Loic Bruni’s Prototype spotted // Lance Armstrong & ... Will Shatner in space? // Beskar bike and more!

Spotted: Loic Bruni’s Prototype Specialized DH Bike at British Nationals Last weekend’s Fort William Round of the British National Downhill Series wa [Like](  [Tweet](  [+1](  [in](  [bikerumor-logo-2016-MadMimi-590px](  [loic-bruni-specialized-dh-bike-prototype-2023-fort-william-british-national-race]( Spotted: Loic Bruni’s Prototype Specialized DH Bike at British Nationals Last weekend’s Fort William Round of the British National Downhill Series was a star-studded affair; Greg Minnaar, Matt Walker, Laurie Greenland, Camille Balanche, Loris Vergier, Amaury Pierron, Nina Hoffmann, and your current reigning World Champion himself, Loic Bruni, were all looking to get their eye in on the track that will host the 2023 World Championships this coming August. For the second time this year, the latter was seen aboard a [Specialized Prototype DH Bike](. Get this from a friend? [Subscribe here!]( [***] [armstrong-1-1536x864]( Lance Armstrong to go to Fake Space with William Shatner Imagine if a Tour de France peloton of celebrities & athletes crashed into a spaceship piloted by William Shatner, which then crashed [into reality TV.]( [Specialized-Mondo-Endurance-road-tire-32-Romin-EVO-3d-Printed-saddle-seat-14-1536x1024]( All-New Specialized S-Works Mondo Tires and Romin EVO Pro Mirror Saddle After finding success in the classics and gravel races, the [Specialized S-Works Mondo tire]( is hitting the shelves just in time for Unbound, BWR, and your favorite gravel race. [orange-phase-mx-with-intradrive-8speed-powertain-ebike-motor-gearbox-drive-side-view]( Intradrive Show Latest 8-Speed eBike Powertrain Prototype The Phase MX was home to the latest prototype from [Intradrive]( a Gearbox Powertrain manufacturer based in Edinburgh, Scotland. [Vittoria-Corsa-Pro-Speed-control-Tires-wall-]( Vittoria rolls out new Corsa Pro & Control Tires for Tour de France Success If you’ve been following the early road season, you’ve definitely noticed cotton-side wall tires float around the peloton. Cotton usually means tubulars, and for many teams on the World Tour, that’s business as usual, [but not for long.]( [***] [cannondale-1-1536x1022]( Cannondale 2023 Giro Change Out Bikes Are Repurposed LAB71 EVO Frames Earlier last week we reported on [Rapha’s upcycled jerseys]( a version of which the EF Education-EasyPost and EF Education-TIBCO-SVB teams will rock at this year’s Giro d’Italia. Well, the reuse mentality doesn’t stop there for the Cannondale teams. Rather than manufacture new frames just for this race, Cannondale has repurposed team [LAB71 SuperSix EVO]( frames, giving each ride a fresh lick of paint using shop leftovers. [cascade-components-4-piston-brake-calipers-for-sram-shimano-trp-03-1536x1152]( Tech Roundup: Forks, Brakes, Tools, Oversize Pulleys & more! In addition to all the killer new bags and soft goods I found at Sea Otter, there were plenty of [unannounced tech products hiding in the booths](. From suspension to brakes, tires to drivetrain, and lots more anodized and CNC’d goodies. [osprey-prototype-bikepacking-frame-saddle-handlebar-top-tube-bags-01-1536x1152]( Gear Roundup: Bikepacking bags, frame bags, lights & more! There were a LOT of new and updated bags for everywhere on your bike at Sea Otter, with some fresh takes on traditional designs [that offer new utility.]( Plus, some new sizes, colorful kits, lights, and a few more soft goods worth showing off. [IMG 0066-1536x1024]( The Best Hitch Bike Racks of 2023 We tested the best hitch bike racks available in 2023 to help you find the model [that best suits your needs.]( Whether you’re looking for a tray rack, vertical hanging rack, or something to transport heavy e-bikes, we’ve got information to help you. [GT Mando Bunker 003copy 1860x-1536x1024]( Beskar Bike? GT Pro Performer Mandalorian Edition Roars Into the Galaxy “May the 4th” be with you. It was with us all (technically). But if you dream of harnessing the force and accomplishing your galactic objectives, you can now purchase a [“Mandalorian Edition” GT Pro Performer 29](. [***] Forward this email to your riding buddies, and [they can subscribe here](. [***] Find anything else interesting out there? Spot some sweet new bikes or gear out on the trail? At the races? Catch something on social worth sharing? Or did you make your own amazing bike hack? 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