Plus the latest news from a busy week on BikeRadar <\/p>
Happy Friday! This week started with news of Shimano Essa<\/a>. The new 1x groupset is said to harmonise Shimano\u2019s 8-speed component groups, similar to how Shimano Cues simplifies the brand\u2019s 9- to 11-speed component lines.\u00a0<\/p> At the other end of the price spectrum, we learned of the Campagnolo HPPM<\/a>. The HPPM is the brand\u2019s first power meter and it promises an accuracy of \uff0b\/- 1 per cent, thanks in part to its 16 strain gauges.<\/p> Sticking with news, Propane launched the new Sresh CF eMTB<\/a>, which promises full-fat power in a lightweight package, and Hunt redesigned its entry-level carbon wheelset range<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> Elsewhere, we outlined the 5 mountain bike accessories you need (and 5 you definitely don’t)<\/a>. Kudos to anyone who can guess the fifth thing you don\u2019t need \u2013 it\u2019ll likely rattle a few road cyclists, at least.\u00a0<\/p> In the world of health, we covered a new study that identifies the cycling injuries that commonly affect women and how to overcome them<\/a>, alongside how cycling impacts sexual health<\/a>.<\/p> This week on BikeRadar has also seen two long-term test bike reports. Tom Marvin concluded his Merida One-Forty 6000 testing<\/a> and Rob Weaver shared the first instalment of his Pivot Firebird review<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> Robyn Furtado also delivered her verdict on the Growtac mechanical disc brakes<\/a>, which cost an impressive \u00a3350 \/ $365.\u00a0<\/p> We also published our pick of the best bike multi-tools<\/a> and the best cycling trousers<\/a>, following recent group tests.\u00a0<\/p> Finally, we\u2019ve outlined how to watch the men\u2019s and women\u2019s Paris-Roubaix<\/a> this weekend, which should be a corker.<\/p>