The Muscat Classic and the Tour of Oman are raced in consecutive days and present the country of Oman with its opportunity to broadcast racing internationally. The races take place from the 6th to 11th of February and feature a wide array of courses that suit plenty riders. Here is where and when to...

In the past few years, it seems that many brands in the industry have been doing their best to kill off the ubiquitous Presta valve. Or as my colleague so astutely observed they are just trying to get us to buy THEIR valves. Weve written about no fewer than 8 different alt-valves or valve adapters, all promising increased airflow, less clogging, user-friendliness, etc. Now, we can add ToPeak to that list with its new TurboFlow Valve Adapters.Similar to some other Presta valve replacements that weve seen, such as the Clik Valve, the BBB CoreCap, and the Capless Speed Valve, ToPeaks TurboFlow is sold as an adapter that attaches to your existing valve stems. On ToPeaks global website, there are complete valve kits with TurboFlow heads, coming in 45, 60, and 80mm lengths. At present, ToPeaks U.S. site lists only the TurboFlow Adapter kit, sold with or without the brands RapidHead combo.TurboFlow Valve DetailsLike several other alt-valves on the market, the TurboFlow replaces your Presta valves and claims increased airflow and less clogging.ToPeaks new valves appear to have a fairly simple design. The body of the TurboFlow adapter threads onto the outside of your existing Presta valve stem (assuming it has external threads). The valve itself is a fairly wide, hollow tube with a stopper at the bottom, inside the housing. The valve has a lock nut at its tip that holds the stopper closed when tightened and allows the valve to open (slide up and down) when loosened.If there is any air pressure in the tire, the force will push the stopper closed, preventing air from escaping, even when the lock nut is loosened (I wouldnt leave it loosened when riding, though). When depressed, either with your finger or the force of air pumped into the valve, the larger diameter valve opening and simple, open design reportedly allow for three times the airflow of Presta valves. This is intended to make pressure adjustments or installing tubeless tires quicker and easier, and it should also reduce the likelihood and frequency of sealant clogging.WeightTurboFlow valves weigh just 0.3 grams more on my scale.The TurboFlow Adapters look kinda chunky, and I expected them to weigh more than the number on the scale. For the pair, including the caps, they weighed just 3.65 grams or roughly 1.83 grams per wheel. For comparison, the Presta cores and caps they replaced weighed 3.35 grams for the pair. Thats just a 0.3 gram total weight penalty, which is less than I expected and essentially negligible.InstallationRemove the old core, thread the adapter on, and youre done.Like other Presta valve replacements, installing the ToPeak TurboFlow valves takes only a few minutes. All youve got to do is deflate your tires, remove the Presta valve cores with the included valve core removal tool, which is made from aluminum, I might add. Then thread the new TurboFlow adapters on your valve stems by hand, no tool needed for this step. Ill reiterate that these adapters require a valve stem with external threads to be compatible.In UseThe gold lock nut opens and closes the TurboFlow valve.In use, the TurboFlow isnt all that much different than a Presta valve, meaning you need to remove the cap and tighten and loosen the valves lock nut when inflating tires. The valve itself, however, seems quite a bit less fragile than Presta valve tips and significantly less likely to bend or break if treated carelessly.When pumping or releasing air, there is a MASSIVE difference in the amount of airflow. I cant say with any certainty if its 300% or 3x greater, but air flows very freely through the valve. In terms of airflow, it seems on par with the Reserve Fillmore, and Id say slightly greater than the Clik valve, based on feel alone.ToPeaks RapidHeadThe TurboFlow valves worked seamlessly with all the pump heads and attachments in my garage.I tried multiple pump heads, including ToPeaks new RapidHead, the ToPeak TwinHead, and the heads on my Feedback Sports Pneuma and Blackburn Chamber floor pumps, and it was compatible with all of them. The threads on the tip of the TurboFlow match those of Presta valves, so thread-on Presta heads, like the one on my electric mini-pump, are also compatible.Ive only just installed the TurboFlow valves on my bike, so I cant say whether theyll be clog-free or not. Given the design and airflow rate, however, they seem like they should be significantly less problematic in that regard. Time will tell.My First ImpressionsI cant argue with the airflow claims of the TurboFlow valves.ToPeaks new TurboFlow valves are an interesting new addition to the fast-growing alt-valve market. Compared to Presta, they dont exactly score points for user-friendliness with threaded caps and lock nuts required to open and close the valves. But as the TurboFlow name suggests, they absolutely deliver on their claims of increased airflow, which might be a compelling enough reason to make the switch. So far, the design appears much less prone to damage and getting clogged with sealant. Theyre super easy to install, and they worked just fine with every pump in my garage.TurboFlow Valves: Pricing and AvailabilityThe TurboFlow Adapter Kit.Interested in becoming part of the Turbo Team? In the U.S. market, ToPeak sells its TurboFlow Adapter kit for $34.95, which includes two valves, two caps, and an aluminum valve core removal tool. They also sell the TurboFlow Valve Combo with RapidHead for $52.95, which includes the full adapter kit plus ToPeaks super user-friendly new pump head. The RapidHead replaces the head on your floor pump with a click-on and click-off design that is super quick and easy to use.topeak.comThe post First Look: ToPeak Adds to the List of Alt-Valves with New TurboFlow Adapters appeared first on Bikerumor.

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Expect to see a few more Monster Energy banners and cans during the 2026 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series. On January 27, Warner Bros. Discovery announced the energy drink as a main sponsor going forward.Monster Energy will be present at all 14 UCI mountain bike events, starting with the Race of South Korea at the beginning of May. While the contract duration isnt specified, the announcement was for a long-term partnership between the brands.For diehard World Cup watchers, seeing any energy drink sponsor other than Red Bull could be an interesting transition. For years, Red Bull TV brought the World Cup races to homes across the United States. Loyal viewers will remember seeing banners and coolers full of the energy drink at the finish line.But Monster Energy has also been present throughout the years, supporting DH racing icons such as Sam Hill, Brendan Fairclough, and Steve Peat. In 2025, Monster supported Amaury Pierron, Marine Cabirou, Loris Vegier, Luca Shaw, Thibaut Daprela, and Troy Bronsan.A few of them even found a podium or two.Mountain bike is one of the most progressive and exciting disciplines in global sport, and the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series represents the very pinnacle of competition, Daniel McHugh, Chief Marketing Officer at Monster Energy, said. Monster Energy has a long history of supporting athletes and events that push limits and inspire fans, and were proud to partner with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports to elevate the experience for riders and audiences worldwide. Were excited to bring our energy, creativity, and passion for the sport to every stop on the series.You can see the entire race schedule at ucimtbworldseries.com.The post Mountain Biking Gets More Monster as World Cup Gets New Main Sponsor appeared first on Bikerumor.

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