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The age old question - Which is faster? Tubulars or Clinchers?

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So, the age old question, which is faster?  Tubulars or Clinchers?  We've always been told by coaches and the veteran racers, "Train in clinchers, Race in Tubulars", but is this true?  Here's a test by done by BikeRadar, on a Time Trial Bike and a Road Bike. They will be testing the Enve 4.5 Tubulars, against the Enve 4.5 Clinchers.    Enve mentioned that their clinchers are more aero than their tubulars. On the climb test, the clinchers were indeed faster than the lighter tubulars. Perhaps, aero really does trump weight.     Stay up to date, follow us on: Facebook...

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Limited Promotion: 50,000 Instagram Followers!

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We're celebrating 50,000 Followers on Instagram!  And we'd like to thank you for your support!  For a limited time, enjoy 15% off our online store. To get the coupon, follow the instructions in the pop-up. This offer is applicable to all products listed on our website, except service deposits and offers listed in our "Dark Deals" Collection.  Promo ends: 18th July.    Stay up to date, follow us on: Facebook Twitter Instagram

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In the wind tunnel, with Enve & Team Dimension Data

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The Global Cycling Network (GCN) caught up with Enve's master Aerodynamicist Simon Smart last week while working with Team Dimension Data as they prepare the right wheels for the right Tour De France Stages.  PS, they're also working on something secret.    Stay up to date, follow us on: Facebook Twitter Instagram

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Debunking Wheel Stiffness

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Are your wheels stiff enough? Do your manly legs pump out so many kilowatts that you flex them like soggy noodles? Stiffness is like training volume, right? More is always better? I’d like to start this discussion with a very simple question: What IS wheel stiffness? Do you know? If anyone out there can accurately describe it in one paragraph or less, you get a gold star. I don’t even think I could do it, which is why we’re dedicating an entire article to it.  The biggest problem with the wheel stiffness discussion is that the term is thrown around far too much...

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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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