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UD Carbon Spokes and Triaxially Braided Carbon Spokes: compared. The difference between unidirectional (UD) carbon spokes and triaxially braided carbon spokes is in their construction and the way the carbon fibers are arranged. Carbon fiber spokes are crucial components in modern high-performance wheels, offering remarkable strength and lightness. There are two main designs out there…

Every year the gravel world descends on Emporia Kansas for Unbound Gravel in early June for 200 miles of constantly undulating gravel where the only things that can be expected are hard racing and the unexpected. Every year the front of the Unbound Gravel gets more competitive, with professional racers from all over the world…

One of the incredible parts of living here and spring biking in WNC is the changing seasons and spring biking. All four seasons have plenty of valid options to be the favorite, summer has our deep green jungle feel deep in the woods, fall has our unique color-changing trees, and winter opens up dozens of…

Measurement systems for bicycle tires can be confusing especially for beginners. Everyone in cycling must eventually replace their tires, and tire selection can be confusing. So many options are available today; even the trail-hardened rider can get lost in the weeds trying to sort through it all thats why we created the beginners guide to…

Nina ‘Machina’ Machnowski takes on the2023 Pisgah Stage Race How was your performance at the Pisgah Stage Race? The Pisgah Stage Race always delivers a top-quality race. Rowdy and fun, with lots of anticipation for some of Pisgah’s most technical trails. Everyone is out there for a good challenge! I had a great time during…

Lars Hallstrom, 1st Rider over the line for the 100k Ride for the Assault on the Carolinas Saturday 10:50 AM, morning of Assault on The Carolinas. After a two hour rain delay the sun had come out and the roads were drying as everyone lined up to take on a revised Assault on the Carolinas…

Is Ride Smooth Technology antivibration? While most carbon spokes increase damping, the Ride Smooth Technology(RST) used in the G1 Composite Spoke focuses on compliance and comfort while maximizing stiffness and strength. We accomplished this bold mission after countless hours of R&D. Ultimately, by controlling the braid angle and using our proprietary triaxial braiding materials, we…

Why are carbon spokes growing in popularity? Why are carbon spoke bicycle wheels becoming so popular? There is a strong association between high-end performance and carbon fiber. Almost all high-end frames, forks, wheels, etc., are all carbon fiber, no wonder they are the choice of top athletes and teams worldwide. We highlight what makes carbon…

Gulo warehouse manager Sam Yates, talks about 5 tips he does for winterizing his bike. These are my 5 tips for winterizing your bike. We’re going to cover mudguards, frame protection, brakes, and tire changes. And then miscellaneous things I do when we talk about mud protection. #1 Mudguards The first big obvious one is…

Carbon fiber is known for its strength and lightweight properties Triaxially braided Carbon fiber is a material known for its strength and lightweight properties, making it ideal for use in applications, from the cycling industry to aerospace, automotive engineering and construction. Traditional woven carbon fiber fabrics are produced by interlacing carbon fiber strands into a…