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Original article by Enve Composites. The Changing Landscape of Mountain Bike Wheel and Axle Standards Been shopping for a new bike or wheels lately? If so, you may have been left feeling like you need a degree in wheel and axle terminology. Let’s take a look at these emerging standards in mountain bike so that you are well armed and prepared for your next shopping experience. The mountain bike industry has been on a bigger is better trend … we addressed some of that in our “Is Wider Always Better?” article. Why? It basically is coming down to the physics of creating a bike...

Link to orginal article: nycvelo.com by Tim The Parlee Altum R is one of the newest editions to the Parlee family of road-bikes. A lightweight carbon frame and fork engineered with some smart details, such as flex-fit top cap sizing and a hidden seatpost clamp, the Altum R strikes a great balance of comfortable riding on those long rides while still being agile and stiff for those hard efforts. Seen here in Riviera Blue, the Altum R also comes in Silver/Gray or custom finishes designable at parleecycles.com The Altum R increases its tire clearances over its predecessors, fitting tires up to...

The Smart ENVE System (SES) 7.8 is the latest addition to ENVE’s next generation SES aero wheel lineup.  The SES 7.8 features a new shape that provides more speed, stability, better response and refined handling when compared to previous SES wheel models. Additionally, the SES 7.8 incorporates ENVE’s latest textured brake track and road tubeless compatibility. Like previous SES wheel models the geometry of the SES 7.8 rims is asymmetric from front to back. The front wheel is 71mm deep and 29mm wide while the back wheel is 80mm deep and 27.5mm wide. ENVE’s emphasis on in-frame aero development argues that developing wheels in isolation from the frame...

Link to Original Article: VeloNews.Competitor.com by Gregor Brown Mark Cavendish said he's "super excited" to join his new team, which will be known as Team Dimension Data. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com MILAN (VN) — Deloitte Consulting will sponsor South Africa’s MTN-Qhubeka in 2016, when the team will race as Dimension Data, and will pave the way for Mark Cavendish’s arrival. MTN announced Tuesday morning Cavendish will join the team. He will come with long-time helpers Mark Renshaw, also from Etixx-Quick-Step, and Bernhard Eisel, from Sky. “I’m super excited about becoming a part of the team for 2016,” Cavendish said in a press...

Link to Original Article: BBC.com  British cyclist Mark Cavendish has joined MTN-Qhubeka after three years racing for Etixx-Quick-Step (EQS). The 2011 world road champion, 30, has joined the South African team, who will be known as Team Dimension Data from next year. A 26-time Tour de France stage winner, Cavendish brings Australian Mark Renshaw, 32, with him from EQS. Austrian former HTC-Highroad and Team Sky team-mate Bernie Eisel, 34, also joins. "It's fair to say that most of the peloton has seen how incredible the team raced this year," said Cavendish, who added the riding for a "greater cause in the...