Having already ensured his place in the annals of Tour de France history, Mark Cavendish will embark on his final Grand Boucle in the coming days, with one clear goal in mind... win a record breaking 35th Tour de France stage win.Currently tied with the legendary Eddy Merckx for the stage win record...

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The carbon Alanera handlebar was one of the first 1-piece integrated cockpits in the pro peloton, and now a lighter Deda Alanera RS has been reshaped to be faster and more comfortable. The changes are subtle but impactful. An all-new aero shape to the tops promises to improve both aerodynamics and rider comfort. And while cables fully disappear inside for modern road compatibility, Deda slightly tweaks the Alanera RSs ergonomics with a bit of flare and slightly less dropDeda Alanera RS 1-piece carbon handlebar cockpit(Photos/Deda)At first glance, it still looks a lot like the original Alanera handlebar + stem combo that we spotted back in 2017. And the same cockpit Tadej Pogaar won the Tour on. But there really are several significant improvements, almost hidden in plain sight. The biggest difference comes in the reshaped top a critical spot where aerodynamics and rider ergonomics meet.More aero, more comfy, and lighter too!The new Alanera RS features a 5mm thinner profile for its tops, adopting a truncated aerofoil shape instead of the previous angular quadrilateral. Deda says that reshaping alone saves 3.9W at 40 km/h (up to a 15.5W reduction at 60 km/h race speeds)!Besides a shape more comfortable to wrap a hand around up top, Deda gives the Alanera RS handlebars 6 of flare to its drops to allow more space for your forearms when you sprint. That flare, plus 10 of UCI allowable shifter inclination means riders can turn those levers in a bit more for an aero hand position. Deda redesigned a flatter updated Rapid Hand Movement EVO shape for a smoother transition from your hoods to the tops, with better forearm support. And lastly, bar drop decreases by 10mm to 120mm, sliding them into the more popular compact category.All that, and Deda says the updated full monocoque one-piece carbon construction with no bonded sections resulted in a smooth internal surface for easy cable routing, a 6% reduction in weight, and best-in-class stiffness-to-weight ratio.Tech specsMaterial: full monocoque UD carbon constructionHardware: black PVD titanium boltsCurve shape: RHM (Rapid Hand Movement) EVOReach: 75mmDrop: 120 mmFlare: 6 (+2.5cm wider at the ends)Bar widths: 40, 42 & 44cm (measured outside to outside)Stem angle: -8Stem lengths: 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 & 130mm (140mm on demand)Steerer size: 1.125 (28.6mm)Cable routing: DCR full internal; electronic only for round steerers, or 1x mechanical with a D-shaped steererClamp height: 43.5 mmClaimed weight: 340g (11042)GPS mount: 36g direct out-front mount for Garmin/Wahoo, Bryton & GoPro, includedDeda Alanera RS Pricing, options & availabilityThe new 1-piece carbon Deda Alanera RS integrated cockpit is available now for 795 not including VAT (so figure ~950 with tax). While that is obviously wildly expensive, it is the same price as the previous model. And it includes the bar, a matching aero top cap, headset spacers, 2 DCR headset covers (for 46 & 56mm headtubes), and the out-front computer mount.Officially, 13 standard sizes are available with the most popular combination of 6 stem lengths & 3 bar widths. But all size combos are possible on demand, as well as a longer 140mm stem version.DedaElementi.comThe post Deda Alanera RS Reshapes 1st Integrated Handlebar Cockpit to Win Le Tour de France appeared first on Bikerumor.

The Visma-Lease a bike star, who is key support for Jonas Vingegaard, is replaced by Bart Lemmen

The Edge 1050 is priced at 649.99, with new features including a built-in speaker that can act as a bike bell, the ability to receive road hazard alerts and the use of Garmin Pay, though it comes with a shorter battery life than the outgoing Edge 1040

The upcoming Tour de France might be the main topic of conversation in the cycling world at the moment, but straight after the biggest race on the calendar comes another huge target for many riders, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.One of those nations with arguably the biggest chance of claiming th...

Its been nearly two years since the last big screen Garmin launch, and it seems to have been worth the wait. The all-new Garmin Edge 1050 wants to change how cyclists view and use their head units. Garmin claims the new Edge 1050 is its brightest, most intelligent, and most connected cycling computer ever.All Images: Garmin What is the Garmin Edge 1050?The Edge 1050 is the new flagship cycling computer from Garmin. It boasts an ultra-vibrant Liquid Crystal touchscreen display and provides more real-time feedback than any computer on the market.Are riders ready for all the real time feed-back and communication on rides? What kind of real-time feedback are we talking about? The Edge 1050 has updated navigation, performance tracking, cycling awareness, and intelligent connectivity. Wouldnt that drain the battery? Yes, but the new unit has a claimed battery life of up to 20 hours in the most demanding use cases and up to 60 hours in the battery-saver mode.Thats not too bad, considering it acts like a smartphone. Like Waze For CyclingThe new Edge 1050 also has cycling community features. Its like an onboard road map that can direct and re-direct you when things go wrong or a Cyclist Waze. The unit can compile reports of road hazard alerts tagged by fellow cyclists. Reports can be as simple as a roadside pothole or a downed tree. To help with communication (if you choose), riders can also see in-ride messaging and leaderboards during group rides.Early Edge users, dont worry, the Garmin Connect App will soon be updated. GroupRide updates and road hazard alerts will be available on Edge 540, Edge 840, and Edge 1040 series cycling computers.Other features include additions like on-device course creation, Garmin Pay, a built-in speaker, and more to help improve every ride.Make Group Rides More ExcitingSuppose youre looking to make your weekend hammer ride more exciting. Riders can add more competition to their ride with in-ride leaderboards for climbs, plus you name it post-ride awards, including Speed Racer (highest max speed), Chatterbox (most heavily using the GroupRide messaging feature), Worker Bee (most time spent pedaling), and more.Plus Added SafetyIn-ride messaging and live locations can help if someone on your ride has an incident. When incident detection is enabled, alerts can notify and route fellow riders to a rider needing help.We are excited to introduce our most capable, high-performing bike computer yet with the Edge 1050. Delivering an exceptional in-ride experience, superior navigation, and community-focused features, our latest cycling computer is made to keep cyclists motivatedwhether theyre planning a group ride with friends or a long, solo adventure. Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer SalesNow, With Added Training ToolsLike other Garmin units, the new Edge 1050 has training tools. Free Garmin training planslike event-adaptive training plansdeliver personalized workouts that adapt based on performance and recovery, while daily suggested workouts provide ride suggestions based on a cyclists current training load and Garmin estimated VO2 max.Stamina InsightsEdge 1050 includes real-time stamina insights that can help riders closely monitor and track their exertion levels. These insights are based on the riders current fitness, estimated VO2, and time above FTP. Meanwhile, Power Guide now considers wind data and a cyclists current stamina to make real-time adjustments to power targets.Improved Climb ProAn updated ClimbPro lets riders see the remaining ascent and grade for each climbwhether riding a course or not. The feature is one of my personal favorites and helps riders pace climbs correctly without blowing up. All new Garmin advanced cycling dynamics can provide riders with insights into their performance, and mountain bike metrics, including jump count, jump distance, and Garmin specific features like Grit, and Flow.Varia and LifeTrack EnabledIf youre concerned about safety, you probably know the Garmin Varia or the Trek Carback radar. The Edge 1050 includes safety features like LiveTrack and incident detection and is compatible with the Varia line of cycling radars and intelligent lights. The unit is also paired with inReach satellite communicators.The all-new Garmin Edge 1050 cycling computer in action. Garmin Edge 1050 Key FeaturesRefreshed Design: The angled casing, discrete, all-metal buttons, and a replaceable quarter-turn mount are complemented by a vivid 3.5 liquid crystal display.Garmin Pay Contactless Payments: Dont worry about digging into your pocket to pull cash; breeze through mid-ride caf or snack stops with a tap of the Edge.Built-In Speaker: Use an on-device bike bell to record workout and navigation prompts and alert riders and pedestrians ahead.On-Device Course Creator: Easily create courses on the device using the responsive touchscreen and toggle different map overlays on or off.Surface Type: On the Edge, you can see paved or unpaved roadways while riding and get alerts for upcoming unpaved sections.Ride-Specific Routing: Get routing suited to a specific ridemountain, gravel, or road.Map Manager with Wi-Fi Connectivity: You can add, swap, or update additional maps via Wi-Fi right on the cycling computer.Available: NowPrice of $699.99Garmin.comThe post Garmin Edge 1050 Has Waze-Like Reporting, Liquid Crystal Display and More appeared first on Bikerumor.

The Wahoo TRACKR features enhanced HRV capabilities and favours USB recharging over coin batteries