#bicycle-technology

#bicycle-technology

The Tour de France, while not the premier event for new road tech, remains the largest bike race globally, prompting teams to utilize advanced gear for competitive advantage.

First off, the prototype bike I saw Benoit Coulanges racing features a much longer raw aluminum rocker link. His rocker links also have three extra bolt holes in them.

Specialized has hit the lightweight/aero sweetspot with the Tarmac SL8, which improves the front end aerodynamics while adding comfort from a slimmed-down seat tube area.

With up to 111Nm of torque and 720 watts of power, Specialized is now competing directly with DJI and other Bosch and Shimano powered bikes.

The BMC Masterpiece is a high-end version of the Teammachine SLR and R models, showcasing BMC's advanced carbon craftsmanship and can cost $8,999.

The new gravel eBike comes with mid-drive Bosch power, rack and fender mounts, a 120mm carbon suspension fork, and clearance for 29 x 2.6 tires.