Tech of the week: Campagnolo waves in new Shamal wheels, Cannondale’s SuperSix EVO LAB71 group 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 at all times featured ground-breaking improvements. The most recent 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 motorcycle that’s virtually an identical to at least one utilized by World Tour riders, as Cannondale is promoting its SuperSix EVO LAB71 Group Version. Cannondale says it’s 99% group spec (though your guess is pretty much as good as mine in terms of the 1%). So, in case you’ve bought deep pockets then you’ll be able to 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 entire setup Categorised.
For followers of indoor coaching, you could be conversant in 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’ll finally grow to be a single platform.
Iconic Campagnolo Shamal wheels get an revolutionary 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 monitor wheels have been thought-about groundbreaking and proved a favorite on the highest stage of the game. The know-how has advanced, however the Twin Profile (or double peak) of the most recent version retains the Shamal repute alive.
Except for creating an attention grabbing aesthetic, the 45/40mm modular rim profile permits using shorter spokes in a G3 lacing sample distinctive to Campagnolo. Based on the model, this lacing geometry, along with a carbon fibre layup that evenly distributes hundreds, ends in rigidity, consolation and aerodynamic efficiency in good steadiness. 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 the direction of endurance highway, gravel and all-terrain driving, and the 2-Manner Match system means they are often arrange tubeless or with interior tubes. They reply to the development for improved versatility and wider tyres (28mm plus), and could also be simply the factor for riders searching for mixed-terrain efficiency with no compromise to consolation.
Get your arms on a Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 group reproduction
Now you’ll be able to experience just about the identical bike as Richard Carapaz
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Your legs and lungs might not match as much as these of the professionals however your bike definitely can. The EF Training-EasyPost and EF Training-Oatly-Cannondale groups are driving the Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 in 2025, and now the Group Version is out there to us mere mortals.
There’s no new tech to shout about right here as the most recent 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 stuffed with many notable victories — and as shut as you’ll get to the actual 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). If you happen to’re already a fan of the daring pinks of EF Professional Biking group kits, then you definately’ll be equally excited by the paint job on this bike, mixing present group design with a nod to Cannondale’s beginnings.
You’ll be able to’t ignore the worth nevertheless; this bike will set you again £12,500. Even with the hovering costs of current years, it sits on the increased finish of pro-level machines and also you’ll should determine for your self if it’s value it.
New aero crankset and chainring brings Categorised’s choices nearer to an entire 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 carry riders who’ve already adopted Powershift nearer to an entire 1x Categorised drivetrain.
Designed for efficiency on highway and gravel, the carbon crank arms are mild and the chainring has a closed-face design that not solely makes it stiff and aerodynamically environment friendly however one which additionally appears to be like quick.
The crank arm size is at present restricted to 170mm, so there’s no good choice for these of us with shorter legs. The Shimano and SRAM appropriate chainring is out there in 5 sizes: 46T – 54T, and, technically, in black and purple, however you’ll should get sponsored by Categorised to get your arms on the latter.
Fulgaz offered to Rouvy
The highest twenty Fulgaz routes are actually out there in Rouvy
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Fulgaz, an indoor biking platform owned by the Ironman Group since 2021, has now been offered off to Rouvy. Rouvy and Fulgaz have lots in widespread though the latter could also be much less acquainted to many cyclists and caters extra to triathletes. Nonetheless, they’re each immersive apps for indoor coaching, permitting you to experience actual routes and observe 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 might be added to the routes out there on Rouvy. The longer-term plan, nevertheless, is to finally carry the very best options of Fulgaz over to Rouvy. Rouvy’s CEO, Petr Samek mentioned: “We are going to spend a while totally assessing the state of affairs, listening to their [Fulgaz users] views and ensuring all FulGaz customers can take pleasure in a clean and passable expertise however we expect it is not sensible 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.
