Today is a big day for Santa Barbara’s Stinner Frameworks. Not only have they announced a new Carrizo All-Road bike, but with it, they’re introducing a complete range of approachable, made-in-the-USA bikes. Introducing the Stinner Select Program. With this new program, the Carrizo is ready to ship within days, not weeks or months.

California-based Stinner Frameworks has been building steel and titanium bicycles for over a decade, becoming a staple in the handmade frame-building world. Their continued growth and popularity put the brand in a unique and exciting position.

The “Select” program is designed to offer customers the best Stinner has to offer while “eliminating the wait time and potential confusion that’s often associated with a custom bike”. The dedicated, in-house production and manufacturing line will allow Stinner’s full custom side to continue to flourish, with “Select” bikes remaining in stock all year long.

The new Carrizo All-Road is built in the same facility, by the same team that builds Stinner’s famous custom offerings. The Carrizo will be available online and at select Stinner dealers worldwide.

The Stinner Carrizo “Select”

This new Carrizo all-road bike is handcrafted, powder-coated, and assembled in Stinner’s Santa Barbara facility. The frame uses lightweight Columbus Zona Steel tubes.

The complete Carrizo will sport a SRAM Apex AXS 12-speed drivetrain. The frame will be able to run 40mm tires, making it comfortable on paved, not-so-paved, and dirt roads.

Braze-ons for fenders and three water bottles make the Carrizo a tough cookie that’s ready for year-round adventuring. The complete will also have a full Easton cockpit and DT Swiss wheels.

Stinner Frameworks says they utilize common standards throughout the bike for easy maintenance, futureproofing, and serviceability.

Stinner Carrizo Geo

Retail, Sizes, and Specs

Frameset retail: $1695
Complete retail: $3895

Sizes: 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, and 60cm\

• Made in Santa Barbara, CA
• Colors: Mint and Desert (powder coated for durability)
• Frame Material: Columbus Zona Steel Tubing
• SRAM Apex AXS 12 Speed Build
• Tire Clearance: 40mm
• Easton Cockpit / DT Swiss Wheels
• Three bottle cage locations and fender mounts

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German-made bicycle company Sour Bikes has a new all-road bicycle model. It’s been in the works for a long time. After four years in the “planning hopper”, taking their time to “do it right, and do it our way”, the new Sour Space Cake is finally here.

Sour felt that there was a significant gap in their bike offerings. A road-plus bike was the thing to fill the gap. They set out to design something fast and efficient, but something that could “get weird when the road turns rough”.

Space Cake to Tackle the “Paved” Roads

After countless prototypes and test rides, the Space Cake is here and Sour says it’s the most “road” bike they’ve ever made. The geo is tuned for long road days and adds durability. The tubing and frame parts are designed to be as light and efficient as possible.

Gone are the road bikes of yesterday. No more ultra-skinny, high-pressure tires on a “one-trick-pony”, road bike. This all-road bike is built for when the paved road fades into a gravel road and you want to take the long way home.

Sour says the Space Cake is light, responsive, and built for speed. Like all of the Sour bike models, the Space Cake comes with its signature, custom powder coating. Choose from bold, classy, or a little off-beat.

Mountain biking is at the core of Sour Bikes’ DNA, but they say all-road and gravel are at the heart of Sour’s off-MTB-season. As such, a bike like the Space Cake can be the perfect off-season tool even if you prefer knobby tires and full suspension.

Retail and Build Options

Frameset retail: 1,299€ for frame-only, or 1,549€ for the steel frame with the full carbon Space Cake fork
Complete bike retail: $5,999 € (Shimano Ultegra Di2)

Ultegra Build Kit Details

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Di2 FD-R8150
• Crankset: Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100, 172,5mm with 50/35t chainrings 
• Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170+BR-R8170 with RT-CL800S 160mm Discs
• Cassette: Shimano ULTEGRA CS-R8101 11-30t with CN-M7100 chain
• Wheelset: Built by hand with Duke Baccara RX 42 SLR2 rims paired with Duke Bad Boy J-Bend, Centerlock hubs. 28h, Sapim bladed spokes.

Complete Easton EA90 Cockpit

• Small size: 90mm stem; handlebar 400mm 16° flare; seat post 27,2x350mm; Easton bartape
• Medium and Large size: 100mm stem; handlebar 420mm 16° flare; seat post 27,2x350mm; Easton bartape
• X-Large size: 110mm stem; handlebar 440mm 16° flare; seat post 27,2x350mm; Easton bartape
• Saddle: SQ Lab 611 Ergowave XS-L 140mm XL-XXL 150mm
• White Industries Headset
• White Industries Bottom Bracket
• Tires, Schwalbe Pro One 700×34 tubeless

Frame Features and Geometry

Frame Features

• Tubing: Custom drawn, multiple butted, partly heat treated SOUR CrMo
• Headtube: 44 mm upper and lower
• Bottom bracket: External 68mm T47 threaded bottom bracket
• Axle: 12mm x 142mm thru-axle
• Seat post: 27.2mm
• Brake standard: FM160 Direct. More info here.
• Wheel size: Size S-XL 700C

• Tire clearance: up to 38mm
• Fender and rack mounts
• Recommended tire size 28mm – 38mm
• Two water bottle mounts inside the front triangle, a third bottle mount under the downtube
• AXS/Di2 ready cable routing
• Internal brake hose routing
• External mechanical cable routing
• SRAM Transmission compatible dropouts (“UDH”)

Geometry

Learn more about Sour Bikes’ new Space Cake, and check out their other frames and bikes as well by hitting the link below.

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Berlin-based bike maker Standert updated their popular Pfadfinder steel endurance all-road bike with some click 3D-printed dropouts and full cable integration. But they also took the all-road overhaul as an opportunity to bring production back to Europe. So Standert now makes the Pfadfinder entirely in the Czech Republic. Plus, the versatile endurance all-rounder

Standert Pfadfinder integrated steel endurance all-road bike

Standert actually updated Pfadfinder over the summer, but now that winter knocks on our doorstep and with the thought of off-season training in mind, it’s hard not to see the value of a high-performance steel endurance road bike built for racking up base miles. Plus, Standert just added a new LTD V limited edition paint job to give the steel all-road bike more classic two-color look.

“Built for endurance, the Pfadfinder is designed to meet the demands of the most discerning cyclist. A destination, total exhaustion, inner peace, the Pfadfinder will get you there, offering a seamless blend of speed, comfort, and durability. The Pfadfinder geometry is the perfect balance between race and comfort, helping to maintain the bike’s versatility and not limit it to only one discipline. The frame can also accommodate up to 38mm tyres, giving riders peace of mind when they venture off the beaten track and across bone-rattling surfaces, not having to think about the terrain.”

What’s new?

Integrated cable routing through the headset is the most obvious update to the hard-working Standert Pfadfinder vs. the original, giving the bike even simpler lines with no visible external cables. Or also cleaner mounting of lights or bikepacking bags if you plan of going ultra-distance with a new steel endurance all-road bike.

But probably bigger news in our book is Standert’s move to European manufacturing. Previously made in Taiwan, Standert manufactures the new Pfadfinder entirely in Europe with an experienced framebuilder based in the Czech Republic. They weld the front triangles of the light Columbus Spirit steel frames by hand. Then, braze in the rear end with all-new custom 3D-printed stainless steel Standert thru-axle dropouts that bring UDH compatibility and flexible internal routing for all types of drivetrains.

The Pfadfinder is the first of Standert’s bikes to be made by hand in the Czech Republic. But it also signals a major shift for their steel production and a greater focus on improved sustainability, “shortening supply chains, and working in accordance with EU environmental regulations”. Standert’s aluminum & Scandium bikes are already made in Italy.

“We are incredibly proud to introduce the newly updated Pfadfinder. We took what was great about the Pfadfinder and meticulously improved every little detail to create a bike that excels in performance, comfort and reliability. By relocating our manufacturing to Europe, we ensure that the Pfadfinder not only meets, but exceeds, the highest standards of quality and sustainability. If you don’t want to have a specific road bike or a specific gravel bike, the Pfadfinder is the perfect bike for you.“
– Standert founder, Max Von Senger

Tech details

• hand-welded & brazed Columbus Spirit steel frame with 3D-printed stainless dropouts
• fully integrated internal cable routing through the house-brand headset (or optional Chris King AeroSet upgrade)
• 1x & 2x and mechanical or electronic shift compatible
• UDH compatibility with all drivetrain types

• full-coverage fender mounts on the steel frame & full-carbon fork
• T47 threaded bottom bracket
• 27.2mm seatpost
• 12mm thru-axles, and also flat mount disc brakes – max 160mm
• direct mount toptube bag mounts, in addition to conventional 3-bolt downtube & 2-bolt seattube bottle cage mounts
• max 38mm tire clearance
• 1950g claimed frame weight (size 56) plus 450g fork (uncut steerer)
• anti-corrosion phosphate treatment and full-coverage powder coating, inside and out for lifetime protection
• wide 7-size range with Project Compact geo to especially benefit smaller riders without compromise

Standert Pfadfinder Integrated – Pricing, options & availability

The revamped 2024 Standert Pfadfinder integrated all-road bike is available now either as a frameset or a fully customizable complete bike build – in 7 stock frame sizes 48-60cm.

Framesets start at 2300€ in Sage Salida green or Midnight Marauder blue, or add an extra hundred euros for the white & tan LTD V finish. The frameset price includes the Columbus Spirit steel frame, full carbon Pfadfinder fork, Standert’s own integrated headset, the T47 BB of your selection to fit your crankset, plus thru-axles, bolt-on front derailleur clamp & the alloy seatpost clamp.

You can also upgrade to a King headset for 350€, a King BB for 180€, or a CeramicSpeed bottom bracket for 287 – 377€.

Complete bike builds start at 4800€ with Shimano 105 Di2, alloy DT Swiss ER1600 wheels, and alloy cockpit.

There’s also the option for SRAM Rival AXS for 200€ more. Or pick Ultegra Di2 or Force AXS, then? Or top out over 10,500€ with a full SRAM Red AXS road build with a powermeter, carbon ENVE cockpit & Chris King headset, light carbon DT ERC wheels, and fancy Vittoria Corsa Pro tires. Plus, the same CeramicSpeed upgrade options if you want to go even wilder.

Framesets and complete bikes are all prepped to order individually, so typically ship out in between 1-3 weeks. And Standert will ship you a new Pfadfinder anywhere in the world.

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Northwave has a new pair of carbon-soled road bike shoes called Revolution, high-performance at a mid-tier price. And while there’s really nothing radically unique about them, the completely revamped shoes do look solid, delivering much of the performance of Northwave’s top-level pro road shoes, just with added comfort and the option for a wide fit to appeal to a broader group of recreational road riders.

Northwave Revolution carbon performance road bike shoes

Northwave says not to call it “mid-range” but that’s exactly what the Revolution road shoes are. They’ve been around for years a step below Northwave’s Extreme family. But now, just like last fall’s top-tier Veloce Extreme road shoe upgrade, the more affordable Revolutions are better than ever, too.

What’s new? What’s not new!

The revamped Northwave Revolution is pretty much all-new. The most obvious change on the outside is the new multi-layer laminated polyurethane synthetic upper. It now gets more advanced reinforcement around the instep & heel for improved support, plus laser-perforated holes on both sides & over the toebox for good ventilation. Plus, there’s a new laminated mesh tongue construction to also help keep your feet cool.

The next big shift is underneath. The new Northwave Revolution now features a stiffer 13/15 full injection-molded carbon composite sole for efficient but comfortable pedaling. The new Morph Carbon sole now features thru-venting under the cleat, a rubber toe block for walkability & bump protection, and a replaceable rubber heel tread block.

It still incorporates Powershape arch support, compatibility with traditional 3-bolt road cleats, and direct mounting of low-stack Wahoo/Speedplay pedals with the optional Northwave adapter plate.

And finally, a new Wide Fit option, too. More than just making them wider, Northwave reshaped the Revolution Wide shoes with different toe, metatarsal & instep dimensions optimized around still providing a high performance for cyclists that need more volume.

Tech details

Retention is pretty much the same as before, with 2 of Northwave’s proprietary SLW3 dials, a crossed lower lace layout for micro adjust of midfoot tension, and silicone heel grippers

• easy-clean perforated PU synthetic leather upper
• new Morph Carbon 13 injected carbon composite sole with Powershape arch support
• 13/15 sole stiffness
• 3-bolt Look-style & 4-bolt Speedplay (with optional insert) pedal compatibility
• dual SLW3 dial lacing adjustment
• standard Pro fit or Wide fit
• 290g claimed weight (per shoe, size 42)

2025 Northwave Revolution road shoes – Pricing, options & availability

The completely renewed Northwave Revolution road cycling shoes promise a ‘pro’ look at a more affordable price with a bit of flex for better all-day comfort. The Revolutions sell for $250 / 225€ in four colors. We see all-white, all-black, and the light gray with sage green details here. But there also will be a pair with fluorescent red accents soon, as well.

All come in EU sizes 36-50 (and half sizes in the middle of the range), both in standard narrow Pro fit and a new Wide Fit option, too.

Northwave says they’ll be available in their web shop “soon”, as well as through regular dealers.

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Camp and Go Slow just landed a big one. Known for their beloved bar tape that draws inspiration from colorful wildlife, their new Trout Tape is “inspired by the tough and elusive Brown Trout”. It’s made using the same processes and durable custom-dyed nylon yarn as the brand’s Eastern and Western Rattler tape.

The new Trout Tape is said to be softer and smoother than the Rattler tape. Inspired by the Brown Trout’s gorgeous colored scales, the colors should still look fantastic with your fave leather saddle.

Retail and What You Get

Retail: $44

The new Trout Tape comes in two 3300mm long rolls for the widest bars. The rolls will be packaged in a high-quality mesh drawstring bag. This bag is great for other uses, like storing loose goodies to throw in a bigger bag.

The Trout Tape, like the Rattler tape, is backed with the same 1.5mm of foam (the perfect amount, BTW) for just the right amount o’ cushioning. The bar tape is made in Taiwan and the bag is cut and sewn in Seattle.

What You Don’t Get…

No bar end plugs are included, (I suggest going with these, so add it to your cart). And no “finishing tape”, who uses it anyway?

Just like the Rattler Tape, the Trout Tape can be cleaned and doesn’t stretch much, making it completely reusable. It’s a great product from a great lil’ brand. Click the link below and get yours before it sells out. You won’t regret it.

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Yes – you read that right, just after launching a hookless design, Dandy Horse is walking hookless back and implementing double hook rims for select 2025 models. Why you ask? Dandy Horse cites the same reasons as hookless; safety, less flats, and better ride quality. Is there any precedent or is this a whole new concept for better wheel performance? Read on and find out.

Who Is Dandy Horse?

Dandy Horse is a Polish wheel brand located in Warsaw. They are a boutique-ish style carbon wheel company that produces wheels for on and off-road riding. Their designs are focused on lightweight builds, with their own hubs and rim designs.

For 2025, Dandy Horse is upping the ante on gravel, road, and all-road riding (but curiously not MTB) with three new wheelsets. The new lineup includes the Hyperion 45 GRV, Hyperion 30, and Positron 30, all featuring a unique “Double Hook” rim design. 

Did you just say double hook? Yes, Dandy Horse says the new double hook design will give riders maximum tire security and stability at any pressure. Here’s the lowdown on what a double-hook rim offers.

What is Double Hook Rim Technology?

Dandy Horse claims to be the only manufacturer currently offering carbon rims with this Double Hook design. The design integrates an outer hook to complement the traditional inner hook.

Why Double Hooked? Dandy Horse says the new tech will improve safety and durability, particularly when riding over rough terrain with low-pressure tires—a common scenario in gravel cycling. 

Is anyone else doing this? Not exactly, but there are some brands with similar concepts. Both Zipp and ENVE have used rim profiles with extra wide rim edges that are meant to prevent pinch flats and rim damage. Both of these designs were hookless though, so it seems like Dandy Horse is combining that concept with a hooked internal to create a hooked rim that could be as durable as hookless.

Is Dandy Horse on the edge of an industry breakthrough? Maybe, though, the fact that this new tech isn’t on their carbon mountain bike line is curious. We hope to get a set in for review and see for ourselves. Until then, we’ll have to take it at what it is: a cool-sounding design that could be a game changer or the result of smart marketing.

The Double Hook design is standard across all models in the 2025 Hyperion lineup.

Dandy Horse Double Hook Rim Lineup

Hyperion 45 GRV: High-Profile Power for Gravel

Leading the off-road charge is the Hyperion 45 GRV, Dandy Horse’s premier high-profile gravel wheelset. Sporting a 45mm rim height and 27mm internal width. This gravel-focused wheelset is crafted to merge speed with comfort. Designed for those who like to go fast without compromising on comfort, the Hyperion 45 GRV is one of the lighter high-profile gravel wheels on the market.

• Weight: from 1375 g
• Price: €1 509 – €1 869

Hyperion 30: A New Take on a Fan-Favorite

The Hyperion 30 series, a long-time favorite for gravel and mountain bike riders, has been upgraded for 2025 with the introduction of hooked rims. The Hyperion 30 sports a 27mm internal width with Double Hook reinforcement, enhancing rim and tire protection. Dandy Horse says this update comes directly from rider feedback. Ensuring that the Hyperion 30 will stay secure even under the most demanding conditions on gravel and off-road riding.

• Weight: from 1445 g
• Price: €1 259 – €1 619

Positron 30: Low-Profile Versatility for Multi-Surface Riding

Finally, Dandy Horse brings versatility to the mix with the Positron 30 series, which features a 30mm low-profile rim and 23.5mm internal width. Ideal for road, cyclocross, and gravel. These wheels accommodate tires from 28mm and up and perform well on trekking and city bikes.

• Weight: from 1305 g
• Price: €1 509 – €1 869

Pre-Order and Availability

Dandy Horse is opening up pre-orders for these wheels on Black Friday, offering a promotional price for those who want to jump on 2025.

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This all-new Lapierre Xelius DRS combines the best of the French bike brand’s lightweight Xelius SL & aerodynamic Aircode DRS to create one, even faster flagship do-it-all road race bike to rule them all. Adopting their Drag Reduction System naming for what was their Super Light road race bike, Lapierre reimagines a new Xelius DRS that is a claimed 15% more aero than either of its predecessors. They call the new Xelius DRS, “the fastest bike ever designed for road racing”.

2025 Lapierre Xelius DRS all-rounder aero road bike

Much of the same all-rounder Xelius SL3 looks are still here in the new more aero Xelius DRS, just taken to the next level which is no surprise. That lightweight carbon road race bike in 2022 was already almost as fast as Lapierre’s previous fully aerodynamic Aircode DRS aero road race bike.

The same 3D Tubular seat cluster design carries over, extending the length of the seatstays into the middle of the toptube, and decoupling the stays from the seattube. Together, since the stays don’t join the seat cluster, the D-shaped aero seattube and seatpost have more possibility to flex, filtering out vibration and increasing rider comfort.

Faster on the flats, faster on the climbs

But now the Xelius DRS bike is a claimed 15% faster in the wind.

That means a 14W savings at 50km/h – or 7 seconds saved every 10km. Or, still at more regular human speeds of 35km/h, a savings of 5W. And since it takes you longer going slower, 10 seconds saved over those same 10km!

Lapierre says the aero optimization came down to more advanced CFD analysis, then wind tunnel testing, that helped them rework a few key areas on the new Xelius DRS, while maintaining the Xelius family’s signature lightweight and ride comfort. The engineering team focused on 6 core areas of the new bike (fork, headtube, downtube, seattube, seatstays, and 3D tubular seat cluster). They reshaped pretty much every tube to a thinner, deeper NACA or elliptical profile while tweaking carbon layups to prevent weight gain or uncomfortable stiffness where it wasn’t needed.

But the Xelius DRS is still a bit heavier than the Xelius SL, just +45g comparing the top-tier frames or +53g for the mid-level carbon frames. So, Lapierre did the complete bike math to see how far you still get the aero vs. weight gains. Apparently, for an elite-level rider (averaging 300W), the DRS will be faster up to a 10% slope. And for amateur roadies (~180W avg. power), the DRS is still faster up a 7.5% climb.

Tech details

• 2 levels of UD SLI unidirectional Toray carbon layup for both Xelius DRS frame & fork
• UD SLI mid-modulus >80% T800 & T700S mix for more rider comfort and lower price, suitable for all riders – amateur & racer
• unpainted Xelius DRS UD SLI frame weight of 908g (size M claim, raw frame without hardware)
• UD SLI Team hi-mod ~30% HM, >50% T800 & T700S mix for lighter weight & increased performance, but still rider comfort
• unpainted Xelius DRS UD SLI Team frame weight of 790g (size M claim, raw frame without hardware)
• UD SLI fork 425g, UD SLI Team fork 390g (claimed, uncut)

• 32mm max tire clearance, although for some reason they all come spec’d with 25mm tires
• same proven geometry as the previous Xelius SL3 & Aircode DRS, just with a new XXL addition
• fully internal integrated cable routing through the upper Acros headset bearing
• new light 325g 1-piece integrated Lapierre carbon handlebar cockpit with semi-integrated cable routing under the stem
• separate alloy stem & carbon bars for the same integrated routing (plus angle adjustability) on bikes 5.0-7.0
• new light 128g proprietary Lapierre D-shaped aero seatpost. 0mm or 15mm setback, 350mm or 400mm long
• all bikes include rear thru-axle with multi-tool AND out-front GPS mounts

2025 Lapierre Xelius DRS – Pricing, options & availability

One of the greatest things about the new 2025 Lapierre Xelius DRS is just how wide the range of pricing is for the new bike. Lapierre offers 8 different complete Xelius DRS bike build options starting as low as 2900€ and going all the way up to 10,000€ with two spec levels for the carbon frame.

Plus, there’s a 4000€ top-tier Xelius DRS frameset with the UD SLI Team layup for those who want to build it up on their own race bike – including seatpost & cockpit. Even this colorful Summer Olympic special edition.

The new aero all-rounder road bike comes in 6 stock sizes (XS-XXL) and in 2 color options per model.

Complete bike build options

With the lower-spec carbon frameset, the 2900€ Lapierre Xelius DRS 5.0 is the most affordable with mechanical Shimano 105 and house-brand alloy wheels. At 3700€, the Xelius DRS 6.0 steps up to 105 Di2 & alloy DT endurance wheels, at a claimed 8.4kg. The 4200€ DRS 6.0 AXS then takes that to a wireless SRAM Rival AXS 2x setup, at 8.5kg. The 4800€ Lapierre Xelius DRS 7.0 goes back to Shimano, with an Ultegra Di2 build kit, at a claimed 8.2kg

Stepping up to the Lapierre Xelius DRS 8.0 for 6000€, and you get Ultegra Di2, plus the 1-piece carbon cockpit and 45mm deep carbon DT Swiss ERC1600 wheels at 7.5kg. Or if you prefer SRAM, the 7000€ Xelius DRS 8.0 AXS 7000€ gets you the same setup, but with Force AXS at 7.6kg.

One last build with the mid-mod carbon frameset, the Lapierre Xelius DRS 9.0 sells for 8500€ with Dura-Ace Di2, a carbon cockpit, and a lighter mixed-depth 35mm front/45mm rear DT Swiss ERC1400 wheelset, at 7.2kg.

Only the absolute top-tier 10k€ Lapierre Xelius DRS 10.0 and the frameset use the lighter, stiffer, more expensive UD SLI Team carbon layup. There you again get a Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, carbon cockpit, and an even lighter 35/45mm DT ERC1100 wheelset with ceramic bearings, now at a UCI limit-pushing 6.8kg weight claim.

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Vision Wheels has slowly revamped its road offering over the past few years. The change has garnered wider tubeless ready rims, updated hubs, and overall versatility. With this change, the higher-end wheels received the update first, and then the tech slowly trickled down. The Vision SC (Service Course) 30 AGX wheelset is the latest on the receiving end of the tech updates. Vision didn’t change much from the higher-end SL version. However, they gave this wheelset its own path, with a deeper rear rim and gravel capability.

What is it? Vision SC 30 AGX Disc Wheelset

Vision’s newest low-profile carbon wheelset, the SC 30 AGX, offers nearly the same rim as the SL versions but at almost half the price. How? They swap out the PRS hub (reviewed here) for a less advanced (but solid) pawl-driven hub. If this sounds familiar, thats because it is. We reported on this at Sea Otter Classic, and the wheels even received a “best of” award. 

The Vision SC 30 AGX Disc wheelset is the latest addition to the Vision AGX (gravel and all-road capable) line. It is the first to employ two different rim depths on the same wheel. 

The front of the SC 30 AGX is 30mm deep, and the rear is a slightly taller 35mm. Both use the same 24 straight pull spokes and lacing pattern. The internal rim width is modern and measures 22.55mm with a solid hooked bead wall. 

I’m new to the updated graphics package of the newest Vision wheels. It’s classic but with a modern twist of overblowing the logo. It’s subtle enough that it doesn’t call out much and won’t throw off your bike motif. 

Vision SC 30 AGX Weights 

Vision SC 30 AGX Wheelset Details 

• Front wheel: 30mm depth rim
• Rear wheel: 35mm depth rim
• Internal Rim Width: 22.55mm
• Outer Rim Width: 30.11mm
• Tubeless-ready – Clincher rim
• Centerlock rotor mount
• TA-12 and X-12
• Six sealed cartridge bearings (2F + 4R)
• DP Spokes – 24F / 24R
• Includes rim tape included
• Artisan-built, entirely by hand
• Alloy freehub: Shimano 10-11sp, SRAM XDR
• Weight: 1547g (with tape and valves)
• Price: $1,298

Ride Review: Vision SC 30 AGX 

I was very excited when the Vision SC 30 AGX came across my desk. I am a fan of Visions wheels, having raced their tubulars for years in cyclocross and deep-section wheels on the road. 

Most riders know Vision wheels and components, but they mostly come from various World Tour teams and OEM products that arrive on their bikes. I feel Vision sometimes gets a bad wrap, and riders write them off as the “gear that comes stock” on the bike they purchased, not as the upgrade gear that riders look at for a performance boost and speed. The new Vision SC 30 AGX wheels prove you can have performance, reliability, and rational pricing in an all-around wheelset. 

So, are they gravel wheels? Good question, and the answer is… Sorta. The Vision SC 30 AGX fits that niche of all road and gravel that floats between categories. The rim width is enough to fill out a 40-45mm tire well without getting the lightbulb effect. The same applies to modern road tires; the SC 30 AGX works very well with a 26-30mm road tire. So, they have a progressive road feel and a slightly conservative modern gravel feel. For cyclocross and anything in the 33-40mm range, they are perfect (rim-wise).

On the All-Road

For the road and all road portion of my time on the SC 30 AGX, I opted for a thicker casing Teravail Telegraph 30mm tire. It’s a tire I wouldn’t flat on gravel exploration and one that rolls pretty well on the tarmac. 

My first impression of the SC 30 AGX wheels was, “These feel light.” When actually — they are not. At 1547g, they are closer to the weight of XC mountain bike wheels. However, the overall weight of the wheelset was in the hub. This is similar to my sensation when I recently reviewed the FSA KFX i28 MTB wheels. 

The wheels feel nice and calm on the open road. They are only 30/35mm deep, so they don’t catch much wind. They do have a nice roll, slightly rounding out the rough spots and delivering a punch when needed on a steep climb. 

The size of the 30mm tire paired with the 30mm rim boosts confidence in cornering without feeling dull, like some wider rims.

Familiar Color Palette

Regarding aesthetics, the SC 30 AGX adheres to a familiar style guide that the top-tier Vision wheel follows. The graphics are subdued, pale grey, and pop slightly in the sun. The rims have a matte finish, with UD carbon and a slight rise in the middle. 

To Gravel and Beyond 

Most, if not all, of my time on the SC 30 AGX was spent riding gravel and cyclocross. Light gravel is where the wheels shine. The amount of abuse and power washing (cyclocross is excellent for your equipment) is worth noting. I’ve flatted several times while on the SC 30 AGX wheels but have yet to see rim damage. I’ve often thought, “There goes the rim,” only to find a sliced tire and an unscathed rim. 

Some (most) flat tires occurred from experimenting with the lowest pressures I could get away with while training in our cyclocross course. The 30mm rim width allows for an excellent contact patch without lowering the pressure much to get the desired feel. Paired with the 30/35mm depth, the wheelset has some natural give that helps soften the roughest roads and grassy fields. 

To me, the wheelset shines as a true all-arounder, allowing riders to roll from road to gravel as quickly as they can swap tires. The $1,298 price tag put the SC 30 AGX on the bubble of accessible performance carbon wheels. 

Long Haul Hubs 

The hubset on the SC 30 AGX is one piece that I both loved and have some gripes about. The bearings (six in total) are super trustworthy. After many washes, creek crossings, and mud baths — they came away rolling smooth. Plus, thanks to the hub construction, they are straightforward to service and access. 

Where they fell short for me is engagement. Since I’ve ridden the Vision wheels with the new PRS hub many times, the engagement gulf between the PRS and the 3-pawl design on the SC 30 AGX is a bit much. It’s not bad, and those who don’t swap mountain bikes and road wheels often would have difficulty noting a difference. However, those who appreciate a high engagement hub will. 

Is it enough to damage the wheels’ performance? No, but when you’re used to that instant engagement, it can feel like it is. 

Lasting Impressions

The Vision SC 30 AGX is a massive step in the right direction. It’s fast-rolling and reasonably accessible to those who want an all-arounder upgrade. The graphics are slight enough that they would pair nicely with any bike. 

The longevity of the bearings and rims during my testing makes me think the SC 30 AGX would be great for anyone who is hard on gear. They are still running as smooth as I remember from opening the package, with only superficial scratches on the rims. 

Would I change anything on the wheels? No, but I would love to see a higher-end version of the SC 30 AGX (SL30?) with the PRS hub. That would be a very popular gravel and cyclocross wheelset, especially now that tubeless cyclocross tires are performing at an all-time high. But one can dream. 

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It’s time for Marin Bikes to update its steel Boyond Road bikes: the Nicasio 1, and Nicasio+. In addition to those updates, Marin is also adding the all new Nicasio ST step-through. Marin says the Nicasio line of bikes is known for their endurance and versatility. The Nacasio+ supplies enhanced performance and comfort when the ride takes you on less-than-perfect roads.

All of the new models are built using classic CroMo steel frames. The classic tubing offers the durability and comfort that is associated with steel frames.

All of the bikes come with a plethora of mounts, and Marin’s Beyond Road geometry – geo that is made for any type of riding, long or short days, commuting, paved and unpaved roads, gravel roads… and well, you get the picture. The geo is supposed to be comfy-centric.

Let’s take a gander.

Marin Nicasio 1

Retail: $899

The best-selling Nicasio model first arrived on the scene in 2017. It’s proven to be a capable and affordable bike. It’s got a solid spec sheet with durable and dependable components. And the new Nicasio 1 now gets better tire clearance, coming speced with 38mm tires.

Features

• Series 1 double butted CrMo Beyond Road frame; clearance for up to 45mm tires
• Shimano Claris 2×8 drivetrain, 11-32t cassette
• Tektro road mechanical disc brakes
• WTB Exposure 700 x 36mm tires
• Available in two colors, black or bone grey

Nicasio ST (the “ST” means “step-through”)

Retail: $899

The newly added Nicasio “step-through” model features the dropped top tube making mounting and dismounting the bike easier. This step-through design can be particularly helpful when the bike is loaded with say, a child or cargo. It has the same frame construction and spec sheet carryover from the Nicasio 1… this one is just easier to throw a leg over. Or should I say, put a leg through?

Features

• Series 1 double butted CrMo Beyond Road frame; clearance for up to 45mm tires
• Shimano Claris 2×8 drivetrain, 11-32t cassette
• Tektro road mechanical disc brakes
• WTB Exposure 700 x 36mm tires

Marin’s Nicasio+

Retail: $1099

The Nicasio+ has been dubbed by Marin as “the Nic’ with a modern twist”. Although it shares the same frame construction as the Nicasio 1, the Nic’+ can fit large volume 650b x 47mm tires. It also sports the reliable and affordable 1×9 microSHIFT Sword Black gravel group.

Features

• Series 1 double-butted CrMo Beyond Road frame with abundant gear mounts
• microSHIFT Sword Black 1×9 speed drivetrain, 11-46t cassette
• Tektro road mechanical disc brakes
• WTB Horizon 650B x 47mm tires
• Available in two colors, grey or teal

All of the new Nicasio models will be available in global markets starting in October 2024. Hit the link below to get yours!

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Sidi teamed up with L’Eroica to create the Tenacia, a classic road biking shoe made with modern materials for fans of vintage cycling. A classy but low-maintenance synthetic construction for good looks in any conditions. A flat rubber sole that will stick to any style of flat pedals. And key reinforcements that mesh well with traditional metal toe clips & straps, and will keep the shoes looking good for years to come.

Sidi calls the shoes a smooth blend of tradition and innovation, so you can ride your retro bike in comfort and good looks…

Sidi x L’Eroica Tenacia retro modern cycling shoes

The Sidi Tenacia shoes are inspired by the style of shoes road racers last wore in the 1970s.

Their name meaning tenacity in Italian, is a callout to the strength of will and determination it took to race the steel bikes of yesteryear in all weather conditions, over a mix of smooth tarmac and dusty white gravel roads, and all with skinny tires and huge gearing that we wouldn’t dare to ride today. Well, except for at L’Eroica. That’s when otherwise sane modern cyclists break out those vintage bikes and pedal that old-school tech over the beautiful white gravel roads and rolling hills that have made Sienna famous among road cyclists.

But while the Tenacia exude old-school cool style too, Sidi makes them with a modern synthetic upper for easy care and improved durability. Plus, they give the shoes a simple rubber sole that mimics leather sole looks, but delivers more versatile grip on- and off-the-bike.

Tech details

• supple, hand-stitched 1.5mm thick synthetic microfiber
• embroidered 1974 Sidi logo
• perforated tongue for breathability with embroidered L-Eroica logo
• classic lace-up closure
• reinforced toe-cap & red contrast stripe with metal rivets to protect against wear from traditional toe-clips & straps
• reinforced heel scuff guards and padded opening around the ankle
• natural-colored rubber sole for good pedal grip and walkability
• whole EU sizes 38-46

Sidi Tenacia cycling shoes – Pricing & availability at L’Eroica

The new Sidi x L’Eroica Tenacia classic cycling shoes sell for 189€, and then come only in this classic black with its red contrast band.

They are available now direct from Sidi. Or you can pick up a pair in person on-site in Italy this weekend at L’Eroica in Gaiole in Chianti during the retro classic event, where they’ve been designed to shine.

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