Team INEOS Grenadiers confirmed its expected lineup for the 2024 Tour de France with several top cyclists who could share the British squad's lead in the world's best race.CiclismoAlDa's Juan Larra recons that the leadership should be in the hands of 23-year-old Carlos Rodriguez, who last year fini...

RockShox has given Flight Attendant, its state-of-the-art automatic electronic suspension adjustment system, a major upgrade.Its now paired with the recently launched Charger 3.1 damper, moving away from the bladder design of the discontinued Charger 2.1, which remained available on Flight Attendant Pike, Lyrik and ZEB forks until today.Moving to Charger 3.1 across the fork range except the SID, which has its own Flight Attendant Charger Race Day 2 damper the new forks get access to the re-tuned low-speed compression damping touted to improve performance.Beyond the reworked compression tune, the latest Charger 3.1 damper tech boasts user-tuneable compression and rebound, with valve kits available to purchase separately.The top cap of the new Charger 3.1 Flight Attendant damper displays which mode it's in and gives you the option to adjust settings. - RockShoxRockShox confirmed the Charger 3.1 Flight Attendant dampers can be retuned with either alight, medium or heavy rebound valving like non-Flight Attendant forks but only has one compression tune.The compression tune's low-speed range is similar to the standard damper, while the high speed is set slightly firmer.All the MY25 Flight Attendant forks also get the same reworked bushings as their non-electric counterparts.By working on its tolerances and factory processes, SRAM says these are claimed to reduce friction, which improves comfort and traction.While the forks hydraulic internals have been updated, externally their looks remain unchanged.Equally, all the new machine-learning tech that was launched when SID got the electronic treatment, such as Adaptive Ride Dynmaics, Bias Adjust, Effort Zones and Override Mode, remain unchanged.RockShox's latest programming updates are present and correct on this newest iteration of Flight Attendant. - RockShoxAs do minimum component requirements, namely a fork, shock and pedalling sensor. Add an AXS rear derailleur, left-hand pod controller and a power meter to open up even more performance.All Charger-3 equipped forks (Pike, Lyrik and ZEB) can be upgraded to run a Flight Attendant damper, but an accompanying Flight Attendant rear shock must also be fitted.A fork, shock and pedalling sensor are the minimum required components for Flight Attendant to work. - RockShoxShock-wise, youve got a choice between the new Vivids and the Super Deluxe Ultimate.However the latest tech may remain the subject of your fantasies, given RockShox only officially supports Flight Attendant on a handful of bikes:2021-2022 Canyon Neuron 292019-2022 Canyon Spectral2023+ Canyon Spectral:ON2019+ Santa Cruz Hightower2023+ Santa Cruz Megatower2020+ Specialzied Enduro2022+ Specialzied Levo SL S2-S62021+ Specialzied Stumpjumper Evo S2-S62023+ Trek Fuel EX2021-2022 Trek Slash2023+ Trek Slash Gen 62020+ Yeti SB1402022 YT Capra 292021-2022 YT Jeffsy 29While fitment to other bikes is possible, RockShox says its not recommended because of shock clearance issues, shock tune incompatibilities and limited Flight Attendant shock lengths.Flight Attendant is only officially compatible with certain bikes. - RockShoxTo check whether your bike is compatible with Flight Attendant, check RockShoxs website here.Entirely new to the Flight Attendant range is the gravity-focused Vivid shock, both in its coil and air-sprung variants.In simple terms, this takes the Vivid and bolts the Flight Attendant module to its piggyback reservoir. However, aftermarket upgrades arent possible, so if youve just purchased a Vivid Ultimate coil or air, youre out of luck if you want to bolt Flight Attendant on.The Vivid is new to the Flight Attendant family. - RockShoxNeither Vivid shock is available aftermarket, either.This suggests more brands that havent been announced yet are intending to fit Flight Attendant to their gravity-focused enduro bikes and downhill bikes. Once that list is announced, we suspect the Vivids will become available aftermarket.Weve also spotted Flight Attendant fitted to RockShoxs Boxxer fork at World Cup downhill races. Its public release is possible too.RockShox Flight Attendant pricesIf youre lucky enough to have a compatible bike, upgrading to Flight Attendant is going to set you back a fair chunk of cash.RockShox Flight Attendant Charger 3.1 DamperCompatible with Pike C1+, Lyrik D1+, ZEB A1+/$/ no pricing givenRockShox ZEB Ultimate Flight AttendantRockShox ZEB Ultimate Flight Attendant. - RockShox170mm travel, 29in wheel1,609 / $1,599 / 1,799RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Flight AttendantRockShox Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant. - RockShox160mm travel, 29in wheel1,569 / $1,549 / 1,749RockShox Pike Ultimate Flight AttendantRockShox Pike Ultimate Flight Attendant. - RockShox140mm travel, 29in wheel1,519 / $1,499 / 1,699RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight AttendantRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant. - RockShoxEye-to-eye and stroke lengths not specified939 / $949 / 1,049RockShox Vivid and Vivid Coil Ultimate Flight AttendantThe Vivid is new to the Flight Attendant family. - RockShoxEye-to-eye and stroke lengths not specified/$/ not available aftermarket

CyclistMeet Rab athlete Natt WilliamsLondon-based adventurer Natt Williams was introduced to the outdoors at a young age. My school was very dedicated to an outdoorsy style of education, with after-school clubs and weekend camps, he explains.Despite his early love of the outdoors, as he grew older the requirements of balancing a job and family commitments didnt always prove conducive to spending as much time in the wild as he would have liked. Until, that is, he discovered cycling.Cycling helped me recapture what I had enjoyed growing up, he explains. Whenever I felt pensive or jittery growing up, I found myself going outside or doing an outdoor activity.Road cycling offered an obvious outlet for Natts energies, with circuits around Londons Richmond Park proving an enjoyable way to tire himself out. In time though, his tarmac-based riding, where the focus was always on speed, gave way to a broader desire to explore and recapture his earlier passion for the outdoors.My first ultra-distance ride was from London to Manchester. Id seen it mentioned online and so I just got on my bike and rode up there over two days, he says.This first self-supported ride got Natt wondering what else might be possible on two wheels. Around the same time, Id seen an article about the first Silk Road Mountain Race, a 1,700km bikepacking race through Kyrgyzstan, he explains. I saw how the riders had transitioned from going from A to B, to going from A to a very, very long way away. I thought I could emulate what they were doing in my own way.Longer and longer rides followed, including trips along the South Downs Way and impromptu campouts between days spent in the saddle. As Natts passion for outdoor adventures grew, so too did the challenges he set himself. With that came a shift towards more off-road riding and engagement with the growing gravel scene. Fast-forward a few years and Natt found himself alone, waist-deep in freezing meltwater, bike perched precariously above his head, somewhere in Icelands deserted interior, wondering if he might have gotten a bit carried away.Back from the the wildIn an ideal world thered be a cheat sheet for these things, he explains. Instead, the things you overcome make you more confident to do similar things but in a more extreme sense. Dealing with a puncture is one thing; dealing with a broken drivetrain halfway up a mountain is another.It was this slow build that had given Natt the confidence to take on the Iceland Divide, a 570km tour across the inhospitable Nordic island. Theres always some degree of fear of the unknown, he says. But if you accept that things arent always going to go perfectly, you learn from the previous trip and become more confident each time. Thats how I came to attempt these bigger adventures.RabNevertheless, as he stepped out into the fast-flowing water, Natt wasnt sure if disaster lay ahead. But, safely across the river and on his way, his newfound confidence propelled him onwards, a benefit that didnt end with the conclusion of his trip. Back home in East London, Natt credits the skills he learned, including the ability to break down problems and approach them confidently, with helping him in everything from managing the pressures of a job in AI technology to the responsibilities of being a new parent.All these challenges require you to address the given situation, compartmentalise it, calm down and reassess, he explains. As such, adventure cycling has been an opportunity for escapism and to learn new things, and is the perfect counterpoint to the pressures of city living.Have confidenceIf confidence in yourself comes from experience, confidence in your kit comes from a similar place. Natts collaboration with Rab gives him access to a range of versatile and well-proven outdoor clothing and equipment suited to cycling and other outdoor adventures. This includes everything from bibshorts and waterproofs to tents and sleeping bags.The key thing for me is the reassurance that its Rab, explains Natt. Theyve got over 25 years of experience making stuff. Its been proven. Ive taken it to Kyrgyzstan. I took it to Morocco and I took it to Iceland. Ive taken it to France and the Alps. I use Rabs ski gear too. You havent got to think twice about whether its going to work or not.This level of reassurance applies whether pulling on an outfit for a quick spin before work, stuffing bikepacking bags for an expedition into the unknown or preparing for a camping trip with the family.Theres always a tendency to overpack, says Natt. Ive learned just to pack what I need and become more efficient. It helps that so much of what RAB makes can be used across a variety of disciplines.For your chance to win 400 worth of Rab Cinder adventure kit, visit rab.equipment/uk/cyclist-magazine-compNatts three Rab kit essentialsCinder Phantom Waterproof JacketIve taken this pull-on jacket on almost every one of my trips, says Natt. Its so light and unrestrictive. Its reassuring to have a waterproof layer, and its extremely easy to pack and only weighs around 80g. It gives me peace of mind if theres a downpour, and it pairs well with Rabs insulated base layers. Shop the Rab Cinder Phantom Waterproof JacketCinder Jersey and Cargo Bib ShortsI rarely take actual clothes to wear when Im off the bike, says Natt. My cycling clothes consist of socks, bibs, a base layer and a top. Over these, Ill probably have an insulated jacket if I need it. When Im off the bike, I usually swap the top and replace it with an insulated base layer. Shop the Rab Cinder Jersey and Rab Cargo Bib ShortsVapour Barrier SocksOne of my major objectives on the bike is not getting my feet wet, explains Natt. If youve got wet feet for any length of time, youre not going to have a very good ride. I take these Vapour Barrier Socks with me everywhere I go. They dont take up much space and theyre always a nice thing to have. Shop the Rab Vapour Barrier SocksFind Natt on Instagram at @natt.ewillThe post Meet Rab athlete Natt Williams appeared first on Cyclist.

Next Saturday, Mathieu van der Poel will return to action at the Tour de France Grand Dpart in Florence. After two months of absence, the most important part of the current world champion's season is ahead with Olympic Games in sight.National coach Koos Moerenhoet is trying to put pressure on Van d...

Love em or loathe em, electric mountain bikes are here to stay and theyre more popular than ever.Visit any busy trail centre or popular mountainside and youll see flocks of happy riders enjoying life with a little assistance.Whether using an electric bikes self-shuttling capability to session sections and improve your riding, shredding longer days to further-flung regions, or using an eMTB as an adaptive bike to open up cycling limited by illness or disability, electric mountain bikes have many benefits.Of course, eMTBs arent universally loved anti-social riding, complex maintenance, reliability issues and confusing sub-categories of bikes have done much harm to their image.Well be exploring these topics and more throughout eMTB Week on BikeRadar!Expect in-depth industry-leading reviews, comprehensive buyers guides, opinion pieces from the greatest minds in cycling tech and more.Check out our eMTB Week hub page, or subscribe to our Facebook or Twitter pages to follow all things eMTB on BikeRadar!

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One of the best teams in the 2024 season, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, has just presented its line-up for the Tour de France. The French team will arrive with Felix Gall, stage winner and top 10 of the Tour de France last year as leader, but also with interesting riders capable of winning on all terr...

Vincent Lavenu, team boss at Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, has explained that Sam Bennett will effectively be part of a two-pronged attack at the Tour de France, but also with a cast of supporting riders capable of taking their own shot. Bennett was named in the teams Tour de France line-up this morning as []The post Vincent Lavenu says Sam Bennett part of team double objective at Tour appeared first on Sticky Bottle.

Pinarello has announced its latest flagship Dogma F all-round race bike, with key updates to the tube profiles to increase aerodynamic performance while shaving weight.The new Dogma F also switches to a new carbon construction, has room for 30mm tyres and sports a fresh MOST Talon Ultra Fast integrated handlebar.Akin to the outgoing Dogma F versus the Dogma F12, the new Dogma F represents a series of marginal improvements over its predecessor, rather than a step-change.The bike has been two years in development and is said to be built specifically for the Ineos Grenadiers riders so they can have a faster, better performing bike for key Grand Tour races.The outgoing Dogma F was one of the last road bikes you could still buy with rim brakes, but Pinarello has made the decision to make the new Dogma F disc-only. However, Pinarello says it's going to be continuing production of the previous rim-brake frame for those who want it.Complete bikes start at 12,600 / $14,500 / 14,500, or a frameset can be purchased for 5,500 / $6,950 / 6,700. Australian pricing and availability are to be confirmed.Want to know our initial impressions of the new Pinarello Dogma F? Head to our first ride review.A new carbon fibre constructionA new carbon construction was in order. - Oscar Huckle / Our MediaFlagship Pinarello bikes have relied on a Torayca T1100 1K carbon construction for many years.However, the new Dogma F uses a new Toray M40X carbon fibre, which Pinarello claims has a 53gpa (Gigapascals) tensile-strength advantage, enabling it to reach the next level of lateral stiffness performance.The brand says it has been testing the carbon on its X-Light models and on Ineos Grenadiers team bikes for some time.The new unpainted frameset. - PinarelloCarbon frames consist of a blend of fibres, with a higher-modulus construction typically found at high-stress areas for added stiffness.Pinarello says the new M40X carbon fibre is predominantly found at the revised bottom bracket junction (but more on that later).You may remember the X-Light bikes carried a low 85kg rider weight limit, but the new Dogma F is rated to 120kg.30mm tyre clearanceThere's just a smidge of clearance left with these 28mm Continental GP5000 S TRs. - Oscar Huckle / Our MediaThe new Dogma F has room for 30mm road bike tyres (width as measured), up from the 28mm rating of its predecessor.Thats quite conservative compared to its competitors, though, with the Specialized Tarmac SL8 rated to clear 32mm rubber, while the Cervlo S5 has room for 34mm tyres.When asked if Pinarello considered opting for a more generous clearance, the brand said it would have come at the expense of the frames stiffness.Aero trumps weightIt's a Pinarello through-and-through. - Oscar Huckle / Our MediaUnlike most of its competitors who (over time) have developed dedicated climbing bikes or aero road bikes, Pinarello has always stuck with a one-bike philosophy for racing.The new Dogma F continues this ethos, along with the trademark asymmetric tube profiles the brand is known for. The Italian threaded bottom bracket standard remains, too.That said, Pinarello says it studied Ineos Grenadiers rider Geraint Thomas performance data at the 2022 Tour de France, noting his average energy expenditure and balancing that with the potential savings he could make in different riding situations.As a result of this study, Pinarello claims it discovered minor improvements in CdA (coefficient of aerodynamic drag) were more valuable than saving weight.The new Dogma Fs CdA has been reduced by a claimed 0.2 per cent (a weighted average figure taken from data across different yaw angles), following many small revisions to the tubes shapes and profiles. Pinarello hasnt specified the exact yaw angles tested.The brand also claims a 108g weight saving for the frameset (in this case, frame, fork, seatpost and integrated handlebar).And what about compliance? Pinarello suggests this is globally similar to the outgoing model.The brand says the chainstays on the new model are stiffer, though, and this is counteracted by the fork, which has become more compliant.Marginal gainsThe signature channel for the bottle cage remains in the down tube. - Oscar Huckle / Our MediaPinarello has completely redesigned the down tube to improve the frames frontal aerodynamic performance, which sees a reduction in thickness over the outgoing Dogma F.The down tube leads to what Pinarello calls a new Aero-Keel bottom bracket a girthy junction not dissimilar in appearance to the Mariana bottom bracket design found on the BMC Teammachine R.That's one massive bottom bracket. - Oscar Huckle / Our MediaLike the Teammachine R, the increase in surface area is claimed to smooth airflow and improve stiffness.The bottom bracket is said to take its name from how the down tube profile has been rotated by 3.5 degrees where it meets the junction.The new aero head tube and down tube junction. - Oscar Huckle / Our MediaThe head tube has also been redesigned, with Pinarello reducing the width of the nose area by 8mm, again to improve its aero performance.The new Dogma F also sees the thru-axle inserts in-moulded into both dropouts, with the inserts invisible from the outside faces.Nice and clean - Oscar Huckle / Our MediaThis not only improves aerodynamics but enables the brand to use shorter thru-axles, thus reducing weight. BMC has used a visually similar design with its Stealth Dropouts, found on models such as the Roadmachine and Teammachine SLR01.The new Dogma Fs fork legs are also slimmer, while retaining Pinarellos signature Onda wave design.It's a similar seatpost arrangement, with some weight savings. - Oscar Huckle / Our MediaThe Dogma F continues to use a twin T20 Torx bolt seatpost clamp at the back of the seat tube.However, rather than having a separate wedge that sits behind the seatpost, the clamp is now integrated into the seat tube, resulting in a much cleaner aesthetic. Pinarello also claims this new design limits the amount of sweat and dust that can get inside.While the proprietary seatpost features the same dimensions as the previous Dogma F and current Dogma X, the posts head has also seen some weight savings.An updated front endThe new front end meant a change in headset standard. - Oscar Huckle / Our MediaAs a result of the head tubes new shape, Pinarello had to rethink the headset and, by extension, the steerer tube. The new bike uses a 1.5in upper headset bearing and a 1 lower.The fork steerer tube now sees an elliptical shape and theres a new cover to channel the hydraulic hoses through the headset.On the outgoing Dogma F, the hoses would pass either side of the steerer, but the new cover routes them in front, which Pinarello claims offers a more direct path.Because theres room for only two hoses, that means the new Dogma F is only compatible with electronic groupsets.A new integrated handlebarThe new bar. - Oscar Huckle / Our MediaThe new headset standard and steerer tube shape mean the existing MOST Talon Ultra bar is incompatible, so Pinarello has developed a new MOST Talon Ultra Fast model.The new bar is lighter, with its overall weight reduced by 40g in an unspecified size. Its also claimed to be more aerodynamic and adopts a wider 7-degree flare on the drops.Pinarello has also canted the top of the bar inward, so riders can find an aero position in a safer way.There's now a 7-degree flare. - Oscar Huckle / Our MediaLike its predecessor, the new bar is offered in 16 sizes, from 80 to 140mm stem lengths (in 10mm increments) and 400 to 460mm widths (in 20mm increments).Its worth noting that Pinarello measures its handlebars from the outside edges of the tops, rather than the typical centre-to-centre measurement. This means a nominal 420mm-wide handlebar, for example, will measure 400mm centre-to-centre.Doing the mathsThe weight savings all add up. - Oscar Huckle / Our MediaPinarello claims the new Dogma Fs frame weight is 860g unpainted in a size 53cm with the steerer uncut.The outgoing Dogma F had a claimed frame weight of 865g with the same parameters.So where exactly has the 108g claimed weight saving come from?Speaking to BikeRadar, Pinarellos R&D mechanical engineer Massimo Poloniato explained the most significant weight savings are found with the 40g-lighter handlebar.He also says a few grams have been knocked off the fork legs to counteract the new heavier steerer tube. The slimmer head tube and headset also shave weight, as do the integrated seat clamp, thru-axle design and a revised seatpost head with titanium hardware.Pinarello Dogma F geometryThe most significant change is the increased fork rake. - Oscar Huckle / Our MediaPinarello has mostly preserved the geometry of the existing Dogma F, but the key change is the new 47mm fork rake (up from 43mm), to increase the bikes stability on descents.Depending on the size, some of the head tube lengths also differ compared to the outgoing model, but the stack remains the same this comes as a result of the increased tyre clearance.The Dogma F continues to be offered in 11 sizes, with the MOST Talon Ultra Fast bar coming in 16 permutations.Pinarello says it's up to the dealer if they are willing to change the stock cockpit at the point of purchase. Nominal size - seat tube centre to centre (mm)430465500515530540550560575595620 Head tube angle (degrees)69.570.571.47272.572.872.873.273.773.473.4 Head tube length (mm)102109114119128136147154.5168204244 Seat tube angle (degrees)74.474.47473.773.773.473.4737372.472 Seat tube length (mm)425450465485500510520525540560600 Fork rake (mm)4747474747474747474747 Top tube length (mm)500515525535545550557565575587620 Chainstay length (mm)407407407407407408408409409409411 Reach (mm)351.5365.4372.2378.2385.6385.3389.2390.8396.7393.4410 Stack (mm)502517.3525.2532.1542.4551561.5570.1584.8613.2651.6 Edit Table Pinarello Dogma F models and availabilityThis is the Luxter Red Gold colourway. - Oscar Huckle / Our MediaThe Dogma F will be available in three colour types Edge, Fade and Cut.The Edge comes in three colours Edge Luxter Blue (gloss graphics, matt finish), Edge Crystal White (gloss graphics and finish) and Edge Luxter Vernice (gloss graphics and matt finish).The Luxter Blue - Oscar Huckle / Our MediaTheres a single Fade Luxter Red Gold option, with glossy graphics and a matt finish.There will be two Cut options Pinarellos signature Black-on-Black or Aurik Yellow, both with gloss graphics and a mixed matt-and-gloss finish.This is the paintjob Ineos-Grenadiers will ride. - PinarelloIn addition, there will be an exclusive colourway ridden by Ineos-Grenadiers in the Tour de France, but this isnt available at launch.Pinarello Dogma F Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 PMFrame: Toray M40X carbon fibreGroupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 with Shimano power meterWheelset: Princeton Peak 4550 or DT Swiss ARC 1400Pinarello Dogma F Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Frame: Toray M40X carbon fibreGroupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Wheelset: Princeton Peak 4550 or DT Swiss ARC 1400Claimed weight: 6.77kg in a size 53 with Princeton wheelsPinarello Dogma F SRAM Red AXSFrame: Toray M40X carbon fibreGroupset: SRAM Red AXS (no power meter)Wheels: Princeton Peak 4550 or DT Swiss ARC 1400Claimed weight: 6.63kg in a size 53 with Princeton wheelsPinarello Dogma F Campagnolo Super Record WirelessFrame: Toray M40X carbon fibreGroupset: Campagnolo Super Record Wireless(no power meter)Wheels: Campagnolo Bora WTO 45Claimed weight: 6.88kg in a size 53