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Roval's trickle-down continues with the Rapide CL II wheels
The same rims as Roval's top-tier aero road wheels, different spokes and hubs.

The Bikes of Unbound: Pros and amateurs alike ready to tackle the mud
Take a look at what some of the riders will be using on Saturday as they make their way through the Flint Hills of Kansas.

Nerd Alert podcast: A little honesty goes a long way
Discussing the latest in the world of cycling tech.

Did Kelderman's disc brakes break his spokes? No, and here's why.
Wilco Kelderman blamed disc brake induced spoke failure for his Giro GC demise. Could overheating disc brakes really break spokes or is t...

Revamped Roval Rapide CLX II and Alpinist CLX II wheels are tubeless at last
They looked tubeless-compatible when they debuted in 2020, yet they had to be run with tubes. Now there's an identical-looking second gen...

Finding the hidden Watts: Behind the scene with TotalEnergies and Specialized
Ever wondered how teams go about shaving those all important, and usually race winning or loosing watts?

Team bike: A look at TotalEnergies' Specialized Tarmac SL7
Here's the bike Peter Sagan and co will ride at TotalEnergies in 2022: the new Specialized Tarmac SL7.

10 products I loved in 2021: Dave Rome
Take my money! Oh wait, these products already have.

Roval Rapide CLX review: One speedy tube-only wheelset
A long-term review of Roval's self-proclaimed fastest road racing wheelset.

Why tubeless tyres can lead to looser spokes than those with tubes inside
Did you know that a tubeless tyre puts more compression force on a hooked rim than one run with a tube? Here's why.

The time of tubulars is coming to an end
It mightn't be long until even seasoned pro mechanics can barely remember the smell of tubular glue.

Roval unveils new, cheaper, and still tubeless Rapide C38 wheelset
Roval has updated its popular C38, but the major change is the drop in the price tag.