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Jonas Vingegaard has already shown his hand at the 2026 Giro dItalia, but Geraint Thomas is not entirely convinced Visma | Lease a Bike needed to be quite so forceful this early in the race. Vingegaard attacked on Stage 2 in Bulgaria, splitting the race on the Lyaskovets Monastery Pass after a cras...

Teased at Sea Otter, the new Stinner Refugio Podium 32 is a US-made titanium 32-inch gravel bike that's available as a limited-edition pre-order. Only 50 frames are being produced. Learn more about the Refugio Podium 32 here...The post Pre-Orders Open for Stinner Refugio Podium 32 appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

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Jhonatan Narvaez gave UAE Team Emirates - XRG a stunning response to their nightmare Giro dItalia start with victory on Stage 4, just 48 hours after the teams race was ripped apart by the horror crash that forced Adam Yates, Jay Vine and Marc Soler out of the race. The Ecuadorian came through stro...

Today, Arizonas State Bicycles restocks and launches a new and improved version of their best-selling, super-affordable 4130 All-Road bike. The 4130 All-Road has been out of stock on States site since the holidays. Now its back with bigger tire clearance, new colors, and upgraded tires and drivetrain options.State 4130 All-Road affordable all-rounder bike(Photos / State Bicycles)The updated All-Road now features a wide 1x 12-speed shifting setup standard, which provides riders with a wider range of gear options. But, it doesnt stop there.No, theres a mechanical mullet, a wireless Transmission 12-speed mullet, and a new wireless 13-speed gravel up grade option, too!What all is new?The new 4130 All-Road oncce again sports cable-actuated hydraulic disc brakes, combining the simple setup, maintenance & reliability of cabled systems, with the consistent stopping power & automatic pad adjustment of hydraulic brakes. And for riders who want to shralp more techy terrain, the steel do-it-all frame has also included dropper post compatibility since last year. But now, 2026 models include bigger gravel tire clearance, actually pushing the All-Road into mountain bike tire clearance territory now.Root Beer colorwayAlpine Bloom colorwayThe updated 4130 All-Road frame and its new standard matching steel fork now fit up to 700x55mm or 292.25 tires. Or go 650b and get even bigger with a max 650x60mm or 27.52.4 tire clearance! The optional carbon Monster fork will fit the same 700c size, but maxes out at a narrower 50mm for 650b.Of course, State has also introduced new color options, as well adding Alpine Bloom green to the Root Beer brown.State 4130 All-Road: Retail & Upgrade DetailsBasic retail price for the 1x 12-speed State 4130 All-Road is still just $999, with States own mechanical derailleur and 11-46T cassette. Switch out for an even wider-range State 12-speed mullet with an 11-50T cassette for just $70 more.Or if you want a wireless SRAM build, it will double the price of the 4130 All-Road, which is still a surprisingly solid deal at $1999 where you get to pick either a SRAM Transmission 12-speed Eagle AXS mullet 10-52T build or a 13-speed Rival XPLR AXS setup with a 10-46t cassette.4130 chromoly steel gravel bike frame with UDH & dropper compatabilityupgraded max tire clearance to 700c x 55mm (29 x 2.25) or 650b x 60mm (27.5 x 2.4)new Continental Terra Hardpack TR 50mm tires new colors Root Beer Alpine BloomThe State 4130 All Road is a versatile, do-it-all steed that can handle urban commuting, gravel adventures, or trail riding all in one package. With the drivetrain improvements and enhanced tire clearance, its easy for riders to adapt the bike to different types of riding situations.If youve been waiting since the holidays last year to get your hands on one, hit the link below to see all the affordable upgrade possibilities. And swoop one up for yourself, before they are gone again!StateBicycle.comThe post Upgraded $1K State 4130 All-Road Fits Bigger Tires, Adds Affordable +$1K 13sp AXS Option! appeared first on Bikerumor.

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Ben Turners fourth place on Stage 4 of the Giro dItalia told only part of the story. The Netcompany INEOS rider was not simply in the mix for the win in Cosenza. He had already dropped back to help Egan Bernal after the Colombian was distanced on the Cozzo Tunno, then helped drag him back into the...

The cycle lane, which cost 1.7 million to build, was criticised for causing injuries and congestion, harming local businesses, and offering a clear getaway for shoplifters and drug dealers