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Ratio Technology launches UK-made Mech derailleur with modular setup and Direct Mount option
Ambleside-based Ratio Technology has unveiled the fully mechanical, modular Mech, a 1x rear derailleur designed, manufactured and assembled in the UK. Priced from £345, it targets cross-brand compatibility via swappable cable fins and a UDH‑compatible Direct Mount, with user‑serviceable internals and a self‑contained clutch.
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ASSOS parts ways with Tudor Pro Cycling as speculation grows over EF’s 2026 kit supplier
ASSOS and Tudor confirm a clean break at the end of 2025, weeks after Rapha and EF set their own finish line. With both apparel deals expiring together, industry focus turns to an unconfirmed ASSOS-to-EF move and Tudor’s promised ‘historic’ replacement.
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Bastion's beautiful Archetype frame cuts drag, is limited to 606 units and costs £13,750
Bastion’s first new road platform in a decade blends 3D‑printed titanium lugs with filament‑wound NACA tubes and claims up to 25W saved at 50 km/h. The fully custom frameset starts around £13,750 and is capped at 606 units.
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The best TPU inner tubes: Our guide to the faster, lighter and packable alternative
TPU inner tubes cut weight, reduce rolling resistance, and pack tiny. Here's how to choose the right one, what actually matters on the road, and the best picks for racers, everyday riders, and smart spares.