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Friday roundup: Enve x Classified partnership, a new Zipp disc wheel, and a reasonably priced gravel e-bike

New releases from Zipp, Specialized as well as partnerships from Enve, Pas Normal Studios, and more

Cycling Weekly

Why are the fastest MTB race bikes in the world so different from what we mere mortals ride?

It was all looking so straightforward. GOAT racer, Nino Schurter, was dominating the World Cup and World Championships on his radically trail-bike-shaped, 2.4in tire, 120mm travel Scott Spark and every other brand started following suit. “Brilliant” the media and mere mortal riders cried. Bikes that are still superlight and efficient…

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Are pockets on the Specialized Men's Prime SWAT Bib Shorts worth parting with extra cash? Perhaps

Pockets come at a premium, but these are a treat to wear if they meet your budget

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Matt Beers: Coming off Cape Epic win, I'm pretty confident for Sea Otter

South African gravel and marathon MTB champion focused on Life Time Grand Prix do-over in 2024

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Remco Evenepoel's World Champion edition Tarmac SL7 goes up for sale online

Bikes of Julian Alaphilippe and Sam Bennett are also for sale

Cycling News

Tech trends from Paris-Roubaix: Nine things we learned

From ever-growing tyres to the proving ground of 1x and the death of the 'special Roubaix bike' - here's what we learned following the Queen of the Classics over two days

Cycling News

Paris-Roubaix Femmes podium bikes: Three different approaches from Kopecky, Balsamo and Georgi

Three podium places and three genres of bike as aero, endurance and all-rounder feature

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Specialized teams to ditch Roubaix for Paris-Roubaix, brand predicts

Riders favour all-rounder Tarmac SL8 for the aero benefit

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Soudal-QuickStep stay humble before taking on Mathieu van der Poel at Paris-Roubaix

'Difficult to beat is not impossible to beat' - Kasper Asgreen says of World Champion

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Paris-Roubaix tech preview: What we expect to see at the Queen of the Classics

How do modern teams adapt to the callous cobbles of northern France?

Cycling News

Specialized introduces the Search, a breezy, feature-packed gravel helmet

Big vented helmet is said to be 'like having an air conditioner on your head'

Cycling Weekly

A first look at Specialized's revamped family of Recon off-road shoes, designed for versatility and diverse budgets

From commuting around town to racing for the gravel podium, the Recon family is meant to offer something for everyone

Cycling Weekly

April fools: Remco Evenepoel loses out on aero advantage in Itzulia Basque Country time trial amid head sock ban mix-up

Soudal-QuickStep leader claims UCI email says head sock banned from April 1 but website states April 2

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Specialized being pursued for $659,000 owed to Salvadoran workers in unpaid wages, investigation reveals

Specialized is named in a recent workers' rights investigation claiming that the cycling garment company owes $659,000 in unpaid wages and severance to former factory workers.

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Workers' rights groups pursue Specialized for portion of $650K unpaid wages and benefits to factory workers

Worker Rights Consortium urges 'Specialized to make meaningful contributions to address the outstanding arrears to the workers who made their branded apparel at the APS factory'

Cycling Weekly

Geraint Thomas' shoes, socks inspired by golf balls and a 3D printed saddle

We look at Specialized's new saddle, GripGrab's move into summer clothing and a Quoc shoe that might get some Grand Tour exposure

Bike Perfect

Specialized adds to its Power Mirror 3D printed saddle range with the ultra-costly S-Works Phenom

The latest MTB saddle from Specialized carries an eye-watering $450 price tag but promises some butt pleasing tech too

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A Pinarello Dogma gifted to the pope by Egan Bernal is up for auction

A custom Argentina Dogma F12 gifted to the Pope by Egan Bernal in 2021 is currently up for auction

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Peter Sagan undergoes second heart procedure, as Olympics nears

Return to training after first operation reveals further heart rhythm issues

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The new Levo SL Alloy gives an affordable entry to Specialized's lightweight e-MTBs – it's bad news if you live in the U.S. though

Specialized release a new aluminum version of the Levo SL e-MTB that weighs just 20kg

Bike Perfect

Specialized Epic 8 vs Epic 8 Evo – two brilliant new bikes, but which short travel ripper is the right one for you?

Specialized’s new Epic 8 and Epic 8 Evo share the same frame but ride very differently. Guy Kesteven has tested both and is perfectly placed to explain which is the best lightweight trail weapon for you

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Specialized's Epic 8 XC MTB embraces algorithm-controlled suspension and ditches the Brain

Specialized claims the new Epic 8 is the "fastest XC race bike in the world", while the Epic 8 Evo gets a rowdy downcountry overhaul

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Specialized S-Works Epic 8 review – is this ultra high-tech, superlight but trail-tough XC race superbike the new Olympic champion in waiting?

With an Olympics to win 2024 is going to be a big year for XC bikes. Specialized has thrown down a serious challenge to the rest of the pack with its ultra-tech, ultra-fast, and freaky fun S-Works Epic 8

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I tested the new Specialized Epic 8 Evo Pro – its mixture of lightweight speed and middleweight control blew me away

Specialized’s cult favorite rowdy XC winner jumps up a whole weight category to burly downcountry, but does it still have the race speed our expert tester loved before?

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RockShox SID Flight Attendant review – the smartest and fastest XC MTB suspension ever?

RockShox's latest 'Ride Adaptive' Flight Attendant has already won several XCO and XCC World Cups, but what’s it actually like to ride and do you really need it? Guy Kesteven has his expert opinion dialed in already

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