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Ron

Ron is the chief cook and bottlewasher at Bike World News, doing everything from website design to bike reviews. Websites: Bike World News Ron's Bike Garage Current Bike Quiver: Bird Bikes Zero 29 29" hardtail mountain bike Commencal Absolut 26" Dirt Jump/Pump Track bike Commencal Tempo 29" full suspension mountain bike Felt ZA 700c race bike Kona Kilauea vintage 26" mountain bike Niner RLT9 700c road/gravel bike Specialized Stumpjumper vintage 26" mountain bike Day Job: Digital Marketing Night Job: Digital Marketing, eCommerce Consultant, Web Consultant, Bike Shop Operator, Husband, Dad, Tenor

State Undefeated

State Undefeated gets new frame material and Pearl / Tie-Dye colorway

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The new State Undefeated line-up has been re-engineered with Y9 aluminum, based on 6061 Aluminium but with added titanium, giving it improved hardness and tensile strength over its predecessor. This new-alloy composition allows for the thinnest possible wall thickness to be used, thereby reducing overall weight.

Hammerhead Karoo 2

SRAM acquires Hammerhead

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SRAM today announced that they have acquired cycling technology company Hammerhead, maker of the Karoo 2 cycling computer. Hammerhead will join SRAM’s portfolio of brands and will continue to develop new products under the new ownership model.

Lotto Soudal

Lotto Soudal hits 2022 with eyes on San Remo, Ardennes Classics and cobbles

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During the annual press day of Lotto Soudal the plans of the team leaders were announced. Sprinter Caleb Ewan aims for stage wins in Giro and Tour again, Philippe Gilbert hopes to end his career in style and will be present in all the hilly Classics and Florian Vermeersch hopes to excel in the Flemish Classics.

Kitsbow moves to employee-owned model

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Kitsbow, maker of premium cycling clothing and accessories, has moved to an employee-owned model with the assistance of a group of local North Carolina investors.

Floyd Landis returns to racing

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After a 2-year hiatus, 2006 Tour de France winner Floyd Landis is returning to professional cycling with a new team focused on gravel and mountain bike races.

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