The Tour is now heading into its final week and has brought us right back into the swing of all things bike related. It's also been a pretty decent haul of new tech alongside some of the little things we've noticed at the Tour.
New Factor Ostro
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The riders of Israel Start-Up Nation have been enjoying an all new all-rounder from bike sponsor Factor. Named the Ostro, it apparently has the benefits of an aero race bike but in a package that should provide comfortable enough to even take on the cobbled classics. We've got the complete lowdown on what makes the new bike so special.
Vitus unveil new Vitesse Evo flagship race bike
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Often a brand will accompany the release of a new bike with information that will claim how much better it is than its predecessor, often this could be a few percent stiffer, lighter or more aero. With the launch of the new Vitesse Evo Vitus is claiming some significant advantages over the existing model. Want to find out what makes it so much better?
Specialized's Roval Alpinist components shed weight from your bike
Specialized's new Alpinist range is aimed at being some of the lightest standard carbon fibre components that you can put on any bike. Comprising integrated bar and stem and seatpost, each is actually quite standard to fit bikes other than Specialized.
Take a look at Sepp Kuss' Tour de France race bike
James Bracey's career has seen him move from geography teacher, to MBR writer, to Cycling Weekly's senior tech writer and video presenter. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of bicycle mechanics, as well as bike fit and coaching qualifications. Bracey enjoys all manner of cycling, from road to gravel and mountain biking.
