{"id":58741,"date":"2024-01-23T18:47:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T17:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/87807e5e-2e71-44ae-a8b3-51885a38a8c4"},"modified":"2024-01-23T21:00:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T20:00:04","slug":"van-rysel-teases-the-future-of-ultra-endurance-racing-tech-plus-25-other-highlights-from-velofollies-2024","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/van-rysel-teases-the-future-of-ultra-endurance-racing-tech-plus-25-other-highlights-from-velofollies-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Van Rysel teases the future of ultra-endurance racing tech | Plus 25 other highlights from Velofollies 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\">Our pick of the new products from Belgium <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 at 17:47 PM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>Velofollies is a large consumer bike show held in Kortrijk, Belgium that has grown in popularity and influence, with several brands launching (or teasing) new products at this year&#8217;s show. <\/p><p>Highlights from the 2024 show included an ultra-endurance concept from Van Rysel, updated SC (Service Corse) wheels from Vision, a custom Barbie bike and loads more.<\/p><p>We also took a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/classified-r36-r50-carbon-wheelsets\">Classified\u2019s updated road wheelsets<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/2024-eddy-merckx-bikes-range\">Eddy Merckx&#8217;s new range of bikes<\/a> in the run-up to the show. <\/p><h2 id=\"h-van-rysel-ultra-endurance-concept-e-grvl-af-md\">Van Rysel ultra-endurance concept &amp; E-GRVL AF MD<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Van Rysel&#8217;s ultra-endurance concept in all its glory. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Decathlon&#8217;s own brand Van Rysel has had a busy start to 2024, partnering with AG2R pro team and showcasing this new concept for ultra-endurance racing.<\/p><p>The bike features aluminium tubes bonded with carbon lugs, which is said to be more comfortable than a conventional carbon or alloy frame.<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Van Rysel ultra endurance concept at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813319\" data-id=\"813319\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_019_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_019_Ashley-Quinlan-1-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The concept uses alloy tubes bonded to carbon &#8216;lugs&#8217;. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Van Rysel ultra endurance concept at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813322\" data-id=\"813322\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_022_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_022_Ashley-Quinlan-1-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Frame and bento bags galore. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Van Rysel ultra endurance concept at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813321\" data-id=\"813321\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_021_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_021_Ashley-Quinlan-1-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The rear dropout is carbon. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"3\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Van Rysel ultra endurance concept at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813317\" data-id=\"813317\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_017_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_017_Ashley-Quinlan-1-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Integration of the front end is apparent. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"4\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Van Rysel ultra endurance concept at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813318\" data-id=\"813318\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_018_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_018_Ashley-Quinlan-1-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The frame includes storage boxes. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"5\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Van Rysel ultra endurance concept at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813323\" data-id=\"813323\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_023_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_023_Ashley-Quinlan-1-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Van Rysel has integrated light mounts into the forks. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"6\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Van Rysel ultra endurance concept at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813324\" data-id=\"813324\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_024_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_024_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The packs include an oversized saddle bag. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"7\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Van Rysel ultra endurance concept at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813326\" data-id=\"813326\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_026_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_026_Ashley-Quinlan-1-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The frame design, exploded. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>Van Rysel says it\u2019s still playing with the geometry of the bike, but also took the opportunity to show off a suite of accessories, including bento boxes, luggage bags, time trial bars, a front aero-improving shroud that doubles as a computer mount and custom light brackets to match the bike<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_002_Ashley-Quinlan-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Van Rysel E-GRVL AF MD at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813311\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Van Rysel E-GRVL AF MD on show at Velofollies. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The brand also took the opportunity to show off its new E-GRVL AF MD <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-electric-gravel-bikes\">electric gravel bike<\/a><\/p><p>The bike is built around a 70Nm Drive T-Mag mid-drive motor system and a SRAM Apex 1&#215;12 drivetrain, for \u20ac3,500. It is set to be available from the end of February.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-new-vision-sd-evo-integrated-handlebar\">New Vision SD Evo integrated handlebar<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_379_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"New Vision SD Evo handlebar at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813235\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Vision SD Evo handlebar is an upgrade on the Metron 5D and 6D bars. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>FSA&#8217;s new SD Evo integrated carbon handlebar is set to be raced during the upcoming season.<\/p><p>The ACR integrated cable routing design has been tidied up and the ergonomics tweaked to make the bar more comfortable and easier to shift position on. The new bar has a 125mm drop and 80mm reach and retains the 10-degree forward sweep on the tops.\u00a0<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_380_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"New Vision SD Evo handlebar at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813236\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The handlebar is compatible with FSA&#8217;s ACR routing system. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>It\u2019s set to be available in 17 sizes, ranging from 380-440mm wide (centre-to-centre) and 90-140mm effective stem lengths.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-updated-vision-sc-wheelsets\">Updated Vision SC wheelsets<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_391_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"New Vision wheelset at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813244\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vision is set to update its line of entry-level carbon wheelsets. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Vision\u2019s latest Service Corse wheelsets are also set launch later this year.<\/p><p>The new wheels share the same graphics as the brand\u2019s top-spec Metron wheelsets, but the update is more than skin-deep.<\/p><p>The new wheels will be available 30, 45 and 60mm options and have wider rim beds to better suit wider tyres.\u00a0<\/p><p>The SC45 and SC60 wheelsets are 21mm wide (internal) and are optimised around 700x28c tyres. The shallower SC30 rim is 23mm wide (internal), which Vision says makes it better suited to gravel use.<\/p><p>All of the rims remain hooked, but Vision remained quiet on any potential improvements made to the hubs.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-titanium-and-steel-eddy-merckx-bikes\">Titanium and steel Eddy Merckx bikes<\/h2><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Eddy Merckx Corsa P\u00e9v\u00e8le at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813073\" data-id=\"813073\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_002_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_002_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Eddy Merckx Corsa P\u00e9v\u00e8le. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Eddy Merckx P\u00e9v\u00e8le T at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813067\" data-id=\"813067\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_001_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_001_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Eddy Merckx P\u00e9v\u00e8le T. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>Eddy Merckx bikes are back, and two standout models on show at Velofollies were the P\u00e9v\u00e8le T and Corsa P\u00e9v\u00e8le.<\/p><p>The P\u00e9v\u00e8le is the brand\u2019s gravel platform and can be had in these titanium or Columbus steel frames, as well as carbon and aluminium versions.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-tomorrowland-x-ridley-invenio-kanzo-fast\">Tomorrowland X Ridley Invenio Kanzo Fast<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_005_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Tomorrowland X Ridley Invenio Kanzo Fast gravel bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813077\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Black and gold dominate here. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Sister brand Ridley was also showing its latest bikes. The pick of the bunch was this Kanzo Fast Tomorrowland special edition.<\/p><p>Known as the \u2018Invenio\u2019, the bike features a limited-edition black and gold paintjob \u2013 complete with a gold chain to complete the look \u2013 with a Shimano GRX Di2 drivetrain.<\/p><p>Tomorrowland is a Belgian electronic dance festival, with the partnership claimed to celebrate both brands&#8217; desire to encourage future generations to \u201cchoose a greener and healthier way of travelling\u201d.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-thompson-falcon-super-record-wireless-build\">Thompson Falcon Super Record Wireless build<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_012_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Thompson Falcon Super Record Wireless bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813086\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A shimmering Thompson Falcon Super Record Wireless custom bike &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Thompson is a brand best known in Europe, making custom bikes using its online builder and extensive colour options.<\/p><p>The Falcon is an aero race bike, but it\u2019s the colour scheme on this particular example that made us stop in our tracks.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_014_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Thompson Falcon Super Record Wireless bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813088\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The bike comes complete with matching Thompson carbon handlebar. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The iridescent mirror treatment shines red-through-blue, with a matching integrated handlebar for good measure.\u00a0<\/p><p>The bike has a no-expense-spared build, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/tech\/campagnolo-super-record-wireless-first-look\">Campagnolo Super Record Wireless<\/a> groupset.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-diablo-fat-boy\">Diablo Fat Boy<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_020_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Diablo Fat Boy electric bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813094\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you want to stand out, this is certainly one option. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>If a motorbike and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/2023-raleigh-chopper\">Raleigh Chopper<\/a> had a child, maybe this is what it would look like.\u00a0<\/p><p>The Diablo Fat Boy ebike makes quite a statement, and is designed to make it on urban streets. It\u2019s powered by an AKM hub motor system, and has fully-functional front and rear suspension.<\/p><p>The provision of a leather luggage bag is an especially nice touch, although we\u2019re not sure many will want to get it wet in the rain.\u00a0<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Diablo Fat Boy electric bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813095\" data-id=\"813095\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_021_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_021_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>A cool strap-on leather luggage pouch. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Diablo Fat Boy electric bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813096\" data-id=\"813096\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_022_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_022_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Striking independent shocks. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Diablo Fat Boy electric bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813097\" data-id=\"813097\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_023_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_023_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Yeah, it&#8217;s probably earned its name. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"h-gazelle-makki-family-car-ebike\">Gazelle Makki family <s>car<\/s> ebike<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_026_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Gazelle Makki cargo e-bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813098\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is about as compelling a second family car replacement as I&#8217;ve seen. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-electric-cargo-bike\">Electric cargo bikes<\/a> are big business in Europe, and the Gazelle Makki might be the one that makes ditching the second car a reality in 2024.<\/p><p>The cargo box, which features space for up to three children, is mounted higher than normal to improve occupants&#8217; safety (on top of the two harness seatbelts fitted as standard), but has a low step access to make getting in and out easier.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_027_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Gazelle Makki cargo e-bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813099\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Two harnesses are supplied as standard. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>A sprung-loaded kickstand has been designed for stability, and there are a series of accessories available, including a car seat adaptor, waterproof cover, rain hood and storage drawer.<\/p><p>The rider is catered for with a comfortable upright position, and the assistance of a 65Nm Bosch Performance Line motor which, it\u2019s claimed, can provide 85km-worth of pedal assistance.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-atom-6-that-custom-barbie-bike\">Atom 6 \u2013 THAT custom Barbie bike<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_053_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Barbie custom Atom 6 bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813100\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Barbie custom Atom 6 bike at Velofollies &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Atom 6 had some striking paintjobs on display, but none stood out more than this Barbie tribute Grava Fast gravel bike.<\/p><p>As in-house film buff Oscar Huckle will attest, <em>Barbie<\/em> was one of the most highly rated films of 2023, so this bike would be perfect for a fan*.<\/p><p><em>*We can neither confirm nor deny whether Oscar is a fan of the film himself<\/em><\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Barbie custom Atom 6 bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813105\" data-id=\"813105\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_057_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_057_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Barbie print adorns the fork. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Barbie custom Atom 6 bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813101\" data-id=\"813101\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_054_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_054_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>I can&#8217;t get Aqua out of my head now&#8230; &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Barbie custom Atom 6 bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813109\" data-id=\"813109\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_059_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_059_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Turns out Barbie is a fan of carbon hub shells. Who knew? &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"h-gulf-porsche-livery-custom-bikes-from-switzz-bikes\">Gulf Porsche livery custom bikes from Switzz Bikes<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_064_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Porsche Gulf custom paint job at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813111\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Porsche Gulf custom paint job at Velofollies &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Motorsport and cycling aren\u2019t always the happiest of bedfellows, but this reproduction of an iconic motor racing livery was certainly a head-turner.<\/p><p>It probably helps that one of the bikes under custom paintwork and decals is a muscular Leader Fox Braga electric fat bike \u2013 a statement bike if there ever was one \u2013 while the design was also applied to a low-step urban ebike.\u00a0<\/p><p>Custom painter Switzz says it can take any livery and turn it into a custom paintjob.<\/p><p>While I\u2019m a fan of the famous Gulf livery (natural conflict with the petrochemical element notwithstanding), I\u2019d settle for a Martini Racing design (Google \u2018Martini Racing Lancia Delta HF Integrale\u2019, if you\u2019re interested).<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Porsche Gulf custom paint job at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813112\" data-id=\"813112\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_065_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_065_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Schwalbe must have some of the best tyre names around. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Porsche Gulf custom paint job at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813115\" data-id=\"813115\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_066_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_066_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The juxtaposition of a petrochemical company&#8217;s logo and an electric motor shouldn&#8217;t be lost on many. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Porsche Gulf custom paint job at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813110\" data-id=\"813110\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_062_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_062_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Switzz Bikes also demonstrated what it could do with an urban e-bike too. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"h-garmin-tacx-neo-3m-smart-trainer\">Garmin Tacx Neo 3M smart trainer<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_077_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Tacx Neo 3M smart trainer at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813118\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tacx Neo 3M trainers were set up for test rides at Velofollies. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Garmin was showcasing its latest Tacx Neo 3M smart trainer \u2013 a flagship replacement for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/training\/indoor-trainers\/resistance-trainer\/tacx-neo-2t-smart-review\">Neo 2T<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><p>While the accuracy claims remain the same (\uff0b\/- one per cent power measurement), the trainer sees motion plates fitted at the feet, which enables the attached bike to rock forwards and backwards in response to rider input.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_076_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Tacx Neo 3M smart trainer at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813117\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The trainers come with a moveable footplate. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The Neo 3M is claimed to be able to simulate gradients up to 25 per cent and record power bursts up to 2,200W.\u00a0<\/p><p>Perhaps most striking is the price \u2013 it costs an eye-watering \u00a31,749.99 \/ $1,999.99 \/ \u20ac1,999.99. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-smart-trainer\">smart trainer<\/a> guru Simon von Bromley will be testing it over the coming months.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-prorace-desertfox-x-gravel-bike\">Prorace Desertfox X gravel bike<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_079_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Prorace Desertfox X at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813122\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Prorace Desertfox X paintjob turned plenty of heads at Velofollies. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This Prorace Desertfox X gravel bike caught the eye with its special faux-aged multicoloured paintjob.<\/p><p>Prorace offers a wide range of configurable colour designs, but is also able to create special one-offs like this in response to customer requests.<\/p><p>The frame itself is made using expandable polystyrene (EPS), to create a smoother and stronger internal finish. The frame also uses \u2018carbon nanotubes\u2019 alongside standard carbon fibre, which are said to improve durability and strength.<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Prorace Desertfox X at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813123\" data-id=\"813123\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_080_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_080_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The sand-weathered colours catch the eye. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Prorace Desertfox X at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813124\" data-id=\"813124\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_082_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_082_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The Desertfox X is a gravel bike with a reasonably aggressive focus. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Prorace Desertfox X at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813125\" data-id=\"813125\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_083_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_083_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The designer has mixed the red yellow and green to great effect. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"h-classic-steel-wilier-ramato-bike\">Classic steel Wilier Ramato bike<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_111_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"1983 Wilier Ramato Columbus SL bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813126\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This was perhaps the prettiest bike on show at Velofollies &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Over to the Wilier stand, and the clear standout bike was this 1983 Ramato Columbus SL.<\/p><p>The Ramato colour comes from treating the steel underneath it, and while the brand offers the Ramato colourway on select carbon bikes today \u2013 plus a steel Superleggera tribute bike \u2013 this application (complete with sprayed-on and hand-painted brand logos) is particularly characterful.<\/p><p>The bike is fitted with a Campagnolo Super Record groupset of the same time period.<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"1983 Wilier Ramato Columbus SL bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813128\" data-id=\"813128\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_112_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_112_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The steel is treated to create the Ramato colour. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"1983 Wilier Ramato Columbus SL bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813132\" data-id=\"813132\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_116_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_116_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Old-style stencilled graphics are applied. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"1983 Wilier Ramato Columbus SL bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813131\" data-id=\"813131\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_115_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_115_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The blurred edges are strangely satisfying. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"3\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"1983 Wilier Ramato Columbus SL bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813135\" data-id=\"813135\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_119_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_119_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Peak Campagnolo, exhibit A. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"4\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"1983 Wilier Ramato Columbus SL bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813129\" data-id=\"813129\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_113_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_113_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Peak Campagnolo, exhibit B. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"5\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"1983 Wilier Ramato Columbus SL bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813130\" data-id=\"813130\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_114_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_114_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Peak Campagnolo, exhibit C. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"h-fulcrum-speed-25-wheelset\">Fulcrum Speed 25 wheelset<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_122_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Fulcrum Speed 25 wheelset at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813136\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A suspended Fulcrum Speed 25 wheelset. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Bringing things right up to the present day was Fulcrum, showing off its latest Speed 25 wheelset.<\/p><p>It\u2019s said to be the lightest carbon wheelset ever produced by the Italian brand, tipping the scales at a claimed 1,270g.<\/p><p>The rim is 26mm deep and 21mm wide internally. The hooked design preserved clincher tyre compatibility, and the rim doesn&#8217;t require rim tape thanks to the brand\u2019s \u2018MoMag\u2019 spoke installation technique.<\/p><p>The cup-and-cone hubs feature Cult ceramic bearings, with all contact surfaces inside treated with a ceramic coating to boost efficiency. Weight is also said to have been shaved from the hub design, contributing to the low overall figure.<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Fulcrum Speed 25 wheelset at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813138\" data-id=\"813138\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_124_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_124_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>A shallow rim contributes to the light weight. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Fulcrum Speed 25 wheelset at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813139\" data-id=\"813139\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_125_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_125_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>It&#8217;s called the 25&#8230; but has a 26mm deep rim. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Fulcrum Speed 25 wheelset at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813140\" data-id=\"813140\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_126_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_126_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Just in case you need to tell your ride partners about your wheels, Fulcrum has left some crib notes. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"h-rayvolt-cruzer-and-rayvolt-beachin\">Rayvolt Cruzer and Rayvolt Beachin\u2019<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_152_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Rayvolt Cruzer at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813145\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Rayvolt Cruzer makes a powerful statement. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>If I lived in Vice City (made famous by the <em>Grand Theft Auto<\/em> series of computer games), these are probably the bikes I\u2019d ride.<\/p><p>The Rayvolt Cruzer takes low-rider motorbike inspiration to new levels, with a choice of two hub-based motors and two battery options. The model pictured has the larger, 100Nm motor and optional light kit fitted, while there are luggage accessories and white-sidewalled tyres also available.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_159_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Rayvolt Beachin' at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813151\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Beachin&#8217; has a somewhat friendlier design. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The Rayvolt Beachin\u2019 is said to gel with a beachside lifestyle. Niche, perhaps, but this also comes with practical luggage options \u2013 making it more than just a fashion accessory.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-basso-diamante-sv-signature-series-act-1\">Basso Diamante SV Signature Series Act 1\u00a0<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_180_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Basso Diamante SV Signature Series Act 1 at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813158\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The first act of many? &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The first act of Basso\u2019s Diamante SV signature series bike was on display.<\/p><p>The bike features a special taupe-chrome paintjob, and can be specced with components from Shimano, Fulcrum and CeramicSpeed.\u00a0<\/p><p>The specs aren\u2019t fixed \u2013 customers can choose between Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 and Ultegra Di2 R8100 groupsets, and from three sets of wheels: Fulcrum Speed 57 or Wind 42s, or Basso-own brand Microtech RE38 wheels. Every bike comes with a CeramicSpeed OSPW (over-sized pulley wheel) system.<\/p><p>The bike is available for a limited time (before, presumably, Act 2 comes along), and costs between \u20ac8,000 and \u20ac11,000 depending on the final specification.<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Basso Diamante SV Signature Series Act 1 at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813154\" data-id=\"813154\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_176_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_176_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The limited edition bike is only available for a short period of time. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Basso Diamante SV Signature Series Act 1 at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813152\" data-id=\"813152\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_174_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_174_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The Diamante SV is picture here, but the same design is offered on the standard Diamante too. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Basso Diamante SV Signature Series Act 1 at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813153\" data-id=\"813153\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_175_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_175_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The bike features Basso&#8217;s oversized stem. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"3\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Basso Diamante SV Signature Series Act 1 at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813156\" data-id=\"813156\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_179_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_179_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Shimano was one of the partners for this Act. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"4\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Basso Diamante SV Signature Series Act 1 at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813155\" data-id=\"813155\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_178_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_178_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>CeramicSpeed OSPWs come with every bike. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"h-new-mavic-wheels\">New Mavic wheels<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_192_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mavic wheelset at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813160\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The new Mavic Cosmic S 42. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>French brand Mavic was hiding three new wheels in plain view: the Cosmic S 42, Allroad SL Carbon and E-Crosstrail SL Carbon.\u00a0<\/p><p>Mavic representatives were coy on the full details, but the Cosmic S 42 appears to be a new entry-level carbon wheelset, with a claimed weight of 1,595g priced at \u20ac989.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_194_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mavic wheelset at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813161\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An Allroad SL Carbon wheelset for gravel use. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The Allroad SL Carbon, on the other hand, is a range-topping gravel wheelset (all of Mavic\u2019s other currently available Allroad wheels are alloy) with a visibly wide internal channel. This is said to weigh 1,550g a set and costs \u20ac1,489.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_196_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mavic wheelset at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813163\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A carbon wheelset dedicated to eMTB use. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The E-Crosstrail SL Carbon wheelset is designed primarily for the demands of electric mountain biking. It weighs a claimed 1,725g and is set to cost \u20ac1,549.<\/p><p>None of the wheels appear on Mavic\u2019s website yet, so availability is still unknown.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-classified-powershift-custom-hub-shell\">Classified Powershift custom hub shell<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_229_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Custom Classified Powershift hub body at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813165\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Perhaps the best-looking Powershift hub system in existence? &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Classified\u2019s Powershift hub system has made headlines in recent times, and this little beauty was hiding on a custom Cinelli build hanging at the Classified booth.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_228_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Cinelli with custom Classified Powershift hub body at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813164\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The custom Cinelli bike the system was installed on. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>A one-off hub shell design, but perhaps a sign of things to come as Classified begins to push into greater customisation of its \u2013 thus far \u2013 black and white aesthetic.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-pilot-seiren-3d-printed-titanium-road-bike\">Pilot Seiren 3D-printed titanium road bike<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_231_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Pilot Seiren at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813166\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pilot Seiren has a 3D printed frame. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/pilot-cycles-seiren\">Pilot Serien<\/a> titanium frame is completely 3D printed, which the Dutch brand says enables it to combine the ride qualities of titanium with the behaviour of a \u201cTour de France-winning bike\u201d.<\/p><p>The frame itself is said to weigh \u201cjust above\u201d 1kg, which Pilot claims is achievable due to the reduced wall thicknesses (relative to standard titanium tubing) 3D printing allows. It\u2019s made in three parts, owing to the size of its 3D printers, with each part glued together.\u00a0<\/p><p>Pilot also says the process means the frame is without the traditional stress points and means it has added material where needed for optimal stiffness, while preserving the ability to customise the bike to the customer\u2019s needs.\u00a0<\/p><p>In turn, it says, this produces less waste, while the titanium material itself is fully recyclable.\u00a0<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Pilot Seiren at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813167\" data-id=\"813167\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_232_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_232_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The matt finish is a treat. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Pilot Seiren at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813168\" data-id=\"813168\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_233_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_233_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The 3D printing process allows complex shapes to be made. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Pilot Seiren at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813170\" data-id=\"813170\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_234_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_234_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Trek IsoFlow-esque&#8230; just without the hole. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"3\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Pilot Seiren at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813178\" data-id=\"813178\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_237_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_237_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The frame is made in three parts and bonded together. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"4\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Pilot Seiren at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813179\" data-id=\"813179\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_238_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_238_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The glue agent is said to be extremely strong. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"5\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Pilot Seiren at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813182\" data-id=\"813182\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_242_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_242_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Titanium allows for very aggressive tube shaping. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"6\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Pilot Seiren at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813183\" data-id=\"813183\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_243_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_243_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The 3D printing process also allows for embossing on the frame, in place of normal decals or paint. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"h-fabio-wibmer-s-canyon-torque-dh-bike\">Fabio Wibmer\u2019s Canyon Torque DH bike<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_257_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Fabio Wibmer Guardian Angel Canyon Strive MTB at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813292\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fabio Wibmer&#8217;s Guardian Angel Canyon Strive MTB at Velofollies &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>If you\u2019ve not heard of Fabio Wibmer, open a new tab in your browser or head to the YouTube app and stick his name in the search bar. He is, simply, one of the most talented and creative riders on the planet.<\/p><p>This Torque was custom built as part of four bikes that appeared in his Video Game &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=D30Z0OToWgI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GTA in Real Life<\/a> edit, and is dubbed the Guardian Angel.<\/p><p>The \u00d6hlins fork was pumped up hard for the heavy landings that feature in the clips, and Fabio picked the Swedish brand&#8217;s stiffest coil spring for the rear.<\/p><p>As you can see, the bike took a beating, with the SRAM rear derailleur scratched up from the botched landings that are inevitable in making such a video.<\/p><p>Of course, the custom graphics can\u2019t go unnoticed, drawn for Fabio by artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/schwabianfabegger\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schwabian Fab<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/schwabianfabegger\/?img_index=1\">egger<\/a>.<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Fabio Wibmer Guardian Angel Canyon Strive MTB at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813293\" data-id=\"813293\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_258_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_258_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Adorned with the man&#8217;s name. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Fabio Wibmer Guardian Angel Canyon Strive MTB at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813294\" data-id=\"813294\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_259_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_259_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The bike has almost legendary status. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Fabio Wibmer Guardian Angel Canyon Strive MTB at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813295\" data-id=\"813295\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_260_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_260_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The design features several small, detailed illustrations. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"3\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Fabio Wibmer Guardian Angel Canyon Strive MTB at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813296\" data-id=\"813296\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_261_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_261_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>There&#8217;s no doubt that Wibmer does this. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"4\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Fabio Wibmer Guardian Angel Canyon Strive MTB at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813299\" data-id=\"813299\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_264_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_264_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The \u00d6hlins fork has been pushed to its limit. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"5\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Fabio Wibmer Guardian Angel Canyon Strive MTB at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813302\" data-id=\"813302\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_267_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_267_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Battlescars. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"h-custom-paint-bh-aerolight-by-raisa-alava\">Custom paint BH Aerolight by Raisa \u00c1lava<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_269_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Artist paint BH Aerolight at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813184\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Artist paint BH Aerolight at Velofollies &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Spanish brand BH has partnered with Basque artist Raisa \u00c1lavz to stunning effect to create this one-off special edition Aerolight.<\/p><p>\u00c1lava was supplied with a white-painted blank canvas frame, on which she has hand-painted her design in a mix of bright and fluorescent colours, using Rotring pens.<\/p><p>The artist also created artwork for the 2023 Tour de France Grand D\u00e9part in the Basque Country, having enjoyed a lifelong relationship with cycling.<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Artist paint BH Aerolight at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813185\" data-id=\"813185\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_270_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_270_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>A playful take on the BH branding. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Artist paint BH Aerolight at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813186\" data-id=\"813186\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_271_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_271_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The artist&#8217;s penchant for bold colours is evident. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Artist paint BH Aerolight at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813187\" data-id=\"813187\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_272_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_272_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>This frame has been hand-painted \u2013 no sprays used here. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"3\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Artist paint BH Aerolight at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813188\" data-id=\"813188\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_273_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_273_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Top tube detailing. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"4\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Artist paint BH Aerolight at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813190\" data-id=\"813190\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_275_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_275_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>It&#8217;s refreshing to see a custom build fitted with something other than a top-tier groupset. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"h-cyclon-speed-brake-roller\">CyclOn Speed Brake Roller<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_285_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"CyclOn Speed Brake Roller\" class=\"wp-image-813193\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CyclOn Speed Brake Roller is a team mechanic&#8217;s best friend. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The CyclOn Speed Brake Roller isn\u2019t a tool you\u2019ll find in every home mechanic\u2019s workshop, but it\u2019s said to be a key part of a professional team mechanic\u2019s tool kit.<\/p><p>The roller uses a powerful motor system to spin a bike\u2019s wheel up to speed, which is switched on using a foot pedal.<br\/><br\/>The mechanic then repeatedly applies the brakes in order to bed in new brake pads, which CyclOn claims boosts performance from the first ride, while reducing the chances of glazing and annoying squealing.\u00a0<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_290_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"CyclOn Speed Brake Roller\" class=\"wp-image-813197\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The roller spins the wheel up, making easy work of the bedding process. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 id=\"h-enve-mog-with-custom-orion-paintworks-paintjob\">ENVE Mog with custom Orion Paintworks paintjob<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_293_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Orion Paintworks custom ENVE Melee at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813198\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Another striking paintjob on this ENVE gravel bike. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This ENVE Mog gravel bike custom paintjob has been put together by Orion Paintworks on commission from Greg Mohawk, owner of French distributor Mohawk\u2019s Cycles.<\/p><p>The pink splatter-on-white colourway might look best when clean, but the bike certainly appears ready for plenty of off-road fun.<\/p><p>It is specced with ENVE SES 3.4 wheels with Chris King hubs, a dropper seatpost, and a SRAM Force 1x \/ Eagle XX AXS mullet drivetrain.\u00a0<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Orion Paintworks custom ENVE Melee at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813199\" data-id=\"813199\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_294_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_294_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The Mog has tested well at BikeRadar. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Orion Paintworks custom ENVE Melee at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813201\" data-id=\"813201\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_296_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_296_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>This paint job is one of a kind. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Orion Paintworks custom ENVE Melee at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813202\" data-id=\"813202\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_297_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_297_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Orion Paintworks is responsible. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"3\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Orion Paintworks custom ENVE Melee at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813205\" data-id=\"813205\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_300_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_300_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The ENVE logo remains on the underside of the downtube. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"4\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Orion Paintworks custom ENVE Melee at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813206\" data-id=\"813206\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_301_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_301_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Greg Mohawk: a very proud owner. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"h-canyon-inflite-cf-slx-average-rob-love-print\">Canyon Inflite CF SLX \u2018Average Rob\u2019 Love Print<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_312_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Average Rob Canyon Inflite CF SLX at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813207\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is what happens when an amateur tries to enter a pro cyclocross race. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This Canyon Inflite CF SLX custom cyclocross bike was created for brothers (and Belgian social media stars) Rob and Arno Van Impe, who \u2013 as generally regular bike riders \u2013 decided to enter a pro cyclocross race.<\/p><p>Sadly, the story goes that the brothers were hobbled by the UCI\u2019s qualification regulations, stopping them from competing alongside Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock at the Diagem Superprestige race.<\/p><p>That said, they organised a short two-lap race for amateurs and former professionals just before the stars took to the course, fulfilling (at least, in part) their desire to compete in front of over 25,000 fans.<\/p><p>The Inflite\u2019s paintjob was designed and produced by Geraardsbergen-based custom paint shop, Color Monkey.<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Average Rob Canyon Inflite CF SLX at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813208\" data-id=\"813208\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_314_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_314_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Every bike needs an inspiring slogan, no? &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Average Rob Canyon Inflite CF SLX at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813209\" data-id=\"813209\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_315_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_315_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Average Rob runs a popular YouTube channel in Belgium. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Average Rob Canyon Inflite CF SLX at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813210\" data-id=\"813210\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_316_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_316_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The target event didn&#8217;t quite come off. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"3\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Average Rob Canyon Inflite CF SLX at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813211\" data-id=\"813211\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_317_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_317_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Signed by the two brothers. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"h-zafi-wooden-bikes\">Zafi wooden bikes<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_345_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Zafi wooden bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813212\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zafi makes wooden bike frames. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Zafi\u2019s wooden bikes were a sight to behold, but we\u2019re told there\u2019s more than simple novelty here.<\/p><p>Thanks to its natural structure, wood is said to offer smoother ride properties than the other materials typically chosen for their compliance (such as low-modulus carbon, steel and titanium), which comes in handy when heading off the beaten track.\u00a0<\/p><p>It is also said to have a higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel, while all frames are made to meet the international ISO 4110-6 safety standards governing bicycles.<\/p><p>To demonstrate the point, one of its bikes has already undertaken a round-the-world trip, and was on show at Velofollies.<\/p><p>Zafi says it sources its sustainable wood from the Sonian Forest, near Brussels, while customers have a choice of ash and walnut, or detailed in-laid designs featuring both.<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Zafi wooden bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813214\" data-id=\"813214\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_347_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_347_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Zafi currently uses Ash and Maple wood. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Zafi wooden bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813215\" data-id=\"813215\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_348_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_348_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The wood can be inlaid for a contrast design. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Zafi wooden bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813216\" data-id=\"813216\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_349_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_349_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Alloy connection points offer the mountings for the derailleurs and brakes. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"3\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Zafi wooden bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813218\" data-id=\"813218\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_351_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_351_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The headtube is hollowed and fitted with a conventional fork and bearings. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"4\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Zafi wooden bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813219\" data-id=\"813219\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_352_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_352_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The design is almost as sleek as a carbon frame&#8217;s. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"5\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Zafi wooden bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813221\" data-id=\"813221\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_358_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_358_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>This example has been ridden around the world. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"h-jaegher-fl-x-ascender-1912-unlimited-steel-bike\">Jaegher FL.X Ascender 1912 Unlimited steel bike<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_371_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Jaegher steel bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813222\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jaegher is backed by Tom Boonen. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Jaegher is Belgian legend Tom Boonen and current racer Tim Merlier\u2019s latest interest, with the Ascender road bike launching at Velofollies.\u00a0<\/p><p>The brand specialises in made-to-measure steel bikes, and now has the Ascender road bike platform to go with its pre-existing gravel bike design.\u00a0<\/p><p>The lugs are 3D-printed with custom Columbus tube lengths and the resulting geometry determined by a rider\u2019s bike fit.\u00a0<\/p><p>The brand offers customisation of the build (from five \u2018builder\u2019s\u2019 presets) and a full suite of custom paint options.\u00a0<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Jaegher steel bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813225\" data-id=\"813225\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_373_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_373_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Jaegher is pitched towards the top end of bike luxury. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Jaegher steel bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813227\" data-id=\"813227\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_374_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_374_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Each frame is custom made for the rider. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Jaegher steel bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813228\" data-id=\"813228\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_375_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_375_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The brand has hundreds of colour options too. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"3\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Jaegher steel bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813233\" data-id=\"813233\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_377_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_377_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>The road bike platform has plenty of tyre clearance. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"4\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Jaegher steel bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813234\" data-id=\"813234\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_378_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_378_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Even the seatpost can be matched to the frame. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"5\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Jaegher steel bike at Velofollies\" class=\"wp-image-813224\" data-id=\"813224\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/20240119_372_ashley-quinlan\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/20240119_372_Ashley-Quinlan-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,1024\"\/><figcaption>Perhaps unsurprisingly, only the best groupsets will do. &#8211; Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our pick of the new products from Belgium <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":58742,"template":"","categories":[1,36],"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"28"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/01\/van-rysel-teases-the-future-of-ultra-endurance-racing-tech-plus-25-other-highlights-from-velofollies-2024.jpg",2560,1707,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/01\/van-rysel-teases-the-future-of-ultra-endurance-racing-tech-plus-25-other-highlights-from-velofollies-2024-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/01\/van-rysel-teases-the-future-of-ultra-endurance-racing-tech-plus-25-other-highlights-from-velofollies-2024-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/01\/van-rysel-teases-the-future-of-ultra-endurance-racing-tech-plus-25-other-highlights-from-velofollies-2024-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/01\/van-rysel-teases-the-future-of-ultra-endurance-racing-tech-plus-25-other-highlights-from-velofollies-2024-1024x683.jpg",800,534,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/01\/van-rysel-teases-the-future-of-ultra-endurance-racing-tech-plus-25-other-highlights-from-velofollies-2024-1536x1024.jpg",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/01\/van-rysel-teases-the-future-of-ultra-endurance-racing-tech-plus-25-other-highlights-from-velofollies-2024-2048x1366.jpg",2048,1366,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Our pick of the new products from Belgium","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/58741"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58742"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58741"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58741"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}