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New Vittoria Corsa N.EXT tire review: Classic Corsa, now nylon - CyclingTips

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When it comes to high-performance tires, a cotton casing — or more generally, a polycotton blend — is the perfect place for an appealing mix of suppleness and low weight. Unsurprisingly, that’s what Vittoria uses for every model in Corsa’s high-end road tire lineup. Well, to this day, that’s how it is. With the introduction of Corsa N.EXT, Vittoria wanted to bridge the gap between Corsa Control and Rubino Pro, with a new high-performance case and tread design that it claims (naturally) provides the best overall performance of any nylon. road tires to date. It’s no cheaper than the popular Corsa Control, but Vittoria says it provides greater durability and cut resistance for riders who spend a lot of time saddle, but still want fast roll and excellent grip. Anatomy of Corsa N.EXT Vittoria offers the Corsa N.EXT in tube-type and tubeless-ready versions. Both use 100 TPI (threads per inch) nylon fabric arranged in three layers under the tread for puncture protec...

Eurobike technology gallery #6: Wireless MTB helmets, shoes, kits and mini-groupsets - CyclingTips

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Eurobike 2022 is well and truly behind us now, but with so much new technology, accessories and items on display, our galleries just keep coming. In this six-day section, we continue our coverage of Europe’s largest bicycle fair, taking a look at a range of gear including helmets, new kits, and some exciting wireless technology. Follow the link to see all of our coverage of Eurobike 2022 including our five previous galleries and lots of other tech news and features. MET features two new children’s helmets. The updated Crackerjack is designed to be a no-fuss and good-looking kid’s helmet. There’s a removable visor on the front, plenty of ventilation, and an anti-inset mesh. On the back are adjustable ratchet-mounted LEDs, plus plenty of coverage. MET also featured a younger Hooray MIPS children’s helmet. The helmet is available in two sizes: XS 46-52 cm and S 52-55cm. Hurray also gets LEDs on the back. But its main feature is the inclusion of the MIPS-C2 r...

The latest and greatest indoor training technology from Eurobike 2022 - CyclingTips

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With a number of new product launches and updates, Eurobike 2022 could become a landmark in the world of indoor training. While Zwift was among the first to kick things off on Eurobike with a big stand a few years ago, many other brands are eager to showcase their new technology this year. We walked the halls and booths of Eurobike 2022 to bring you some of the latest indoor training technology. MyWhoosh Of all the indoor training brands on display, MyWhoosh seems intent on making the biggest splash. A free virtual cycling app with a logo you might recognize from the UAE Team Emirates Tadej Pogacâr kit, has one of the largest stands in hall 11. The stand features several coach settings for riders to try out the MyWhoosh platform and win one of the four Colnago C68s, but the power The main attraction is the “immersive cube” with a circular screen that spans three walls and floors. With MyWhoosh now in its third year, the team behind it feel they now have the technology and ...