. (Only some of this is true).Attend any ultra race or Audax this year and itll be a case of Tailfins everywhere and not a shark in sight. Now, if only it would rain a bit so I could properly test it out.Buy now from Tailfin (105)Condor Pro Team SocksEvery year when I blow out those candles I keep my wish a secret. But now that it has come true I can share it. Finally, Condor will sell you a pair of cycling socks complete with silver ions that will strangle those pesky foot odours into submission. *Tosses old sack of bronze ions into the bin*The Condor Pro Socks are performance-oriented and come in four classic block shades with a bit of striped detailing. The cuff is eight inches high to keep your calves on the right side of the sartorial velo police. Theyre dead comfy and do that thing where they hug the underside of your foot arches like a friendly asphyxiating snake.My only issue: they dont come in white. Alas, we all need a bit of colour in our get up and the silver ions make up for it anyway.Buy now from Condor Cycles (14.99)Apidura City Bag 20lTheres nothing like a new, empty bag to get my juices going. Im not sure why. The sight of vacant litres of air sparks possibility somewhere deep inside me. Probably for the same reason my house is full of brand-new, unblemished notebooks. The promise of the blank page and all those novels Ill never write. At least with the bags I do always end up using them, even If its just for moving house.The Apidura City Backpack 20l didnt stay vacant for long. Its commuter-ready and fully waterproof, so you can rest easy that your laptop and your emergency layers are going to stay dry no matter how religious the downpour gets. There are some handy internal pockets, including a zipped flat section, and theres an external zipper that has a neat key holder concealed within.They also do a messenger bag in the same material, which is worth checking out if one of your shoulders is particularly valuable or youre just a massive diva. Personally, I prefer the reliable double-strapped design and Im getting used to the innovative little clip system that looks kind of meek but does stay very much shut.Apidura scores some decent environmental points by detailing the climate footprint of each item it sells. If youre looking to crush your emissions entirely, check out its Revive programme where you can pick up refurbished, repaired and sampled goods at a discount.Buy now from Apidura (130)Ad featureAccelerate your speed with the new SCOTT Cadence Plus CE helmetThe Cadence Plus is SCOTTs fastest racing helmet to date, designed for aerodynamics and high performance. Through extensive wind-tunnel testing we were able to analyse every intricate detail of this product. 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Its essential that you brake before careering over the edge of a ravine; its not essential that you read a novel about suburban families murdering their neighbours.But I will say that without actually qualifying as essential Oliver Frankin-Walliss book detailing our relationship with rubbish and waste is a staggering bit of reportage. From second-hand clothes markets in Africa, to landfill sites in India, and rows and rows of incinerators and oozing nuclear dumps far closer to home, the sheer scale of crap that we produce, chuck out, and magic out of sight is utterly nauseating and slightly panic-inducing.Franklin-Wallis lets us know, with poise and no little optimism, that the bin is not any kind of final destination. It is actually a smelly portal to a global kaleidoscope of trash that no one really wants to deal with. (Oh and that compostable plastic cellophane stuff isnt properly compostable. Sorry.)Read it and pass it on. Just dont put it in the recycling.Buy now from Bookshop (19) Related Posts The 3T Strada Italia is an aero bike built for tyres up to 35mm Seven Axiom XX road bike review Are wider tyres faster? The fascinating history of the maglia rosa Giro dItalia 2024: Route, how to watch, start list and everything you need to know The post In the Drops: Tailfins frame bag, Kostmes limited edition eco kit, bold Condor Pro Socks, Apiduras town backpack and a recycling Wasteland appeared first on Cyclist.

A potentially key day in the fight for the Maglia Rosa, the first individual time-trial is underway at the 2024 Giro d'Italia.Before any riders have even set a time at the finish line, we've already had a rider on the deck too. Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL's Tobias Lund Andresen, who entered the Giro i...

It's official. Mark Cavendish is now the most successful sprinter in the history of cycling. The latest victory of the 'Manx Missile's legendary career coming on stage 2 of the 2024 Tour de Hongrie.That stage win, the 164th career victory for Cavendish, takes the Astana Qazaqstan Team sprinter past...

Finn Crockett (Volker Wessels Cycling Team), who has recently switched allegiance from Great Britain to Ireland, has taken the best result of his 2024 season to date with a podium finish at Flche du Sud(2.2). Irish teenager Liam OBrien (Lidl-Trek Future Racing) is also riding the event and has been active riding for his team, []The post Irelands Crockett takes podium result at Flche du Sud | Video appeared first on Sticky Bottle.

Next week, Indiana Schulz is starting an ambitious seven-year bikepacking trip around the world. Learn more about his Cycling Kindness project, find details on the route he'll be following, and take a deep dive into his Pinion-equipped Solace Cycles OM-2P Ti build and complete gear list here...The post Cycling Kindness: Seven Years Bikepacking Around the World with Indiana Schulz appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Once again, our annual Bike of the Year mega-test has proven itself a mighty task, with our expert reviewers whittling a dauntingly long list of bikes down to 24 candidates before crowning the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 as our overall winner.In 2024 the 16th instalment of Bike of the Year weve seen a richly varied offering across our endurance, race, gravel, budget and urban ebike categories.The bikes on test cost from 800 to 8,000. Some are new versions of familiar names, with the Domane, Defy and Roubaix all present and correct. Elsewhere, a swift look at the Handsling A1R0evo and Lauf thald will highlight innovative designs from the newer kids on the block.Its time to reveal our 2024 winnersThe Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 is a class leader. - Scott Windsor / Our MediaAs last year, when the Vitus Venon Evo took the top honours, our 2024 overall road bike winner comes from the endurance bike category.The Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 is, in the words of BikeRadars Warren Rossiter, a class leader, delivering exceptional performance while also keeping a close eye on value for money.Check out our in-depth review of the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 to find out why we think its the best road bike in 2024.Elsewhere, weve got worthy winners across the rest of our categories and will be publishing reviews of those, and every bike in the test, over the next month. You can find everything in our 2024 Bike of the Year hub.Overall and Endurance Bike of the Year Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2Race Bike of the Year Focus Izalco Max 9.8Gravel Bike of the Year GT Carbon Grade Pro LEBudget Road Bike of the Year Trek Domane AL2 Gen 4Urban Electric Bike of the Year Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQMake sure you also go and check out our 2024 Mountain Bike of the Year winners, with categories for trail, enduro, eMTB and budget mountain bikes.What we testedWe tested road and gravel bikes across five categories with a shortlist of 24 bikes. - Steve Sayers / Our MediaThere were five categories in our road and gravel Bike of the Year test this year, with a shortlist of 24 bikes put under the microscope by our experienced test team.While the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 emerged with the trophy in our endurance competition, we ran the rule over a wide spectrum of bikes in our other categories.Over the next month or so, youll find expansive reviews of all the leading contenders from top-spec road race machines to entry-level road bikes and motor-assisted urban commuters, via a varied selection of gravel bikes.Everything from established market leaders and newcomers are represented and there should be something in our field of two dozen to suit every budget.Thanks toThanks to our sponsor, MET helmets, for its help in making Bike of the Year 2024 happen.Introducing our Road Bike of the Year, the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2The Defy Advanced Pro 2 is the fifth Giant bicycle to win our illustrious Bike of the Year award. - Scott Windsor / Our MediaHaving spent more than 1,200 miles in its company, Warren Rossiter, one of BikeRadars senior technical editors and a bike journalist with more than two decades of testing under his belt, emerged deeply enamoured with the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2. He praised its pure road bike experience, blending performance, value and comfort.The Defy just about saw off the challenge of the almost equally impressive Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2, but in the end, Warren couldnt look elsewhere.Well leave it to the man himself to tell us why its our overall Bike of the Year winnerWarren Rossiters verdictThe Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 handles as quickly as a race bike but has the stability and compliance of an endurance bike. - Steve Sayers / Our MediaPoint-to-point, over varied terrain, the latest-generation Defy is about as quick as they come.It handles as quickly as a race bike, but layers on stability and compliance. This translates into ride confidence and, therefore, real-world speed.As an endurance bike focused on the road, it's almost without peer.This light and fast bike is a class leader and outstrips rivals costing much more. If you're seeking your next endurance road bike, I cant think of a better place to start (and finish) looking.Read Warrens full review of the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2Endurance Bike of the Year contendersWell be bringing you reviews of the other four bikes in our Endurance Bike of the Year category over the next month.Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2Cinelli Pressure ADR 105di2Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2Lauf Utald ForceSpecialized Roubaix CompMeet the tester | Warren RossiterWarren took charge of the endurance bike category. - Steve Sayers / Our MediaBikeRadar and Cycling Plus veteran Warren rode more than 1,200 miles / 1,931km in testing our five endurance bike contenders.Each bike was given an initial two-hour shakedown ride before being put through its paces over a diverse 82 mile / 132km route in a range of conditions.His verdict came down to an assessment of handling characteristics, how well the bikes are equipped, their value for money and, ultimately, how much fun he had riding them.The best of the restThe Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 may have claimed the overall victory, while also seeing off four strong contenders to win the endurance bike category, but there are four other category winners deserving of your attention.Race Bike of the Year Focus Izalco Max 9.8The Focus Izalco Max 9.8 is an excellent all-round road racing bike. - Scott Windsor / Our MediaThe Focus Izalco Max 9.8 is the winner of our Race Bike of the Year category.Our tester, Simon von Bromley, described the Izalco Max 9.8 as an excellent all-round road racing bike, finding little to criticise and hailing its elegant design, great handling and impressive spec.Well be publishing full reviews of the other bikes in this category over the next month.Our review of the Focus Izalco Max 9.8 will be published on Saturday 11 MayRace Bike of the Year contendersCanyon Ultimate CF SL 8 AeroFocus Izalco Max 9.8Handsling A1RTO Ultegra Di2Specialized Tarmac SL8 ProMeet the tester | Simon von BromleyEx-racer Simon led testing for the race bike category. - Scott Windsor / Our MediaWhether youre sprinting for town signs or finish lines, the ideal road racing bike needs to be fast on all terrain with responsive yet predictable handling.To put this years race Bike of the Year contenders through their paces, Simon, BikeRadars senior technical writer, rode them back-to-back on the rolling hills of south Bristol.With its rough, twisty roads, this terrain shows which bikes have what it takes to match your competitive ambitions.Beyond pure performance, Simon also considered the value proposition presented by each bike. Most amateur racers must pay for their own equipment, after all.The bikes in this category all feature high-end builds with electronic groupsets and components designed to elicit maximum performance from each frameset.Gravel Bike of the Year GT Carbon Grade Pro LEThe GT Grade Carbon Pro LE wins our 2024 Gravel Bike of the Year award. - Scott Windsor / Our MediaThe popularity of gravel bikes shows no sign of abating and once again this proved a fiercely competitive category.After some vigorous and varied off-road testing, Warren eventually plumped for the GT Carbon Grade Pro LE, giving this singletrack ripper, dressed in Lycra a 4.5-star rating.Youll find full reviews of every bike in the gravel category on the site in the coming weeks.Our review of the GT Carbon Grade Pro LE will be published on Sunday 12 MayGravel Bike of the Year contendersCanyon Grail CF SLXGT Carbon Grade Pro LEMerida Silex 7000Orbea Terra M41E Team IX MyOSanta Cruz StigmataMeet the tester | Warren RossiterWarren has been testing gravel bikes since the category was first established. - Russell Burton / Our MediaOur ever-busy senior technical editor once again ran our gravel category in 2024, putting a competitive field through more than 800 miles / 1,280km of demanding riding.Warren kicked off with a shakedown ride of 20 miles / 32km, taking in towpaths, light gravel roads, singletrack and a technical woodland trail descent.He then got down to business on one of his favoured test loops, a 50-mile / 80km route spanning tarmac, towpaths, trails, wooded and sheep track singletrack, plus gravel and doubletrack forest roads.This test route was designed to represent the widest variety of gravel riding possible, in search of a true all-rounder capable of tackling almost anything in front of it and putting a smile on your face at the same time.Budget Road Bike of the Year Trek Domane AL2 Gen 4The Trek Domane AL 2 Gen 4 is adaptable and cost-effective, making it a deserving Bike of the Year winner. - Steve Sayers / Our MediaTester Ashley Quinlan, senior technical editor on BikeRadar, described the winner of our budget category as one of the best budget bikes you can buy for 1,000 today.Ash found the aluminium Domane to be adaptable, cost-effective and with plenty of room for upgrades, making it a tremendous first road bike and a deserving Bike of the Year victor.Reviews of each bike in the Budget Bike of the Year test will appear on site in the following weeks.Our review of the Trek Domane AL2 Gen 4 will be published on Monday 13 MayBudget Road Bike of the Year contendersCube Attain ProPinnacle Laterite 2Specialized AllezTrek Domane AL2 Gen 4Vitus Razor Disc VRMeet the tester | Ashley QuinlanSenior technical editor Ash put each of our budget bikes through their paces. - Steve Sayers / Our MediaSeasoned journalist and roadie Ash took charge of our Budget Bike of the Year cohort, setting the price point at 800-1,200.Each bike was subjected to the same test routes Ash undertakes for all of his road bike testing, meaning performance was assessed against higher-spec bikes as well as the rest of the field.Recognising that upgrading is part and parcel of the enthusiast cycling experience, he paid attention to how easy it would be to upgrade these bikes to a significantly higher level.Urban Electric Bike of the Year Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQThe Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ is our top urban ebike for 2024. - Scott Windsor / Our MediaThis year, weve shone a light on urban mobility by including an urban electric bike category in our Bike of the Year test.We strongly believe that electric bikes have an important part to play in the future of our towns and cities, for both experienced cyclists and newcomers looking to rely less on a car or public transport.The Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ is our no.1 urban ebike for 2024, with ebike veteran Warren enthusing about its near-perfect marriage of practicality and speed.Well be publishing reviews of all of the urban ebike contenders on BikeRadar in the next month or so.Our review of the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ will be published on Tuesday 14 MayUrban eBike of the Year contendersCannondale Compact NeoMerida E-spressoRidgeback ARCUS 3Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQTern NBD S5iMeet the tester | Warren RossiterWarrens third but by no means least important Bike of the Year category saw him test a varied sample of electric commuter bikes.The aim here was to find a bike thats easy to ride, a pleasure to live with and versatile enough to replace a car.Each ebike was used for Warrens commute to the BikeRadar office (on average, 27 miles / 43km each way), as well as for weekly chores in an urban and suburban landscape.The bikes were ridden from 100 per cent battery to empty, to get a proper comparison of their expected range, while their load-carrying capacity also came under scrutiny.Warren switched to everyday clothing for each test, leaving his padded shorts at home, and used the provided flat pedals.Previous Road Bike of the Year winnersThe Vitus Venon Evo won Bike of the Year in 2023. - Steve Sayers / Our MediaThe Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 joins an illustrious list of Bike of the Year winners.It becomes the fifth Giant bike to take the overall title and the second Defy, after the Advanced 2s victory back in 2013.2023Vitus Venon Evo RS Aero2022Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 02021Boardman SLR 9.4 AXS2020Cannondale SuperSix EVO2019Rondo HVRT CF02018Giant TCR Advanced 22017Specialized Roubaix Comp2016Cannondale CAAD12 1052015BMC GF01 Disc 1052014Cannondale Synapse 5 1052013Giant Defy Advanced 22012Focus Izalco Pro 3.02011Storck Scenero2010Cannondale Six Carbon 1052009Giant TCR Advanced 3Why you can trust BikeRadarBikeRadar has been an authority on bikes and cycling tech since its inception in 2007, delivering the worlds best riding advice.We have experts testing all types of bikes, parts, clothing and accessories, from road, mountain and gravel bikes to commuting, bikepacking and electric bikes.Our reviews are always editorially independent with no exceptions. Our reviewers comprehensively test all products in the real world, always reflecting on performance, value and the wider market when delivering their verdicts and review ratings.We have more than 15,000 product reviews available at your fingertips, as well as expert buying, maintenance, training, skills, health and fitness advice.Our annual Bike of the Year test is an industry benchmark and the BikeRadar team consists of some of the most experienced riders and testers in the business.

Despite all the messages and warning for supporters at the roadside to be respectful of the riders on the road, instances keep happening in 2024. The latest of which has Filippo Ganna struck by an overeager fan as he began his time-trial efforts on stage 7 of the 2024 Giro d'Italia.Pre-stage, Ganna...

Thats right, the minds at Thesis Bike have developed a bike that transforms from a fast and responsive road bike to a stable and capable gravel bike. They say that code name Project N+1, will do everything in-between as well. Could it be the last drop bar bike youll ever need? With classic road aesthetics, generous tire clearance, and extensive component compatibility, it looks like a thoughtful design to me. Lets go over some of the thinking and design behind the Thesis prototype. (Photos/Thesis Bike)When compared to road bikes, gravel bikes will have slacker head tube angles, increased fork offsets, longer wheelbases, bigger tires, and dropped bottom brackets. The components and fit are similar, but the differences in fit and positioning, handling, and tire clearance meant choosing a bike for the different terrains. Choosing between a blended all-road bike, a partially-adjustable bike that compromises some geometry for others, or an entire stable of single-purpose bikes. This is part of what gave rise to the belief that the optimal number of bicycles is always one more than you currently have N+1.What if One Bike Could Be ManyThat was the inspiration behind Project N1, the code-name for Thesis effort to create the first bicycle that adapts quickly and completely from road to gravel and everything in between.Dropouts are slid down and forward for Road modeRotate, Stretch, DropThesis Project N1 prototype can switch from gravel geometry to road in just a matter of minutes with nothing more than a hex wrench. The rider loosens Thesis unique, diagonal-sliding dropouts when swapping wheels, completely transforming the bikes character. Dropouts are slid up and back for Gravel modeFor gravel the rider slides the axle up and back, slackening the head tube, increasing the wheelbase, and dropping the bottom bracket. Thus allowing for increased stability and the use of bigger tires. Tires clearance is up to 700x51mm or 650bx57mm with a 68mm road bottom bracket for chain line and q-factor, without reverting to dropped chainstays. Flippin The ChipThe finishing of the geometry transformation is the flipping of the forks flip-chip. The fork is currently still under development. Flipping the chip will move the axle 10mm away from the caliper, extending the forks axle-to-crown measurement, and further slackening the head angle. At the same time, it allows the fork offset to be corrected and the front center to be increased. What about the 10mm discrepancy at the caliper? Thesis suggests utilizing a 160mm rotor on the road wheelset and a 180mm on the gravel wheelset. This will eliminate the need to move the caliper when flipping the chip and swapping stuff over.Thesis Head of Brand, Sam Jackson had this to say: Figuring out how to make the swap between modes simple and approachable for novice riders with limited mechanical knowledge was essential to the success of the design. Were happy to say that its incredibly easy to switch the bike between gravel and road setups; going from end to end on the rear sliders completely transforms the bike without any need to tinker with the brake caliper. This is truly a do it all bike that people will be able to swap between a road and gravel bike as frequently as they want to, enabling an immense amount of latitude within one bike. The idea was to vary the handling from Land Cruiser to Lamborghini, and without a doubt it delivers.The Flippin DifferenceProject N+1 Frame HighlightsThreaded T47 68mm BBStraight 44mm head tubeRound 27.2 seatpost secured by a traditional collarFuture-proof UDH & Transmission-compatible dropout systemMicro-adjustment screws the rear dropoutsCompatibility with 1x/2x mechanical & electronic, internally-geared hub, & single-speed drivetrainsSupport for fenders, racks, dynamos, wired lights, droppers as well asPartial-internal, full-internal, & full-external (fork-only) routing.Pricing for the Thesis Project N+1 has yet to be announced. Thesis will be providing updates and a special pilot program offer through its newsletter and Dealers. Titanium production is slated for late Summer, followed by a high-value performance steel version (Nice!) currently under development. Thesis.BikeThe post The New Project N+1 Prototype from Thesis Bike has Adaptable-Geometry For Riding It All appeared first on Bikerumor.