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This is a silly thing to write about. Really, its mostly for entertainment, but cyclists need to eat. And when youre on the road, or coming back from the trailhead post-bonk, you can get a little desperateIm usually shocked when the Jack-in-the-Box taco gets brought up in conversation. The conversation usually involves people asking the same two questions: Is that meat? And, whats with the American cheese? Regardless of the answers for those two questions, it always resolves with everyone agreeing that those tacos are delicious.Jack in the Box taco (left) Burger King taco (right) (Photos / Ron Frazelle)Both are legitimate questions, and I dont have an answer for either. I still eat them. I mean, I do, albeit occasionally, a few times a year. And, to quantify a few times a year, I would say more than 5 but less than 10.What can I say, sometimes those lil gut bombs hit the spot. They especially hit when its after midnight in the wee, early morning hours. You know, when youve been out drinking while watching your wife do a lil karaoke, or youre just out for a night on the town. Thats when those tacos, (I use the term taco very loosely here) are downright tasty.Then, this HappenedMy wife is a fan of a good cheeseburger. Shes honestly a bit of a self-proclaimed connoisseur. We were out running errands, and she had a craving for one of her guilty pleasures, the Burger King Whopper Jr., so we stopped by and grabbed one. When we were in the drive-through, I noticed that they had tacos that looked eerily similar to the Jack in the Box tacos.I ordered some, I ate them, and found them surprisingly different, and yet unexcitingly the same. I was giving my wife my thoughts when I was eating the pair of tacos, and she thought it would be a funny review for the site so, here we are.Lets dive in.The Jack in the Box Taco: A Culinary PhenomenonFirst, lets start with some pretty hysterical findings from a Google search, using the search prompt: Whats the deal with Jack in the Box Tacos?The Jack in the Box taco innardsObjectively questionable but subjectively delicious. And: Jack in the Box tacos are famous for their cult following,polarizing opinions with their unique, deep-fried, crispy-yet-soggy texture, mysterious meat filling (beef, chicken, soy protein), single slice of American cheese, lettuce, and tangy sauce, creating a nostalgic, inexpensive, vile and amazing fast-food experience, often enjoyed late-night or when sober, despite their questionable ingredients and unconventional style.These are my thoughts on the Jack in the Box taco, I like it. OK? Im not proud of it, but I like it. I dont buy it with the thought that Im buying a taco. I actually dont even eat it, thinking Im eating a taco. Its just called a taco. And I order it and call it a taco. But its not a freaking taco.Jack in the Box, first bite inIt tastes nothing like an authentic taco, but for some damn reason, I like it. I really like the taco sauce that comes on it, and you can get more in packets if you need to drown your sorrows in taco sauce.God, why do I like it?Jack in the Box Tacos Retail & DetailRetail: $2.49 (pair)Unique texture and flavorMystery meatSimple toppingsCult followingVery high salesNot your typical taco2 tacos come out to 340 cals, with 12 grams of protein for the pair, 32 grams of total carbohydrates, and 640 milligrams of sodium. Burger King Taco: The Surprise Contender?Lets take a look at this taco. Im calling the Burger King taco the surprise contender in this comparison simply because I didnt know they even existed until I saw them that fateful day. And Im not suggesting that the BK taco could even get close to de-throning Jack in the Boxs late-night taco-thing king.The Burger King taco innardsBut, Im here to tell you that the BK taco is pretty damn good. And just barely different enough from the Jack in the Box taco to do a comparison. Some of the major differences with the BK taco are a different meat stuff filling that carries a more taco-meat-like flavor, and the sauce. The sauce is a little on the sweet side for me, but tasty.The shell on the BK taco is a little better than the Jack in the Box taco. Its crispier and lighter through and through, and doesnt carry nearly as much sogginess as Jacks.Burger King taco first bite inAll in all, its a decent contender, but it falls weirdly short in the taste department. I think its the taco sauce; it rubs me the wrong way.Burger King Tacos Retail & DetailRetail: $1 (pair)Light and crispy shellNot as much of a Mystery MeatTexture is a Gooey, disappointing, confusing mess.Claims grated cheese, still just a melted American cheese sliceSavory taco sauce2 tacos come out to 340 cals, with 10 grams of protein for the pair, 38 grams of total carbohydrates, and 820 milligrams of sodium.In ConclusionOut of these two horrible food choices, Id go on public record to say that they are both very similar. Each has its own highlights that are better than the other. For instance, the Burger King taco has a way better shell than the Jack in the Box taco. But the JITB taco has better taco sauce.When it comes to the meat in both tacos, the taste of the Burger King meat feels/tastes more like actual meat than the meat on the Jack in the Box taco. But I dont trust it. Not that I really trust the Jack in the Box meat flavored paste, but I dont know, Ive been eating them for a longer period of time, so I guess its familiarity as opposed to trust.Look, Im not proud of the fact that I occasionally partake in either one of these tacos. But Im not the only one. For Jack in the Box, their taco is one of the restaurants best sellers, and has been for years. For Burger King, their taco is a regional menu item that appears occasionally on their menu (Editors Note: Ron is based in California a place where Jack in the Boxs are plentiful, and Burger Kings apparently have tacos). And, honestly, it tastes like it. Their commitment to make a shitty, yet delicious taco doesnt match Jacks commitment level.So, in my opinion, the Jack in the Box taco inches out the Burger King taco if only because Im so familiar with it. So, to sum it up, the lesser of the two evil tacos is the Jack in the Box taco. Im not proud of myself. I hope you kinda enjoyed this ridiculous review, I had fun doing it. It was refreshing to write about something other than the next $10,000 bicycle.Im excited to see where this column goes. JackintheBox.comBK.comThe post Beyond the Bike: Testing the Best of the Worst Tacos Burger King vs. Jack in the Box appeared first on Bikerumor.

INEOS Grenadiers are not easing into 2026 quietly. Their Tour Down Under lineup blends home favourites, proven winners and two major debuts, sending a clear message that this is more than just an early-season warm-up. If you want to see who they will be racing against, you can check out the full Tou...

The all-new (but only kind of) Pinarello GREVIL MX is effectively a drop-bar mountain bike, but billed as a gravel rig. Its a 100mm suspension-equipped, big-tire tire-ready (2.2 and up) gravel machine designed to go well beyond the limits of what traditional gravel bikes are built to handle.Rather than tweaking an existing gravel frame, Pinarello started with a different question: What if we took theDogma XC Hard TailthatPauline Ferrand-Prvotused to win the Paris Olympics (plus XCC and XCO World Championships) and used it as an over-gravel jumping-off point?Yeah, its hard not to notice the timing, given Pinarellos long relationship with Tom Pidcock and his growing interest in high-profile gravel racing. But I would be shocked to see Pidcock reach for this when there are others in the Pinarello line that suit his style. Though if hes planning to do more epic gravel races, this would be an excellent steed.Dogma XC Hardtail + Road Bike CockpitAt the heart of the GREVIL MX is directly from Pinarellos Dogma XC playbook. A 67.75 head angle and 101mm of trail mirror the front-end numbers of the DOGMA XC hardtail. That slack, confidence-inspiring front end pairs with the Pinarellos in-house, flagship MOST Talon Ultra Light integrated cockpit. The result is a lower, more compact riding position, and it should keep the GREVIL MX fast and efficient on hardpack and smoother terrain.Up front, a 100mm suspension fork (a spec becoming rare in the XC world) adds trail capability rather than token compliance. Pushing this bike decisively toward the MTB end of the gravel spectrum, and the furthest Pinarello has ventured into these teritory.Race-ReadyThe GREVIL MX frame is constructed from Toray M40J carbon fiber. It features fully integrated TiCR cable routing and a BSA-threaded bottom bracket. Pinarellos unique, ultra-stiff triangular BB structure is designed to handle the high loads generated by aggressive off-road riding and should translate well to gravel. While the brands patented asymmetric rear triangle reinforces the drivetrain side to balance pedaling forces.Big tires & MTB GearingPinarello optimized the GREVIL MX for50mm gravel tires (or 2.25 MTB). Suspension duties are handled by a FOX 32 Float Step-Cast Factory fork with 100mm of travel. The same spec youll find on the Dogma XC Hardtail.Drivetrain spec leans heavily toward mountain bike territory, with a SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS 112 setup. A 38T chainring paired with a 1052 cassette delivers significantly better climbing range than standard gravel drivetrains, while still offering usable cadence on descents and hardpack. Rolling stock comes via DT Swiss XRC 1200 wheels, wrapped in Schwalbe G-One R Pro 50mm tires front and rear.Mech and ElecDespite its aggressive intent, the GREVIL MX is designed as a flexible platform. Its compatible with both electronic and mechanical drivetrains. It uses a UDH hanger and supports a 30.9mm dropper post. Plus, it can be paired with a MOST Talon XC cockpit for riders who want a more upright, trail-focused setup.Pricing & AvailabilityThe GREVIL MX is offered in Midnight Blue, weighs a claimed 9.04kg (size M), and is available in four sizes. Pricing is set at 8,500.Availability is currently limited to 28 European countries and South Africa, with no UK or North American availability just yet. The post Pinarello Unveils New Drop Bar Mountain Bar GREVIL MX appeared first on Bikerumor.

Its been almost three years since the Mavic Cosmic Ultimate 45 wheelset launched, and weve spotted an updated version at the Velofollies tradeshow. The new version of Mavics top-of-the-line wheels appear to share much in common with their predecessors, but they have one change which brings them bang up to date. While the previous wheels had an internal rim width of 19mm, these unreleased Cosmics Ultimate up that figure to 23mm. The new wheels have a 23mm internal rim width. Stan Portus / Our Media This brings them inline with many of the best road bike wheels and should mean they fit the latest and widest road bike tyres, while ensuring a drag-reducing interface between the rim and your rubber. Previously, the Cosmic Ultimates could fit tyres up to 32mm wide. We dont know what the official maximum tyre width is on the new version of the wheels, but the likelihood is they could fit tyres up to 35mm wide. The wheels have also gained ceramic bearings. These bearings are a common feature on boutique wheels the new Cosmic Ultimates cost 4,399 thanks to their claimed lower rolling resistance and increased lifespan over metal bearings. This is the second wheelset from Mavic to use ceramic bearings as standard following the Cosmic SLR 45s which launched in September. When we asked whether ceramic bearings were actually worth it back in 2021, Mavics Maxime Brunand explained that their purported claims make sense on paper, but often dont translate to the real world. Because of this, he said Mavic only offered them as an upgrade. But the French company must be convinced that its now worth offering these bearings as standard. The hubs use ceramic bearings. Stan Portus / Our Media Elsewhere, the new wheels seem to be unchanged from the previous versions. As their name suggests, they still have 45mm-deep rims and carbon spokes. While the carbon spokes play a role in keeping the weight down, Mavic said it actually used them on the previous wheels to increase stiffness. The wheels use Mavics rim-to-rim (R2R) construction which threads the carbon spokes from one side of the rim to the other through the hub. The new Cosmic Ultimate 45 wheelset weighs a claimed 1,260g, which is just 5g more than the last set despite the wider internal rim width. More from Velofollies New Cinelli Zydeco Washboard is a gravel bike youll want to ride everywhere Van Rysel reveals FTP2 Concept Bike that will double your power and reach speeds over 100kph Pinarello adds a drop handlebar to its XC hardtail to create monster gravel bike New Schwalbe Pro One Allroad combines road-tyre speed with gravel toughness for extreme conditions of ParisRoubaix New Nukeproof Tracker is a bargain range of kick-ass hardtails

A company founded in Dublin City University five just over five years has secured funding of 1.5 million that will enable it bring to market camera and safety systems for cyclists and motorcyclists. The products set to be launched later this year are intended to aid cyclists and motorcyclists in the way advanced driver assistance []