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Parlee Altum Frameset Review by Matt Wikstrom

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Parlee has a reputation for high-end custom-built carbon fibre frames, but in recent years the company has turned to Asian manufacturing in order to expand its catalogue. The Altum series comprises three models (Altum, Altum-R, Altum Disc) that were introduced last year. In this review, Australian tech editor Matt Wikstrom takes a looked at the lightest version. Bob Parlee made his way into the bicycle industry after a long career (27 years) building sailing boats. While there may not be an obvious link between the two, boat-building provided Parlee with extensive experience in a variety of crafts (such as woodwork)...

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ENVE Launches Gravel Road Fork with Integrated Carbon Fender | New Products

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February 25, 2016 – Ogden, Utah, USA – The ENVE Gravel Road Fork (GRD) which was first previewed at the North American Hand-built Bicycle Show in 2015 as a prototype, is now shipping to customers world-wide.  ENVE’s GRD Fork is a purpose built road fork specifically optimized for the gravel, adventure, and all-road market. The new GRD fork features a 382mm axle to crown length and offers tire clearance for up to a 38mm tire without a fender and 35mm with fender.   The removable carbon fiber fender weighs roughly 150 grams and offers full coverage with simple installation and removal.  “Creating a road fork...

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