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cycling-tech26 days ago•83 min saved

Shimano's SPD-SLR Launch Breaks 23-Year Compatibility for Marginal Stack Gains

Shimano has officially released its new SPD-SLR pedal and cleat system, marking the first major change to its road interface since 2003. The new system offers a 2.3mm reduction in stack height and lighter components but is not backward compatible with existing SPD-SL hardware. The launch includes new Dura-Ace and Ultegra pedals, updated cleats, and S-Phyre RC910 shoes, with pricing starting at £199.99 for the top-tier pedals.

via Cyclingnews|

#cleats #cycling-tech #dura-ace

road-gear7 months ago•30 min saved

Cobble-season tech drops at Omloop het Nieuwsblad

Opening weekend at Omloop het Nieuwsblad features a gallery of 2026 gear: 1x SRAM Red XPLR setups, aero wheels and new tire tech (Schwalbe Pro One Aerothan, Cadex 50 WheelSystem, CADEX aero tubeless tires), and rider- and aero-focused mounts and accessories (including Specialized saddles and wind-mheavy bottle/plate solutions) as teams push aero efficiency on cobbles while unveiling new tech for the season.

via Outside Magazine|

#dura-ace #omloop-het-nieuwsblad #road-gear

bikes7 months ago•60 min saved

Van der Poel Triumphs at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on a Refined Canyon Aero with Prototype Shimano Wheels

Mathieu van der Poel rode a freshly updated Canyon Aeroad with CFR-labeled frame and prototype Shimano wheels to win Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, powering clear from a three‑rider break late in the race after an attack on the Molenberg and rolling to a solo victory. The bike featured a SRAM UDH-compatible dropout, a Dura‑Ace groupset with 40/55 chainrings, and wheels with carbon spokes stamped 'Prototype,' suggesting upcoming Shimano wheel tech and a possible new Dura‑Ace pairing. Van der Poel’s long partnership with Canyon and the custom-painted frame were highlighted in coverage.

via Cyclingnews|

#bikes #canyon-aeroad #dura-ace

consumer-safety3 years ago•3 min saved

Massive Shimano Recall: Cranksets and E-bikes Pose Safety Risks

Shimano is recalling approximately 760,000 Ultegra and Dura-Ace road chainsets due to a risk of failure. The recall affects specific models manufactured prior to 2019 and sold in North America and Canada. The recalled components can separate and break, posing a crash hazard. Shimano has received over 4,500 incidents of cranksets failing, resulting in six reported injuries. Owners are advised to stop using the affected cranksets and contact a Shimano dealer for inspection and replacement. A worldwide recall is expected to be announced soon.

via Cyclingnews|

#consumer-safety #cranksets #dura-ace