Tech Of The Month February | Lapierre Aircode First Look, S-Works Ares Shoes & More | Cycling Weekly

This month the tech team take a closer look at the updated Lapierre Aircode, a pair of Specialized's new Ares racing shoes as well as comparing some gravel and cyclocross tyres. What do you think? Let us know in the comment section below!
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[@ay56oq]

😍 That Aircode! 🔥🔥🔥

[@matthewlewis2072]

Such a delicious colour

[@alicangul2603]

Beautiful and functional. It's a great bike.

[@scotthamilton1054]

Great episode Michele! Glad to see you at the beginning of the segment, leading in.

[@anthonyhilchey8215]

Wicked Pissah Cool Video Cycling 🚴‍♂️ Weekly!

[@thelmaviaduct]

I'd buy anything from Michelle Arthurs Brennan.

[@richardperriss]

Would be good if you could do time codes. Not every bit of kit is of current interest. Thanks.

[@wesleycwagner]

100 dollars for the paint job or the whole frame?

[@edrcozonoking]

paint. I wouldn't ride a $100 carbon frame.

[@ProWeAreSo]

@@edrcozonoking not even if it was chrome painted?

[@hogdog567]

Brexit aside, is it not logical that a massive increase in demand will mean increased prices?

[@Star14trek]

You would think so but not- Canyon sell same bike in EU cheaper than to UK from this year LOL

[@matthewlewis2072]

Yes. Economics in action.

[@matthewlewis2072]

@@Star14trek but has the EU market seen similar demand growth?

[@Star14trek]

@@matthewlewis2072 it's just a UK price increase any excuse to increase profit bit like when car companies sold cars cheaper in EU than in UK :-)

[@ahsannaseer5244]

Price

[@Lestalad1961]

Someone please tell the gadgie reviewing the tyres that Schwalbe is pronounced “shvalber”

[@kastrachan1]

Have to say am not interested in top end hero products. 375 for shoes. More than 6k bike. No interest for me as it is a pipe dream.

[@edrcozonoking]

then don't click on Cycling Weekly videos!! LOL

[@kastrachan1]

@@edrcozonoking I get that, however my comment is intended to influence the content. I am hoping they choose to review more 'normal' products not the top end.

[@Biking360]

@@kastrachan1 I completely agree. A bit like Top Gear always reviewing Ferraris and Lamborghinis.

[@matthewlewis2072]

What interests meore is the construction. I suffer from narrow heels but broad forefoot, do heel lift is an issue. Not that I put out Dan's power...or can drop £375 on cycling shoes...

[@scotthamilton1054]

I agree. I really feel that any bike over the 3kdollar category is a wash in terms of real marginal gains. Just sit back and wait for trickle down tech to work for you. BUT that being said shoes in that high end category add so much performance value. I splurged on SWorks 7 last year. Incredibly light and stiff which add huge performance gains. To me it makes more sense to go with a 105 mechanical group set then invest the savings in a nice pair of shoes, aero helmet and a fitness / cycling coach for two months. You would come out into the spring season way faster than some dude on a 8k dollar rig

[@jameslee-pevenhull5087]

Bike pricing. Extortion.

[@roadglide]

100%. Boycott any combat taking advantage. Just for principle.

[@matthewlewis2072]

You knew what you voted for. "Project Fear" 🤣

[@matthewlewis2072]

@@roadglide that'll shake those multinational corporations

[@Star14trek]

Far better than sole presenter ... sorry Rupert!

[@roadglide]

Repellant on that SWorks white sock. Hmm. I have an igloo in Arizona to sell you.

[@retroonhisbikes]

Most stuff is made outside the EU so i dont get the price increase.

[@tinyfoxart9216]

Indeed. I think it is an easy excuse. I think it is more down to commodity inflation, the general increase in shipping costs globally and perhaps most importantly because they can with demand outstripping supply.

[@williamwalmsley2940]

Why do they need to increase their prices???? Someone please explain this

[@MichelleArthursBrennan]

Many factors! But rules of origin mean that most cycling equipment is hit by extra charges, which either need to be absorbed by the brand or passed on to consumer. Shipping costs also increasing, and currently a lot of brands having issues with locating containers to ship their wares in... We are probably due an update on the situation, shall investigate writing one this week!

[@vegyburger4588]

Because taxes, with the UK no longer being in the single market

[@Star14trek]

Smokes and mirrors the problem is if non EU brands like Trek need to export direct from US as opposed to exporting into EU (Denmark?) then exporting back to UK! Any way buy British then there should be an issue LOL like Kinesis !

[@matthewlewis2072]

Combination of factors, economic and political: 1) origin rules - goods from outside the EU coming to the UK via EU distributor attract tariffs 2) Brexit - results in additional paperwork and admin, Sports Direct CEO was just on R4 saying it's literally tens of millions 3) demand - UK bike demand grew massively last year, especially e-bikes. As supply is inflexible in the short term, one way to choke off demand us to raise prices (there may be an element of profiteering, but cycling retail is highly competitive so less likely).

[@matthewlewis2072]

@@Star14trek Kinesis manufacture in the Far East, and their exports to the EU will be adversely affected. Still, you knew what you voted for.

[@matthewlewis2072]

13:32 Sorry, but 7.5kg isn't brilliant for an aero bike. Gor that sort of cash, should be nearer 7. Other reviews mentioned this (eg Cyclist)

[@matthewlewis2072]

11:34 Rim brake fanatics losing it in 3, 2, 1...

[@fwkz9887]

Unfortunately, translation from English to Japanese is not good.

[@cpt.slackbladder3187]

405mm chainstays is bikes used to have before all this disc brake money maker nonsense started. Also not a single disc brake bike is aero...common sense should tell you that.

[@matthewlewis2072]

And those pesky integrated shifters and brake levers are unnecessary complication.

[@edrcozonoking]

Aerodynamics is not "common" sense as you state. It is a very complicated science and what "Seems" aero may not be. Take for example a Beetle and a GT40. "Common sense "tells you the GT40 is more aero yet, it's a freakin brick.

[@cpt.slackbladder3187]

@@edrcozonoking the aerodynamics in regard to shapes like car shapes is very complicated and wouldn’t begin to understand. But a spinning disc on the side of a bike wheel clearly gonna cause drag.

[@mikejames172]

Worse Tech Editor ever.....her personality shows through.....please CW get rid of this person it’s impacting on your circulation !

[@harbinger117]

Dang, who hurt you ... I personally thought she did fine with laying out the new and/or upcoming tech, my friend.

[@theantichrome9842]

I thought you meant the artsy, disinterested, bearded guy...

[@markrskinner]

For me at least, Michelle is just about the best presenter outside GCN.

[@kurtvonklopfenstein3106]

I think Michelle did a fine job presenting. I'd like to see more from her. The bearded guy, well not so much.

[@eugeneswanepoel877]

@@theantichrome9842 ...uninterested (sorry)