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2018 Cannondale Synapse endurance road bike is race ready with new SAVE & Si tech - The Synapse is one of those endurance road bikes that you’d be exc [Like](  [Tweet](  [BikeRumorGifLogo](  [2018-Cannondale-Synapse lightweight-carbon-endurance-race-road-bike true-endurance-machinery photo-by-Gruber-Images attacking-600x450]( 2018 Cannondale Synapse endurance road bike is race ready with new SAVE & Si tech - The Synapse is one of those endurance road bikes that you’d be excused for mistaking for a proper race bike. This is a bike that wants to make every ride comfortable and long. An [all-new Synapse updates & extends both Cannondale’s SAVE micro-suspension and their System Integration concept]( to create a bike that is more comfortable for the long day on the bike, without losing the race-ready feel, at the same time shaving off weight, getting a new integrated but adjustable bar+stem & more tech... [2018-specialized-epic-S-Works-XX1-actual-weight-size-Large-01-600x400]( 2018 Specialized Epic Actual Weights & Retail Pricing - Last week, we covered the [Specialized Epic full suspension launch]( plus a close-up on the [new BRAIN shock](. Now, [we’ve got actual weights across the range]( of men’s and women’s models, plus a rundown of models and pricing... [2018-trek-reaktiv-thru-shaft-shock-rockshox-600x400]( Trek RE:aktiv Thru Shaft Shock changes the game for mountain bike suspension - After just explaining [how an IFP works]( in our Suspension Tech series, Trek’s gone and done away with it altogether. Their [new RE:aktiv shocks use a through-shaft design]( to eliminate the need for a compressible overflow chamber... [KTM-Prowler 150mm-carbon-29er-enduro-adventure-all-mountain-bike rendering-600x450]( KTM Prowler prototype carbon all mountain bike ready for adventure - KTM has a new 150mm carbon 29er. But while a lot of companies are making similar looking bikes targeted at Enduro racing, [they want theirs to be more of an adventuresome full-suspension trail bike](. Plus KTM updated their Myroon Sonic, added a Glory women's version & new alloy Ultra Team... [Shimano-eMTB-rotor prototype-STePs-e-bike-disc-brake-rotor-integration inside-600x450]( Prototype Shimano eMTB rotor concept becomes new STePS integration - It started with fast-growing XT-level E-8000 STePS setups, Shimano techs realized that all these e-bikes were getting disc brakes and with a little planning they could [tuck a lower profile speed sensor into the dropout and put the magnet on the rotor]( for a much cleaner solution... [***] Newsletter Sponsored By: [JAN-2017-Mach-6-600x200]( [***] [Ritchey-Road-Logic modern-classic-steel-road-bike comp-road-logic-skyline-blue-side-1-600x367]( Ritchey Road Logic steel road bike frameset gets 2018 updates - Tom Ritchey’s classic steel road bike gets an update for 2018. Most of the classic tech remains, as do the small unique Ritchey touches on the TIG welded frame. The [new steel Road Logic frame & fork]( both get slightly expanded tire clearances for even more versatility... [COLNAGO-V2r-TNMR-1600x1085-600x407]( Colnago V2-R, the top-shelf Italian monocoque road bike revamped - Colnago updates their top-shelf monocoque road race bike. Building on the success of the previous generation V1-R, [the new V2-R uses the same premium grades of carbon, but increases stiffness]( with an all new optimized layup... [Trek-Procaliber-2018-aluminum-isospeed-coupler-4-e1499441878317-600x351]( Trek Procaliber aluminum gets faster with IsoSpeed decoupler upgrade - 2 years ago, Trek took the edge of XC with an IsoSpeed decoupler equipped Procaliber SL. That was limited to the carbon SL version of the Procaliber – until now. [With the release of the Procaliber 8, 6 & 6 Women’s]( Trek brings it down to a more attainable price point... [Ask-A-Stupid-Question-presented-by-Park-Tool-600x475]( Ask a Stupid Question – Ask Park Tool anything - There’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are definitely some questions too embarrassing to ask your local shop or riding buddies. [We've had two weeks]( of [Park Tool answering your questions]( about their brand, products and related inquiries... [prototype-niner-rlt-full-suspension-gravel-road-bike-1]( Niner Bikes Headquarters Tour & Prototypes - We spied a concept full suspension gravel bike at Sea Otter, and now we've got the exclusive first look at their alloy test mule that's going to help them take it to production! It's all part of our video tour of their new Fort Collins, CO, headquarters. [Get the walk thru]( from CEO Chris Sugai and see what it's like to work for Niner! [***] Weekly Hot Deals: [Jenson-Summer-Apparel-Guide-2017]( [***] See anything else interesting out there? If you spot something at the races or created your own sweet product or hack, [send us a couple pics]( and we'll share it with the world! We celebrate it all - road, mountain, 'cross, fixie, even triathlon - and we'll always find a good home for it! Happy Trails, The Bikerumor Team PS - Got a friend that's into cycling? Forward this email and help us spread the word! They can [subscribe here](. [Twitter-bikerumor-EMAIL-follow-us]( [Facebook-bikerumor-EMAIL-like-us]( [***] [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Instagram]( [iTunes]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [YouTube](  ©2017 Bikerumor | 339 MLK JR DR | Greensboro NC | 27406 | [Web Version](  [Forward](  [Unsubscribe](   [Powered by Mad Mimi®A GoDaddy® company]()