The performance-driven amongst you’ll have your curiosity piqued by Physique Rocket’s new energy meter. You will have already heard of the model — accountable for the world’s first bike-mounted drag measurement system — and now it has launched an influence meter that’s claimed to be the world’s most correct. Physique Rocket might be proper in staking this declare, as the ability pedals learn wattage outputs to inside 0.1% of true numbers.
Should you’re already interested by sunnier days, then snap up a pair of Smith’s retro ski goggle-inspired Ultralites. As a sun shades mannequin initially from the 80s, their model harks again to this time, however the efficiency options meet modern-day calls for.
State has given its 4130 All Street metal gravel bike a revamp. It’s bought as an entry-level mannequin filled with every thing it’s essential get rolling off-road. And for what you get (assume 12-speed groupset, wide-rimmed wheels plus UDH and dropper publish compatibility), the value is fairly spectacular.
Hunt’s 40 carbon gravel race wheels have been awarded the distinguished Design & Innovation Award 2025. Their pairing of efficiency with modern sustainable design makes them a win for the rider and a win for the atmosphere.
Physique Rocket’s energy pedals declare to be the world’s most correct
Physique Rocket develops the world’s most correct energy meter
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From the tech start-up behind the world’s first bike-mounted direct pressure drag measurement system (like a wind tunnel connected to your bike) comes a biking energy meter that the corporate says is the world’s most correct. In constructing the Physique Rocket aero measurement system, engineers on the firm ended up with the ability to learn energy measurements at an accuracy of +/- 0.1%. Placing this into perspective, that’s no less than 10x the accuracy of most methods — the bulk quoting tolerances round 1-2%.
Energy measurements are taken from every pedal, and transmitted to ANT+ appropriate models or the Physique Rocket app. The pedals are rechargeable, and solely presently appropriate with SPD-SL cleats, so for those who’re presently utilizing one other model, you’ll have to alter methods.
There’s little query that these energy pedals are extremely correct, the query is do we actually want this stage of accuracy? Retailing at £1,500, they’re not low-cost, significantly in comparison with most different manufacturers. It may be argued that consistency of readings is extra vital than accuracy, particularly because the distinction between 1% and 0.1% will come all the way down to just a few watts.
Should you resolve this energy meter is definitely worth the funding, then the pedals may be bought on their very own, or you should buy the complete Physique Rocket system for £2,950, which incorporates the pedals.
Smith celebrates 60 years with re-launch of its retro Ultralites
Bathing in some retro model with Smith Ultralites
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Grabbing a pair of sunnies is probably not the very first thing you consider whenever you look out of the window proper now, however to rejoice 60 years, Smith is stepping again in time and to sunnier climes with its newest launch.
The Ultralites — a 1987 mannequin initially impressed by retro ski goggles (which is the place it began) — have been given a makeover that blends nostalgic model with every thing you need from a set of contemporary efficiency shades.
The wraparound, outsized match will be sure you’re properly protected, whereas air flow holes cease you from steaming up whenever you decelerate. Evolve™ bio-based materials retains the body mild and ChromaPop™ lens expertise does precisely what it says: makes colors pop, whereas decreasing glare and smudging. The glasses have grippy nostril pads so will keep put when worn, and once they’re not in your face you should use the included strap (additionally impressed by ski goggles) to maintain them safe round your neck.
Whichever of the 5 body and lens color combos you select, chances are high you’re going to look clean, whether or not out on the bike or within the cafe post-ride.
State’s 4130 All Street is now much more versatile
State’s All Street has been up to date for much more versatility
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State is all about enjoyable, and a ardour for all times on two wheels, nevertheless, that will look. Their 4130 All Street mannequin, first launched in 2019, embodies this vibe, and is a price bike that’s made for anybody seeking to discover off-road or simply tempted to seek out out what all of the fuss is with gravel driving. The body and fork are metal, which is understood for its dependability and ruggedness, however it additionally does a fantastic job of absorbing all of the bumps.
The bike has had an overhaul for 2025. What you now get is UDH compatibility (no extra searching round for the mech hanger distinctive to your body if yours will get damaged or bent) and dropper publish compatibility. Each may be actual game-changers. Plentiful mounting factors are helpful for these massive rides or for those who fancy a little bit of bikepacking. The constructed bike inventory wheels now have wider rims for wider tyres, whether or not you select 650bs or 700cs, and 12-speed drivetrains are actually commonplace.
You may select from drop or flat bars and there’s loads of selection relating to elements, together with suspension and fork upgrades. We expect this bike, beginning at $999.99, represents good worth as an simply upgradable place to begin for some mixed-terrain adventures.
Award-winning Hunt 40 Carbon Gravel Race Wheelset
Roll on Hunt’s 40 Carbon Gravel Race Wheelset, manufactured in a extra sustainable means
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No new tech for this one per se, however Hunt’s 40 Carbon gravel race wheels have gained an award. Not simply any award both, however the extremely revered Design & Innovation Award 2025.
Hunt developed this wheelset to supply a real stability of velocity and stability. The rim is ready to settle for broad, high-volume tyres whereas boasting a 40mm deep profile that’s aerodynamically optimised.
What’s additional particular right here, although, is that Hunt believes in a extra sustainable future, which is clear by its company-wide sustainability mission. These wheels incorporate H_Cyclo: the model’s step in direction of making carbon wheels extra accountable with a decrease environmental impression. This expertise makes use of a recyclable thermoset resin, which, on the finish of the wheel’s life, may be damaged down, ensuing within the separation of resin and carbon fibres, so each may be reused. There’s no compromise to wheel energy or structural integrity.