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10 of the best deep aero wheels lab tested

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Which wheels are best for speed, stability, braking and handling? This article was first published on 220 Triathlon.com. Deep-section aero wheels offer some of the biggest speed gains you can find, along with your helmet and clothing. The difference between basic training wheels and the best of this group can be as much as four minutes in a 40km bike leg. In short, aero wheels are essential as soon as you switch from completing to competing. Super-deep  wheels, such as the 70mm-plus hoops here, are specialist tools for racing on flat and rolling courses. While they’re much faster than standard wheels, they...

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SOC17: Praxis Works debuts lightweight, hollow carbon LYFT mountain bike cranksets

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The new Praxis Works LYFT is a very lightweight mountain bike crankset. If claimed weights hold up, they’re in the realm of Race Face Next SL G4, which are among the lightest cranks available. Check the video for details on that, plus the HD version for more aggressive (or heavier) riders, and catch a few more pics and specs below… Claimed weight for the LYFT Carbon cranks, with spindle, 175mm arms and 32-tooth chainring, is 460g. The HD version beefs up the arms and spindle and comes in about 548g (170mm, 32-tooth ring). Praxis’ cranks work with a 30mm spindle, and...

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Factory Tour: Celebrating 10 years with ENVE’s new facility in Ogden

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In the past ten years, a lot has changed for ENVE Composites. Their name changed from EDGE to ENVE, facilities have changed as they continued to grow, but one thing remains the same – ENVE’s carbon rims are still made in the USA. That poses a problem for a rapidly growing company as production begins to be limited by the space allowed by their building. Just in time to celebrate their 10th anniversary, ENVE completed work on an all new facility in Ogden, UT. A clean sheet design built specifically around product design and manufacturing, ENVE has doubled their space...

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11spd: This week's best new bike gear by Bike Radar

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Praxis Alba M30 48/32 road cranks Praxis sent us these Alba M30 48/32t cranks, aimed at gravel riders Calling all gravel riders, tourers and adventurers, are you in need of lower gearing, but refuse to fit a triple chainring? Take a look at this 48/32t beauty from Praxis, with solid forged alloy arms. We’re seeing more of this kind of thing become available and we heartily approve. It tips the scales at around 775g and this particular sample comes ready for threaded bottom brackets. It comes supplied with the new Praxis “Buzz” rings, which are designed to be compatible with...

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Top 5 - Dream Road Bike Wheelsets 2017

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Its that time of the year again for Bike Radar's TOP 5, Dream Wheelsets for 2017. When money is no object, what would you choose: Featherweight? Crazy Aero? Bomb Proof? We're really proud that Enve's SES 4.5AR Disc wheelset made the list.  "We've seen a number of tubular Disc wheels crop up with wider rims for wider tires, but Enve blows this category apart with the SES 4.5 AR wheels with massive 25mm internal rim widths, these carbon clinchers are made for big 28mm tires. And not just in stability and matching the shape of the tire, but the overall...

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