Shimano Europe B.V. (“Shimano”), starts an inspection and replacement program of selected bonded 11-speed HOLLOWTECH II road cranksets produced between June 1, 2012, up to and including June 30, 2019, for a possible bonding separation issue.

This inspection is designed to determine whether the crank arms show a possible bonding separation issue and to swiftly remove any possible safety hazard to our consumers. Not all ULTEGRA and DURA-ACE cranksets need to be inspected. Only cranksets produced between June 1, 2012, up to and including June 30, 2019, need to be inspected.To remedy this situation, Shimano will have any applicable crankset inspected. Shimano will replace any crank arm that fails the inspection process.

How to tell if your crankset is affected.

STEP 1 – Identify the model number of your crankset

The affected products are DURA-ACE and ULTEGRA branded cranksets with the following model numbers: ULTEGRA FC-6800, FC-R8000 and DURA-ACE FC-9000, FC-R9100 and FC-R9100-P. The model numbers are stamped on the inside of the crank arm near the bottom of the arm (see yellow square in the image below).

STEP 1A– Identify the manufacturing code stamped on your crank arm

A manufacturing code is stamped on the inside of the crank arm near the bottom of the arm (see the blue square in the image above). The affected models are pre-July 2019 production and have the following two-letter production codes: KF, KG, KH, KI, KJ, KK, KL, LA, LB, LC, LD, LE, LF, LG, LH, LI, LJ, LK, LL, MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF, MG, MH, MI, MJ, MK, ML, NA, NB, NC, ND, NE, NF, NG, NH, NI, NJ, NK, NL, OA, OB, OC, OD, OE, OF, OG, OH, OI, OJ, OK, OL, PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF, PG, PH, PI, PJ, PK, PL, QA, QB, QC, QD, QE, QF, QG, QH, QI, QJ, QK, QL, RA, RB, RC, RD, RE, and RF.

Does the manufacturing code on your crank arm match any of the two-letter productions codes above?

NO: The crankset is not affected. No further action is required.

YES: Proceed to STEP 2.

STEP 2 – Bring the bike to us for inspection

Shimano has developed the crankset inspection process and will provide clear instructions and tutorials for dealers. Shimano anticipates that the inspections will be possible starting from OCTOBER 1, 2023.The dealer will inspect the crankset for signs of bonding separation or delamination.Consumers whose cranksets show signs of bonding separation or delamination during the inspection will be provided a free replacement crankset from Shimano that the dealer will professionally install. If your crankset needs replacement following the inspection, please do not use it. If a replacement crankset is temporarily unavailable, Shimano will notify you through your dealer when the replacement is ready.

The replaced crankset will be a special version, which may feature a different cosmetic appearance while maintaining the same level of performance.

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If you think your crankset is affected call us to arrange inspection.

Posted on September 22, 2023 by cycleops

Pinarello Dogma X Just Launched . . .

PURE CYCLING MULTIPLIED BY X

Inspired by riders who enjoy long days in the saddle, the DOGMA X is about more than just performance; the bike has been engineered from the ground up to heighten the emotional experience of cycling and reshape how we think about endurance and speed.

It will redefine how we think about performance, offering real-world comfort.

CARBON T1100 1K
X STAYS
ASYMMETRIC FRAME PINARELLO X
ENDURANCE GEOMETRY
TYRE CLEARANCE UP TO 35MM

CARBON T1100 1K

High tensile and high modulus carbon fiber with patented Nanoalloy Technology for extreme performances.

ENDURANCE GEOMETRY

A brand new approach that strikes the perfect balance between high-calibre performance and real-world comfort.

X STAYS

A new Pinarello technology capable of absorbing vibrations maintaining a light weight frame and a very reactive BB stiffness

ASYMMETRIC FRAME PINARELLO X

For first Pinarello understood that, while the thrust applied to both pedals is the same, the pull on the chain applies to the right side only. For this reason, all frames are optimized to compensate these unbalanced forces.

TYRE CLEARANCE UP TO 35MM

35mm tires to unlock the frames’ true potential in terms of both comfort and speed.

Geometries

CE	CC	L	A [°]	B [°]	P	T	D	R	G	REACH	STACK
425	430	492	75.25	70	422	123	67	52	375	341.9	527.5
450	460	509	74.5	70.5	422	128	72	52	375	352.1	539.2
470	490	525	74	71	422	140	72	52	375	361.9	552.4
495	515	536	73.75	71.5	422	149	72	47	375	368.5	564.4
510	530	545	73.5	72	422	159	72	47	375	372.5	575.8
525	545	555	73.25	72.25	422	171	72	47	375	376.7	588.2
540	560	565	73	72.5	422	185	72	47	375	380.2	602.4
560	580	577	72.75	72.5	422	209	67	47	375	384.1	620.3
590	600	590	72.5	72.5	422	230	67	47	375	388.1	640.4

CE: SEAT TUBE CENTER – END, CC: SEAT TUBE CENTER – CENTER, L: TOP TUBE CENTER – CENTER, A[°]: SEAT TUBE ANGLE, B[°]: HEADTUBE ANGLE, P: CHAINSTAY, T: HEADTUBE, D: BB DROP, R: FORK RAKE , G: FORK HEIGHT, REACH, STACK

ALL COMPONENTS

FRAME SET

FRAME

TorayCa T1100 1K Dream Carbon with Nanoalloy technology, internal cable routing, Italian BB, UCI approved

DRIVETRAIN

CRANKSET AND CHAINRINGS

Shimano Dura Ace Di2 RD-R9200 12s

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Dura Ace Di2 FD-9200 11S

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Dura Ace Di2 RD-R9200 12s

CASSETTE

Shimano Dura Ace CS-R9200 12S

CHAIN

Shimano Dura Ace CN-HG 12S

BOTTOM BRACKET

Shimano Dura Ace SM-BB9200

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE DISC

Dura Ace BR-R9200, 2 pistons caliper, 160mm rotor

REAR BRAKE DISC

Dura Ace BR-R9200, 2 pistons caliper, 140mm rotor

COCKPIT

INTEGRATED HANDLEBAR

MOST Talon Ultra Light

SADDLE

Most Lynx Ultrafast Superflow L Carbon Large 145mm

SEATPOST

Pinarello Aero seatpost with 3D printed titanium top seatclamp and bolts

SEAT CLAMP

Seatclamp Twinforce, titanium bolts

WHEELS AND TIRES

TYRES DISC

Pirelli P ZERO Race TLR 35-622

WHEELSET DISC

PRINCETON GRIT 4540 DB

AXLES DISC

Ultra Light Custom Axle 12×100 & 12×142, tool free removal

ACCESSORIES AND NOTES

BOTTLES AND BOTTLE CAGES

Bottlecage Trap PACF ø 74mm, Fly Bottle Pinarello Bottle 550ml Black

* also available with DTSWISS ERC1400

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Posted on September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 by cycleops

All NEW Slash goes high-pivot for hard ripping

The Slash sets a new benchmark for long-travel performance with more travel (170 mm/170 mm), more aggressive geometry and more ways to personalise your ride than ever before. Its new high-pivot suspension layout has a rearward axle path that gives Slash insanely smooth suspension for maintaining more forward momentum and more grip for devouring brutal trails. While many bikes with high-pivot suspension compromise pedalling efficiency, Slash’s geometry and axle path allow for climb-gripping traction for hammering back to the top without destroying your legs.

The Slash’s high main pivot allows the rear axle to move slightly rearwards as the suspension compresses. That means the back wheel can move with the force from impacts rather than against them, so it’s easier to barrel over obstacles than on a bike with a more traditional vertical axle path.

What’s with the extra pulleys? As the rear axle moves backwards, it tugs on the chain, which pulls back on the crank. That pedal kickback makes for a harsh ride on the legs. Routing the chain around idler pulleys gives it room to grow without extra tension, so you don’t get that harsh pedal kickback.

Placed for maximum pedalling efficiency, these oversized pulleys help keep pedalling smooth and prevent wasting your valuable energy. Not only is the Slash easier to pedal than other high-pivot bikes, but this thing scrambles right up super chunky, techy climbs. It maintains more upward momentum and the back wheel doesn’t get hung on the edge of roots or rocks.

A super slack 63.5° head angle gives you downhill stability, while a steep 77° seat angle helps put power to the pedals. Size-specific chainstays give every rider balanced handling. The long reach gives you room to manoeuvre and there’s room for extra-long droppers. Most riders can run a 200 mm dropper!

Since Slash is made for the steepest terrain, it comes with a 29” wheel up front for monster-truck capability, and a smaller 27.5” wheel out back for more agility and better bike-to-bum clearance on near vertical roll-ins. But if you still want that full 29er speed, it’s easy to run a big wheel out back by just swapping the lower shock mount brackets.

Slash has tons of adjustability for the most discerning riders. Adjust head angle one degree steeper or slacker with optional angle-adjust headset cups. Use the chip at the lower shock mount to adjust leverage rate. Replace the lower shock brackets to run full 29er.

Updated guards deflect impacts. The chainstay guard has been meticulously designed with a shape that reduces chain movement for a blissfully quiet ride. Integrated Carbon Armour provides an extra layer of downtube protection while the removable external guards protect from rock and shuttle damage.

Buy from us , kents leading bike shop!

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Posted on September 21, 2023 by cycleops

Last September Workshop Offer!

Get 20% of any individual mudguard or mudguard sets when fitted to your bike within any level of service carried out in our workshop.

runs 22/09/2023 to 29/09/2023

Posted on September 17, 2023 by cycleops

Wahoo! Now Stocking All Wahoo Training Products

It’s nearly trainer time!
We are pleased to announce that we are now a stockist of all things Wahoo! From head units to Trainers , heart rate monitors and everything else in between. Check out the products in store or online.

With the wahoo turbo trainers being a huge success over the lockdown period and continuing to be popular now we’re excited to see what new features the kick move brings.
With darker evenings drawing in turbo trainers are an ideal way to keep fit, socialise and get in a quality training session with use of platforms such as zwift, TrainerRoad, Fulgaz and BKool

New Wahoo Kick Move

New 8″ fore-aft motion responds to changes in riding tempo providing a more realistic riding experience
Additional side to side movement with adjustable AXIS feet
Auto calibration
Virtually silent operation