Tech of the week: Campagnolo waves in new Shamal wheels, Cannondale’s SuperSix EVO LAB71 workforce reproduction is yours to purchase and Categorised broadens its drivetrain ecosystem to incorporate an aero crankset and chainring
Since their inception in 1992, Campagnolo Shamal wheels have all the time featured ground-breaking improvements. The newest version incorporates a wavy Twin Profile rim and new carbon layup, making a inflexible construction that Campy says doesn’t sacrifice consolation for endurance highway and mixed-terrain driving.
Now you can pay money for a motorbike that’s virtually an identical to at least one utilized by World Tour riders, as Cannondale is promoting its SuperSix EVO LAB71 Staff Version. Cannondale says it’s 99% workforce spec (though your guess is pretty much as good as mine in terms of the 1%). So, should you’ve bought deep pockets then you may see what distinction it makes to your driving.
Categorised’s Powershift has already revolutionised the drivetrain, and now an aero crankset and chainring can be found to match. Those that have purchased into the built-in rear hub system can get one step nearer to turning their complete setup Categorised.
For followers of indoor coaching, you could be aware of FulGaz and much more so with Rouvy. Rouvy has now acquired FulGaz and, though not a lot is about to alter within the brief time period, they are going to finally grow to be a single platform.
Iconic Campagnolo Shamal wheels get an progressive improve
The waves allow the inclusion of shorter spokes for improved rigidity
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Campagnolo Shamals are synonymous with innovation. Launched in 1992, these quick aluminium highway and observe wheels had been thought of groundbreaking and proved a favorite on the highest degree of the game. The expertise has developed, however the Twin Profile (or double peak) of the newest version retains the Shamal popularity alive.
Other than creating an attention grabbing aesthetic, the 45/40mm modular rim profile permits using shorter spokes in a G3 lacing sample distinctive to Campagnolo. In response to the model, this lacing geometry, along with a carbon fibre layup that evenly distributes masses, leads to rigidity, consolation and aerodynamic efficiency in excellent stability. The wheelset’s a claimed 105 grams lighter than its predecessor regardless of the deeper rim.
These Shamals, as with the earlier version, edge extra in direction of endurance highway, gravel and all-terrain driving, and the 2-Method Match system means they are often arrange tubeless or with inside tubes. They reply to the development for improved versatility and wider tyres (28mm plus), and could also be simply the factor for riders in search of mixed-terrain efficiency with no compromise to consolation.
Get your arms on a Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 workforce reproduction
Now you may experience just about the identical bike as Richard Carapaz
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Your legs and lungs could not match as much as these of the professionals however your bike actually can. The EF Schooling-EasyPost and EF Schooling-Oatly-Cannondale groups are driving the Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 in 2025, and now the Staff Version is offered to us mere mortals.
There’s no new tech to shout about right here as the newest SuperSix EVO LAB71 mannequin has been out for some time. Reasonably, this bike is a celebration of a ten-year partnership between EF Professional Biking and Cannondale — fuelled by innovation and crammed with many notable victories — and as shut as you’ll get to the true factor.
It’s kitted out with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Imaginative and prescient Metron 60 SL carbon wheels and a complete host of different prime drawer parts and ending package (or you should buy simply the frameset). In the event you’re already a fan of the daring pinks of EF Professional Biking workforce kits, you then’ll be equally excited by the paint job on this bike, mixing present workforce design with a nod to Cannondale’s beginnings.
You possibly can’t ignore the value nonetheless; this bike will set you again £12,500. Even with the hovering costs of current years, it sits on the larger finish of pro-level machines and also you’ll must determine for your self if it’s price it.
New aero crankset and chainring brings Categorised’s choices nearer to a whole drivetrain
The aero crankset and chainring broaden Categorised’s drivetrain ecosystem
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Categorised is broadening its vary with a chainring and carbon crankset mixture. Having already revolutionised shifting with its Powershift two-speed built-in rear hub, this newest launch enhances the system and can deliver riders who’ve already adopted Powershift nearer to a whole 1x Categorised drivetrain.
Designed for efficiency on highway and gravel, the carbon crank arms are gentle and the chainring has a closed-face design that not solely makes it stiff and aerodynamically environment friendly however one which additionally seems to be quick.
The crank arm size is at present restricted to 170mm, so there’s no good possibility for these of us with shorter legs. The Shimano and SRAM suitable chainring is offered in 5 sizes: 46T – 54T, and, technically, in black and purple, however you’ll must get sponsored by Categorised to get your arms on the latter.
Fulgaz bought to Rouvy
The highest twenty Fulgaz routes at the moment are accessible in Rouvy
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Fulgaz, an indoor biking platform owned by the Ironman Group since 2021, has now been bought off to Rouvy. Rouvy and Fulgaz have lots in frequent though the latter could also be much less acquainted to many cyclists and caters extra to triathletes. Nevertheless, they’re each immersive apps for indoor coaching, permitting you to experience actual routes and comply with coaching plans. It’s nonetheless early days of the acquisition, and never a lot will change for Fulgaz customers within the brief time period.
For now, the highest twenty routes in Fulgaz shall be added to the routes accessible on Rouvy. The longer-term plan, nonetheless, is to finally deliver one of the best options of Fulgaz over to Rouvy. Rouvy’s CEO, Petr Samek mentioned: “We’ll spend a while totally assessing the scenario, listening to their [Fulgaz users] views and ensuring all FulGaz customers can get pleasure from a easy and passable expertise however we expect it is unnecessary to maintain each platforms open and can finally be transitioning Fulgaz to Rouvy”.
Ironman will nonetheless be within the image although, as Rouvy has partnered with the corporate and can grow to be its official digital sports activities platform.
