CyclistSave up to 40% on Hunt wheels this Black FridayBlack Friday month is finally here. Its the best time to buy your Christmas presents or just treat yourself, and this year the best savings have come early, with Hunt offering big savings on its popular road, gravel and mountain bike wheels.Wheels are the most meaningful upgrade you can make to your bike without getting a whole new one, so with savings of up to 40% on wheels across the Hunt range from more affordable wheelsets to race-ready rims there has never been a better time to upgrade.Here are the deals that Hunt is offering for Black Friday 2026 dont dilly-dally, theyll be popular.Hunt wheels Black Friday deals 2026Hunt deals on road bike wheelsHunt 34_34 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc wheels Was 1,149, now 861.75 save 25%Hunt 44_46 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc wheels Was 1,179, now 884.25 save 25%Hunt 54_58 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc wheels Was 1,199, now 899.25 save 25%Hunt 30 Carbon Disc wheels Was 849, now 594.30 save 30%Hunt 40 Carbon Disc wheels Was 879, now 615.30 save 30%Hunt 50 Carbon Disc wheels Was 899, now 629.30 save 30%Hunt 50 Carbon Wide Aero wheels Was 999, now 699.30 save 30%Hunt 4 Season All-Road Disc wheels Was 449, now 269.40 save 40%Hunt Race Aero Wide wheels Was 549, now 329.40 save 40%Hunt deals on gravel bike wheelsHunt 40 Carbon Gravel Race wheels Was 1,199, now 839.30 save 30%Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel wheels Was 899, now 629.30 save 30%Hunt 4 Season Gravel wheels Was 549, now 329.40 save 40%Hunt deals on mountain bike wheelsHunt Proven Carbon Race XC MTB 29 wheels Was 1,199, now 839.30 save 30%Hunt Trail Wide MTB 29 wheels Was 499, now 299.40 save 40%Hunt 34_34 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc wheelsWas 1,149, now 861.75Weight: 1,264gRIm depth: 34.5mmInternal rim width: 22mmExternal rim width: 28.4mmRecommended tyre width: Optimised for 28-30mm, compliant with 25-50mmThere are three sets of Aerodynamicist road racing wheels in Hunts Black Friday sale, all with 25% off, so you can take your pick of which rim depth is right for you. The Aerodynamicist range, as the name suggests, is made for speed, having been put through wind-tunnel and CFD testing to save every watt possible.The 34_34 wheels with 34.5mm deep rims are lighter than their competitors at 1,264g, and among the most aero, with Pillar Wing 20 Elliptical Aero stainless steel spokes as well as wide, front and rear specific rim profiles. They have a 22mm internal rim width and have been optimised to work best with 28-30mm tyres but can support 25-50mm.They feature the H_Ratchet freehub system, which has a smooth, quick and reliable 9 engagement, a reinforced H_Ceramik coating to protect against cassette damage, chromium steel Enduro ABEC 5 bearings for extra longevity and low rolling resistance, plus a CNC machined alloy body and aluminium axle to provide increased stiffness.Buy now from Hunt (861.75)Hunt 44_46 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc wheelsWas 1,179, now 884.25Weight: 1,346gRIm depth: 44.5mm front, 46mm rearInternal rim width: 22mmExternal rim width: 31mm front, 30mm rearRecommended tyre width: Optimised for 28-30mm, compliant with 25-50mmThe Hunt 44_46 Aerodynamicist wheels have a 44.5m deep rim up front and a 46mm rim at the back, which brings its total system weight to 1,346g.They feature all the same performance and durability features as the 34_34 wheels, and with that extra rim depth theyre both lighter and more aerodynamic than their competitors in all wind conditions.The 44_46 wheels have also been made with H_Cyclo Technology, which uses fully recyclable thermoset epoxy resin, allowing the carbon fibre and resin components to be separated and re-used when the wheels lifespan is over.Buy now from Hunt (884.25)Hunt 54_58 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc wheelsWas 1,199, now 899.25Weight: 1,468gRIm depth: 54.5mm front, 58mm rearInternal rim width: 22mmExternal rim width: 31.7mm front, 30mm rearRecommended tyre width: Optimised for 28-30mm, compliant with 25-50mmThe most aero of the lot are these 54_58 Aerodynamicists, which, with 54.5mm front and 58mm rear rim depths, have a total weight of 1,468g far below the competition, while being consistently better in aero testing too.They have all the performance tech as the 54_58 wheels, including the H_Cyclo Technology to make them recyclable once youre done riding them.Buy now from Hunt (899.25)Hunt 30 Carbon Disc wheelsWas 849, now 594.30 Weight: 1,408gRIm depth: 30mmInternal rim width: 22mmExternal rim width: 30mmRecommended tyre width: Optimised for 25-35mm, compliant with 25-50mmHunts Carbon Disc wheel range are do-it-all wheelsets that bring Hunts high-performance wheel tech to more affordable prices, and with 30% off this Black Friday, the value is better than ever, with these 40 Carbon Disc wheels dipping below 600.Built to perform on the road, gravel and even in cyclocross, they have light and wide hooked rims alongside H_Ratchet 36T SGL hubs, which have a fast 10 engagement angle, and are reliable, easy-to-service and long-lasting, with increased engagement surface area improving power transfer and adding longevity. The freehub body has been coated with H_Ceramik for extra durability and protection from the cassette, and precision stainless steel cartridge bearings are used with proprietary waterproof grease for getting through the worse weather conditions.The handbuilt wheels use top tier Pillar PSR triple butted J-bend spokes, with narrow gauge spokes on the front wheel for compliance and slightly thicker gauge spokes at the back for extra power transfer, and the rims have 3k reinforcement at spoke holes for further improved durability.Buy now from Hunt (594.30)Hunt 40 Carbon Disc wheelsWas 879, now 615.30Weight: 1,433gRIm depth: 40mmInternal rim width: 22mmExternal rim width: 30mmRecommended tyre width: Optimised for 25-35mm, compliant with 25-55mmLike the 30 Carbon Discs, the 40 Carbon Discs are built for a range of riding, balancing durability with performance features, and this wheelset adds 10mm depth with only 25g added on from the 30mm model. At just 20 more at Black Friday prices, its a no-brainer.Buy now from Hunt (615.30)Hunt 50 Carbon Disc wheelsWas 899, now 629.30Weight: 1,464gRIm depth: 50mmInternal rim width: 22mmExternal rim width: 30mmRecommended tyre width: Optimised for 25-35mm, compliant with 25-50mmAdd another 10mm rim depth and 31g total weight and you get the most aero of this range in the Hunt 50 Carbon Disc wheels. Despite their low price, in aerodynamics terms the 50 Carbon Discs only give up four watts compared to the most aerodynamic wheels in this market, and with the versatility to take them riding road, crits and gravel races, its a steal at less than 630 for those looking for performance gains.Buy now from Hunt (629.30)Hunt 50 Carbon Wide Aero wheelsWas 999, now 699.30Weight: 1,537gRIm depth: 50mmInternal rim width: 19mmExternal rim width: 27mmRecommended tyre width: Optimised for 25-28mm, compliant with 23-40mmDont fret, rim brake users, there are deals for you too, Hunts 50 Carbon Wide Aero wheels are 30% off, bringing real rim brake performance down to just below 700.The 50mm deep carbon rims have an aero-rounded profile to bring improved handling as well as reduced drag, and feature Griptec brake tracks for top braking performance in all conditions. Alongside that, the wheels have butted blade aero spokes in Pillars top-of-the-range Re-enforcement PSR XTRA, which are lighter, can maintain tensions longer and add fatigue resistance, and super-lightweight Race Season Sprint hubs with 7.5 engagement angle for instant acceleration.Buy now from Hunt (699.30)Hunt 4 Season All-Road Disc wheelsWas 449, now 269.40Weight: 1,680gRIm depth: 25mmInternal rim width: 22mmExternal rim width: 26mmRecommended tyre width: Optimised for 25-35mm, compliant with 25-50mmWith a whopping 40% off, the most affordable wheelset in Hunts 2026 Black Friday sale is the 4 Season All-Road Discs, just in time for winter.These aluminium wheels are built to thrive over a variety of surfaces and in all weather conditions, with a wider asymmetric rim profile for added durability and compatibility with wider tyres, plus Hunts H_Ratchet SGL hub, which is also on the Carbon Disc wheels, for more durability and protection in bad weather.Buy now from Hunt (269.40)Hunt Race Aero Wide wheelsWas 549, now 329.40Weight: 1,496gRIm depth: 31mmInternal rim width: 19mmExternal rim width: 24mmRecommended tyre width: Optimised for 25-28mm, compliant with 23-45mmAt full price, the Race Aero Wide offer among the best value wheels on the market for rim brake users looking for a real performance upgrade on a budget. Their 24mm external rim width allows for optimum use with 25-28mm tyres but compatibility up to 45mm to help with cornering and overall comfort compared to many similar priced wheels. Hunts HFR Alloy+ rims have a higher fatigue resistance than 6061-T6 aluminium, and the Hunt Race Straight-Pull hubs have a 10 RapidEngage 4-pawl freehub for quick and efficient power transfer, with H_Ceramik coating adding durability too.Buy now from Hunt (329.40)Hunt 40 Carbon Gravel Race wheelsWas 1,199, now 839.30Weight: 1,431gRIm depth: 40mmInternal rim width: 25mmExternal rim width: 30mmRecommended tyre width: Optimised for 35-50mm, compliant with 29-60mmInto the gravel bike wheels section of Hunts Black Friday deals now and you can save 30% on the 40 Carbon Gravel Race wheelset, which has been designed for modern gravel racing, with its light weight, responsiveness and versatility.The 40mm deep hookless rims help with aerodynamics, rapid acceleration and durability, and theyre paired with the H_Ratchet 40T DBL hubs, which have 9 engagement and 40 teeth, which engage simultaneously to handle high torque. Like the high end road wheels, theyre made with H_Cyclo fully recyclable thermoset epoxy resin tech that allows the rims to be recycled after use.Buy now from Hunt (839.30)Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel wheelsWas 899, now 629.30Weight: 1,459gRIm depth: 35mmInternal rim width: 25mmExternal rim width: 30mmRecommended tyre width: Optimised for 40mm, compliant with 29-64mmThe Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel wheels are on offer for just 629.30 for Black Friday, so if you or your loved one are sizing up a race, event or adventure in 2027, its an ideal time to upgrade.Their most recent update switched to a higher strength carbon layup, 25mm internal rim width and a new Hunt H_Ratchet 36T SGL hub, which has been designed for durability as well as high torque loads.For even more durability they have an asymmetric rim profile as well as Pillar PSR reinforced spokes.Buy now from Hunt (629.30)Hunt 4 Season Gravel wheelsWas 549, now 329.40Weight: 1,459gRIm depth: 35mmInternal rim width: 25mmExternal rim width: 30mmRecommended tyre width: Optimised for 40mm, compliant with 29-64mmFor the toughest winter gravel adventures, look no further than Hunts 4 Season Gravel wheels, which are down a huge 40% for Black Friday. Components have been build for durability and reliability, including high-strength 6066-T6 aluminium rims, plus the brands latest H_Ratchet drive hub system, which has four season double-lip bearing shielding for protection from the elements. They also feature an oversized front hub shell to fit in larger bearings as well as Pillar triple-butted PSR spokes, which use corrosion-resistant, self-lubricating brass nipples for extra reliability.The 25mm internal rim width allows for compatibility with a massive range of tyres, meaning any adventure is in its wheelhouse.Buy now from Hunt (329.40)Hunt Proven Carbon Race XC MTB 29 wheelsWas 1,199, now 839.30Weight: 1,469gInternal rim width: 30mmSize: 29inRecommended tyre width: Optimised for 2.25-2.4in, compliant with 2.0-2.6inAs well as road and gravel options, two of Hunts mountain bike wheels are also included in its 2026 Black Friday sale, with 30% off its Proven Carbon Race XC MTB 29 wheelset.Built to balance lightweight performance with everyday dependability, the carbon rims have been fitted to RapidEngage hubs and Pillar triple-butted spokes, which keep it feeling both fast and stable, plus double-sealed Revo bearings, which protect against contamination while also offering smooth rolling performance.Buy now from Hunt (839.30)Hunt Trail Wide MTB 29 wheelsWas 499, now 299.40Weight: 1,831gInternal rim width: 30mmSize: 29inRecommended tyre width: Optimised for 2.4-2.6in, compliant with 2.25-2.8inThe Trail Wide MTB 29 wheels are made to meet the demands of modern riders, with its most recent update adding a new 30mm internal rim profile as well as new hubs and configurations of the triple butted Pillar spokes, which Hunt says provides 20% more impact resistance.They feature durable bearings and RapidEngage hubs with a 5 engagement angle for rapid power transfer, and theyre a whopping 40% off for Black Friday, so youll need that speed to grab the deal before theyre gone.Buy now from Hunt (299.40)The post Save up to 40% on Hunt wheels this Black Friday appeared first on Cyclist.

This is an early-period Jack Taylor Road Path bike, a popular genre of sporting machine in the 1940s and 50s that, in a very loose sense, combined track-inspired frames with road-going components. The term path was analogous to track, whether wooden boards, concrete, asphalt or grass, but these bikes were actually more popular for short-distance time trials and hill climbs.(Image credit: Future / Richard Butcher)Jack Taylor is a fascinating brand. It began in a garden shed in the 1930s as a bike-building hobby for teenage Jack, from where it evolved into a lifelong vocation for him and his two brothers, Norman and Ken. Norman became a master with the brazing torch, Jack was responsible for paint and finish, while Ken built wheels and assembled the finished machines. (Image credit: Future / Richard Butcher)The siblings were obsessive about building bikes the proper way, earning them a global reputation for producing faultless-quality machines. Every painstaking step of the build was completed manually the seamless fillet brazing, the exquisite box lining, even hand-drilling the rims for spokes.(Image credit: Future / Richard Butcher)This particular bike features a distinctive curved seat tube, remarks current owner Richard Hoddinott of vintage specialists The Velo Pages. This will have reduced the wheelbase for sharper handling and also serves as an eye-catching signature detail. The frame has track ends and round-bladed forks, but the crown is factory drilled for a front brake. Its a lovely, original example of one of the Taylor brothers rarer models.Ultimately, the trios fierce adherence to traditional values was the brands undoing. Throughout the 1980s, the brothers continued to produce five bikes a week, but by then they were all well into old age. The doors closed on their lifelong adventure in 1990, and with no worthy heir to carry on their legacy, the brands story ended with them.

CyclistThe big talking points from the Giro dItalia 2027 routesThe 2027 Giro dItalia race routes were revealed this week, with a host of mountain stages and iconic climbs to tempt the sports biggest names to Italy.After the Tour de France routes were announced, the Giro parcours offers an alternative for those whose talents dont suit the Tours profiles, and could also provide an opening for first-time Grand Tour winners.Here are six things that we think are the most notable takeaways from the mens and womens Giro routes.Trying to tempt big namesChris AuldThe Giro and Vuelta dont get the star power that the Tour de France does, but the past few years have seen both Tadej Pogaar and Jonas Vingegaard add the maglia rosa to their collection after successful trips around Italy.With those two all but confirmed to skip the Corsa Rosa in 2027, organisers seem determined to lure other big names in. The Grande Partenza being largely in Slovenia would normally be a direct line to Pogaar, but after his Vuelta crash hes expected to have another go at the Tour-Vuelta double next season.The opportunity to ride a Grand Tour without Pogaar and Vingegaard should be enough to bring at least one of the second tier of Grand Tour talents to Italy, and Pogaars new second-in-command Isaac del Toro seems the most likely to get free rein at the race he almost won on debut in 2025. Rumours are also starting to spread around newly crowned Lombardia champion Paul Seixas, who recently hinted on a podcast that he may opt for the Giro over the Tour in 2027, but its hard to see Decathlon CMA CGM rolling into the Tour de France without their French talisman.This could also be Remco Evenepoels best shot at a pink jersey yet, with plenty of time-trial kilometres to gain a big lead more on that below however the Tours two flat TTs and reduced climbing metres suggest Red Bull wont risk sending him to Edinburgh for the Tour opening in anything less than peak condition. That could open the door for 2025 Tour white jersey winner Florian Lipowitz to make his second Giro appearance with a real shot at Grand Tour glory.Contrasting TT focusThere will be two very different time-trials on offer for the mens Giro in 2027, with one 19.6km uphill effort that includes the 12.5km climb to Campo di Giove on Stage 7 and one long, flat course on Stage 15 that could put any poor time-triallists out of GC contention with 37.3km to hold on.In the womens race the only time-trial is an 11km climb, which, when combined with the climbing on the rest of the course, should even the GC fight out in favour of the pure climbers whod lose time on a flat TT. Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney pink jersey anyone? Northern soulBoth editions of the Giro are mostly contained in northern Italy. The womens field will stay incredibly local to the northwest as the opening day around Viareggio provides its southernmost venture and the mens coming down from the Grande Partenza in Trieste and Slovenia to find its most southerly point in Naples on Stage 8 before heading back north for more mountains.Understandably there was backlash from those wanting to see a bigger spread through the country, but Italys best mountain roads are in the north and most races depend on money from start and finish towns, so if the north is where the cash is, thats where itll go.Brutal queen stagesA mammoth queen stage opens the third week of racing in the mens race. Taking on 192km from Sondrio to Aprica and dishing out an enormous 5,700m of climbing, the peloton will take on the legendary Passo del Mortirolo twice and the Passo Gavia sandwiched between. The winner of the 2027 Giro should truly be the best climber with a test like this.The final day of the womens race could throw a massive curveball in the maglia rosa fight, with 132km in the shadow of Mont Blanc on a similar route to Stage 14 of the 2019 mens Giro to Courmayeur, when Richard Carapaz took control of the lead and never looked back.Four categorised climbs, headlined by the Colle San Carlo, should obliterate the race, and although its not a summit finish its highly likely the first rider at the finish is the overall winner.A trio of motor racing circuitsPool/Getty ImagesThere will be two road stage finishes on motor racing circuits at the 2027 mens Giro in an attempt to provide a safer environment for bunch sprints, despite the chaotic finish on Circuit Paul Armagnac at the 2023 Tour de France.Former Lidl-Trek manager and new head of cycling at RCS Sports Luca Guercilena defended the decision, saying the initiative stems from listening to athletes and teams regarding the need for safe finishes.Two circuits will likely host a battle of the sprinters in Misano on Stage 4 and Mugello on Stage 11, and iconic track Monza will be the start location for the flat Stage 15 ITT. They should theoretically provide more space and smooth roads for the sprinters. Well see if that works out.Tribute to Michele ScarponiLuk Benies/AFP via Getty ImagesThe mens race will pay tribute to Michele Scarponi, winner of the 2011 Giro, who was killed on a training ride in Filottrano in 2017 after being hit by a truck just a day after he finished fourth overall at the Tour of the Alps. Stage 5 of the 2027 Giro will depart from Filottrano and finish atop the 13km, 7% average climb to Sassotetto, where there is a monument dedicated to Scarponi that reads correte in bici, divertitevi inseguite un sogno, meaning ride your bike, have fun, chase a dream.The post The big talking points from the Giro dItalia 2027 routes appeared first on Cyclist.

The 2027 Giro d'Italia route looks almost tailor-made for Jonas Vingegaard, but Dutch cycling analyst Thijs Zonneveld has questioned whether the defending champion would want to return after his difficult GiroTour double in 2026. Seven uphill finishes, an uphill individual time trial and a final we...

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Red Bull Rampage is arguably one of the most extreme events in all of outdoor sports, with the best freeride mountain bikers in the world taking on some of the wildest terrain on the planet. Its truly a spectacle like no other. In its 25-year history, weve witnessed the evolution of big mountain freeride firsthand and a rate of progression that is almost unfathomable. While the riders deservedly get the spotlight, the photographers work tirelessly behind the scenes, putting in herculean efforts each year to capture the action and create the iconic imagery that always blows our minds.Lots goes on behind the scenes at Red Bull Rampage.In Pelicans documentary short, EXPOSURE: Capturing Red Bull Rampage, they turn the lens around on three of Rampages most experienced photographers: Christian Pondella (25 years), Paris Gore (13 years), and Bartek Wolinski (12 years). Weve all seen the images, but we dont see the 4 am starts, 40-pound packs, ridgeline scrambles, triple-digit heat, and late-night editing sessions. This short film gives us a behind-the-scenes look and a little taste of the hard work and dedication it takes to shoot Red Bull Rampage. Check it out.

You can add absoluteBlack to the growing number of brands selling lightweight TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) tubes. But unlike the rest of the TPU tubes out there, absoluteBlack says its tubes are Designed to be carried. Not just installed. The Road TPU Tubes come in a 2-pack with 60mm aluminum valves and weigh a claimed 40.5 grams each. Perhaps more importantly, however, they come in reusable packaging to protect them from damage in your saddle bag, jersey pocket, in-frame storage, or hydration pack.Reusable PackagingTPU tubes have become popular with all types of cyclists for their low weight and compact size. But one thing that has plagued these lightweight wonders is the potential for damaging the somewhat delicate TPU material. Often, this damage occurs when carrying them, with sharp objects piercing or abrasion wearing holes in your spare tube. While this probably hasnt happened to all of us, there are plenty of folks out there who have pulled out their emergency tube, only to find it already has a hole in it.Most TPU tubes come in small cardboard boxes, which are then discarded, and the tube is stuffed into tight spaces alongside tools, or pulled frequently in and out of jersey pockets. absoluteBlack thinks theres a better way, which is why its new TPU Road Tubes come in a reusable pouch to protect them from damage. The pouch is made from a durable three-layer puncture- and abrasion-resistant laminate and is resealable.The protective pouch comes with two separate compartments, one for each tube in the 2-pack, and the divider in the center can be cut so the tubes can be carried separately. Unlike traditional tube packaging, the pouch is intended to stay with the tube, providing a layer of protection to hopefully avoid those oh no, my spare tube already has a hole in it moments.The TubesabsoluteBlacks TPU tubes are made from transparent Thermoplastic Polyurethane. They feature 60mm full aluminum Presta valve stems with removable cores for a durable, serviceable connection that can stand up to the heat of the oh-so-popular electric mini-pumps. Theyve also included a generously-sized TPU reinforcement cone around the valve connection to bolster strength by the rims valve hole.The new TPU tubes are designed for use with 700c road tires 25-30 mm in width. absoluteBlack says it went with a 28mm flat tube width and deliberately focused on this tire compatibility range, as this approach minimizes unnecessary stretching, which can thin TPU walls and contribute to unreliable patch repairs particularly when undersized ultralight tubes are used at the upper limits of their advertised tire ranges.SpecsTire compatibility: 700C / 2530mmWeight: 40.5gValve: 60mm aluminium Presta, removable coreIncluded: 2 TPU tubes, 2 repair patches, reusable dual-compartment protective pouchPricing and AvailabilityThe new absoluteBlack TPU Tubes come in packs of two and retail for $29.99 USD / 26.95, which is competitive when compared to brands like Silca and Tubolito. They are available now directly from absoluteBlack.absoluteblack.cc