Jonas Vingegaard leaves the Giro dItalia with the maglia rosa, five stage wins and a place in one of cyclings most exclusive historical groups. Matt Stephens believes the greater warning for Tadej Pogacar may be what still comes next. Stephens, the former British professional rider and long-time T...

Wahoo has announced a firmware update for its V3 Elemnt bike computers, enabling you to pair a head unit to the latest devices from Tymewear, Flowbio, Core and hDrop to get pro-level metrics about your breathing, hydration status and core temperature in real time as you ride. Wahoo says the update is "driven by customer feedback and evolving user requirements". Body-worn sensors have become increasingly popular in recent years, albeit among riders optimising for peak performance or simply intrigued by the data on offer. "These integrations bring lab-grade physiological monitoring directly to the bike," says Wahoo. "The update will enable athletes to make more informed decisions around pacing, hydration, cooling and energy management during the session rather than deconstructing them afterwards." The Core update is due to be available today (2 June), with the Flowbio, Tymewear and hDrop update expected to follower "later in June". So what data do these sensors provide? Read more Garmin Edge 850 vs Wahoo Elemnt Roam 3: my test shows you don't need the most expensive tech Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V3 vs Elemnt Roam V3: which Wahoo computer is right for you? These are the best bike computers tested by BikeRadar Tymewear Tymewear says its VitalPro device is close to lab accuracy when measuring breathing volume. Tymewears VitalPro is used by Jonas Vingegaard and Team Visma-Lease a Bike to measure breathing rate and tidal volume at close to lab accuracy when riding, via a sensor that replaces a conventional heart rate strap. This enables you to track your ventilation thresholds and build training plans around them, as well as measuring your heart rate. According to Arnar Larusson, CEO and founder of Tymewear: Breathing is a source of truth riders around the world are using to train based on their unique physiology, and we're excited to put it in the hands of Wahoo's community. Weve got a detailed investigation of the tech that you can read if you want to know more about the Tymewear VitalPro device and what it can offer. Core The Core device measures body temperature non-invasively. The Core body temperature sensor provides continuous monitoring of core body temperature. Its claimed to help you to optimise heat training, pacing and in-race cooling. Core sponsors a number of WorldTour pro teams, including UAE Team Emirates-XRG and EF Education-EasyPost, and claims the new integration will enable users to see their heat strain index and heat zones when training and racing. Flowbio Flowbio's device measures fluid and sodium loss as you ride. Flowbio, meanwhile, measures your fluid and sodium loss via a device that can be clipped onto a heart rate monitor or worn on the arm. Wahoo says the tech is used by WorldTour teams and the Red Bull High Performance centre in Salzburg, Austria. Stefan van der Fluit, the companys founder and CEO, claims: Hydration has been one of the last parts of endurance training to rely on guesswork.Power, heart rate and pacing are all measured and visible to the rider during the session. Sweat loss has typically been estimated afterwards, if it is measured at all. hDrop hDrop measures electrolyte loss and hydration levels. Another brand thats interested in your sweat, hDrops device offers real-time sweat analysis, enabling you to monitor electrolyte loss and hydration levels during training and work on your hydration strategy. hDrops co-founder, Adria Abella says: We believe sweat is the next biosensing signal that will unlock new performance metrics and help athletes make better decisions in the moment. Wahoo says these sensors offer lab-level physiological monitoring while youre riding. Its adding Core data to the Elemnt computers today, with the other sensors to follow later this month. Weve been here before though, because Wahoo added Supersapiens continuous glucose monitoring to its computers in 2022. The UCI banned continuous glucose monitoring from competition in mid-2021, however, and Supersapiens shut down in early 2024. Will the UCI ban one or all of these devices from use in competition and so stymie the use of yet more potentially useful metrics in races under its auspices?

Isaac del Toros road back to the Tour de France begins this weekend, with the Mexican talent set to return to competition at the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes after almost two months away from racing. The UAE Team Emirates - XRG rider has not raced since crashing heavily during stage 3 of Itzulia - Vue...

It was just over a year ago when we learned that Revel Bikes had been purchased out of bankruptcy by its founder, Adam Miller. Since then, the brand has been getting back to business, reassembling members of the original team, and has recently moved its headquarters to Golden, Colorado. At Sea Otter, Revel had numerous interesting bikes on display, including an experimental 32 titanium hardtail and a mysterious, unreleased carbon short-travel trail bike.While it was fairly obvious that this seemingly production-ready bike was of the short-travel variety, Revel did its best to keep the remaining details a secret. At the same time, having it on display with the name blurred out generated some interest and early hype around the unknown new model. Today, the curtain has finally been pulled back to reveal a completely redesigned version of the short-travel Ranger, the first bike launched by the reunited Revel team.Revel has completely redesigned the Ranger to be lighter and more capable than ever.Revel Ranger DetailsThe first Revel Ranger came out in 2020, and the second iteration was launched in 2023. Both were highly regarded but leaned more towards cross-country than trail. Now, Revel is refocusing it as a true downcountry tool: a bike that pedals like a dedicated cross-country bike and descends like something with much more travel.While the silhouette of the new Ranger may look familiar, Revel says the new Ranger is lighter, stiffer, faster, and quieter than its predecessor, with 120mm of short-travel-optimized CBF suspension tuned for riders who like to climb anything and descend everything. It still rolls on 29-inch wheels front and rear, but the brand states that every tube, link, bolt, and line of geometry has been redesigned to enhance its capability and make it more playful than ever.The Revel Ranger in Red Zeppelin with the Eagle 90 build.More CushionOne of the most notable changes to the Ranger is a small increase in suspension travel. The new Ranger bumps rear wheel travel up by 5mm to 120mm while adding 10mm to the front with a 130mm fork. While fairly minor, that should make the Ranger a bit more forgiving right out of the gate.The Rangers CBF suspension has been redesigned with an updated short-travel kinematic and a hidden lower linkOptimized CBF SuspensionRevel continues to work with Chris Canfield and uses the CBF (Canfield Balance Formula) suspension platform. For the redesigned Ranger, Revel says its new kinematics have been refined for what a downcounty bike should feel like. There may only be 120mm of travel to work with, but Revel describes it as air pillow on top, supportive platform in the middle, bottomless at the end.According to Revel, the short-travel optimized CBF suspension provides a very balanced ride feel. In short, small bumps disappear. Pumping becomes more productive. Huck-to-flats feel a whole lot less daunting. Under braking, the bike stays low and planted. On the climbs, higher anti-squat numbers pair with active suppleness at the top of the stroke to deliver the dream combination of pedal efficiency and maximum traction.Revels says the new Ranger is just as efficient while providing more traction and more comfort on the climbs.Updated GeometryRevel gave the new Ranger the slacker, longer, lower, and steeper treatment, bringing it closer in line with what were seeing on modern short-travel trail bikes. That includes a significantly slacker 65.7-degree head tube angle, which should dramatically increase downhill confidence. Reach measurements have also been extended by 10 17mm, depending on the frame size. The large frame has a 485mm, which is right on the money by todays standards.Another significant geometry update is a much steeper effective seat tube angle. Now at 77 degrees, this should set riders up in a more comfortable and more efficient seated pedaling position. Bottom bracket height has also been lowered for stability, while chainstay lengths grow by 2mm per size on larger sizes to balance the handling and ride feel across the size run.Fresh LookWhile the new frame design doesnt stray too far from its predecessor, Revel has updated its design language to be clean, modern, and sleek. This includes updated links throughout, with the lower link repositioned and housed inside the frame. The redesigned hardware reportedly helps enhance stiffness, along with larger tube sections, which add strength and contribute to the modern aesthetic.Revel says, Despite the increase in travel, the Ranger is noticeably lighter, stiffer, and faster than the V2, both up and down the trail.Quiter Than EverRevels bikes have never been known for being particularly noisy, but the brand states that the new Ranger is the quietest bike it has ever made. With updated frame protection, including soft rubber on the chainstay, downtube, and a debris fender on the seat tube, the frame is shielded from common forms of damage. Co-molded internal guides keep maintenance easy and cables rattle-free.Ranger V3 FeaturesTravel increased to 120mm in the rear and 130mm up front.Average of 200g lighter across all sizes compared to previous versionsRefined CBF for shorter travelUpdate geometryTire clearance up to 29 x 2.6Massive dropper post insertion across all sizes2 bottle mounts in the front triangle, plus one under the downtubeUtility mount on the underside of the top tubeClean, hidden cable routingNoise-eating chaninstay rubber and impact-absorbing downtube rubberNew debris fender on the seat tubeRed Zeppelin and Steezy.Revel Ranger V3: Colors, Builds, and PricingThe new Ranger is available in two colorways: Red Zeppelin and Steezy. Its being sold as a frame-only for $3,699, and in three complete builds ranging from $5,599 to $10,199. Complete build specs were not provided, but those can be found on the Revel website.Ranger SRAM Eagle 90: $5,599Steezy frame with the Eagle 90 build. Ranger SRAM XO AXS Transmission: $6,599Red Zeppelin frame with SRAM XO build.Ranger SRAM XX AXS Transmission: $10,199Steezy frame with the SRAM XX build.Availability:The new Revel Ranger is available now. Head to the brands website to check out all of the complete build specs, purchase a bike, or find a dealer near you.revelbikes.comThe post The Revel Ranger is Completely Redesigned with More Travel, Updated Geometry, and More appeared first on Bikerumor.

The road to the 2026 Tour de France is narrowing fast, and the biggest names in the peloton are now entering the final phase of preparation before Barcelona hosts one of the most anticipated Grand Departs in recent memory. The 113th edition of the Tour begins on 4 July with a team time trial in the...

Teased at Sea Otter last month, the new top tube bag lineup from Revelate Designs includes a redesigned Mag-Tank and a new quick-release, bolt-on version called the Mag-Tank FastTrack. Find Miles' first impressions after testing them ahead of today's launch...The post New Revelate Designs Mag-Tank and Mag-Tank FastTrack: First Look appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Remco Evenepoels 2026 Tour de France could begin with a major equipment statement, as Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe prepare to target the opening team time trial in Barcelona with a brand new Specialized time trial bike. Evenepoel heads towards July in a very different place to where he stood after h...