Many have been calling for more breakaway opportunities at the 2024 Tour de France and on stage 17, those wishes were rewarded as Richard Carapaz took victory, completing his set of Grand Tour wins, ahead of Simon Yates and Enric Mas.The fight for the breakaway on stage 17 was one of the most bruta...

In May, nearly 70 people showed up for the 2024 WeedSac, a non-competitive 140-mile bike tour in the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico. Nick and JoJo the dog put together a short reflection from the ride with photos they snapped along the way. Read their story here...The post JoJo & The Helmetwalkers: A WeedSac Jamboree appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Take advantage of some great prices on our favourite cycling accessories before Amazon Prime Day finishes at midnight

Winner of stages in the Vuelta a Espana and the Giro d'Italia, what Richard Carapaz was missing to round off his great career was a stage win in the Tour de France. On stage 17 of the 2024 edition of the Tour, he finally he achieved that goal."We knew that the classification was very far away for u...

Released this week, the new PNW Range Dropper Post and Range Dropper Lever kit is designed to be durable, reliable, and easy on the wallet with a $199 price tag. Find all the details here...The post The New PNW Range Dropper Post Kit Costs $199 appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Amazon Prime Day is in full swing and there are serious savings to be had on cycling tech.From reduced Garmin devices to a nifty electric pump, lets take a closer look at our pick of the best tech deals this Amazon Prime Day.Make sure to check out our other pages for the best discounts on clothing, Garmin tech and more cycling deals.When is Amazon Prime Day?Amazon Prime Day kicked off at midnight on Tuesday 16 July and runs through to the end of Wednesday 17 July. We'll be reporting on the best deals as and when they become available.The Amazon Prime Day event is an exclusive benefit for Prime members. By subscribing for 8.99 per month, you unlock access to special discounts, next-day delivery, Prime Video, Music, Reading and more. New subscribers can enjoy a 30-day free trial. Dont miss out on Prime Day savings.Best cycling tech deals in the UKShokz OpenFit headphones 179.99 139 (-22%)The Shokz OpenFits are among our top-rated headphones for cycling. - Kaden Gardener / Our MediaScoring a 4-star rating in our review, these wireless earbuds have audiophile-quality for cyclists and runners without compromising road safety.The sound is impressively detailed and balanced, with a good battery life and flawless connectivity. Whats more, they stay in place on the bike and dont fall out like some of its competitors do.The OpenFits arent bone conduction headphones, they instead use DirectPitch technology to fire sound through the air. This leaves your inner ear open and able to receive ambient noise from the real world. As such, they may well challenge your opinion about riding while listening to music.Garmin Fenix 7X Solar 619.99 438 (save 29%)The Garmin Fenix 7X Solar goes the distance thanks to solar charging. - AmazonThe Fenix 7 series is Garmins premium multisport smartwatch offering, with the 7X designed for larger wrists, with a 1.4in screen.The smartwatch has an impressive claimed 37 days of battery life, which can be further boosted up to nine days, thanks to the PowerGlass solar charging lens.The Fenix 7X Solar uses a mixture of buttons and a touchscreen to cycle through its various functions and Garmin says the watch is tested to US military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.We awarded its smaller sibling, the Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar, 4 stars in our review.View dealCycplus AS2 Pro electric pump 99.99 84.99 (save 15%)You'll want to use the hose attachment for TPU tubes. - Scott Windsor / Our MediaThe savings are more modest here because its a relatively recent release, but theres 15 per cent off to be had on Cycplus AS2 Pro electric pump.Fixing a puncture by the side of the road or trail isnt fun and this Cycplus electric pump removes some of the difficulty.The cuboid-shaped pump is designed to be carried in your pocket on a ride and is claimed to pump up a 700c x 25mm tyre to 80psi in 50 seconds up to four times.Think of the pump as a CO2 inflator, only with the ability to be used multiple times.You get live readings too, so you don't have to guess what tyre pressure youre inflating the tyre to.View dealWahoo Elemnt Bolt V2 Computer Bundle 379.99 322.99 (save 15%)Steve Sayers / Our MediaAlthough Amazon has also discounted the Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V2 on its own, you get bigger savings on the bundle, which includes a heart rate monitor, and speed and cadence sensor.BikeRadars editor-in-chief George Scott awarded the computer a 4-star rating, finding it has almost everything you need for everyday riding.The computer offers a colour screen, smart navigation, USB-C charging and improved battery life over the original Wahoo Elemnt Bolt.Theres no touchscreen, with the Bolt controlled by six buttons, and you set the device and data screens up via the Elemnt companion phone app.The brand claims the computer will last up to 15 hours and weve found that to be accurate in our testing.View dealBest cycling tech deals in the USGarmin Edge 1030 Plus Bundle $699.99 $389.99 (save 44%)GarminIf youre in the USA, the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus Bundle is a standout.The Garmin Edge 1030 Plus is the predecessor to the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar, which has a bundle with an RRP of $764.99.Although you miss out on the souped-up battery life, USB-C charging and some software bells and whistles, the 1030 Plus is still one of the best bike computers. Deputy editor Jack Luke gave it 4 stars.Described by Jack at the time as overwhelmingly feature rich, the 1030 Plus likely has everything youll ever need. You get a large 3.5in display with a claimed 24 hours of battery life in regular mode.This bundle comes with a heart rate monitor, and speed and cadence sensor.View dealWahoo KICKR Core $599.99 $425 (save 29%)The KICKR Core is Wahoos mid-priced, wheel-on smart trainer, sitting below the KICKR Snap but below the KICKR Move and KICKR.Ian Osborne awarded the KICKR Core a 4.5-star score in his review and found it to be a stable, easy-to-use and value-packed package without compromising the ride quality.Although its not quite as compact as its bigger siblings (and youll need to buy a cassette separately), the smart trainer gives you the full experience at a competitive price.We found it difficult to notice the difference between the 5.4kg flywheel on the Core and the burlier 7.3kg on the Kickr heavier flywheels typically translate to an improved ride feel.View dealWhat is Amazon Prime Day?Amazon Prime Day is an exclusive shopping event for Prime members, offering access to a vast array of deals.Our team of expert deal hunters will be keeping a close eye on the event, ensuring that Bike Radar readers get the top cycling deals available.For even more savings, check out the extra deals you can enjoy:Amazon Music Unlimited Enjoy three months for free! Kindle Unlimited Get a 30-day free trial and access all of your favourite books, audiobooks and magazines Amazon Kids Get a one-month free trial and access child-friendly books, films and TV shows Prime Video Try a 30-day free trial and find your next seriesTry downloading the CamelCamelCamel extension to check for the best savings.Remember, only Amazon Prime members have access to these premium savings, so make sure to sign up. You can set up an Amazon Prime account and browse the deals here.

With a carbon frame, electronic shifting and a sub 3,000 price tag, the Ribble Endurance SL R Disc Sport is a bit of a performance bargain

Over three minutes clear in the general classification and on a relatively calm day for the Maillot Jaune hopefuls, Tadej Pogacar couldn't help himself but spark the GC fight into life on stage 14 of the 2024 Tour de France, attacking again on the penultimate climb.Arguably the main issue for Pogac...

Chris Wilson and his riding buddy Rob went on a bikepacking trip along the McKenzie River to celebrate last month's summer solstice and the Swift Campout. But really, they were on a fishing mission and alas, Chris caught a fish! Watch his video here...The post Chris Caught a Fish (Chris Wilsons 2024 Swift Campout Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

The Mayhem is back, and Spot calls it the most advanced bike theyve ever made. While still relying on a carbon leaf spring like their Living Link platform has before, the orientation has been flipped which Spot calls Inversion or the 3rd generation of the tech. Theres also a new Slaybar frame design with several clever features making the Mayhem one to check out. Spot wanted to create a bike that was lighter, stronger, and one that both climbed and descended better. No small order. However, they feel like they crushed all their goals with the strongest frame theyve ever tested, while also reducing the amount of parts. (All Photos/Spot)Stating that they reached the limit of what they could do with the current leaf spring arrangement, the new layout flips the leaf spring and main pivot which results in a number of improvements:Improved pedaling efficiency with more gripMore usable travel by making the mid-stroke leverage rate more linearBetter bottom-out controlBetter small-bump compliance Softer touch-down feelFocuses anti-squat more in sag rangeThe patented system uses fewer parts and just six bearings. It also introduces a new suspension curve that includes individual phases for touchdown, sag, range, and bottom-out control. As Spot explains, a shallow, straight, progressive behavior is excellent for bump absorption, but does not provide enough bottom-out resistance. The Inversion system enables us to tailor the ends of the curve to improve bottom-out support while also increasing touch-down sensitivity. The linkage arrangement of the suspension system creates a more progressive zone near bottom out. The flexure of the leaf spring acts as a negative spring at top out, helping with soft stroke initiation, and as a positive spring partway through the stroke, acting to straighten the curve in mid-travel.All of this combines to give a ride that delivers great traction when lightly loaded, a supportive, predictable mid-stroke response, and good bottom-out protection without having to tune excess air can progression into the shock.Moving on to the frame design itself, their new Slaybar design essentially subdivides the main triangle into two smaller triangles for increased support of the shock and frame forces. Spot admits theyre not the first to add an asymmetrical frame support, but unlike something like the Specialized Sidearm, Spots support divides the main frame into two triangles, rather than a trapezoid.They claim this reduces stress on all parts of the frame including the bearings so they can use less material and create a lighter, lower maintenance frame. As a result, the Mayhem 140 is 10% lighter than the outgoing Mayhem 130, while 56% stronger than the Mayhem 150! Additional details include their SprockLock system on the main pivots which use a mechanical lock to prevent the hardware from being able to back out. By avoiding collet-type hardware, they can avoid having to use aluminum parts molded into the carbon to resist radial expansion, and can make it lighter and stronger. Due to the new location of the Living Link in front of the seat tube, Spot saw an opportunity to cut out the rivnuts in the frame for a water bottle cage and instead mount it directly to the leaf spring mounting bolts. Theres also a slot to use as a strap anchor to carry spares if youd rather do that instead. Youll also find a threaded bottom bracket with ISCG 05 mounting tabs.Even the cable port has been scrutinized with a clever thread-together system that prevents them from having to mold metal threads into the carbon. While the cable routing is internal, the threaded system appears to lock the cables in place to prevent rattling. Built around 29 wheels, the Mayhem 140 includes 140mm of rear travel and a 150mm travel fork (160mm travel optional). Frames are available in Liquid Black or Alpine Blue, and pricing starts at $3,799 for the frame-only, or $5,999 for a 4-Star build with SRAM GX Eagle. Its available for pre-order only for now, with bikes shipping in September. The post All New Spot Mayhem Includes Inversion Carbon Spring & Slaybar Frame appeared first on Bikerumor.