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We often start First Look Friday<\/a> remarking on how busy the past seven days have been in the world of cycling, and this week is no exception.<\/p>\n On Monday, Ellen van Dijk smashed the hour record<\/a> at the Velodrome Suisse. The Trek-Segafredo rider and world time trial champion set a staggering new record of 49.254km, beating Joss Lowden\u2019s record of 48.405km<\/a>. Jack Luke let us in on his five ways to make cycling fun again<\/a> (hour-record attempts not included) and we refreshed our pick of the best road bikes for under \u00a33,000 (or $4,000)<\/a>.<\/p>\n On Tuesday, Warren Rossiter brought us news of a 3D-printed stem that costs \u00a3500<\/a> and his full review of Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2<\/a>. Simon von Bromley covered the new Specialized S-Works Torch shoes<\/a> and we updated our guide to brake and gear cables<\/a>.<\/p>\n A host of new bike releases were announced on Wednesday, from Rondo<\/a>, Nukeproof<\/a> and Devinci<\/a>, while we published our Bianchi Specialissima Dura-Ace review<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thursday saw RockShox launch three new forks<\/a> and new rear shocks<\/a>. Alex Evans reviewed the RockShox Lyrik Ultimate<\/a> and RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate<\/a> in time for the launch. ENVE also released its updated SES wheel range<\/a> with the news it\u2019s doing away with rim-brake options \u2013 a true sign of the times.<\/p>\n And that brings us to Friday and your weekly round-up of the latest cycling gear\u2026<\/p>\nCampagnolo Levante gravel wheelset<\/h2>\n