Coinciding with todays launch of the new Switch Rack, Restrap just announced a larger 10-liter version of their minimal, quick-release Switch Panniers. Learn more about the latest addition to the Switch ecosystem and watch a video of them in action here...The post The New Restrap Switch Pannier 10L Doubles the Capacity appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

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Strade Bianche is professional cycling's most famous gravel-focused event, and in it there are three sectors that are of particular relevance: Monte Sante Marie, Colle Pinzuto and Le Tolfe. After the first was named after Fabian Cancellara, the second has been named after none other than Tadej Pogac...

Cadex has announced its latest-generation Aero tyres and Max 50 wheels, promising low drag and weight in a single package. According to the brand, the new Cadex Aero tyre features a new 240 TPI (threads per inch) casing that cuts rolling resistance by 2.8 watts per tyre, while a '64 micro-groove shoulder tread' cuts drag by 0.76 watts per wheel (at an unspecified speed). A size 700x28c Cadex Aero tyre is also claimed to weigh only 220g around 60g less than a 28c Continental GP5000 S TR. The Cadex Aero tyre was designed in tandem with the new Max 50 wheelset, which cuts a claimed 2.18 watts of aero drag and 99g of weight from Cadexs previous Ultra 50 wheelset. As the name implies, the Max 50 wheels feature 50mm-deep carbon rims and have a claimed weight of 1,250g without tubeless tape or valves (or 1,290g with those things). The Cadex Aero tyre is available in 700x28 and 30c sizes, and costs 69.99 / 77.50 per tyre. The Max 50 wheels cost 1,499.99 / 1,650 for the front wheel and 1,999.99 / 2,300 for the rear. Micro-groove tread The Cadex Aero 28 tyre uses a 'micro-groove' tread pattern to reduce drag. The new Aero tyre isnt the first wind-tunnel optimised tyre Cadex has produced. It launched the previous, 25c version in 2022, alongside the Ultra 50 wheelset, and we spotted an Aero Cotton version at last years Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. This latest model uses a new tread design, which shares a notable similarity to Continentals Aero 111 tyre which was developed in partnership with aero-specialist Swiss Side. According to Swiss Side, the notches in the Conti tyres work in a similar manner to the dimples on a golf ball, by tripping the airflow from laminar to turbulent. This is said to create a turbulent boundary layer of airflow that helps it stay attached to the rim for longer, reducing drag and improving handling at higher wind angles. The aero-optimised tread pattern is paired to a redesigned tyre casing that cuts rolling resistance. Cadexs press materials dont go into the same level of detail, but we imagine the intended effects are similar. The brand says these gains are supplemented by a new 240 TPI Supple Race Casing design up from 170 TPI on the previous Aero 25 tyre that reduces weight by up to 55g per tyre and cuts rolling resistance from 13.7 watts to 10.9 watts per tyre. 30c versions of the Aero tyre carry a claimed weight of 280g per tyre. Both sizes are compatible with hookless rims and include a puncture protection belt underneath the tread to help prevent flats. System-level design The new Cadex Max 50 wheels feature 50mm-deep carbon rims. According to Cadex, the gains over the previous-generation Ultra 50 wheels came from designing the Max 50 rims, spokes and hubs as a single system, rather than distinct parts. The Max 50 rims use a 50mm-deep, 30mm-wide rim, with a 22.4mm internal width. Jeff Schneider, head of product and marketing at Cadex, previously told BikeRadar, Cadex is committed to hookless rim technology for both road and gravel applications, so its no surprise to see the Max 50 wheels using a hookless design. The brand says it opts for hookless because it creates a more durable rim, and helps to optimise tyre shape for better aerodynamics and handling, without compromising on weight. Read more: Pro riders want hookless rims banned do they have a future in road cycling? The carbon spokes are bonded directly to the carbon hub flanges, which Cadex says improves the wheel's aerodynamics and ride feel. The rims are connected to aero-optimised hubs via deep bladed carbon spokes and hidden titanium spoke nipples. Despite the drop in weight from the Ultra 50, Cadex claims the Max 50 wheels have improved lateral and transmission stiffness-to-weight ratios, by 3.2 and 14.3 per cent, respectively. In plain English, this simply means theyre less flexible under pedalling and handling loads, which Cadex says translates to improved handling and efficiency while riding. The Max 50 wheels appear to use the same construction techniques as the brands existing Max 40 wheels, which were praised by BikeRadars tester, Warren Rossiter, for their hugely impressive ride feel. In terms of aerodynamics, Cadex claims the Max 50 wheels save 2.18 watts of drag compared to the Ultra 50 wheels at an unspecified speed (when both wheelsets are fitted with the new Aero 28c tyres).

There is a multitude of opinions on Remco Evenepoel's season so far. Whilst Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard have kept their powder dry and will only start their season in March; the Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe already has 15 race days under the belt, including several wins and defeats. Chris Horn...

CyclistMeet the maker: Salvatore Botrugnio of GregarioIn a world shaped by marginal gains and wind-tunnel testing, many modern bikes are designed by spreadsheet rather than sensibility. Those who grew up admiring the work of the Italian masters might argue that the bicycle has lost its soul, but in the mind of Gregarios Salvatore Botrugno, artistry and science dont have to be mutually exclusive.Botrugno describes the bicycles he revered as a youngster as works of art on two wheels, and their makers as maestros and master craftsmen. At the same time, the company he co-founded with fellow Italian engineer Paolo Baldissera focusses on technology to create completely bespoke, tailored-to-the millimetre, carbon monocoque aero road bikes.We aim to do things from a different perspective compared to todays bike businesses, Botrugno tells Cyclist. The concept behind Gregario was born from a desire to collect and renew the legacy of the artisan framebuilding tradition. Some of the pioneering spirit that drove development in the last century has been lost along the way. Perhaps this is inevitable when scaling globally, but that past remains a benchmark for us an essential starting point to create something truly meaningful even if that means remaining small until the conditions exist for healthy growth.Andrew GrantThis appreciation for the craft has inspired Gregarios founders since childhood. Botrugno was born into a cycling family, growing up in his fathers workshop surrounded by bikes.Thanks to my father I learned the specifics day by day after school, Botrugno recalls. Not just racing bikes either, but often dated and bizarre constructions. It gave me a deep knowledge of components, standards and non-standards, even the most ancient and esoteric ones.But as their shared obsession with bike design grew deeper, Botrugno and Baldissera became equally fascinated by the potential of new technologies.Andrew GrantWith the advent of carbon fibre in the sector, there was an evolution on one hand stiffness, weight, design but also an involution, which meant choosing between a monocoque frame in a few standard sizes or going with traditional tube-to-tube design for made-to-measure frames.At the foundation of our idea, there is also a desire for redemption. We appreciate that mass production can serve to lower the final price and make a certain type of product accessible, but when we see those same mass productions pushing prices beyond those of bespoke craftsmanship through sheer marketing force, it feels like an unhealthy drift. What truly gives value to a technical product like a bicycle? Is it the way it is made and the bespoke customisation possibilities it offers? Or the fact that it has sponsored a pro team with a few million euros?At the core of Gregarios operation is its Vera technology, a variable mould geometry system. Having spent the best part of a decade developing the system, Botrugno is hesitant to give away his processes in too much detail, but in short its a technology that combines a mould with the type of jig traditionally used to create custom frames.Used in conjunction with additive manufacturing processes, it allows Gregario to produce true monocoque frames made in one single piece as opposed to multiple pieces bonded together while tailoring every measurement to the individual.Andrew GrantThe theory is a monocoque frame is lighter, stiffer and stronger joints add weight and can potentially be weak spots and the result here is the Vera AR, the aero-road model from which Gregario has begun developing a full range of bespoke monocoque bikes, ranging from TT to gravel and various others in between.The design was guided by the aerodynamics knowhow we gained while assisting other brands as part of our B2B business, both in virtual simulations and real wind-tunnels, says Botrugno. For example, we adopted unique solutions such as the lower headset bearing to achieve a very narrow and low fork crown shape. We have also moved the seat tube back at the connection with the seatstays to improve aerodynamics.One piece, many optionsBotrugnos interest in fusing art and technology is further represented in the custom paintwork by Turin-based company Truly Design.Andrew GrantThey liked our story of passion and total dedication, while we were struck by their creations, so the idea of doing something together was born. The shape of our frame is complex yet harmonious and it inspired them, so they developed a concept with a mixed paint and wrapping technique exhibited at Bespoked Manchester last April.If you like the look of Gregarios Vera AR, and fancy something tailor-made to your dimensions and different to anything else out there, you can start the process by visiting the website at gregariocycling.com but youll need patience and a sizeable chunk of cash.The lead time is about 40 working days with a classic bi-colour paint finish, Botrugno says. This depends on the production queue, which is communicated to the customer before finalising the order. The price for a full custom design varies from 16,000 to 22,000, while the total price for the Truly Design 2026 Limited Edition [five numbered units] is 25,000.Custom designs range from 16,000 to 25,000. Vera AR Truly Design 2026 Limited Edition as pictured, 25,000. 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Remco Evenepoels participation in the UAE Tour was expected to be a continuation of what had been an excellent start to the season, but the Belgian rider delivered a performance below expectations. Since the race concluded, his display in the Middle East has been the subject of intense discussion a...

CyclistNew Cadex Max 50 wheelset has a fused hub and spokes improving aerodynamics and lowering weight to 1,290gCadex claims its latest wheel/tyre system, the Max 50 combines exceptional aero performance, high stiffness and ultra-light weight, with its claimed weight 1,290g including valves and tape for the 50mm deep wheelset.Its designed to be used with Cadexs new Aero tyre, which has 64 slots in its tread that bear a striking resemblance to those in the Continental Aero 111 tyre.60g lighter, 5.4% stiffer, 2.18 watts more aeroThe Max 50 wheelset is the successor to Cadexs Ultra 50 wheelset, launched in 2022, and shaves around 60g off that wheelsets weight while increasing claimed lateral stiffness-to-weight by 3.2% for the front and 14.3% for the rear wheel.According to Jeff Schneider, global head of product and marketing for Cadex: With the Max 50, we focussed on how speed actually feels and performs in real riding conditions.By engineering the rim, spokes, and hub as a single system, we were able to reduce drag, increase efficiency, and improve responsiveness in a way riders can feel immediately.With the brands Aero tyre in 28mm width, Cadex claims a 2.18 watt advantage over its Ultra 50 wheelset.The Max 50s carbon hub flange is made thinner and is bonded to the spokes, as with the Syncros Capital SL wheelset. Cadex claims that the design decreases turbulence at the wheels centre.But whereas the Syncros wheelset is a fully monocoque design with the spokes also fused to the rim, the Max 50s Super Aero carbon spokes have hidden titanium nipples, allowing them to be trued.The Max 50 uses Giants Dynamic Balanced Lacing, with an increased bracing angle and slight differences in spoke length and tension between leading and trailing spokes in each wheel. This is claimed to even out when riding, making for a stiffer wheel. The front wheel contains 16 and the rear 24 spokes.Cadex claims that the integrated spokes and hubs, along with its Dynamic Balanced Lacing, deliver a 5.4% increase in the wheels lateral stiffness over the Ultra 50 wheelset. Theres a 48-tooth ratchet freehub in the rear wheel, with Shimano, SRAM XDR and Campagnolo N3W freehub options available, while the wheels turn on ceramic bearings.Cadexs rim is hookless, bucking the trend for wheelmakers to revert to hooked rims, as in the Enve SES 4.5 Pro, for example. The 22.4mm internal rim width, although not groundbreaking, is in line with the move to wider rims on newer wheelsets. Cadex says the wheelset is compatible with tyres from 25c to 32c sizing.Cadex offers a lifetime warranty and five year incident replacement for the wheels original registered owner. Related Posts DT Swiss launches its first wheels with carbon spokes Best road bike wheels 2026 reviewed Continental Aero 111 front tyre has claimed aero gains even at 30 kmh Best road bike tyres 2026 reviewed Matching Cadex Aero tyreThe Max 50 wheelset is launched alongside a matching new Cadex Aero tyre. This includes 64 grooves in the shoulders that are similar to those in the Continental Aero 111 front tyre, although that tyre has 48 grooves. Cadex claims theyve been shown by its wind tunnel studies to reduce drag by 0.76 watts per wheel.The tyre is said to be 55g lighter than its predecessor at 220g in 28c and 280g in 30c width and 2.8 watts faster overall. It has a wider, taller profile, and a new, lighter 240 TPI casing, but still includes the Race Shield puncture protection of other Cadex tyres.Interestingly, while Continental found that its Aero 111 tyre provided the greatest aero gains when used on the front wheel, Cadex hasnt published any data to suggest that its new Aero tyres performance is different front to rear.The post New Cadex Max 50 wheelset has a fused hub and spokes improving aerodynamics and lowering weight to 1,290g appeared first on Cyclist.

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin have analyzed the difficult UAE Tour that Remco Evenepoel has had; the rise of Juan Ayuso in his successful debut at Lidl-Trek and how the entire peloton may have to deal with a Tadej Pogacar that may be a level higher in 2026 and could give the rest of his competit...

For more than a decade, Tiesj Benoot measured his seasons in cobbles, punchy climbs and white gravel roads. This year, for the first time in his professional career, the Spring will unfold without him. Benoot, who was one of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Teams major signings for 2026 after four years...