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Tag: comfort

Road Tests Triathlon Wheels & tyres 
4 January 2023

Mavic Cosmic SL Wheels Tested (Rim Brakes)

4 January 2023 0 Comment Reading time: 7 minutesaero, comfort, compliance, Cosmic, Mavic, mountain, review, rim brakes, stiffness, test, Tubeless, tubetype, verdict, yield

Although the market has shifted almost entirely to disc brakes, there are still plenty of riders who use bikes with rim brakes. Whether it is personal preference, the terrain and weather encountered […] Read more →

Road Tests Triathlon Wheels & tyres 
8 June 2022

Long-Term Test of the New Michelin Power Cup Tires

8 June 2022 0 Comment Reading time: 6 minutescomfort, inner tube, Michelin, new release, Power Cup, review, road test, test, tire, tubetype, verdict, yield

With the Power Cup, Michelin offers top-level tires that deliver efficiency, grip and endurance, as we were able to confirm during this long-term test covering nearly 4000 km. Tires sold at a […] Read more →

Groupsets Road Tests Triathlon 
29 April 2021

Sram Rival eTap AXS Groupset Test: Wireless Shifting Made Affordable

29 April 2021 0 Comment Reading time: 8 minutesAXS, comfort, drivetrain, electronics, groupset, new, Rival, sram, test, wireless

With the new Rival, SRAM is bringing its wireless electronic shifting technology, eTap AXS, previously seen only on its higher-end Red and Force groupsets, to a more affordable level. A comfortable, high-performing […] Read more →

Road Tests Triathlon Wheels & tyres 
18 September 2020

Long-Term Test: Roval Rapide CLX Wheels

18 September 2020 0 Comment Reading time: 8 minutesaerodynamics, comfort, lightweight, new, Rapide CLX, review, Roval, specialized, test, Weight, wind, yield

Since this summer, Roval has revised part of its wheel range (disc brakes only) and now offers the Rapide CLX, with rim height and width that differ between the front and rear […] Read more →

Accessories Road Tests Triathlon 
26 June 2020

PRO Stealth Carbon Saddle Review: Built for Aggressive, Dynamic Riding

26 June 2020 0 Comment Reading time: 6 minutescarbon, comfort, pro, saddle, short saddle, Stealth, TT position

With its wide, shortened nose and almost flat profile, the PRO Stealth Carbon saddle is designed to support an aggressive, dynamic riding position, with your hands in the drops or on the […] Read more →

Mag Society 
26 June 2019

Why Do Cyclists Shave (or Wax) Their Legs?

26 June 2019 0 Comment Reading time: 4 minutesaero, aesthetics, comfort, crash, leg shaving, razor, speed, why cyclists shave

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In this column, “CQFD” (“Ce Qu’il Fallait Démontrer,” the French equivalent of QED), we answer your questions, and sometimes your preconceptions, about cycling and triathlon. Simple questions, but the answers are not […] Read more →

Bikes Road Tests Triathlon 
13 April 2019

VAN RYSEL ULTRA RCR CF Ultegra Di2 Review: Top-Spec Kit at a Sharp Price

13 April 2019 0 Comment Reading time: 7 minutescomfort, Décathlon, high-end, performance, road test, stiffness, test, Van Rysel

By Sébastien Jacquet – Photos: Christophe Guiard
Easy to get back up to speed on the flats and over the bumps, the ULTRA CF never feels demanding and offers superb versatility in how […] Read more →

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IRONMAN 70.3 Versailles 2026: The Course and Maps
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IRONMAN 70.3 Versailles 2026: The Course and Maps

10 October 2026 Pierre-Maxime Branche 0

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the IRONMAN 70.3 Versailles will make its debut on the French calendar against a backdrop that’s hard to match. At the foot of the Château, athletes will […] Read more →

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EVOC is reinventing bike travel with the Road Bike Bag Pro

EVOC is reinventing bike travel with the Road Bike Bag Pro

8 October 2026 Olivier Dulaurent 0
Paris-Tours 2026: Maps and Route Profiles

Paris-Tours 2026: Maps and Route Profiles

8 October 2026 Pierre-Maxime Branche 0
2026 Tour of Lombardy: Maps and Route Profiles

2026 Tour of Lombardy: Maps and Route Profiles

8 October 2026 Pierre-Maxime Branche 0
2026 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships Final

2026 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships Final

7 October 2026 Olivier Dulaurent 0
Les triathlètes de Kona 2026

2026 IRONMAN World Championship: Maps of the Kona Course

6 October 2026 Pierre-Maxime Branche 0
LOOK G85 Cezal RS: LOOK’s take on a racing gravel bike

LOOK G85 Cezal RS: LOOK’s take on a racing gravel bike

6 October 2026 Olivier Dulaurent 0
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Engo3 Titanium: Smart Glasses Weighing Just 28.9 g

6 October 2026 Guillaume Judas 0
COMPRESSPORT AERO SPEED TAPES

Compressport claims a performance gain of up to 7.8 watts with the Aero Speed Tapes

6 October 2026 Guillaume Judas 0
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EVOC is reinventing bike travel with the Road Bike Bag Pro

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IRONMAN 70.3 Versailles 2026: The Course and Maps
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IRONMAN 70.3 Versailles 2026: The Course and Maps

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EVOC is reinventing bike travel with the Road Bike Bag Pro
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EVOC is reinventing bike travel with the Road Bike Bag Pro

8 October 2026 Olivier Dulaurent 0

Forget about Allen wrenches and the anxiety of messing up your perfect bike setup. With EVOC’s Road Bike Bag Pro, your road or triathlon bike travels almost fully assembled, ready to hit […] Read more →

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