For Team Visma | Lease a Bike, the 2024 Giro d'Italia was a rocky affair. From pre-race disruption through illnesses and injuries to bad luck that continued to plague the team during the three weeks in Italy.Coming soon, you will now able to see Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Giro d'Italia as never see...

On the 29th of May we have got one of the many explosive races taking place in Belgium in the late spring. The Circuit Franco Belge is a race that suits the classics specialists and should be interesting until the very end. We take a look at it's profile.The 191.5-kilometer long race is one that su...

With the Giro d'Italia at an end, many riders and teams will now turn attentions elsewhere in the build up to the Tour de France. Some will take part in the Brussels Cycling Classic which will take place on the 2nd of June.The startlist for the race includes the likes of Geoffrey Soupe, Jason Tesson...

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Last Thursday, North Carolinas Industry Nine announced the new Hydra Grade 300 v2 wheelset. This wheelset is designed to take the biggest hits, deepest sends, and eMTB rips. The star of the wheelset is the Grade 300 alloy rim. It incorporates hollow bead technology a triple cavity design that reduces pinch flats and enhances impact resistance.(Photos/Industry Nine)The hollow bead wall design elevates the performance of alloy rim wheelsets to the levels you typically associate with carbon rims. With the innovative shaping, you get wider bead walls that improve impact resistance.But it also eliminates the concentrated pinch points found in conventional hook-shaped rims. Additionally, the triple cavity rim section enhances the structures strength and support, significantly reducing the severity of impact deformations. Grade 300 v2 In-House TestingIndustry Nines in-house testing showed that the new Grade 300 v2 impressively outperformed the previous generation rim. When it comes to the conversation of bead shelf deformation, the Grade 300 v2 exhibited a 79% improvement under moderate impact and a 65% improvement under severe impact. Additionally, the Grade 300 v2 showed a 72% improvement when testing the bead wall for deformation under moderate impact and a 66% improvement under severe impact.Furthermore, the associated spoke tension drop at the impact was reduced as well. There was a 62% improvement under moderate impact and a 71% improvement under severe. Industry Nine confidently asserts that the Grade 300 v2 is the strongest alloy rim they have ever offered. Hydra HubBlackGoldOrangePurpleThe new Grade 300 v2 wheelset is built on the Hydra 32h system hub and spoke chassis. The wheelsets feature the iconic .52 engagement freehub system.This is combined with direct-thread hubshells utilizing a one-piece machined alloy spoke. This creates a ride quality and customizable aesthetics unlike anything on the market.Grade 300 v2 Details and RetailsRetail: $1430 (starting)Intended Use: DH, Big Hits, eMTBSizes: 27.5 | 29 | MXHole Count: 32Inner Width: 30mmRecommended Tire Size: 2.3 2.6Weight: 27.5 1990g | 29 2090g | MX 2040gThe Hydra Grade 300 v2 is the most robust alloy-rimmed wheelset in the Hydra custom alloy line. It is specifically designed for downhill bikes, bike park builds, and eMTB use. Check them out at the link below. IndustryNine.comThe post The New Industry Nine Hydra Grade 300 v2, Their Strongest Wheelset Yet appeared first on Bikerumor.

One of the many races for the sprinters throughout the transition period from spring to summer, the 2024 edition of Heistse Pijl will take place on the 1st of June.The startlist for the race includes: David Dekker, Arnaud Demare, Simon Dehairs, Senne Leysen, Laurens Sweeck, Alexander Kristoff, Tord...

What Tadej Pogacar achieved at this Giro d'Italia will go down in the history books whether you like the Slovenian or not. Just to give you an idea, Pogacar's final advantage over second place Daniel Martnez, 9:56, was the largest difference since Vittorio Adorni's victory in 1965.Sporza's reporter...

Will the Giro d'Italia head to the Austrian city of Salzburg in the near future? Politicians and sports officials are busy behind the scenes to make this possible. For example, an Austrian delegation was present at the start of the 107th Giro d'Italia in Turin at the beginning of May, to gather firs...

Thymen Arensman recently entered into a collaboration with Eko. Since the Giro d'Italia, where he finished 6th overall, the Dutch climber has been riding in the shoes of the popular French cycling brand.Since INEOS Grenadiers does not have a permanent shoe sponsor, the British team's riders are fre...

Alberto Bettiol won the general classification of the four-day Boucles de la Mayenne last weekend. The Italian from EF Education-EasyPost is of course pleased with this victory, as this shows his preparation for his Tour de France appearance in just a month is going in the right direction."I am now...