Life Time is investing in the future for 2025 by launching the Life Time Grand Prix U23 Development Program. Its a new initiative aimed at cultivating the next generation of elite off-road cyclists, while hoping to add dimension to the dwindled 2025 roaster. The program will provide young riders aged 18-22 a shot at competing alongside the sport’s biggest names, with a clear path to earning a coveted spot in the 2026 LifeTime Grand Prix.

The Program Breakdown

The U23 Development Program challenges athletes to compete in four of six marquee events within the 2025 Life Time Grand Prix series. The top male and female finishers will be awarded entry into the 2026 Grand Prix. Riders will race on a separate U23 leaderboard, with their best four results counting toward their overall standing. Two events can be dropped, but a minimum of four starts are required to qualify.

What if there’s a tie?! In case of a tie, Big Sugar Gravel will serve as the tiebreaker—though participation in that race is optional.

Here’s the full 2025 race calendar:

• Life Time Sea Otter Classic Gravel – April 11, 2025
• Life Time UNBOUND Gravel 200 – May 31, 2025
• Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB – August 9, 2025
• Life Time Chequamegon MTB Festival – September 13, 2025
• Life Time Little Sugar MTB – October 12, 2025
• Life Time Big Sugar Gravel – October 18, 2025

Mentorship and Development

A standout feature of the program is mentorship. Current Life Time Grand Prix athletes will be encouraged to connect with U23 participants, offering guidance and insights gained from racing at the highest level.

“As the owner and producer of 15 off-road cycling events, Life Time is dedicated to growing the sport of cycling. We look forward to playing a direct role in this development with the launch of the 2025 Life Time Grand Prix U23 Program and providing young athletes with a platform to compete and grow at a high level.”

Kimo Seymour, President of Media and Events at Life Time.

Want to Apply? Here’s How

Interested U23 athletes must complete these steps by January 15, 2025:

1. Submit the U23 Development Program application by the deadline.
2. Meet the age requirements:
   • Minimum age: 19 by December 31, 2025
   • Maximum age: Must not turn 23 before January 1, 2026
3. Register for at least four events from the Grand Prix calendar.

For more information and application details, head to lifetimegrandprix.com.

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The Schwalbe G-One race gravel tire family finally adds a rocky, loose & wet conditions tire with the all-new RX. Certainly much more aggressive than the tightly packed low-profile arrows and the semi-slick tread you’ll already find in their gravel race tire line-up, the new Schwalbe G-One RX manages a well-balanced combo of smooth rolling performance backed up with plenty of grip for fast riding or racing in soft and loose conditions, or even wet weather and mud.

Schwalbe G-One RX Pro aggressive gravel bike race tire

Schwalbe calls their new G-One RX, their ideal gravel race tire for “maximum off-road performance”. What that means is a versatile tire designed to offer grip on everything from rocky trails to slick muddy tracks. But at the same time, Schwalbe creates a new gravel tire with high-speed racing in mind. They designed this tire to go fast.

If you have dry, hardpack, and even tarmac racing… the almost slick G-One RS is gonna be your fastest option. Then, if your racing is on dry tracks and roads, but with bits of soft dirt, sand, or deep gravel mixed in, the all-rounder G-One R is probably still your best bet.

But if that smooth gravel is likely to deteriorate more into MTB single track, or there’s going to be more proper rocks & roots to tackle, or that perfect dirt devolves into slick mud… you’ll be hard-pressed to find a quicker, grippier gravel race tire than this new Schwalbe G-One RX.

What’s new?

The all-new RX has hints of the tightly-packed arrows & boomerangs of the original G-One R. But in fact, its tread design is completely new, taking inspiration both from past Schwalbe gravel and cyclocross treads.

The center blocks are close enough to roll quickly on hard surfaces, while still spaced enough to dig into soft terrain. Then, teardrop transition knobs radiate out for support as you lean the bike over. Finally, alternating shoulder rows of tall tapered teardrops, separated by tall longitudinal blocks deliver big support and Ideal center tread pitch for easy rolling Boomerang center blocks for excellent traction and braking as proven by the G-ONE R Tear shaped intermediate tread knobs with long contact patch for strong support under load Curved outer blocks for improved traction as proven by the X-ONE R Longitudinal outer blocks for lateral stabilization and off-camber grip Wide gap designed for self cleaning stability when cornering in loose terrain. Then, ample free space in the transition zone helps clear debris away from those central triangles for consistent grip even in soft mud.

And yet, this new aggressive gravel race tread is still faster than both the G-One Bite or Overbite.

While the rubber keeps the same Addix Race name, Schwalbe says it is a new rubber formula – now using more sustainable recycled carbon black and fair trade natural rubber. And it is their fastest Addix compound rubber yet, decreasing rolling resistance by 10% while keeping the same durability

Newly tweaked Pro casing construction

Schwalbe also sneaks some tweaks inside the Pro tire’s construction, compared to the previous Super Race construction for improved performance. The 3-layered sidewall casing reinforcement, 2-layer casing under the tread, V-Guard anti-puncture belt under the tread, and dual-compound Addix Race rubber construction don’t really change that much. But now, both that extra 3rd sidewall layer and the 5mm wider V-Guard breaker extend a bit until they overlap.

The result, curiously, is both increased puncture protection AND lower rolling resistance. But with no extra weight penalty. Those changes combined with improved rolling performance seems counterintuitive. But when pressed on how that could work, Schwalbe alluded that maybe the materials themselves weren’t exactly the same from one generation to the next. But they did elaborate that tire construction-to-performance characteristic relationships aren’t always as straightforward and logical as one might hope. And it’s not that uncommon to see what should be a stiffer tire actually exhibit decreased rolling resistance in the end.

Only available in Schwalbe’s new Pro line with blue graphics like their professional team riders, the new G-One RX is their gravel tire offering the “best possible off-road performance with more grip in difficult conditions“.

“Off-road, especially on rocky and muddy terrain, enormous amounts of grip are required – this is where the G-ONE RX feels most at home.”

Schwalbe G-One RX – Pricing, availability & options

One of the greatest things about the new Schwalbe G-One RX is that there are tons of options, ready to suit almost any gravel rider or racer. It is the top-tier of Schwalbe gravel tires performance-wise, so it won’t come exceptionally cheap. But my general thinking is always that a good set of high-end tires is probably the best value upgrade you can get when you figure the ride improvement-to-cost ratio.

All sizes & colors of the new G-One RX Pro retail for the same $83 / 75€ price. All you have to do is pick the perfect match for your bike.

The new tubeless-ready Schwalbe G-One RX Pro comes in tan wall (dubbed transparent) or all-black sidewall versions, and three 700c sizes: 40, 45 & 50mm. If you need smaller sizes, say to squeeze into an old CX bike, the R & RS also come in 35mm variants.

Schwalbe.com

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Colorado’s House of Looptail is a small company that not only celebrates old bicycles but is dedicated to keeping you riding them. Their first products were licensed reproductions of classic tires, like the Panaracer-made Snake Belly and Ritchey Megabite Z-Max (coming Summer of ’25). Well, they just released a cool lil’ doodad that they are calling These Things. They look like a very well-thought-out, simple in-line-cable adjuster.

These Things are created to solve problems, and are the perfect addition to some old-timey builds, or a drop bar conversion with cantis. House of Looptail says that they remove the slop and improve shift feel when placed behind vintage thumbies or bar end shifters. I don’t know about you, but I like where their head is at.

Back in the 80’s, and 90’s, there were a few bike component brands, like WTB, that made these. But nowadays availability of those older parts is not so great. There are modern solutions, but House of Looptail thinks they look “dumb on a Prewar Klunk, an ’85 Commando, or a ’91 Jellybean”. I would tend to agree.

All that being said, House of Looptail has gone ahead and produced the simple and functional These Things. They are stealthy, and might even look like they belong on the vintage bike build you’ve got going on.

A cool lil’ feature of These Things is the included solid double-male connection. This allows the user the option of butting the adjuster directly against a shifter, brake lever, or cable stop.

These Things offer a “full 1/2 of cable adjustment”, are sold in pairs, and are suitable for either shift or brake. They retail for $35 and come in black or silver. These Things are in stock now and ready to ship.

HouseofLooptail.com

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Adaptable. Reliable. Capable. You could apply those words to the best gear for a number of different purposes, but in this case, that is the basis of Le Col’s new ARC Collection. As their first-ever gravel collection, Le Col states that ARC is a bold new direction for the brand. Instead of high-end road kit, ARC is still high-end, but more focused on exploring unknown roads, gravel, and dirt tracks.

Depending on your style, the ARC range has a little bit for everyone. The base fit starts with the ARC Cargo Bib Shorts, and then gives you the option of going baggy, or tight, or a combo of both.

The ARC Cargo Bib Shorts ($275) are packed with extra storage including two cargo pockets on the legs, and two rear pockets that tuck under the jersey. These allow a more secure pocket than most jersey pockets, or allow you to run a baggy shirt without any pockets over top. A premium chamois is included with a bamboo blend microfiber top sheet for durable comfort.

The ARC Overshort ($145) gives riders a more casual look, but still offers a trim fit with 4-way stretch material for easy pedaling. It has two cargo shorts on the legs with zippered closures, and an adjustable waist band to dial in the fit.

Depending on the weather, there are options for sleeveless ($85), short sleeve ($92), and long sleeve ($98) Merino base layers, all made from Italian Biella Merino yarn.

On top, you have the choice of a Merino jersey in short sleeve ($210) or long sleeve ($235), or a Merino T-Shirt also in short sleeve ($92) or long sleeve ($105) for the baggier fit.

For wet days, the collection includes the ARC Lightweight Rain Jacket ($365) with Pertex Shiel technology for a 190g total weight. The jacket is constructed with 2.5L ripstop fabric, YKK Aquaguard zippers, taped seams, and a draw cord at the hood and hem. Fully waterproof, the jacket has a large vent across the back and a hood.

Accessories round out the collection with Merino Arm ($66) and Leg Warmers ($91), a Merino Snood (neck gaiter, $40), and a packable ARC Cap ($46) with Pertex Shield technology.

With the exception of the accessories which are gender neutral, all of the pieces are available in men’s or women’s fits for the same prices. Everything is available now from lecol.cc.

First Impressions

There’s no question when you see the price tag that this is premium level kit. But even if you didn’t know the price, you would still think it’s premium by the feel. Everything from the grippers, to the strap material, to the chamois, feels luxurious. If you’re paying a lot for your kit, this is how you want it to feel.

I had a chance to check out the Cargo Bib Shorts and the Merino Long Sleeve Jersey ahead of time, and overall I wasn’t disappointed. Surprised really. The last Le Col kit I tried didn’t blow me away, but the ARC collection is on another level.

In terms of fit, previously, I was a solid medium in Le Col. I have lost some weight recently, but the ARC collection feels more relaxed in the fit making the medium a bit loose in spots for me. I’m often in between a small and a medium, and if I ordered again, I would keep the medium jersey but order a small pair of shorts. Otherwise, the cut is excellent with the Merino wool jersey fitting tight on or off the bike.

I’ve been riding the kit in ideal fall conditions from 40-70ºF, and with the right base layer (or none at all) the temperature regulation has been perfect. I love Merino wool and its ability to keep you warm without feeling too hot when the temperature rises, and that’s no different here.

The only temperature-related asterisk comes from the rear pockets of the bibs. Because it has two layers of the outer short material the pockets are likely very durable, but they’re also warmer than a bib with only one layer of fabric on the small of your back. It’s a small complaint, especially since the pockets are very well executed. The positioning makes them easily accessible, without feeling the contents when you’re pedaling – even with a bulky cell phone in a case inside.

It’s the same story with the cargo pockets on the legs. If you like the mesh outer layer found on other brands’ cargo bibs, you won’t find that here. The reason is that Le Col specifically wanted to make sure the pockets stayed in place with zero bounce or sag when loaded. Through their testing with multiple materials including mesh, they found that using the same fabric as the shorts resulted in a more durable and supportive pocket than a mesh outer. The result is a pocket system that can be loaded with the heaviest items without any sagging or bouncing over rough terrain.

This might be Le Col’s first-ever gravel line, but for me, it’s my favorite Le Col kit yet.

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Tout Terrain, who we know best for their adventure-ready and world-touring steel bikes, now has a new fast all-surface Ceres gravel & all-road bike. Don’t worry, it’s still steel and still built for the long haul. But now you can pick up more speed and feel more wind in your face on a Tout Terrain built for all-day rides, ultra-distances, and high pace gravel racing.

Tout Terrain Ceres GT fast steel gravel bike

There’s a lot that sets the new Ceres apart from Tout Terrain’s standard adventure style bikes. It features more race-focused geometry, with a lower bar position, longer reach, and steeper headtube angle. Plus, it features a thin-wall triple-butted steel frame with slightly dropped seat stays that Tout Terrain says provides a balance of lightweight, durability, and a classic steel ride for all-day comfort, even when you are riding quickly.

Tech details

• developed for fast all-road and gravel road riding and racing
• triple-butted, heat-treated Thermocrom 4130 chromoly steel frame
• lower carbon footprint for vs. Tout Terrain’s comparable Dedacciai tubing “due to a reduction in the shipment of the raw materials and tubing between countries“
• full carbon suspension-corrected Gravel Fork SL with threaded anything cage bosses, 405mm axle-to-crown

• internal cable routing through modular port in the downtube (non-driveside)
• includes stealth internal dropper & dynamo taillight routing
• T47 threaded bottom bracket
• UDH derailleur compatibility

• oversized, reinforced 44mm headtube for tapered steerers
• 27.2mm seatpost
• signature Tout Terrain Ergo-Stop II steering stop
• flat mount 160.. disc brakes & 12mm thru-axles
• max 54mm 700c/29er tire clearance
• 2x 3-pack anything cage and 3x conventional cage / bag mounts
• frame rack and fender mounts
• available in 4 sizes (S-XL)

Tout Terrain Ceres – Pricing, options & availability

The new Ceres GT can be configured starting today on Tout Terrain’s website, where you can pick stock or custom colors, tweak some of the components, and add accessories.

But essentially, this new Tout Terrain Ceres GT is only offered in one SRAM Apex/GX AXS Eagle Mullet group build for now with a rigid carbon fork starting at 3800€ complete, at a claimed 10.5kg. Officially though, not yet with the Cane Creek Invert suspension fork we see in all of these nice riding photos. However, we expect that suspension fork upgrade will be available through your local dealer.

The new fast steel gravel bike will only be available to pick up from your local Tout Terrain bike shop, with the first Ceres builds arriving this coming Spring, in “Q2 2025”.

Tout-Terrain.de/en

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I’ll admit that I was quite reluctant to put a set of these giant Culprit CCSR armrests onto the lightweight aero bar setup I bolt onto my gravel bike for ultra-distance-style endurance riding. They are more than 300g heavier than the minimalist Deda setup I was already using, and so much bulkier that it almost seems silly to compare them.

But I did it, and I rode the bike with the CCSR setup. And the improvement in comfort and control with the Culprit Carbon Composite Speed Rests installed is night-and-day. So much so, that it’s much easier to spend more time on the aerobars, and I feel much more justified in having them on the gravel bike in the first place.

Culprit CCSR Carbon Composite Speed Rests aerobar upgrade

I first wrote about Culprit’s original CSR carbon armrest upgrade four years ago, and they now sell for $210 a pair. The benefits sounded solid, but many (most?) cyclists had a hard time wrapping their brain around paying so much to bolt a heavier set of armrests (CSR claimed weight of ~314g with pads) onto an aerobar setup which they probably already were generally satisfied riding.

The Culprit long arm cup concept was simple:

• Extra-long aerobar armrests spread your weight over a larger area for improved comfort
• Higher curved arm cups give you more surface to push against laterally for improved control
• More bolt-on positions allow riders to position and angle armrests in their ideal ergonomic position
• All of which result in a rider being able to stay in their most aero tuck position longer for less wind resistance

So, Culprit went back to the drawing board to figure out how to make them more affordable – and at the same time even more versatile. They settled on injection-molded carbon-reinforced composite. And were able to get the same length, shape, strength, and adjustability at just a slight weight penalty – claimed around +20g.

In fact, the new Culprit CCSR armrests have even more position adjustability (32 vs. 24 bolt holes) and even taller supporting sides to the arm cups (max 52mm height vs. 36mm).

Tech details and actual weight

The newer Culprit CCSR armrests are each 210mm long overall and 116mm wide at the widest point. They are 64mm wide at the flat spot under your forearms through the middle of the arm cups, then taper to 36mm wide closer to your wrists. The inner side of the cup is 36mm & outer side 52mm tall overall, measured from the base. The base of the cups is 8.5mm thick where they mount to your aerobar brackets, but with 4mm recessed holes so everything sits flush.

In actuality though, the real widths feel a bit narrower, side heights a bit lower, and the radii of its curves wider once you attach the cushy 12mm thick arm pads.

There’s an almost mind-boggling 32 bolt holes – for most standard 2-bolt mounting – which gives huge adjustability. And with alternately horizontal or longitudinal oversized slots, you can easily tweak their final angle with pretty much any aerobar mounting.

Culprit claims a weight of 318g for the 2 arm cups without pads or bolts – essentially the same as the original carbon version with its pads. Mine weighed a real 324g, but you aren’t going to use them without pads.

Their actual weight was 404g for the pair with pads (no bolts). I didn’t include the 30g of bolts that Culprit sent, because I didn’t use any of them, and you’ll most likely use whatever stock bolts you had, just like me.

So how do they compare size-wise to something more conventional?

Starting off, I had a clip-on Deda Fastblack2 aerobar for my long-distance gravel bike setup, which are great actually.

They are simple, not crazy expensive for what they are, and are lightweight – weighing just 394 in total – for carbon extensions, bolt-on bar clamps, alloy arm cups & pads.

Its curved alloy cups are 91cm wide, just 95cm long, and max out at 32mm high. Then, they are topped with 7mm thick shaped pads, and weigh 87g for the pair of cups & pads. They also have 16 bolt holes and no rotational adjustment.

Needless to say, they are a fraction of the size (<1/2) and weight (<1/4) of the Culprit CCSR setup. And I was fine riding them.

At least until I realized that I could be more comfortable…

Why I have aero bars on a gravel bike in the first place

I know aerobars on gravel bikes look weird, bordering on ludicrous. And there is certainly valid debate that they may not be a safe idea for gravel racing, especially not in mass-start events. But the reason that I have aerobars is simply to give me more, and more comfortable hand positions for extra-long distance riding (and potentially racing) over a mix of smooth & rough terrain.

I enjoy riding a gravel bike – even loaded down with bags – across some gnarly terrain. But my hands and wrists can really suffer, to the point after multiple days that I might have to stop for extended periods of time just to give my hands a break. I haven’t personally experienced it, but I’ve had more than one close friend come back from an ultra-distance off-road race with nerve damage, tingling hands, and a lack of feeling in their fingers for weeks on end.

So, I’m happy to ride around with these silly things strapped to my bar in hopes of avoiding that. And in reality, they’re only on the bike a couple of months of the year, and are easily removed for regular gravel riding.

My setup

Now, back to their setup. The huge positioning adjustability allowed me to install the new Culprit CCSR armrests a bit wider than my original cups, while also slightly angling them inward so I could keep the aerobar extensions narrow like I like. They’re also a bit further back, so I don’t have to lean quite so far forward (hence the extensions slid back too, which I’ve yet to trim down.)

Together, that puts my elbows a bit wider, so I have a much better steering control while leaned forward over the bar.

And even though these extended cups are huge, I still have ~3cm between their underside and the top of my bar tape, so there’s still plenty of room for my hands on the tops.

Review: Riding on the Culprit CCSR armrest setup is just better!

In the end, the carbon composite Culprit CCSR armrests literally do everything they promised they would. The long, wide & soft pads are so comfortable that I’m able to ride an almost infinite amount of time leaning forward – at least within my scope of mixed-surface riding. They aren’t there to ride off-road really, so it’s pretty much just a spot to lay down and rest my hands on sections of tarmac and smoother gravel roads.

With my elbows wider and supported by the high cups, I have no problem steering the bike through corners, as long as I can see far enough through the exit of the turn to know I won’t need to brake. But even when I do need to come out of them at high speed to slow down, the upturn of the cups makes for a comfortable and controlled move from the aerobars back to the brake hoods. There’s no sense of wobbling like I remember from occasionally riding tri bikes. Although, some of that also comes from extra handling stability of a gravel bike in the first place.

Ultimately, I spend more time on the aerobars with the Culprit CCSR setup than I did before. And that means more time in a more aerodynamic position, savings precious watts.

So I call that a win!

Plus, it helps me feel better about putting aerobars on the gravel bike in the first place.

Use beyond gravel

Gravel is surely an edge case for aero bars to start with. But I expect that these same benefits will apply just as much (or more!) to time trial and triathlon riders who want to spend a greater percentage of time on the aero bars. We all know aero gains mean more watts saved at higher speeds. And cyclists actually racing against the clock are going to care more about those seconds saved, when it could make a difference whether they win or not.

Simply being able to stay longer in your most aero tuck thanks to the extra comfort & control with the Culprit CCSR Carbon Composite Speed Rests is hard to argue with.

The downsides

While it sounds like a pretty glowing review, there are still a few cons to the CCSRs, too. The Culprit Carbon Composite Speed Rests are certainly heavy relative to conventional setups. I actually chose my original Deda setup because of its lightweight and hand position adjustability. And switching the cups out to CCSR cups added 317g. That’s an 80% weight increase, not to mention the increased cost.

Let’s be honest though, that weight gain is less than half a water bottle or a couple of spare light butyl inner tubes. It’s really not much.

The basic thick foam pads also aren’t as sophisticated as most aerobar setups. They are comfortable. But there are just 12 tiny 2mm perforated holes more for swat drainage than ventilation, with no airflow channels, and my forearms did get hot and sweaty staying in the same position on long, warm rides. Plus, the fabric face of the pads is soft, and can get caught on sharp edges like a watch. One of my pads has a small scrape, but it hasn’t frayed at all and still looks pretty good.

And lastly, the pads are held securely in place with velcro stuck onto the composite cups. And it holds so securely that when I wanted to remove and reposition the pads, I had to be very careful not to just pull the velcro away from the cup. Careful rolling/peeling the foam pads away mostly worked. And when it didn’t, I was able to just stick the velcro back to the cups and it still holds securely.

Culprit CCSR – Pricing, options & availability

A set of composite CCSR long armrests sells for $128-138 in Culprit’s webshop, plus shipping & import costs since they are sent directly from Taiwan where the company is based. For a very limited time now, they also are still offering a Black Friday special where you could get two sets of Culprit CCSR armrests for $200, presumably so you could share those delivery costs with a friend who also would benefit from an upgrade to their aerobars.

The Culprit CCSR armrests are not UCI legal (because they are too long), but Culprit does offer a chopped-down version that’s still wide and comfy but just 128mm long, for a lower $108.

Their lighter more expensive carbon CSRs are also currently on sale in a package with Culprit’s own extensions if you feel the need for padding all the way to your hands.

Get ’em all now, directly from Culprit.

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Black Friday is no longer confined to the day after Thanksgiving. Many companies have been running early Black Friday or Thanksgiving sales already for days or even weeks. But there are still some of the biggest sales to come on the actual Black Friday, or at least after Thanksgiving. We’ve once again rounded up all the sales, discounts, and deals on road bikes, gravel bikes, mountain bikes, and anything else we could find.

Here’s all the best “Black Friday” deals for cyclists! Note that many of these deals extend past Black Friday into Cyber Monday and beyond.

Check back frequently as we’re updating this as they come in.

Black Friday Deals you can get now (in no particular order):

Bicycles, Components, and Parts

• Transition Bikes: Up to 50% off select bikes
• Robert Axle Project: 20% Off everything site
• ENVE: Various savings plus buy any SES or G Series wheels, get free tires. Cyber Monday: buy any tire get one free!
• Litespeed: Daily deals from Nov. 5th, to Dec. 31st! Also, save up to 25% on complete bikes with free shipping and free anodized or etched graphics
• Wheels Manufacturing: 10% off retail price on components and tools with code ‘CYB10’ today only!
• Lezyne: Take 10% off everything online with free shipping for the Contiguous 48 states from now until Dec. 2nd.
• Fox Racing Shox: Save up to 25% off forks, up to 50% off shocks, and up to 70% off apparel
• Specialized: Save up to 50% off bikes and equipment
• Hunt Wheels: Find up to 35% off Hunt Wheels
• Easton Components: Save 20% site-wide on Eason Cycling components
• Commencal: Find a range of deals on components, clothing, and complete bikes
• Rotor: Get up to 60% off with deals on bike components
• Portland Design Works: Find 25% off site-wide for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
• Privateer Bikes: Get a free Hunt Carbon wheel upgrade for Privateer 141 and 161 builds, plus Hunt’s H_Care lifetime crash replacement
• ARI Bikes: Save up to 50% on bikes, accessories, and gear
• Prevelo Bikes: Get up to $100 off plus free accessories for kids’ bikes just in time for Christmas!
• Crank Brothers: Get 30% off sitewide with code ‘BFCM24’
• Industry Nine: Save up to 35% on select items until Dec. 3rd at midnight.
• Campagnolo: Black Week has started with 25% off select items from now until Dec. 12.
• Cane Creek: Cane Creek will have some secret Black Friday deals starting at Midnight, 11/27
• Boyd Cycling: We haven’t seen any info about a Black Friday sale for Boyd Cycling, but they have announced a Cyber Monday sale. Their “biggest sale ever” is one day only on 12/2, and will land you 25% off any Boyd wheelset.
• Obed Bikes: There are a few different deals going on over at Obed including carbon gravel bikes with Shimano GRX 810 for $2,099. There are also sales on electronic shifting with free paint upgrades, free RVR Carbon wheel upgrades, and more.
• Mavic: From 11/15 to 12/04, Mavic is offering 30% off helmets and footwear, 35% off wheels, and 50% off apparel.
• WattBike: Save $600 in the U.S. on the WattBike Atom Digi Bundle which includes $500 off the Atom Bike, 12 mo of WattBike Hub ($80) and 1 mo of Zwift ($20).
• Ibis: The Ibis holiday sale includes big discounts on wheels, 54% off Ripley V4S frames, and 21% off V4S Sunset bundles, and additional savings on rims, bars, clothing and more. Plus find 25% off the Ripmo AF!
• Revel Bikes: Get 40% off site-wide including all bikes.
• Otso Cycles: Find deals up to 25% off select gravel, mountain, and fat bikes like the new Voytek 2 plus a free carbon crank upgrade for Voytek.
• Hayes Bicycle: Save up to 60% with at least 20% off site-wide
• Wolf Tooth Components: Save an additional 20% off Resolve REV1 Dropper posts with code ‘FLASHRESOLVE’
• Berd: Find 20% off all RD35 wheels, HAWK 27 and 30, and Sparrow Wheels with Berd Talon Hubs. Also get 10% off Berd Wheel rebuilding until Midnight CT today!

Clothing, Apparel

• Ornot: Black Friday sale runs from Nov 27th – Dec 2nd with tiered discounts starting with 15% off all orders, 20% off orders over $250, 25% off orders over $450
• 7Mesh: Up to 60% off
• Pearl Izumi: Get 25% off site-wide from 11/15 – 12/2
• Pactimo: Get up to 65% off across the site with special deals on products with 37.5 tech.
• Club Ride Apparel: Save up to 50% site-wide
• 45NRTH: 60% off Ragnarok Winter Boots and select winter riding gear
• Velocio Apparel: Take 30% off select new styles, or 15% off all Velocio RENEWED products with code ‘RENEWEDBF15’, bonus – orders over $500 receive an extra 5% off
• Rapha: Save 25% across the range with code ‘BF2024’
• DeFeet: Get 30% off with code ‘BLACKFRIDAY30’
• VeloToze: Score up to 40% off starting 11/23 while supplies last
• Borah Teamwear: Their first ever black Friday sale includes 25% off orders with code ‘BF25’
• Handup Gloves: Save up to 60% site-wide
• Swiftwick: Find 25% off site-wide from 11/25-12/2, orders over $100 get a free Specialized x Swiftwick bottle

Gear, Tools, and Nutrition

• BikeTiresDirect: Find wheels and components up to 60% off now through 12/2 or while supplies last
• Maxxis Tires: Get 25% off all Maxxis tires on their e-store, sale runs through 12/20
• Otto Lock: 50% off site-wide with 48-hour flash sale, Dec. 1-2nd
• Quad Lock: Find 30% off site-wide and bundles with greater savings
• Roka: Save up to 40% on sunglasses & eyeglasses
• Hammerhead: Get a $50 Velocio Gift Card with a Karoo purchase
• Tifosi: Sitewide Spend More, Save More – Up to 30% Off
• Silca: Save up to 50% site-wide from 11/22-12/2, including 33% off Aeros Socks
• Po Campo: Save up to 60% off with deals varying by product
• Laird Superfood: Take 20% off all orders site-wide, 30% off orders over $100, and 35% off orders over $150
• Abbey Bike Tools: Get 15% off everything on the site for Black Friday
• Wahoo Fitness: Get a free KICKR Headwind fan plus a TRACKR Hear Rate Monitor with the repurchase of the KICKR Run treadmill with code ‘TURKEYTROT’
• POC: Save up to 50% site-wide
• Fidlock: You’ll find everything on Fidlock’s website and Amazon store on sale for 20% off with some outlet items up to 40% off.
• 4iiii: Take 15% off a Factory install for Precision 3+, and 3+ Pro powermeters from 11/25-12/8.
• Kenda: Kenda is offering 30% off tires and tubes for their holiday sale.
• Saris: Saris is having a Holiday sale on bike racks that goes until 12/20, plus a Trainer event, all with free domestic shipping over $150
• Fluid Nutrition: Find 25% off all products and gear with code ‘CYBER24’ plus 40% off new subscriptions
• Feedback Sports: Find up to 70% off select tools and accessories until the end of Cyber Monday
• GU Energy: Get 25% off site-wide until today at midnight!

eBikes

• Rad Power Bikes: Select bikes include a free upgrade to the Safe Shield battery packs, plus many discounts on bikes up to $699 with free gifts and 30% off accessories.
• Aventon: Get $400 off Aventure eBiks and take 30% off of select accessories

Tech and Subscriptions

• Uphill Athlete: Get 15% off all training plans with code ‘TRAIN15’
• Zwift: One of our favorite training platforms is offering a number of sales with 20% off select training accessories, 50% off Zwift Play controllers and apparel and accessories, and more for their Cyber week sale

Bike Racks / Gift Ideas

• Veloist: Save 20% through 12/8 on cycling art with code ‘holiday25’
• Yakima: Get up to 30% off ski and snowboard racks, cargo boxes, and hitch cargo racks for Black Rack Friday, Cyber Monday
• Muc-Off: Take 25% off everything

Bottles, Bags, and Camping Gear

• Scicon Sports: Starting now, get 30% off eyewear plus $25 gift card, 50% off travel bags + free rain bag + $100 gift card, up to 60% off bundles, and up to 70% off the outlet prices.
• Ortlieb: Repair week returns with 40% off repair costs for “aggressively-loved” Ortlieb bags.
• Polar Bottle: Get 30% off site-wide starting now with code ‘BFCM24’

Giving Back is for everyday

• Support Richmond Cycling Corps in continuing its youth cycling program, bike park, cycling team and mechanics program.
• Support your local Trips For Kids program. Google “trips for kids non-profit” and your location to see if there is one nearby.
• Lots of programs accept gently used bicycle gear for their cyclists or that they can sell to make money for their operations. And we all have bicycle bits and pieces lying around that could be put to good use.
• Know of a good program we could add here? Let us know in the comments!

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Coming in as Argonaut Cycle’s new flagship model, the production Supernaut claims to deliver the essence of Argonaut. Originally launched back in 2023 as a limited edition, the Supernaut is now a permanent member of the family, with 30 dedicated production slots available in 2025.

Built on a decade of innovative composite manufacturing, all in the pursuit of perfecting the ride quality, the Supernaut distills that experience into the “perfect bicycle”, and one that the crew at Argonaut chooses to ride, day in and day out.

Ben Farver, Argonaut Founder says “This is the bike we want to ride. Every. Single. Day. A performance-centered build focused on ride quality, speed, experience, and enjoyment.”

Argonaut Supernaut

The Supernaut will be produced in raw carbon with Caribbean Pearl accents, and will only be available in a complete bike. Once Argonaut calculates a rider’s “biomechanical window”, that is to say, a rider’s optimal position for efficient power generation, the rider will have 13 size options to choose from, precisely matching the rider’s physical needs.

Each one of the Supernauts is made in Bend, Oregon. They use a composite engineering technique called high-pressure silicone molding (HPSM). This technique is said to improve the efficiency and quality of the molding process.

The in-house HPSM process can make sizes-specific layup patterns, and “dramatically higher-quality” parts. Even the tooling for the HPSM technique is made in Bend Oregon allowing Argonaut to be in complete control of quality.

Supernaut GR3 and RM3

The Supernaut line includes the GR3 gravel bike and the RM3 Road machine. With the Supernaut line, Argonaut offers similar performance whether you’re riding road or gravel.

Argonaut states that the Supernaut is the expression of hundreds of potential carbon layups over the years. They provide carbon layup patterns based on rider weight, power, and intended use, making for an unforgettable gravel or road riding experience.

When it comes to the Supernaut, Argonaut was looking at the bike as a “system” that started with a concept of enhanced ride quality. Argonaut says that they were able to find the exact point on the displacement curve where the rider’s output matches the natural flex of the frame.

The Supernaut also makes the buying experience easy with pre-determined build kits and paint. It will be available exclusively with SRAM Red or Shimano Dura-Ace, as well as Argonaut’s D33/R43 wheelsets.

These bikes are all built by hand in the PNW, utilizing cutting-edge carbon-building techniques. The experience starts with a conversation with the Argonaut team. They will work directly with the rider throughout the process, providing mechanical support and ongoing consults as needed.

Supernaut GR3 Retail & Build Spec

Retail: $15,900

• Groupset Options
  • SRAM Red XPLR 13-spd (with optional Ceramic Speed OSPW upgrade)
  • Shimano GRX/XTR Group with e13 Helix Cassette and Ceramic Speed OSPW
• Ceramic Speed T47 BB
• Finished in breathtaking raw carbon with stunning Caribbean Pearl accents wrapped in a matte Cerakote protective coat.
• Argonaut D33 Wheels (New!)
• Enve Integrated Cockpit and Seatpost (Enve one-piece bar/stem upgrade available)
• Schwalbe Tires
• Silca Bar Tape
• Selle Repente Artax GLM Saddle

Supernaut RM3 Retail & Build Spec

Retail: $16,500

• Groupset Options
  • SRAM Red AXS (with optional Ceramic Speed OSPW upgrade)
  • Shimano Dura Ace Group with Ceramic Speed OSPW
• Ceramic Speed T47 BB
• Finished in breathtaking raw carbon with stunning Caribbean Pearl accents wrapped in a high gloss protective coat.
• Argonaut R43 Wheels
• Enve Integrated Cockpit and Seatpost (Enve one-piece bar/stem upgrade available)
• Schwalbe Tires
• Silca Bar Tape
• Selle Repente Artax GLM Saddle

Plus This: Argonaut D33 Gravel Wheels

Along with the news of the new Supernaut Gr3 and RM3 bicycles, comes the news of new gravel wheels.

The new D33 Gravel Wheels are hand-built in Bend, Oregon, and are said to provide top-notch performance for the gravel rider. You can get these wheels separately or on the new Supernaut GR3 Gravel steed.

Meticulously designed for gravel and adventure riding, the D33 Wheelset offers optimized durability and superior stability. this makes them perfect for the toughest conditions.

They feature a 33mm rim depth and a big 28mm internal rim width, designed to enhance traction by running bigger meats, like tires from 45mm to 50mm.

Weighing in at only 375g per hoop, and 1269 for the complete wheelset, they say these D33 Gravel Wheels are “lighter than many high-end road wheelsets”. The wheels use Carbon-Ti hubs and straight-pull DT Swiss Aerolite Spokes.

The D33 Gravel Wheels is a “robust, no-compromise solution for demanding gravel rides, races, and adventures”.

D33 Gravel Wheelset Retail and Spec

Retail: $2,800

• Tire Range: 35-50mm
• 33mm Rim Depth
• 28mm Internal Width
• Weight: 1269g – Pair
• Hookless Rim
• Carbon-Ti Hubs
• DT-Swiss Aerolight Spokes
• Built in Bend, OR

Learn more, get on the Argonaut order list, or just check their stuff out at the link below.

ArgonautCycles.com

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Partnering with trusted dynamo maker Shutter Precision, the wheel specialists at DT Swiss have created the 350 SP PL-7 dynamo hub and two affordable pre-built aluminum Gravel Dynamo wheels. Whether you are looking for inexhaustible power to light up your next ultra-distance adventure or simply a reliable always-on lighting setup for year-round bike commutes, DT now offers several no-nonsense dynamo generator solutions backed by a brand you already know and trust…

DT Swiss dynamo in 350 SP hub & DYN-series gravel wheels

DT Swiss is getting back into the generator hub dynamo game, working together with Shutter Precision to build modern dynamo hubs & wheels to deliver unlimited power to the latest crop of road, all-road, and gravel bikes. And while the trusted generator tech inside isn’t really new, DT has built it into their solid & reliable 350 hub series with straightpull lacing, 12mm thru-axles, and centerlock disc brake compatibility.

This is DT Swiss’ first dynamo in over 25 years – since their S’Light hub from the 90s – and seems to fit well with the growth of ultra-distance racing, amateur bikepacking, and maybe even a resurgence of riding versatile bikes for fun and commuting.

Because really, having to remember to keep your lights charged just means that eventually, there will come a time when you don’t have lighting when you need it. Why worry about it, when you can always have pedal power to light your way or charge your devices.

Tech details

Inside the DT-made 350 SP PL-7 hub shell are standard Shutter Precision 7 series dynamo hub guts – made by SP in their new high-tech factory in Taichung. That means you get a reliable 6-volt, 3-watt power output claiming 72% efficiency while pedaling at just 15kph. DT says that means “really stable” power to cover your lighting needs, even at relatively slow riding speeds around town or even off-road.

Of course, getting unlimited power adds some resistance as you pedal. SP claims <1W of added drag up to riding at 30kph. And then only when you switch on your lights does it require more power out of your legs. That sucks 4.2W at that 15kph threshold or between 6-7W at 30kph (hence that efficiency percentage claim.)

Plus, the dynamo is StVZO tested & certified, so it will provide the required lighting to ride at night under Germany’s strict rules.

New DT dynamo options

DT makes it easy for riders to add a dynamo power setup to their current bike, or otherwise for a complete self-powered new bike build. DT offers the new 350 SP PL-7 dynamo hub on its own, in just one configuration for road- & gravel-focused custom wheel builds. Or there are 2 affordable pre-built front wheels to choose from, slotting directly into the 2 aluminum options in the DT Swiss gravel bike wheel family, updated last year.

DT Swiss 350 SP PL-7 dynamo hub

• Shutter Precision 7 series dynamo internals
• 6V3W power output, so StVZO-compliant
• centerlock disc brake
• 12x100mm thru-axle
• 24-hole drilling then for straight-pull spokes only
• 376g claimed hub weight

G1800 Spline DYN alloy gravel dynamo front wheel

• alloy centerlock disc brake dynamo front gravel wheel, of course with the new DT 350 SP PL-7 dynamo hub
• sleeved aluminum rim joint
• 24mm internal x 25mm deep, hooked tubeless-ready rim
• pre-taped, tubeless valve included
• 24 straightpull DT Aero Comp spokes
• laced 2x with Pro Lock, Squorx Pro Head aluminum nipples
• 1098g claimed weight (+234g vs. standard G1800 front wheel)

GR1600 Spline DYN alloy gravel dynamo front wheel

• alloy centerlock disc brake front dynamo gravel wheel, thus the DT 350 SP PL-7 dynamo hub again
• welded aluminum rim joint
• 24mm internal x 25mm deep, hooked tubeless-ready rim
• pre-taped, tubeless valve included
• 24 straightpull DT Aero Comp spokes
• laced 2x with Pro Lock, Squorx Pro Head aluminum nipples
• 1075g claimed weight (+245g vs. standard GR1600 front wheel)

DT Swiss Dynamo – Pricing & availability

If you want to custom-build a dynamo wheel to match your current setup, you can pick up the DT Swiss 350 SP PL-7 dynamo hub on its own for $237 / 175€. For comparison, that’s the same price as Shutter Precision’s own J-bend PL-7 hub, and just about 2x the cost of DT’s standard non-dynamo 350 road hub.

The easier and better value solution is one of 2 pre-built aluminum gravel dynamo wheels, which sell for just $95/69€ more than their non-dynamo analogue. The sleeved rim G1800 front wheel sells alone for $343 / 249€, or add in a matching rear wheel for a $688 / 499€ complete wheelset (2069g pair).

The slightly lighter GR1600 setup with a welded rim retails for $443 / 321€ for the front only, or for $923 / 669€ as a complete wheelset with a matching rear wheel (1993g wheelset).

The new hubs and wheels are officially available starting today. But depending where you are in the world, it might be the end of this month or early December before you will be able to get one in-hand.

All new DT dynamo hubs & wheels include the standard SP wire connector that you will need to connect to a custom wiring setup on your own bike, whether you connect directly to a dynamo-specific headlight alone or additionally to a taillight and/or USB accessory charging setup like the Sinewave Revolution. It’s not the easiest bike building project to complete. But once you do, you’ll never have to worry about battery-powered lights on your road or gravel bike again!

DTSwiss.com

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Colorado bicycle adventure specialists, Rodeo Labs, just released a new addition to their super-versatile Flaanimal line. Today we meet the new Flaanimal 6 Ti, and it’s ready for whatever you want to throw at it. Don’t forget, the Flaanimal won the 2021 Tour Divide, so yeah, the platform is a goer.

I’m kinda excited about this one, so let’s get right to it.

Flaanimal 6 Ti Frame Features

Headtube

Rodeo Labs loves its new headtube on this frame, saying that it “sets the tone for the overall design philosophy”. It uses 44mm press-in headset cups, is machined out of titanium into an hourglass shape, and supports integrated routing. Rodeo Labs won’t promise that it’s aero, but the fact that it looks more aero is a-ok with them.

Distinctive Silhouette

The 6 Ti has some frame features that help it stand out on its own. It uses a custom-profiled, full-length top tube, that has an elegant taper as it gets to the seat tube. It then “hugs” the seat tube for a clean blended seat tube cluster, with nicely sculpted seat stays.

Keg Bottom Bracket

Rodeo Labs calls the 6 Ti’s improved T47 bottom bracket shell, The Keg. It kinda looks like a keg, with its increased diameter compared to the standard-size bearing seat. This CNC-machined titanium BB shell is designed to create space for internal routing while not interfering with the crankset spindle. Plus it uses a “bowtie-shaped passthrough” to aid in dropper routing.

No Yoke

Unlike the Flaanimal 5 Ti, the 6 Ti doesn’t feature a CNC-machined dropped yoke design. Rodeo Labs decided to keep a more “classicly-shaped chainstay cluster”. They incorporated a 3d printed “no-yoke” design, with seamless tube shaping, expert hand finishing, and fully internal shift/brake routing.

Lock Jaw 2

Moving on from the Flaanimal 5 slider dropout system, Rodeo Labs created a new slider for the 6 Ti. With the invention of the UDH, it was time to design an updated and improved slider. The 6 Ti slider removes unwanted mass as well as makes it ready for new rear derailleur tech. The Lock-Jaw 2 pulls inspiration from the pioneering slider concepts of the TD4. Some of the features of the new Lock-Jaw 2 are:

• Native UDH Compatibility
• Standard hanger Compatibility
• Singlespeed Compatibility
• 30mm of slider range
• Future Proof

Routing Choices

If you read some of the comments on Bikerumor, you’ll see that integrated routing is not for everyone. So, with that in mind, Rodeo Labs made sure that the new 6 Ti had three choices for cable/hose routing. They are fully integrated, semi-integrated, and traditional routing.

Tire Clearance

The Flaanimal 5 Ti could just fit a 29 x 2.1″ which is commendable in the tire clearance dept. With the 6 Ti’s removal of the dropped yoke, the redesigned sliders, and the re-shaped stays, it can comfortably match the 5 Ti’s tire clearance. The new 6 Ti frame, with the sliders in the very rear position, can fit a 29 x 2.1″, and a 650b x 2.4″ with no need for a “wide” crankset. Depending on your tire casing choice and rim selection, you may be able to push that a bit.

Dynamo Ports for the Win

This feature is for all of you commuters, ultra-racers, or anyone who enjoys the worry-free lighting experience that a dynamo system offers. The new 6 Ti frame includes two non-drive side seat stay ports with the upper port near the set tube cluster The lower port is down by the rear drop out. There is a similar port up under the top tube.

The Flaanimal 6 Ti Geometry

The 6 Ti has two geometry options for riders with different fit priorities. Rodeo Labs are calling them Standard Geometry and Extended Geometry. They said, “We will allow people to order either version of the geometry, and we will keep an eye on what is popular ongoing”.

Standard Geo

Our standard geometry is the Flaanimal geometry that everyone who owns one knows and loves. The geometry is largely shared across every bike we make and has proven itself versatile and predictable across genres. This is true quiver-killer geometry, ideal for using the bike from road to gravel, to fast-paced ultra riding.

Extended Geo

Our extended geometry is a new option and increases the stack on each frame size for a more upright riding position. We also slackened the head tube angle slightly for more relaxed handling. The handling changes will be very subtle on this version but are more suited for a rider who is touring or riding ultra-distance events with their bike.

I Built my Own 6 Ti For a Price

Being that the new Flaanimal 6 Ti has so many choices to choose from there is no basic retail price for the frameset (that I could see on their site). So, I thought it would be fun to “build my own” and see what I would spend.

You can build yours here.

I kept it simple and tried to keep from choosing all of the options in an attempt to keep the price reasonable. Here’s what I picked…

• Frame size: 58cm
• Geometry choice: Extended
• Build choice: Shimano GRX 820 1x
• Add-ons: Dynamo Hub and headlight
• Price: $8,185.20

To get all the details and to get your own Flaanimal 6 Ti, go to the link below!

Rodeo-Labs.com

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